Closed for repairs
The bridge which spans the ‘acequión’ water channel that links La Mata salt lake with the sea is being completely rebuilt.
Standing on the eastern...
Large populations of pilot whales recorded
Research into the population of long-finned pilot whales which live off the coast of south-eastern Spain is being carried out by the environmental association...
Upping the ante over second runway
A report by Alicante chamber of commerce claims that Alicante-Elche airport will reach its limit for growth in 2026 – unless a second runway...
Cash boost for hospital
A TOTAL of €5.9 million will be spent on renovating the surgery department of Elche general hospital.
Full story in today’s Costa Blanca News (south...
Police score against illegal ‘Viagra’ sellers
Two different outfits which were illegally selling erectile dysfunction medication and other drugs have been busted by the National Police.
According to a force spokesman,...
Orihuela maintains the largest British population in Spain
Britons account for one in eight of the registered population of Orihuela (12.4%), with a total of 10,498 UK citizens on the municipal register...
Simplifying registration for international residents
San Fulgencio town hall has launched a campaign to provide international residents with information about the municipal register (padrón) and applying for residency in...
Glorious gladiators enter the Alicante arena
A fascinating exhibition about gladiators, the first to come to Alicante in collaboration with the Colosseum of Rome, has opened at the city’s archaeological...
Break-in suspects detained
Three suspects accused of break-ins at stores and hostelry establishments in Torrevieja have been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
A force spokesman noted that they...
Residency appointments extended to new points
Appointments to acquire the TIE foreign residents’ identification card are now available at more offices in Alicante province.
The British Embassy confirmed that the Spanish...
No phase two for now
‘Prudence’ led the Valencia government not to apply this week for phase two status of the government’s exit plan.
Regional councillor for health Ana Barceló...
Pensioner detained for trying to kill his son
A 69-year-old man has been arrested in Torrevieja for attempting to stab his own son to death.
The attack was due to ‘long-running family disputes’,...
Breakthrough for high-speed rail
A vital section of standard (international) gauge railway – which will cut journey times between Alicante and Valencia and Castellón by half an hour...
UK announces ‘test to release’ scheme
International travellers to England will be able to reduce their quarantine period by at least a week if they pay for a Covid test...
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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...
