‘Fake news’ on the Costa
The term ‘fake news’ has had much prominence in the world media of late, with even President Trump attacking CNN for fabricating news stories....
Valencia eco-friendly measures continue
VALENCIA city postal service workers now have eight more electricity-powered motorbikes with which to make their rounds.
All eight bikes have been distributed throughout the...
Gandia slams LGB Pride ‘sabotage’
GANDIA town hall has condemned the actions of unknown individuals who tried to sabotage its LGB Pride celebrations – three times.
Like most local councils...
Briton arrested for ‘cowardly attack’
A BRITISH holidaymaker has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a savage and apparently unprovoked attack that marred the otherwise peaceful celebrations enjoyed...
Jávea woman wins her fight to change mammogram laws
A JÁVEA cancer survivor's quest for mammograms to be practised on women under 45 who have a family history of the condition has taken...
Jihadist link to Altea shooting
A HALAL butcher's shop in Altea – which was at the centre of a police swoop for terrorist links to Daesh last October -...
Flaming Alicante
The Hogueras in Alicante streets went up in smoke on Saturday night. Our photo (EFE) shows the burning of the town hall square hoguera.
The...
12-hour taxi strike warning
Following on from the local two hour stoppage on Tuesday May 30, Spanish taxi drivers have called for a general strike on Thursday (June...
Rooftop terrace conundrum
NUMEROUS Valencia city centre bars and restaurants have taken to the idea of setting their terraces on the top of the buildings where they...
Stevedore negotiations unable to end strikes
FINANCIAL and job losses continue piling up as stevedor worker unions and businessses continue unable to reach agreements regarding work condition alterations.
The issue arose...
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...
All set for the magical night of San Juan
The biggest annual party is set to take place on beaches across the region on Friday night, June 23, to celebrate the festival of...
Prison warning over false hotel claims
BRITISH holidaymakers who are filing fraudulent compensation claims against Costa Blanca hotels could face prison sentences.
The warning has come from travel trade organisation ABTA,...
Benidorm becomes D-Day Normandy
Armed troops could be seen on Benidorm's Poniente beach at the weekend – but it was all part of the Codex Belix D-Day Normandy...
COSTA LEVANTE
School mobile phone ban brought in
A ‘general ban’ on mobile phone use by pupils in schools has been introduced by the Valencia government, except in specific cases.
Regional education councillor...
