Underwater investigators drafted in
A ‘special team of marine vigilance environmental officers’ is being set up by the Valencia government.
Regional councillor for the environment, infrastructure and land, Salomé...
On red
There is an ‘extreme’ risk of forest fires starting in the Valencia region today (Monday), according to the regional emergency services.
The dry conditions and...
Taxi service revolution on the way
A radical change in regulations governing taxis operating in the Vega Baja has been proposed by the Valencia government.
It would see this part of...
Smokers face two-pronged attack from health chiefs
The Valencia government has advised smokers they will face increased costs and fewer public places where they can indulge their habit.
Regional councillor for health,...
Spain set to ditch golden visa scheme
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced the end of the so-called golden visa.
The scheme which allowed people from countries outside the European Union to gain...
All change – rail upheaval set to hit line 9
The light railway network which connects Alicante city with Denia will be partially closed on Tuesday (April 9) until December.
A bus service will transport...
Cheaper cinema for senior citizens
The Cabinet has approved the second edition of ‘Cine Sénior’ (Senior Cinema) – a programme of subsidies that allows people aged 65 and over...
‘Abandoned at Easter’
Residents reported ‘chaos’ in the rubbish collection service in Orihuela Costa over the Easter holidays.
The AVCRL association published a series of photos sent by...
EasyJet opens new base in Alicante
Budget airline easyJet celebrated the opening of its new base at Alicante-Elche airport on Wednesday, which was attended by regional president Carlos Mazón.
The low-fare...
Plan for 10,000 social homes announced
The Valencia government has vowed to build 10,000 social homes in the region.
According to regional president Carlos Mazón, they will not reclassify any more...
Still no date for ‘sinking bridge’ reconstruction works
The regional government has ratified the emergency declaration for the work to rebuild the sinking CV-95 road bridge over the Lo Quiles ravine in...
River cleaning contract up for grabs
A public contract to clear rubbish from and maintain the floating barriers in the River Segura for two years has been put out to...
Lights at the end of the tunnel
The AP-7 motorway tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada is to be modernised with an investment of €4.4 million by the ministry for transport...
They did it for the ducks
An estate at the western edge of El Hondo natural park in Crevillente has been acquired for the project to restore the population of...
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...
