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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Building frenzy grips south Alicante province
A plan to construct 1,086 holiday homes close to the coast in Pilar de la Horadada has been put on public display by the...
The flood – two weeks on and still underwater
Nearly two weeks after torrential rain hit the Vega Baja area on Friday, September 13 and began to flood the area, some properties are...
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...
UK police seek Karen Reed’s killer
Costa Blanca News was contacted by Surrey Police in the UK this week to help out with Operation Lilac – described as one of...
Imprisoned wife rescued
A man who kept his ‘partner’ locked up at home – and physically and sexually assaulted her – has been arrested in Alicante, according...
Battle lines drawn over mosquitoes
Orihuela town hall has announced it is stepping up treatments against mosquitoes all over the municipality.
In Torrevieja the Green party stated that the mosquito...
More heat on the way
Temperatures are set to go up on Saturday, with the forecast from AEMET showing another very hot spell of weather on the way for...
Torrevieja burglaries cause concern
Residents have complained of a series of break-ins at La Siesta and El Chaparral urbanisations in Torrevieja, including one incident when intruders apparently threatened...
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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...
