Don’t tax the rich?
With Spain in the grip of a debate over the removal of taxes for wealthy residents, Valencia’s president Ximo Puig stated that ‘taxes cannot...
Nightlife rules extended again
Emergency measures to halt the spread of Covid-19 in nightspots around the Valencia region have been extended for another three weeks by the regional...
‘Serial killer’ identified
Police have identified a ‘serial killer’ who was operating in the Torrevieja and Elche area two years ago.
A joint investigation by the National Police...
Flood prevention works underway in Torrevieja
Diggers have moved in to start a €2.4 million project to address historic flooding problems in Torreta Florida urbanisation in Torrevieja.
A huge storm tank...
Airport car park thieves caught
The National Police have arrested three suspects accused of carrying out distraction thefts at Alicante-Elche airport.
A spokesman for the force reported that they would...
Fake IDs betray burglars
Suspected burglars, who specialised in marking the doors of potential homes to target with pieces of plastic, have been arrested in Torrevieja, according to...
Safety advice to prevent skin cancer
A facility called a ‘health innovation point’ has been set up at the entrance to Cala Bosque beach in La Zenia, Orihuela Costa in...
Garden rubbish ‘is a fire risk’
Council leaders have called on residents and gardening companies not to dump cuttings and foliage in the street due to the danger it represents.
Large...
Dangerous fugitive arrested in Torrevieja
EUROPOL formed part of an operation to snatch a dangerous Belgian fugitive who was hiding out in Torrevieja.
A Guardia Civil video filmed during the...
Increased safety for aircraft landing at Alicante airport
Spain’s air navigation manager ENAIRE has improved operation systems at Alicante-Elche airport for incoming aircraft.
They reported that they worked with national airport operator Aena...
Airport ‘handling’ staff to stage protests
Unions are organising protests at all airports in Spain over new licences approved by state airport operator Aena for ground handling services around the...
Endangered giant mussels found in Mar Menor
MORE than 70 fan mussels – also known as the noble pen shell (pinna nobilis) – have been found on the seabed of the...
Neglected building bought up by town hall
Torrevieja’s Green party (Los Verdes) has questioned the wisdom of spending €800,000 on the purchase of the old ice factory – a building at...
Objections registered over Escalona campsite plan
Environmental association Amigos de Sierra Escalona and a San Miguel de Salinas residents’ association have registered objections over the project to construct a campsite...
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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...
