Residency demands ‘are too strict’
New requirements for Britons wanting to move to Spain – or stay for extended periods – are so restrictive that the British expat population...
Ambassador confirms June 21 date for British visitors
Following the announcement by PM Pedro Sánchez on Sunday that Spain would lift border controls with the EU Member States and Schengen area countries...
Man killed in knife fight
One man was left dead and two others were seriously injured in a knife fight at a property in Torreta III urbanisation in Torrevieja...
Dutch couple drowned at La Mata
A Dutch couple died in rough seas at La Mata in Torrevieja yesterday (Monday).
A spokesperson for the provincial fire service reported that witnesses saw...
EasyJet opens new base in Alicante
Budget airline easyJet celebrated the opening of its new base at Alicante-Elche airport on Wednesday, which was attended by regional president Carlos Mazón.
The low-fare...
Fines for not wearing face masks
Valencia president Ximo Puig stated that regional parliament will approve a decree on Friday setting out the fines that will be levied for not...
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...
Bars back in business
Bars and restaurants in Alicante province and Murcia have been taking advantage of new rules under phase one of the government’s exit plan which...
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...
Bar shutdown in Murcia
The Murcia government is shutting all bars and restaurants in an attempt to halt the rise in cases of Covid-19 in the region.
The measure...
Rail links proposed for Alicante province
The regional government has announced two projects to vastly improve deficient public transport in Alicante province.
Studies will be drawn up for a rail link...
Curfew ‘from the beginning of next week’
Regional president Ximo Puig has asked the departments for the judiciary and health to ‘define the legal framework’ which will allow them to introduce...
British ‘hitman’ snatched
A suspected British hitman has been arrested at a Murcia golf resort
According to the Guardia Civil, he is accused of being involved in the...
‘No date’ for British tourists
The Valencia government has not been able to clarify when British tourists could return to the Costa Blanca for holidays.
Speaking to Costa Blanca News...
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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...
