Coronation visit
The Spanish king and queen, Don Felipe and Doña Letizia undertook a two-day trip to London for the Coronation of King Charles III.
They arrived...
Bid to bring in temporary property sale ban for foreigners
An amendment to the new national housing law to prohibit the sale of homes to foreign people or businesses for three years – which...
Good wood for emergencies
People affected by natural disasters in the Valencia region – such as forest fires or floods – will be able to use emergency wooden...
Threat of industrial action marks May Day
Union leaders have warned of an autumn of discontent if an agreement cannot be reached this month with business representatives over salary rises.
They noted...
Sizzling Saturday on the way
While southern Spain has been sweltering in record temperatures for the month of April, the hottest day for most of Alicante province will not...
Hot week to end April
Orihuela city is set to record a high of 36°C tomorrow (Tuesday) as hot air pushes up from Africa.
A cooling sea breeze means that...
Visiting Villahermosa del Río
The name Villahermosa del Río dates back to Moorish times. Meaning ‘beautiful village of the river’, it’s hard to quibble.
The village is perched on...
Drought decree on the way
After one of the driest starts to the spring on record – and reservoirs on the brink in some parts of the country –...
Grazing solution
The regional government is stumping up cash to encourage shepherds to take livestock herds into strategic rural areas.
Sheep, goats, cattle and horses are all...
Inflation ‘under control’
Inflation in Spain fell to 3.3% in March, which was 2.7% lower than February and the best figure registered since August, 2021.
The reduction was...
Ecstatic over Easter figures
Easter ‘surpassed expectations’ with last minute bookings pushing occupancy figures in tourist accommodation above 85% in the Valencia region.
And some destinations were almost full...
Swoop on art forgeries
Regional government police have seized five forged paintings that had been put up for sale for a total of €76 million by various private...
Taxing times
THE TAX agency (Agencia Tributaria) and state news agency EFE have given tips and general information on the annual tax return campaign which started...
Holiday rental scam conned over 100 victims
A holiday home rental scam has been uncovered by the Guardia Civil, who have cleared up 128 frauds and made 29 arrests in simultaneous...
COSTA LEVANTE
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...
