Employment record for Spain

More people are in work in Spain than ever before. The figures released by the national statistics institute (INE) on Thursday morning show that 209,100...

‘Romance scam’ busted

Guardia Civil have arrested two people for committing a cybercrime known as a ‘romance scam’. They are accused of obtaining €175,000 by simulating romantic relationships...

Government deal moves closer

The Socialist party (PSOE) and Sumar have signed a pact to govern Spain – and the deal includes important infrastructure works for Alicante province. Acting...

Wine war at the border

Unions and viticulturists are up in arms over attacks carried out by French farmers on trucks carrying Spanish wine and tomatoes. They have accused the...

Travelodge takes aim in Spain

UK budget hotel operator, Travelodge is looking to expand its business in Spain. In an interview with state news agency EFE, the director of their...

Energy giant in price fixing trial

Energy company Iberdrola is on trial at the High Court in Madrid for price fixing. Iberdrola Generación is accused of artificially increasing tariffs back in...

Bid to look after tourists better

The regional government wants to professionalise the role of personnel who manage and maintain holiday apartments. To this end it is collaborating with Valencia polytechnic...

Vaccination campaign begins in the Valencia region

The double-jab vaccination campaign got underway in the Valencia region on Monday (October 16). Health councillor Marciano Gómez said they are aiming to give shots...

“They love us” – tourism chief aims to cement special relationship...

Valencia tourism chiefs set up a ‘beach’ at Waverly station in Edinburgh in an attempt to encourage more people from Scotland to visit the...

Airport ‘handling’ staff to stage protests

Unions are organising protests at all airports in Spain over new licences approved by state airport operator Aena for ground handling services around the...

Poppy Appeal launch in Benidorm

The official launch of the Royal British Legion Spain North Poppy Appeal took place in Benidorm on Saturday (October 14), led by Torrevieja Pipes...

More cheap high-speed trains announced

An extra low-cost high-speed train service between Alicante and Madrid each day is being laid on by private company Ouigo from December 12. The French...

Big hopes for bank holiday weekend

Some resort towns on the Costa Blanca are ‘practically fully booked’ for the Fiesta del Pilar bank holiday weekend, which starts today (Thursday), according...

Poppy Appeal launch at the weekend

The launch of the Royal British Legion 2023 Poppy Appeal will take place in Benidorm on Saturday (October 14). The parade of Standards will be...