There is still time to save the world, says Sánchez
“We still have a chance to save the planet, but we need to step up our commitment and ambition.”
These were words of Prime Minister...
Driving licences: make the change
BRITISH expats are being strongly advised to change their UK driving licence for a Spanish version ahead of Brexit.
The process can be “frustrating and...
During the war…
ALICANTE city council is offering visitors a chance to go back in time by visiting the Civil War air raid shelters that have been...
Sleepwalking into a nightmare
An award-winning geologist has issued a stark warning in Alicante.
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are increasing at an unprecedented rate, according...
Rules outlined for ‘safe’ use of beaches
A guide has been sent to town halls by the regional tourism department which provides instructions for safe beach use.
Regional tourism supremo Francesc Colomer...
Coast protection – but …
The Valencia region’s coast law will ‘protect the values of our coast, but it will also be sensitive to the historic and economic reality...
Cheaper cinema tickets for senior citizens
An initiative to make the cinema more accessible to senior citizens has been passed by the government.
In Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting they agreed to fund...
What happened to winter?
Residents of the Valencia region will not be surprised to learn that this past winter was characterised as ‘extremely hot’ and ‘very dry’ by...
Boost for Covid-19 call centre
The regional health service is taking on more staff for its Covid-19 call centre to coincide with the return to school this week.
Residents are...
Unmarried partner network dismantled
NATIONAL Police officers have intercepted and dismantled an organisation that gave Spanish women and migrant men the official status of unmarried partners in order...
‘Crackdown’ on brothels underway
The security forces are carrying out inspections of the 143 buildings suspected to be working as brothels in the Valencia region, according to councillor...
Fines for not wearing face masks
Valencia president Ximo Puig stated that regional parliament will approve a decree on Friday setting out the fines that will be levied for not...
No to mobile phone ban
With the central government thinking about banning phones in schools, teachers and experts believe it is better to establish guidelines for their use rather...
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Deal struck to improve conditions for firefighters
Following warnings that the Valencia region was not prepared to face what could be one of the worst ever summers for forest fires, president...
