Early flu vaccine campaign proposed
Valencia president Ximo Puig is proposing an early flu vaccination campaign ‘in collaboration with the national government and other regions of Spain’.
He said ‘controlling...
Five year wait for budget almost over
After five years of successive councils in Orihuela being unable to reach a consensus to pass a budget, the Partido Popular (PP)-Vox coalition’s local...
Nightclub owner in hot water
Local police found a nightclub open over the bank holiday weekend in Alicante city – even though these establishments have been closed due to...
Regional outbreaks under control
A total of 16 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the Valencia region on Wednesday but the regional government said the flare-ups were...
Endangered tree saved
The coastal mountains between Cabo de Palos and Sierra de la Muela in Cartagena have been reforested with native endangered cypress trees (Tetraclinis) thanks...
Minister raises hope over vaccine
Minister for health Salvador Illa said yesterday that Spain could receive three million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine in December – if it gets...
Energy market shake-up to bring down bills
The EU is poised to take action over soaring energy costs as the wholesale price of electricity hits one of the highest levels of...
‘Consolidating the Costa Blanca’ as a tourism leader
Costa Blanca town halls moved en masse to Madrid this week for the FITUR tourism fair, where they were joined by members of the...
Airport continues record year
Records for numbers of passengers at Alicante-Elche airport have continued to tumble for the fifth consecutive month, having had the best May in its...
Bank proposes merger to create ‘one of Europe’s largest financial entities’
The BBVA bank has proposed a merger with Banco Sabadell, offering almost €11.5 billion in the form of an exchange of shares to take...
Sexual health law guarantees right to abortion
The government has reformed the 2010 law on sexual and reproductive health to ‘guarantee and increase’ rights, and remove obstacles that were preventing some...
Adiós to a true entertainer
Hollywood actor, singer, musician, DJ and all-round entertainer, Al Matthews has died at his home in La Zenia, Orihuela Costa.
Perhaps best known for his...
Cutting down on caterpillars
Rojales town hall reported that they have been taking action to prevent adverse reactions to the processionary caterpillar.
A council spokesperson stated that local authority...
Street repairs in the offing
Torrevieja town hall has at last selected a private company to repair and maintain the streets in the municipality.
Residents have been complaining for many...
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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...
