Protected animals ‘stuffed’ in Alicante
AN EIGHT-month investigation by the Guardia Civil in Alicante province into the illegal trade of animals has led to the seizure of more than...
Plaza de la Reina overhaul imminent
By Joe Wickman
VALENCIA has chosen the architects that will go ahead with the remodelling of the city's notorious plaza de la Reina.
Alberto Peñín and...
State budget presented for 2021
A national budget to ‘reconstruct the country and modernise the economy’ has been presented by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and deputy PM Pablo Iglesias.
They...
Spain shows hunger for chip production
The government has approved a €12 billion strategic plan to turn Spain into a ‘reference country’ for the design and manufacture of chips for...
Covid cases continue downwards trend
The number of active cases of Covid-19 in the Valencia region is continuing to fall.
The health authority report on Tuesday stated that there were...
New law to prevent housing abuses
A decree law to crack down on abuses in the housing sector has been passed by the Valencia government.
The aim is to give local...
To London with love
An investment of €1.5 million to continue reinforcing the British tourist market in the region was announced by Valencia government president Ximo Puig in...
Using empty homes to address housing crisis
A decree enabling uninhabited housing to be rented out has been approved by the regional government.
“Housing is one of people’s basic rights and not...
The fury of the flames
The Valencia region went up in smoke on Saturday night – literally, as the ‘fallas’ were set alight in many towns and cities.
The photo...
Government’s new move in tax battle
The national government has moved to stymie a regional Partido Popular (PP) initiative to reduce taxes for the wealthy.
Minister for the treasury María Jesús...
Containing the virus
The first container ship loaded with essential healthcare equipment for the regional health service docked at the port in Valencia city on Tuesday.
It has...
UK Border Force to strike over Christmas
Border Force officers in England, Scotland and Wales are to take strike action for eight days over Christmas, the PCS union has announced.
PCS members...
PM considers his position
In a bombshell letter to the nation, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has cancelled his agenda and said he will spend the weekend deciding if...
Record low for forest fires
The lowest number of forest fires on record was registered in the Valencia region during 2020.
Director general for the prevention of forest fires, Diego...
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School mobile phone ban brought in
A ‘general ban’ on mobile phone use by pupils in schools has been introduced by the Valencia government, except in specific cases.
Regional education councillor...
