No phase two for now
‘Prudence’ led the Valencia government not to apply this week for phase two status of the government’s exit plan.
Regional councillor for health Ana Barceló...
Plan to tackle forest fires
The regional government’s forest fire fighting plan for summer 2020 involves more than 1,000 people from various organisations, coordinated by the Valencian security and...
Electricity bill reduction plan due to be passed today
The government is due to approve the plan to cap the price of gas – and so reduce the wholesale price of electricity –...
‘Common sense’ energy saving plan switched on
Measures designed to reduce electricity use in Spain came into force on Wednesday, with some clarifications made by the government.
While some Partido Popular (PP)...
Costa parents say ‘yes’ to ‘British’ school hours
THE MAJORITY of schools in the northern Costa Blanca will be switching to 'British' school hours - ending at 14.00 - from October 1,...
Ryanair crew to strike in Spain
SPANISH Ryanair crew are poised to go on strike after the company announced their intention of closing three Spanish bases – Las Palmas on...
Holiday voucher scheme enters second phase
The first phase of the Valencia government’s discount scheme for residents to holiday in the region, Viatgem CV ended the year with 9,842 bookings.
The...
New animal law comes into force in September
Spain’s new national animal law will come into force on September 29 – six months after it was published in the state official bulletin...
Benidorm or Bust!
A FOUR-DAY 1,500 mile charity driving rally - ‘Benidorm or Bust’, which started in Blackpool arrived in Benidorm on Saturday afternoon.
The annual event was...
Airport strike blame game
CENTRAL government has been passed the hot potato of avoiding strikes at all Spanish airports - including Alicante, San Javier and Valencia - throughout...
Rain warning
The north of Alicante province and the south of Valencia province have been placed on yellow alert for heavy rain today (Monday) by state...
R.I.P Harry Shindler
It is with great sadness that Costa Blanca News reports the death of tireless expat rights campaigner Harry Schindler OBE at the age of...
Giant step for international school
A new wing of the Lady Elizabeth School was opened on Monday as part of a major investment in the British educational system available...
Expat exodus from inland Valencia province
EXPATS are leaving the Vall d'Albaida, La Costera and Canal de Navarrés in droves, according to Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) – six in...
COSTA LEVANTE
Single charger law approved
The government has approved a modification to regulations which requires all new electronic devices to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port, the...
