Running on empty
The Fuensanta reservoir – the third largest in the Segura basin – is at 8% of total capacity, as drought bites in the south-east...
Let there be light
A NEW company will start work maintaining and repairing Torrevieja’s faltering street lighting network from Monday (November 26).
Malfunctioning lighting in many areas of the...
Bid to reduce rents
THE REGIONAL government has published guidelines for rents – and Torrevieja town hall has urged private landlords to take heed of the figures.
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Beach regeneration underway
The project to regenerate Playa de Los Locos in Torrevieja is underway.
Councillor for beaches Antonio Vidal stated that the national coast department is bringing...
Government briefing on the vaccination plan
The health ministry has divided the population into 15 groups to establish a system to vaccinate the country against Covid-19.
Health minister Salvador Illa said...
More aid for businesses and self-employed
Another package of aid is being made available to the self-employed, small businesses and professionals in sectors hit hard by the pandemic, such as...
Britons kept buying in Spain in 2020
Britons still bought more homes in Spain than any other foreign nationality last year, and Alicante remained the most popular province for foreigners to...
VAT cut on electricity
PM Pedro Sánchez announced that his government will reduce IVA (VAT) charged on electricity bills from 10% to 5%.
The measure was due to be...
Missing packages found in delivery driver’s home
A delivery driver for a courier company in Alicante is accused of stealing numerous packages worth a total of over €5,000.
These included mobile phones,...
Illegal plastic rackets targeted
Eight people in Spain are being investigated for the illegal ‘trafficking’ of 5,700 tonnes of plastic waste.
The operation has been carried out by the...
Accessible for all
TORREVIEJA has claimed a ‘world first’ in tourism.
Deputy mayor Fanny Serrano revealed at the FITUR fair in Madrid on Wednesday that they have adapted...
Back to square one for Torrevieja rubbish contract
THE CONTRACT for Torrevieja’s new rubbish collection and street and beach cleaning service has been annulled by the national court for cases regarding public...
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...
Tree plan to protect Mar Menor
A reforestation plan to minimise run-off into the Mar Menor has been presented by Murcia regional government.
The measures are designed to tackle erosion and...
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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...
