Objections registered over Escalona campsite plan
Environmental association Amigos de Sierra Escalona and a San Miguel de Salinas residents’ association have registered objections over the project to construct a campsite...
Council relocates to the coast
Orihuela’s local government has decided to carry out almost all the work they have planned during August from the town hall building on the...
Walkway wonder
The new €1.6 million boardwalk running along the edge of Poniente beach in Benidorm is ‘progressing well’ and will be extended a further 300...
Beach use starts in phase two
Town halls in Murcia region are getting to grips with any problems which may arise from the opening of beaches for general use during...
Sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in Valencia region
A total of 772 new cases of coronavirus were reported in the Valencia region yesterday (Tuesday) evening – almost double the previous day’s total...
Roaming thieves reeled in
Suspected criminals specialised in stealing valuables from hotels and credit cards in commercial centres around Alicante province have been arrested by the National Police.
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Costa protest called
The political party for the independence of Orihuela costa (PIOC) is inviting residents of the area to join them for a protest march on...
Sleepwalking into a nightmare
An award-winning geologist has issued a stark warning in Alicante.
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are increasing at an unprecedented rate, according...
‘Go-fast’ narco boats seized
A gang which used speedboats to traffic drugs along the whole Mediterranean coast has been caught in a joint operation by the authorities.
Vessels and...
Better air – but not good enough
Residents in Spain are breathing the ‘cleanest air’ since records began back in 1990, according to a report published this week.
The findings collated by...
‘Serial killer’ identified
Police have identified a ‘serial killer’ who was operating in the Torrevieja and Elche area two years ago.
A joint investigation by the National Police...
The fight for survival
The Andalucía regional government has been to Europe to defend its move to legalise illegal farmland around Doñana national park, but Brussels argued that...
Meeting Helene Akerman
SWEDISH expat Helene Akerman was elected new president of CLARO – and first female president – in a heated AGM last month.
She joined CLARO...
Council doubles ‘double your money’ scheme
Rojales town hall is doubling the funding for the third edition of its ‘Bono Consumo’ shopping voucher scheme with an additional €100,000, on top...
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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...
