Suspects confess to killing British pensioner
The suspected killers of an elderly British woman have been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
The 70-year-old victim was found dead on November 18, 2019...
Painkiller controversy goes to the top
CAMPAIGNERS hope powerful Spanish medicine licensing body AEMPS will act to prevent the commonly used analgesic metamizole being taken by certain expat groups because...
Mud bathing banned
THE NATIONAL government has confirmed that mud bathing on the shore of Torrevieja lake is not permitted.
An ‘immediate’ prohibition has come into force.
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Home ‘usurper’ detained
A man who was allegedly breaking into properties in Torrevieja and then renting them out to unsuspecting tenants has been arrested by the Guardia...
Sharp fall in Covid cases
The number of active cases of coronavirus in the Valencia region has plummeted over the last week.
On Wednesday the health department reported that 1,788...
More cheap high-speed trains announced
An extra low-cost high-speed train service between Alicante and Madrid each day is being laid on by private company Ouigo from December 12.
The French...
Covid jabs start for over 90s
The regional health department has started to give vaccinations against Covid-19 to the over 90s who live in their own homes and people with...
More new cases – but no deaths
A total of 23 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in the Valencia region on Wednesday.
At the same time councillor for health Ana Barceló...
Cleaner’s dirty secret
A street cleaner in Torrevieja was using his job as a cover for dealing cocaine, according to the Guardia Civil.
He had been under investigation...
VAT cut to reduce soaring electricity bills
A temporary reform passed by the Cabinet yesterday (Thursday) will cut electricity bills for homes by over 10%, according to treasury minister María Jesús...
Terrace smoking ban set to end
Hospitality sector business owners in the Valencia region will be able to decide whether they want to allow smoking on their outside terraces, as...
Licence to travel
Valencia was amongst the regions of Spain in a position to issue EU Digital COVID Certificates on Monday, the first day they became available.
In...
Sunday opening starts again next month
Large stores in areas designated of special tourist interest can open again on Sundays and some bank holidays after June 15 until January 5,...
Provincial travel voucher proposal approved
A proposal to create a travel voucher scheme – like the Viatgem CV introduced by the regional government but just for trips within Alicante...