Protecting pets
The Valencia government has passed draft legislation for the protection, welfare and keeping of pet animals.
Aimed at eradicating abandonment of pets and cruelty, the...
New measures for the Valencia region
Stricter measures to crack down on the spread of Covid-19 in the Valencia region have just been announced by regional president Ximo Puig.
Restaurants and...
New rules for tourist lets
A new decree regulating tourist accommodation in the Valencia region has been approved.
One of the most significant aspects is that it makes it illegal...
Vote now on regional budget proposals
Residents of the Valencia region can now lend their support to any of 668 proposals made by members of the public for the regional...
Car boot full of cannabis
A British man allegedly caught with over three kilos of marijuana in the boot of his car has been arrested in Guardamar del Segura.
Full...
Roman relic recovered
The Guardia Civil have confiscated a Roman amphora from a private house in Santa Pola.
Officers discovered the archaeological relic by chance while they were...
United against the towers
Three opposition parties in Torrevieja have formed an alliance in an attempt to halt the ‘skyscraper’ project, close to the Marina Internacional and Acequión...
Grape harvest underway
The grape harvest is underway at La Mata – traditionally the first of the year in Spain.
However, the very high temperatures this summer mean...
Scooter bylaw in force
Flagrant misuse of personal mobility vehicles (PMVs), such as electric scooters, in Orihuela is now liable to be penalised since a new bylaw come...
‘No’ from the PSOE
The Socialist party (PSOE) has said it will not abstain in an investiture session vote in the regional parliament in order to allow the...
Keeping it in the family
Guardia Civil have busted a family drug gang based in Torrevieja, arresting 11 suspects.
A grandmother is accused of dealing drugs from her tapas bar.
“A...
Regional government payment announced
The Valencia government has signed an agreement with business and union representatives that includes a €150 pay-out for 200,000 workers affected by a temporary...
‘No date’ for British tourists
The Valencia government has not been able to clarify when British tourists could return to the Costa Blanca for holidays.
Speaking to Costa Blanca News...
Break-in suspects detained
Three suspects accused of break-ins at stores and hostelry establishments in Torrevieja have been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
A force spokesman noted that they...
POPULAR NEWS
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...
