“Spain is not a safe haven,” says the NCA

A new appeal has been launched to trace and bring to justice 12 of the UK’s most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in...

Advice to halt drownings this summer

Bathers are being urged to take care in the water after it was revealed that 67 people lost their lives by drowning in Valencia...

Vaccinations to start early

The national health department has brought forward the date to receive jabs against flu and Covid-19. They reported this week that the joint vaccination campaign...

Tourist home veto upheld

The Supreme Court (TS) has upheld the right of communities of residents to forbid tourist accommodation if their statutes expressly prohibit the use of...

Stand against gender violence

Costa town halls are organising events to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women tomorrow (November 25), with more women having...

The health service is hiring

The regional health department has called exams to cover 8,056 places, which will be held in September, October and November and are expected to...

Covid ‘passport’ for interiors

Regional president Ximo Puig has announced that ‘Covid passports’ will be required to enter the interior of any hostelry or recreational establishment which has...

DGT tips for summer road trips

A total of 95 million car journeys are due to take place in Spain over the summer. According to the national traffic department (DGT), more...

Death threats greet return from Oz

CYBER bullies launched a vicious and 'evil' verbal attack on a Costa Blanca couple who flew home from a dream holiday 'down under' and...

Buy-a-bike scheme on track

Shops are being invited to sign up for the Valencia government’s buy-a-bike scheme from Monday (June 15). Grants of up to €250 will be offered...

Cutting-edge robotic surgery arrives

Robotic-assisted surgery systems are being acquired for another five hospitals in the Valencia region, including Elche general and four in Valencia province. The Da Vinci...

Spain officially ends lockdown

Spain's state of emergency, which included one of the most strict lockdown in Europe, has officially ended. Since midnight, Spain is now in the so-called...

Valencia presents Covid vaccine plan

Valencia president Ximo Puig announced on Wednesday that 200,000 people in the region could be vaccinated against Covid-19 during the first three months of...

Motorway to France remains blocked

Catalan farmers are continuing to block the AP-7 – the main Mediterranean highway into France. They are calling for an end to cheap imports of...