‘Outdated’ tower block scheme slammed
Residents have reacted angrily to plans to radically change the Doña Sinfonosa park in Torrevieja, which form part of a scheme to build two...
Plan to reduce wild boar population causes controversy
Planned changes to legislation – designed to increase the numbers of wild boar hunted in the Valencia region – have been questioned by ecologists.
Director...
A first for 3D surgery
Torrevieja hospital has used 3D technology to help carry out oesophageal surgery for the first time.
A team of surgeons successfully gave a laparoscopic (keyhole)...
Fines continue for rule breakers
Although some areas have moved into phase one of the government’s exit plan, fines are still being levied when people break the rules.
The emergency...
Flood drain system under construction
A €500,000 project at one of Torrevieja’s worst flooding blackspots will be completed by next month, according to mayor Eduardo Dolón.
Sr Dolón noted that...
The interiors of bars and restaurants can open
Regional president Ximo Puig has announced that on Monday (March 15) the interiors of bars and restaurants can open at one third of total...
‘Irresponsible’ pet owners will be charged
THE MUNICIPAL animal shelter in Torrevieja will begin to charge for some of its services from May 1.
Full report in tomorrow’s Costa Blanca News...
Chance to spend the council’s money
Torrevieja town hall has presented its participative budget for 2022.
The council noted that all the proposals submitted by residents will be ‘made public’ and...
Protection measure for bus drivers
The Valencia government has explained that new measures are now in place to protect bus drivers from the coronavirus.
Passengers are being asked to enter...
Flooding repair cash at last
A TOTAL of €1,581,600 has finally been released by the national government to help Los Alcázares to repair public facilities and infrastructure seriously damaged...
‘Sleepers’ arrested for stealing from safes
Five suspects have been arrested for hiding in high-end stores before closing time and stealing money from safes during the evening.
A National Police spokesman...
Full backing for bull runs
Bull runs are an essential part of Valencian and national heritage, according to the new regional councillor for justice and the interior, Elisa Núñez.
She...
Protesting farmers close border motorway
The AP-7 in Girona province – which connects Spain and France – has been blocked by protesting farmers today (Tuesday).
The national traffic department (DGT)...
Councils prepare for a safe Easter
Costa town halls have outlined their emergency plans to keep the area safe over the busy Easter holiday period.
Both Orihuela and Calpe councils staged...
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...
