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Airlines prepare for take off

A significant increase in flights over European airspace is being predicted from June 15. The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) stated...

Ready for phase two, says Puig

Regional president Ximo Puig will ask for the whole of the Valencia region to progress to phase two of the government’s exit plan from...

Hippy market opens

Torrevieja’s popular ‘hippy market’ on Paseo de la Libertad is opening for business today (Monday, May 25). Councillor for markets Antonio Vidal said it will...

Plasma trial underway

Clinical trials to determine whether plasma donated by people who have recovered from Covid-19 can help those who are struggling to fight the infection...

“Tourists, Spain awaits you from July” says PM

PM Pedro Sánchez has invited foreign holidaymakers to return to Spain from July. In a public address this afternoon, the PM clearly stated: "Tourists,...

More freedom for some

The ministry for health has given more freedom to residents living in small towns and villages. According to a six-page order published in the state...

Virus ‘detectives’ taken on

Efforts to contain the coronavirus during the exit plan will focus on early detection of cases and tracing any people they may have had...

No phase two for now

‘Prudence’ led the Valencia government not to apply this week for phase two status of the government’s exit plan. Regional councillor for health Ana Barceló...

Shopping centre openings on hold

Preparations were already well underway to reopen Zenia Boulevard commercial centre in Orihuela Costa on May 25, when it was announced on Tuesday evening...

Grab a grant from Valencia

The Valencia government has given details on a number of grant schemes that will be available to residents living in the provinces of Alicante,...

Coronavirus hospital admissions plummet

The number of people being treated for coronavirus in hospitals in the Valencia region is continuing to fall rapidly. Councillor for health Ana Barceló reported...

Beach contract up for grabs

More than €530,000 will be invested in the new cleaning and maintenance contract for the 11 beaches in Orihuela Costa. Councillor for street cleaning Dámaso...

Dealers detained

The Guardia Civil have shut down a drug dealing operation that was allegedly selling to school pupils in Rojales. A force spokesman said a man...

Tabarca to get connected

Tabarca – the smallest populated island in Spain – will finally get a regular, daily boat service to connect it with the mainland via...

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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...