Heatwave alert
Temperatures could reach the mid 40s in Alicante province at the weekend, according to state weather agency AEMET, as the first official heatwave of...
New coronavirus cases ‘stabilise’ in Valencia region
There were 414 more new cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Valencia region today – up by 16 on yesterday but a far cry...
‘Town within a town’ for Torrevieja
Modifications to the plan to build 7,500 homes at La Hoya in Torrevieja have been approved in a full council meeting.
The vast urbanisation will...
Infections rise hits hospitals
The increase in Covid-19 infections is starting to affect the running of some hospitals in the Valencia region.
The number of people being treated in...
Dead fish wash up on beaches
The death of hundreds of fish in the Segura river close to its mouth in Guardamar may have been caused by eutrophication, the process...
New routes to Alicante from the UK
Budget airline easyJet is offering new routes to Alicante from the UK, with a seasonal base opening at the Costa Blanca airport in the...
Teenager arrested for ‘terrifying’ extortion campaign
A 19-year-old youth has been arrested for threatening and stealing from pupils who were walking to school.
According to a Guardia Civil spokesman, the suspect...
Shopping centres ‘unlocked’
Shopping centres throughout the Valencia region have reopened as the three provinces are now in phase two of the lockdown exit plan. Common areas...
Cartagena ‘appeals’ to Britons
The number of Britons living permanently in Cartagena has increased for the first time since 2009, local councillor for statistics Alejandra Gutiérrez has announced.
The...
Anger over phase one rebuff
The Valencia government has voiced ‘disagreement’ over the decision of the health ministry to only allow 10 out of 24 health departments in the...
Vaccinations to start on Sunday
The transportation of vaccines against Covid-19 – from a factory in Belgium to Spain – is already underway after the inoculation developed by Pfizer...
Covid-19 ‘rapid test’ strategy unveiled
The regional health authority is delivering ‘rapid tests’ which can diagnose Covid-19 in 15 minutes to health centres and hospitals.
The new initiative will see...
Police hunt hit and run driver
A cyclist was run over by a driver who fled the scene at the roundabout by Torrevieja hospital on Thursday, reported the town hall.
The...
Valencia looks to extend use of Covid passport
The regional government is studying extending the use of the Covid passport to additional ‘establishments’.
Valencia president Ximo Puig made the revelation on Wednesday during...
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...
