VAT cut on electricity
PM Pedro Sánchez announced that his government will reduce IVA (VAT) charged on electricity bills from 10% to 5%.
The measure was due to be...
No quick fix to voting exclusion
The UK government has no immediate plans to end the notorious 15-year rule which bars many Britons abroad from voting in general elections.
Costa Blanca...
Vultures thriving in Murcia
The breeding population of griffon vultures in Murcia region has risen to almost 300 pairs, with the number having quadrupled in the last 10...
Water plans announced by Costa town halls
Two towns in Alicante province have unveiled important plans for water works in their municipalities.
Torrevieja is set to spend five million on infrastructure in...
Air show arrives
San Javier international air festival (FASJ) gets underway today (Friday, May 3).
The air show features a host of related activities, with best viewing points...
Dog owners fined on the coast
More than 100 fines were issued to dog owners in coastal areas over the Easter holidays by Elche local police for a variety of...
Valencia trade is on the up
The Valencia region notched up a record for exports in the first four months of 2021.
Regional councillor for commerce and work, Rafa Climent noted...
Fitting in at FITUR
Town hall representatives from many Costa Blanca town halls have decamped to Madrid this week for the all-important FITUR tourism fair, along with representatives...
Motorway resurfacing underway
One of the busiest stretches of the A-7 motorway around Elche – and the N-332 variant at El Campello – are being resurfaced by...
Operation ‘Carback’ locates stolen vehicles
National Police collaborated with Interpol in a worldwide operation to tackle the illegal trade in stolen vehicles.
Police in 77 countries recovered more than 1,000...
Cycling’s coming home
The tour of Valencia region cycling race of 2023 will start in Orihuela on February 1, it was announced on Wednesday.
A presentation of Valencia's...
Briton accused of killing partner
A 68-year-old British man has been accused of killing his 56-year-old partner at Camposol urbanisation in Mazarrón.
The suspect faces a charge of homicide and...
A thousand new homes earmarked for Mil Palmeras
Plans to build almost 1,000 new homes in the Mil Palmeras area of Orihuela Costa have been published by the town hall.
Full report in...
French police help find fugitives
Officers of the French National Gendarmerie assisted Guardia Civil with the apprehension in Torrevieja of four people with European arrest or extradition warrants against...
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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...
