‘Reconciliation’ in Cataluña via amnesty, says the PSOE
The Socialist party (PSOE) registered the amnesty law in the Congress on Monday.
The legislation, which will now go through the Parliamentary process, affects 309...
Man and dog rescued from well
A walker had to be rescued by the fire service after he fell into a six-metre-deep disused well in La Mata-Torrevieja natural park yesterday...
Drone to catch dumpers
Police in Orihuela Costa are stepping up their checks to prevent garden cuttings and other belongings from being dumped in the streets, by using...
‘In plover’ at La Mata
An area of beach has been roped off at La Mata in Torrevieja in order to protect any nests which are made in the...
Drought ‘emergency’ to be declared
A drought emergency will be declared in the Segura river basin – but not until March 1, revealed CHS river and water authority president,...
Government outlines action to save the Mar Menor
The battle continues to save the fragile ecosystem of the Mar Menor from lack of oxygen in the water caused by pollution from fertilisers...
Cycle path to connect up the Vega Baja
The regional government is stumping up €3 million to construct a ‘green way’ cycle path between Torrevieja and San Isidro.
Regional councillor for public works...
British travellers hit by UK vaccination policy
Following last week’s front page article – ‘travel risk to the UK’ – a number of readers have contacted Costa Blanca News to report...
Park project set to begin again
Torrevieja town hall is to pay the company Construcciones Urdecón €4.1 million to construct the long-awaited park at the entrance to La Siesta and...
‘Saved from drowning’
Guardia Civil, local police officers and firefighters teamed up to rescue a man from heavy seas at the rocky Cala de La Higuera cove...
Appeal from UK police
Surrey Police have asked for help in finding Edmund Rose from Headley in the UK, who they believe could have travelled to Spain.
Edmund, aged...
United against the towers
Three opposition parties in Torrevieja have formed an alliance in an attempt to halt the ‘skyscraper’ project, close to the Marina Internacional and Acequión...
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...
Biker gang busted
A chapter of an outlaw motorcycle club allegedly involved in drug dealing has been disbanded by the Guardia Civil in Alicante province.
Officers rounded up...
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...
