Tree plan to protect Mar Menor
A reforestation plan to minimise run-off into the Mar Menor has been presented by Murcia regional government.
The measures are designed to tackle erosion and...
Defendants acquitted in Brugal rubbish trial
The Brugal trial, over alleged corruption of the public tender for Orihuela town hall’s waste collection and street cleaning contract, has ended with all...
Suspects detained for break-ins
A serial crime gang described as highly professional has been rounded up and victims across the province of Alicante are urged to come forward.
National...
Beach restoration making progress
Environmental regeneration of the site where the Arenales del Sol hotel used to stand on the coast of Elche is underway.
Now that the demolition...
‘No rationing’ but more ‘measures’
PM Pedro Sánchez promised that there will not be energy ‘rationing’ this winter or ‘apocalyptic scenarios’.
He made the vow during a debate with Partido...
Rojales reopens historic bridge
The Carlos III stone bridge in the centre of Rojales has reopened to pedestrians and traffic following restoration work on the 17th century monument.
Full...
A-7 motorway widening project published
Details of the project to widen the A-7 motorway between Crevillente and Murcia, with a third lane in each direction, have been published by...
Turtle alert campaign returns
Members of the public and the authorities are being asked to report any signs that turtles may have laid eggs on beaches and to...
New telephone line for appointments
A new service has been launched in the Valencia region to help residents get appointments at health centres.
A total 200 qualified employees – who...
More police for Alicante province
A total of 158 new National Police officers for the country were sworn in at Alicante port on Wednesday, the most ever to have...
San Javier set to make history
The passenger terminal at the now-defunct Murcia-San Javier airport is to be turned into a museum for historic aircraft.
Full story in tomorrow’s Costa Blanca...
Booster jabs for 60s announced
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated on Wednesday that all people in their 60s will receive a booster jab to protect them against Covid-19.
Previously national...
Tax break for green power users
Deductions of up to 40% from the regional quota of income tax (IRPF) can be obtained for projects to supply homes with electricity from...
More than the ‘bear’ necessities
European LIFE cash is coming into Spain to protect native animals and help to boost environmental projects.
Full report in today’s 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...
