International drug production gang smashed
Alicante Guardia Civil have busted a large-scale drug production gang – described as ‘leaders in their sector’ – with support from the UK’s National...
Rubbish resurfaces at landfill
RUBBISH is reappearing on the surface of the abandoned, illegal landfill in Campoamor.
The site had been emitting toxic fumes for 15 years due to...
Battle lines drawn over Torrevieja hospital
The fight has begun to win the moral high-ground over the future of Torrevieja health authority and hospital after the regional government vowed to...
Fight against rising prices
The Valencia government is setting up an observatory to detect ‘unjustified’ price hikes.
The news came this week as the national government reported that their...
DGT safe summer campaign launched
‘Don’t ruin this summer we all deserve so much’, is the message of the national traffic department (DGT) campaign for a safe holiday season...
Rojales reveals spending plans
ROJALES town hall has revealed details of its spending plans for the next year and a new contract that is designed to improve the...
Text message con-artists tracked down
Suspected fraudsters have been arrested in Almoradí for allegedly conning almost €20,000 out of eight victims by sending out text messages as bait –...
Presidents ask for wider use of face masks
The government is set to issue regulations on the obligatory use of face masks in public places, according to state news agency EFE.
Requests to...
‘No appointment’ initiative proves popular
A total of 8,792 people turned up for a jab on Tuesday – the first day of the regional government’s ‘vaccination without appointment’ programme...
Call to stop quarry plan
The prospect of an old quarry being authorised to reopen in San Miguel de Salinas has disturbed residents from the municipality’s Arcángel association.
Approval of...
Minimum wage increased again
An agreement to increase the minimum wage by 5% for 2024 has been signed by the minister for work, Yolanda Díaz and the heads...
Roman home being readied for visitors
Excavations have begun of a Roman house at the Molinete hill in Cartagena.
The remains will be incorporated into the visit to the Roman Forum...
World Heritage bid for Moorish site
A bid is being made to obtain UNESCO World Heritage status for the Moorish ribat in Guardamar del Segura, a monastic retreat dating from...
Burglary crackdown busts same man twice in two days
Local police have arrested three people for attempted burglary in Catral in the past week, including one man twice on consecutive days.
The municipal force...
POPULAR NEWS
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...
