High alert for forest fires
THE MAXIMUM level of alert for forest fires was activated for Alicante province and other parts of the Valencia region this week.
The extreme heat...
Bear fight witnessed by naturalists
The incredible survival story of an Iberian brown bear and her cub, who were attacked by a male bear during the mating season, has...
Airlines told to cancel summer flights to prevent travel chaos
The UK government and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have told airlines to cancel summer flights now which they cannot supply this summer.
The move is...
Burglary suspect caught in rooftop chase
A suspected burglar was caught after a ‘cinematic’ chase across the rooftops of several buildings in El Altet, Elche, reported the National Police.
A homeowner...
British fugitive caught in Murcia
One of the UK’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested ‘a few kilometres from Murcia city’.
The National Police press office revealed that the 25-year-old...
Emergency plan for Torrevieja
An emergency plan is being introduced ‘to improve the service’ at the beleaguered A&E department at Torrevieja hospital.
The hospital management announcement follows months of...
Strikes announced by Ryanair crew
Ryanair cabin crew unions in Spain have announced six days of strikes.
Representatives for USO and Sitcpla said the stoppages would take place on June...
Pain felt over pump prices
THE ADVERTISED price of fuel has doubled in two years in Spain, stoking the general rise in the cost of goods and services.
Back in...
Hospital pharmacy home delivery service starts again
Home delivery of medications is now available for certain patients from Torrevieja hospital.
Patients can avoid unnecessary journeys to the hospital.
Full report today’s Costa Blanca...
Bid to claw back corruption cash
The coalition government in Valencia is bidding to recover €22 million of taxpayers' money which disappeared in corruption scandals that occurred before they came...
Killer heat in June
The unseasonal heat which has been affecting the south and east of Spain since the middle of May is due to get worse next...
Reinforcements promised to clean coast
Tempers as well as temperatures are reaching boiling point over the insufficient street cleaning and rubbish collection services in Orihuela Costa.
With floods of complaints...
MEPs vote to end sale of fossil fuel cars by 2035...
The European parliament has voted to halt the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035, rejecting attempts to weaken the proposal to move...
Fight against rising prices
The Valencia government is setting up an observatory to detect ‘unjustified’ price hikes.
The news came this week as the national government reported that their...
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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...
