Shake-up for entry procedures to Spain
SOME Covid-19 paperwork checks at Spain’s borders were eliminated this week.
The ministry for health noted that with effect from Tuesday it was no longer...
Suspect arrested for converter thefts
A 46-year-old man accused of stealing 84 catalytic converters from vehicles all over Alicante province has been detained by the Guardia Civil.
Officers were able...
International drug production gang smashed
Alicante Guardia Civil have busted a large-scale drug production gang – described as ‘leaders in their sector’ – with support from the UK’s National...
New animal law comes into force in September
Spain’s new national animal law will come into force on September 29 – six months after it was published in the state official bulletin...
Beach assistants to patrol the coast
A total of 1,000 young people will be recruited by the regional agency for emergencies in the coming days to check that beachgoers adhere...
‘Don’t leave water’ for mosquitoes
Torrevieja town hall has launched an information campaign after recent rains have led to a rapid rise in the number of tiger mosquitoes.
The council’s...
Improved access to the airport
The new dual carriage serving Alicante-Elche airport was inaugurated by minister for transport José Luis Ábalos on Friday.
A total of €28 million has been...
Covid restrictions return
The Valencia government’s requests to limit gatherings of people to 10, and reintroduce a curfew in the municipalities worst affected by Covid-19, has been...
Councils prepare for a safe Easter
Costa town halls have outlined their emergency plans to keep the area safe over the busy Easter holiday period.
Both Orihuela and Calpe councils staged...
Hospital waiting list deaths probe
THE PUBLIC prosecution service in Murcia has launched an investigation into the deaths of 13 patients with cardiac conditions, who were on operation waiting...
Red alert
The south of Alicante province is on red alert for heat today (Monday).
According to state weather agency AEMET, the temperature could reach 45c in...
Fire watch season starts early
Facing up to the reality that devastating forest fires can now occur at any time of the year, the Valencia government has opened additional...
Rewilding to reduce flood risk
A contract to draw up the draft plans to reduce the risk of flooding in the Vega Baja area has been put out to...
Riverside project ready
The contract to completely remodel the Malecon del Soto riverside esplanade in Rojales has been awarded and work is due to start between late...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
