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Face masks – new rules published

The government has just published new rules in the state official bulletin (BOE) on wearing face masks in public places. The BOE notes that the...

Easyjet hit by cyber attack

Budget airline Easyjet has admitted that hackers have accessed the email and travel details of around nine million customers, and the credit card details...

International ‘scalping’ gang busted

Suspected members of an international gang who stole bank cards have been arrested in Torrevieja. A Guardia Civil spokesman explained on Tuesday that the criminals...

Bid to maintain social distancing on crossings

Torrevieja town hall is set to spend €50,000 on repainting zebra crossings around the municipality. The measure is designed to ensure that pedestrians remain at...

Face masks – new rules on the way

The health ministry has reached an agreement with regional governments over extending the use of face masks. According to state news agency EFE, it may...

Clearing a natural flood ravine

The removal of weeds and vegetation from Cabo Roig watercourse in Orihuela Costa will start at the beginning of June. Councillor for the environment Dámaso...

Aid for home improvements

Residents in the Valencia region can now apply for subsidies to reform their homes. A total of 30 million has been made available. Regional housing councillor...

Help to buy a bike

Grants of up to €250 will be offered by the Valencia government to encourage the purchase of bicycles and electric scooters. The measure is designed...

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...

The province is now the zone of reference

Healthcare departments ceased to be the 'zone of reference' today (Monday) for the government exit plan in the Valencia region. The plan is now based...

Cheap fuel scam busted

The tax agency has uncovered a massive scam based in Alicante province that was distributing ‘modified’ diesel fuel from EU countries to low-cost service...

No Bonnie this year

Torrevieja town hall announced that the concert due to be staged by popular Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has been postponed – and will now...

Fortresses in the wars

Several coastal fortresses and castles around Cartagena are at serious risk of collapse due to lack of maintenance, the local association Aforca warned this...

A millennia milestone

A Roman milestone was found in the Río Nacimiento watercourse in Campoamor (Orihuela Costa) in January, the town hall has revealed. It was uncovered by...

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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...