‘Saved from drowning’
Guardia Civil, local police officers and firefighters teamed up to rescue a man from heavy seas at the rocky Cala de La Higuera cove...
New recruits for Torrevieja hospital
The regional health department has announced that two new specialists have been taken on to boost the oncology department at Torrevieja hospital.
Oncology is the...
Weevil warning system trialled
Orihuela town hall is testing a pioneering new early warning system for detecting palm weevils in its San Antón Palmeral palm tree plantations.
A total...
Islet archaeology park project announced
An archaeological park is to be created around the ancient site in El Campello known as the La Illeta dels Banyets, announced the provincial...
Precious plant ‘rediscovered’
A new colony of an endangered species of plant has been discovered growing in Orihuela Costa during work to eliminate invasive plant species from...
Rallying cry to save cove
A group called the Platform to save Cala Mosca (Salvemos Cala Mosca) has been set up to ‘take whatever action is needed to save...
Walk on!
Free guide on local walks and a cycling route in Alicante province in today’s Costa Blanca News
Act of remembrance at the ‘Poppy Tree’
‘The Poppy Tree’ on the Poniente promenade in Benidorm was the site of an act of remembrance today (November 11) for Armistice Day.
For the...
Illegal fisherman faces hefty fines
A man is facing fines of up to €60,000 for illegal fishing in waters around Torrevieja’s port.
He was caught by officers from the Guardia...
Mapping expats in Alicante
An interactive website showing where international residents live in Alicante province has been presented by Alicante university (UA) and the provincial government.
UA rector Amparo...
Fairer tax for property sellers
A revised law for the municipal capital gains tax known as the ‘plusvalía’ – paid when someone sells, is given or inherits a home...
The marvel of the marbled teal
The marbled teal – classed as being in danger of extinction in the Valencia region – is making a comeback.
The latest figures released by...
Millions to restore Mar Menor
Investment totalling €382 million in projects to regenerate the Mar Menor has been announced by the national government.
These schemes are designed to ‘restore the...
Massive solar farm in the pipeline
An investment company has presented a plan to construct a solar farm in an inland area of Alicante province which would create enough energy...
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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...
