UK extends support for vulnerable Britons applying for residency in Spain
THE UK government is extending support for potentially at-risk groups – including pensioners, disabled people and those with language difficulties who live in Europe...
‘Oxford’ jab age group extended
The ministry for health and regional governments agreed last night that when all people aged 60 to 65 have been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca...
Provincial travel voucher proposal approved
A proposal to create a travel voucher scheme – like the Viatgem CV introduced by the regional government but just for trips within Alicante...
Partial halt to AstraZeneca vaccinations
Inoculations with the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 will be halted for anyone under the age of 60 in Spain, according to health minister Carolina...
Face mask regulations adapted for beaches
The national government has agreed changes to the new normality law (Ley de Nueva Normalidad) – which came into force last week – to...
Quesada cannabis farm found
Concerns about the strong and distinctive smell of marijuana coming from a house in Ciudad Quesada (Rojales) have led to a plantation of the...
Sánchez aims to end state of emergency next month
The government is planning to end the state of emergency (estado de alarma) in Spain on May 9 – when the current stage runs...
Computer shop couple collared
A couple who run a computer shop in Torrevieja have been arrested in connection with burglaries of rural homes in Guardamar del Segura and...
Beach proposal over face masks
The Valencia region has proposed that the new normality law (Ley de Nueva Normalidad) – which came into force last week – should be...
Additional vaccines arrive – residents are being contacted for their jabs
Regional president Ximo Puig revealed yesterday (Thursday) that around 120,000 extra doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine were due to arrive in the Valencia region...
Appeal from UK police
Surrey Police have asked for help in finding Edmund Rose from Headley in the UK, who they believe could have travelled to Spain.
Edmund, aged...
Burgled Britons help to catch suspect
The Guardia Civil have arrested a man who was recorded on security cameras as he broke into the home of a British couple in...
Embassy advises Britons over 90-day rule
Following unsubstantiated reports in UK tabloids about Spanish police looking to round up Britons who are in the country illegally, the British Embassy has...
British arrivals sent home from Alicante airport
Dozens of British passengers arriving at Alicante-Elche airport have been escorted back onto a plane and returned to the UK after being refused entry...
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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...
