Xàtiva crimewave terror over
HOMEOWNERS in Xàtiva living in terror of being the next burglary victim can rest easily now – a gang of three behind 55 break-ins...
Gender violence figures released
OVER 5,000 women have been victims of gender violence in the Valencia region in the first three months of 2017, figures released earlier this...
Tourism drives summer job creation
The importance of tourism for job creation was underlined by figures for June which the minister for industry, commerce and tourism called ‘extraordinary’.
Employment related...
Virus ‘detectives’ to operate from health centres
Health centres in the Valencia region are leading the search for new cases of coronavirus in order to detect them early.
Healthcare professionals will trace...
Ambassador confirms June 21 date for British visitors
Following the announcement by PM Pedro Sánchez on Sunday that Spain would lift border controls with the EU Member States and Schengen area countries...
Using empty homes to address housing crisis
A decree enabling uninhabited housing to be rented out has been approved by the regional government.
“Housing is one of people’s basic rights and not...
Gandia traders’ monopoly over festive shopping gets them out of jail
ITS STREETS are cheaper than Pall Mall, Mayfair and The Strand, and you won't really have to go to jail if you find yourself...
Subsidising renewable energy systems
From the end of this month, regional government subsidies can be applied for to install systems that use energy from renewable sources.
These are available...
Marta suspect charged with prostitute’s death
Marta Calvo's alleged killer is now being investigated over the death of one of two prostitutes in Valencia thought to have fallen victim to...
Burglars attack
AT LEAST a dozen holiday homes in Oliva's Rabdells beach urbanisation were burgled in the early hours of Friday morning, thought to be by...
Elephants in motorway smash
A LORRY transporting five elephants caused traffic chaos when it crashed on the A-30 motorway on Monday at 16.03 between Albacete and Murcia.
Tragically, one...
Valencia’s bumper budget for 2023
The regional government has announced a record budget for 2023 ‘to fight against inflation and the economic crisis’.
It will see them spend €28.4 billion,...
Golf course bandits caught
GUARDIA Civil officers at Benidorm station have arrested two men charged with breaking into vehicles on at least 40 golf courses throughout the Costas.
The...
Colourful carnival capers
Carnival parades have been taking place all over Spain to enjoy the period before the start of Lent.
Weekend celebrations were held in many Costa...
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Deal struck to improve conditions for firefighters
Following warnings that the Valencia region was not prepared to face what could be one of the worst ever summers for forest fires, president...
