Closure order for all nightclubs
The ministry of health has ordered the closure of all nightclubs and discothèques – and any nightspot with a dance floor.
Minister for health Salvador...
Drought decree on the way
After one of the driest starts to the spring on record – and reservoirs on the brink in some parts of the country –...
100% of waste water to be reused
A new wastewater station to be built in Algorós, Elche, will apply tertiary treatment to enable 100% of the water to be reused for...
Ouigo at the ready
Low fare, high-speed train (AVE) company Ouigo was due to start operating on the Madrid-Alicante line yesterday (Thursday), with one-way tickets from as little...
Integrating flooding infrastructure
The vast concrete basin constructed in Torreta Florida urbanisation in Torrevieja – designed to reduce inundations in this flooding hotspot – will be used...
Torrevieja tops 100,000
Torrevieja town hall announced today (Thursday) that the municipality now has more than 100,000 inhabitants on the municipal register (padrón).
A council spokesman said the...
Heartless scammer conned dog theft victims
A cynical scam which saw owners of stolen dogs targeted by a fraudster has been busted by the Guardia Civil.
A force spokesman explained that...
Mass vaccination sites planned
The regional government will set up four special centres for ‘mass vaccination’ against Covid-19, along with other sites.
Valencia president Ximo Puig noted that two...
It’s ‘TIE’ time
IN the second part of an exclusive interview with Costa Blanca News, Ambassador Hugh Elliot explains that they are encouraging British people living in...
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...
Covid ‘passport’ for interiors
Regional president Ximo Puig has announced that ‘Covid passports’ will be required to enter the interior of any hostelry or recreational establishment which has...
EU plan to reduce energy bills
Revenue generated by windfall taxes on energy companies would be ‘used to help consumers reduce their bills’, according to a plan published on Wednesday...
New animal welfare regulations under discussion
The outgoing regional government has held the first meeting of a committee established to develop the measures outlined in the law it passed earlier...
Flights to ‘stop al foc’
The phrase in Valencian and English – ‘stop al foc’ (halt fires) – is one of the most repeated messages from the regional government...
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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...
