Energy saving measures ‘are working’
Spain’s efforts to save electricity have been praised by European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen, with the measures introduced last week reducing...
Covid infections continue to shoot up
The merciless rise in active cases of Covid-19 in the Valencia region continues unabated.
The number has increased by almost 18,000 in the last week...
Oliva’s three in one
BUILDERS are set to get busy in and around Oliva with long-awaited plans finally getting the green light – in fact, they've already started.
Residents...
New measures to ease pressure on residents
A range of additional measures have been approved – or are about to be passed – to bring down the cost of living for...
Colourful carnival capers
Carnival parades have been taking place all over Spain to enjoy the period before the start of Lent.
Weekend celebrations were held in many Costa...
Region dodges fuel price hike
THE PRICE of fuel at petrol stations throughout the Valencia region did not go up at midnight on Monday - unlike the majority of...
Property market marches on
THE recovery of the Spanish property market was confirmed with week as March sales figures were 16.8% higher than the same month last year...
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...
Costa hearts go out to Manchester victims
Residents in many Costa Blanca towns have been supporting minutes of silence organised by local councils to show solidarity towards the victims of the...
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...
Autumn snow arrives
Snowploughs were out in the north of the Valencia region yesterday and more snow is forecast today, with the interior of Castellón province on...
Forgotten passenger sees the funny side
RED-FACED airline EasyJet 'was full of apologies' after leaving pensioner Ray Fear behind at Valencia airport - patiently waiting at the departure lounge’s assisted...
More deaths – fewer reported cases
The number of new registered coronavirus patients in Valencia region continues to fall – today’s figure was 109 compared with 150 yesterday and 316...
Drones to prevent drownings
A pilot project using drones to help prevent drownings at beaches in 10 Valencia region municipalities was announced on Tuesday.
Presenting the ‘Stop ahogamientos’ (stop...
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Brain drain to Spain
A record number of foreigners are working in Spain – many in ‘high value’ professions.
The government reported this week that more non-Spaniards than ever...
