EasyJet grounds planes until further notice
Budget airline EasyJet has grounded its entire fleet of planes
In a statement, the airline announced: “As a result of the unprecedented travel restrictions imposed...
What happened to winter?
Residents of the Valencia region will not be surprised to learn that this past winter was characterised as ‘extremely hot’ and ‘very dry’ by...
Brexit help for Valencia exporters
The regional government has set up a system so companies can receive advice on post-Brexit exports to the UK.
Firms can contact the Ivace business...
‘Historic’ fishing dock to be preserved
Part of a dock dating from the 19th century has been unearthed during the works to construct the new commercial area in Torrevieja port.
It...
Residents fill in potholes themselves
RESIDENTS at Verdemar urbanisation in Villamartín, Orihuela Costa are so tired of the potholes in their streets that they themselves have been forced to...
VAT cut on electricity
PM Pedro Sánchez announced that his government will reduce IVA (VAT) charged on electricity bills from 10% to 5%.
The measure was due to be...
Brexit help for Britons
Alicante provincial government is putting on three ‘webinars’ which are designed to give British residents information about the Brexit process and ‘resolve any doubts...
Property assessed after partial collapse
The façade of two-storey building in Almoradí town centre collapsed into the street on Sunday.
A spokesman for the provincial fire brigade reported that a...
French and Italian police patrol the Costa
Police officers from France and Italy are patrolling in Alicante and Benidorm with their counterparts from the Spanish National Police in order to improve...
Strike does not affect flights
No flights were cancelled in the Valencia region due to the air traffic controllers’ strike which started this week.
The first of the 24-hour stoppages...
No limits on holiday letting
SANTA Pola town hall will not impose any restrictions on the number or location of homes being let out legally as holiday accommodation, councillor...
From winter to summer in the blink of an eye
Following the recent snow and freezing temperatures, the mercury is set to shoot up this week in Alicante province.
Proving that extremes are the new...
Blame it on the boogie
TORREVIEJA town hall has turned down permission for concerts by The Jacksons in the Eras de la Sal outdoor venue this summer.
Deputy mayor Fanny...
Cliff path peril
Orihuela Costa residents are demanding action to mend a treacherous section of the cliffside path to La Caleta beach, which has gone unrepaired for...
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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...
