Talking up a four-day week
The Valencia government is continuing its exploration of the four-day working week.
Regional vice-president Aitana Mas met with Iceland’s minister for education, Áxmundur Einar Daoason...
All the world’s a stage
The second Alicante ‘bay to stage’ provincial performing arts festival starts at the Plaza de la Glorieta in Santa Pola today (Thursday, July 18)...
Pooling resources for amphibians
A new pond for amphibians has been constructed in La Mata-Torrevieja natural park.
It the second such pool to be built in the protected area...
Plaques pay homage to POWs
Rojales has become the only municipality in the Vega Baja area to have put up plaques on the town hall which pay homage to...
Motorway manoeuvres
Alicante province firefighters reported this week that they have been called out to incidents on the motorways.
On Tuesday night a car caught fire on...
‘Thanks’ to the firefighters
Volunteer firefighters who travelled to areas devastated by the Turkey and Syria earthquakes have been officially thanked by regional president Ximo Puig and their...
Public behaviour bylaw prepared for approval
Orihuela’s first bylaw to regulate how members of the public can interact in public spaces is now ready to be approved at a full...
Best for baby
The neo-natal unit at Torrevieja hospital has restored its 24-hour open-doors policy for parents, and allocated two turns for other visitors.
Relatives or friends can...
Two silvers for Fem Dansa
Guardamar del Segura’s Fem Dansa dance school returned from the Vive tu sueño (live your dream) European dance competition with two silver medals.
The competition...
On target with Portobello ladies
One year on, Portobello Ladies Walking Football Team based in Pinar de Campoverde (Pilar de la Horadada) is still going well. With a few...
Footpath motorcyclists tracked down by police
A pair of motorcyclists have been reported for riding around footpaths in rural Elche, following an investigation by local police into a complaint from...
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...
International guitarists in Elche
The acclaimed classical guitarist Álvaro Pierri is making a welcome return to the ‘city of Elche’ guitar festival, which takes place from July 26-31.
Featuring...
Are you ready to Burrock?
Lovers of rock and heavy metal will be flocking to Burrock Fest this coming Saturday (July 20).
The festival takes place in the Cartagena outlying...
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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...
