Police act against dance floor dunces
Local police have had to close down another nightclub in Alicante city for failing to follow rules to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Measures to reduce energy bills to be extended
The government will extend emergency measures into next year, which were brought in to mitigate sky-high energy prices.
The reduction in taxes, including IVA (VAT)...
Knife-wielding robber detained
A suspect has been arrested for holding up a convenience store in Torrevieja and stealing €540 in cash.
The robber was wielding a large knife...
Social housing for rent in Orihuela Costa
ORIHUELA Costa is to have affordable social housing (VPO) for rent, the regional department for housing (Evha) has announced.
The 36 apartments were built several...
Migrants drown in rough crossing
A group of nine migrants who were spotted off the coast of Alicante province in the early hours of Saturday morning told Red Cross...
Shoring up the riverbank
Work to strengthen the defence walls of the Segura in Almoradí – where the river burst its banks in September with devastating consequences –...
Prehistoric cave being prepared for visitors
The latest campaign of archaeological excavations at the Cueva Victoria in Cartagena has been carried out as city hall prepares to open the Stone...
Jávea to ban ‘party boats’ off its coast
Offshore parties in Jávea's secluded bays are set to be silenced via new bylaws set up by the local beaches and environment department.
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Water war warms up
More than 4,000 demonstrators descended on the centre of Alicante on Tuesday to protest against the reduction in the amount of water that can...
Visit Orihuela via an app
Places of interest in Orihuela can now be visited virtually using a free app which offers complete 360º views.
The town hall has signed the...
Back to square one for Torrevieja rubbish contract
THE CONTRACT for Torrevieja’s new rubbish collection and street and beach cleaning service has been annulled by the national court for cases regarding public...
Torrevieja population shoots up
Torrevieja town hall produced new municipal register (padrón) figures this week which show that the population has grown by 5,174 people since January –...
Shoe factory inferno
A shoe factory in Catral has been totally destroyed by fire, reported the provincial fire service.
The fierce blaze started just before 04.00 on Sunday...
Landmark reached in vaccination rollout
A total of 70 % of the population in the Valencia region ‘who have to be vaccinated’ now possess full cover against Covid-19.
Regional president...
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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...
