Covid vaccination plan presented
The government has outlined their plan to vaccinate the population against Covid-19, which is due to start in the new year.
Minister for health Salvador...
New kit for local police
Local police forces in two towns in Alicante province have been handed much-needed new equipment this week to give them increased protection and improve...
UK announces ‘test to release’ scheme
International travellers to England will be able to reduce their quarantine period by at least a week if they pay for a Covid test...
Bid to protect ancient remains
Santa Pola town hall has applied for the archaeological site known as La Picola to be declared an asset of cultural interest (BIC).
The remains...
‘Acquire Alicante produce’ campaign launched
Alicante provincial government has launched a campaign urging people to buy local produce.
Provincial president Carlos Mazón said it was designed to boost local trade.
The...
Flat explosion suspect detained
A man accused of blowing up his own apartment in Torrevieja last Thursday has been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
He was spotted by the...
Negative test required from today
Spain is now asking travellers entering the country via airports and ports from so-called ‘risk countries’ for a negative PCR Covid-19 test.
The measure came...
Optimism over evolution of Covid-19 second wave
Councillor for health Ana Barceló claimed on Tuesday that the Valencia region has turned a corner in the fight against the second wave of...
More than the ‘bear’ necessities
European LIFE cash is coming into Spain to protect native animals and help to boost environmental projects.
Full report in today’s Costa Blanca News –...
Covid patients moved from Orihuela to Villajoyosa
The intensive care unit at the Vega Baja hospital in Orihuela is at 95% capacity and some Covid-19 patients are being transferred to Marina...
Monuments ‘good as new’, says mayor
After 18 months of disruption and controversy, the mayor of Rojales has said that the restoration of the town’s hydraulic monuments had been worth...
Look and learn
New information boards and signs have been put up around the Molinete hill on the outskirts of Cartagena’s historic quarter.
More in Friday’s Costa Blanca...
Violent Briton traced to urbanisation
A British fugitive, wanted by the authorities in the UK for causing injuries, making death threats and criminal damage, has been arrested in San...
Huge floodwater tank earmarked for Torrevieja
A total of €2.8 million will be spent on ‘water works’ around the municipality of Torrevieja next year – including a project designed to...
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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...
