New rules on face masks after Easter
The use of face masks in interiors will no longer be obligatory in most situations from April 20.
The announcement was made by minister for...
Apps for OAPs
A pilot project to teach older people about new technology, so they can use online banking and the regional health service application, was presented...
New school ‘like winning the lottery’
Construction of the long-awaited second primary school in Santa Pola’s Gran Alacant urbanisations is due to begin at the end of this month.
The contract...
Passengers are the winners in high-speed price war
Public rail company Renfe has stolen a march on private low-fare high-speed train (AVE) concessionaries Ouigo and Iryo by announcing that its own Avlo...
Importance of flu vaccination highlighted
The flu vaccination campaign started on Monday in the Valencia region – a month earlier than last year.
Councillor for health Ana Barceló explained that...
‘Unease’ remains over plans for health departments
The regional government’s plan to set up a public company which will manage two healthcare areas in Alicante province is still causing disquiet amongst...
Invasion of the millipedes
Scenes reminiscent of a horror movie have been disturbing residents of Entre Naranjos, Orihuela, during the week before Halloween, as the urbanisation has been...
Subsidised holidays scheme to return in 2023
The ‘Bono Viaje’ discount travel scheme for residents of the Valencia region to explore destinations within its borders will return next year with new...
Row blows up over ‘inflated’ supermarket prices
The Valencia government has called for ‘dialogue’ after minister for social rights, Ione Belarra insisted that the coalition national government that she forms part...
Long road for airport train
A contract has been awarded for €2 million to draw up plans to construct the rail connection to Alicante-Elche airport.
The state official bulletin (BOE)...
Princess Leanor takes centre stage
Princess Leonor swore loyalty to the Constitution on Tuesday and became the first female heir to the Spanish throne in 190 years.
The oath ceremony...
Search for ‘repression’ execution victims
Work has started in Monóvar to exhume victims who were executed by Franco’s forces following the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
They are searching for the...
Murcia region offers half price holidays
Vouchers for 50% off accommodation on holidays in Murcia region have been made available by the regional government to residents of anywhere in Spain.
Full...
Cash incentive for retiring doctors
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced a ‘sweetener’ for retiring doctors, which is designed to reduce the shortage of medics in the public health service.
Doctors...
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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...
