Regional coronavirus figures reported
The Valencia region recorded 271 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday and 358 recoveries – allowing for a reduction in the overall figure for...
Beachside hotel comes down
The long-awaited demolition of the derelict hotel in Arenales del Sol, Elche, finally got underway on Tuesday, an eyesore that has blighted the seafront...
Profits up for supermarket chain
Supermarkets continue to announce large profits.
The latest is the Valencia-region chain Masymas, which had a turnover of €360.6 million in 2022, an increase of...
Going backwards – U-turn on cycle lane
Elche’s new council has removed the cycle lane from Avenida Juan Carlos I, the section of the N-340 through the city centre as far...
New tax breaks outlined by Valencia government
New tax deductions will affect 87.5% of potential contributors and save them a total of over €199 million, according to regional president Carlos Mazón.
He...
Back to the past at La Alcudia
Archaeological excavations began again at La Alcudia in Elche on Monday, which are being carried out by Alicante university (UA).
The site contains prehistoric, Iberian,...
Goldfinch ‘hunters’ detained – birds released
A total of 28 goldfinches were found in cages in a car stopped at a Guardia Civil checkpoint on the CV-941 road in San...
Summer target for history tours
The ambitious project to further excavate and open several archaeological sites in Guardamar del Segura to the public is nearing completion.
Councillor for heritage Pilar...
Fish out of water
The second incidence of masses of dead fish and other species washing up on the shores of the Mar Menor has been recorded in...
Tax cuts for home owners
Some town halls in Alicante province have announced reductions to IBI property tax for residents.
One of the largest cuts is in Jávea, where the...
Death road dangers resolved
Notorious accident black spots on the CV-95 road at the entrance to San Miguel de Salinas have been eliminated by creating two roundabouts.
Full report...
‘Flood park’ project to be ready for the rains
A €2.44 million project designed to alleviate the blight of flooding in Torreta Florida urbanisation is ‘progressing well’, according to Torrevieja town hall.
The size...
‘Common sense’ energy saving plan switched on
Measures designed to reduce electricity use in Spain came into force on Wednesday, with some clarifications made by the government.
While some Partido Popular (PP)...
Car hits roundabout palm tree
Three people were injured early on Sunday morning in Torrevieja when their vehicle smashed into a ‘giant’ palm tree in the middle of the...
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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...
