Spain to UK drug route smashed
NATIONAL Police officers this week dismantled the main supply route of hashish to the UK and Holland in a blow that also netted one...
High-speed to Europe
Spain has used its EU presidency role to approve targets for the European transport network (TEN-T) that will see the Mediterranean Corridor high-speed train...
Olive oil production to increase but yields still down
The government has predicted an improvement in olive oil production from the upcoming harvest following last year’s disastrous campaign which caused prices to rocket...
Crackdown on illegal old people’s homes
PROMPTED by the discovery of two illegal old people's homes in Alicante province, the regional government has introduced measures in order to uncover any...
Face mask returns for health centres
The surge in numbers of people suffering from respiratory infections has led the Valencia government to make it obligatory once again to wear a...
Worst fire in six years finally extinguished
After seven days of intense fire-fighting, the regional emergency service finally declared the worst forest fire in the region in six years 'extinguished' on...
Under attack
THE highly unusual weather registered in the Valencia region this winter, with temperatures several degrees above normal levels, have created the ideal conditions for...
Going for green
Valencia president Ximo Puig said his government is ‘actively looking for a solution’ to allow British tourists to visit the region.
He stated that it...
Holiday rental scam victims fight back
ANGRY victims of a holiday rental scam have launched a massive publicity campaign to warn of the dangers of rogue websites offering luxury dream...
Benidorm or Bust!
A FOUR-DAY 1,500 mile charity driving rally - ‘Benidorm or Bust’, which started in Blackpool arrived in Benidorm on Saturday afternoon.
The annual event was...
Active cases slashed during special measures
The rapid decrease in Covid-19 infections has slowed – but the Valencia region is still heading in the right direction.
On Wednesday the health department...
Armed against terrorism
National police officers on patrol at airports, railway stations and christmas markets and fairs throughout Spain over the holidays are now carrying large weapons...
Snow alert for inland Alicante
The interior of Alicante province has been placed on yellow alert for snow on Thursday.
According to state weather agency AEMET, snow could fall above...
Christmas Day elections for Spain?
The stalemate result of the June general elections - the second in six months - could end up seeing Spaniards going back to the...
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Brain drain to Spain
A record number of foreigners are working in Spain – many in ‘high value’ professions.
The government reported this week that more non-Spaniards than ever...
