Pre-departure test scrapped for travellers
Eligible fully vaccinated passengers and under 18s will no longer need to take a pre-departure test or self-isolate on arrival in England from 04.00...
In defence of bar owners
The regional government has said it will help to protect bar and restaurant owners who receive threats from anti-vaxxers over the Covid passport.
“We will...
Harrier fights back
The Eurasian marsh harrier is no longer in danger of extinction in the Valencia region, the department for the environment announced this week.
At least...
More than 4,000 migrants presumed dead
A total of 4,404 migrants died or disappeared at sea while trying to reach Spain during 2021, according to figures produced by the organisation...
Celebrations called off in many towns
New Year’s Eve and other seasonal events and celebrations have been plunged into doubt by the rapid spread of Covid-19 infections.
Regional president Ximo Puig...
Volcano ‘still dangerous’
The volcanic eruption in the Canary Island of La Palma may be officially over after 85 days, but scientific committee PEVOLCA warned there are...
Hotels face the future
A pilot project using facial recognition to speed up checking in at hotels is being carried out in the Valencia region.
It is underway in...
Move to speed up booster jabs
The regional government is reopening mass vaccination centres to accelerate the administration of booster jabs against Covid-19.
Valencia president Ximo Puig said this would decongest...
Pandemic ‘army’ to remain in place
A total of 6,656 medical workers taken on to boost the health service in the Valencia region during the pandemic have had their temporary...
Reducing reliance on imported energy
The Cabinet has approved the PERTE renewable energy plan.
Minister for the ecological transition Teresa Ribera stated that it will help Spain to ‘transform the...
Valencia looks to extend use of Covid passport
The regional government is studying extending the use of the Covid passport to additional ‘establishments’.
Valencia president Ximo Puig made the revelation on Wednesday during...
Measures to reduce energy bills to be extended
The government will extend emergency measures into next year, which were brought in to mitigate sky-high energy prices.
The reduction in taxes, including IVA (VAT)...
Interview with the British Ambassador
British Ambassador Hugh Elliot visited Alicante province on Thursday to meet British residents and hear about some of the problems they face in the...
Children will get Covid jab
Approval has been given by Spain’s national public health committee to vaccinate children aged five to 11 years old against Covid-19.
According to a press...
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PM threatens to stand down
In a bombshell letter to the nation, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has cancelled his agenda and said he will spend the weekend deciding if...
