UK clamps down on bogus hotel sickness claims
COSTA hotels and holiday apartments have this week welcomed the announcement by the UK government to enforce new rules in the coming weeks to...
Lampedusa Cross blessed by Pope visits Xàtiva and Ontinyent
The 'Lampedusa Cross' landed in Xàtiva and Ontinyent this week on its journey around the Valencia region - a symbol blessed by the Pope...
Cherry farmers’ plea for help
Torrential rain this year destroyed most of the cherry crop, leaving farmers out of pocket and supermarket shelves empty.
Farmers in the Marina Alta valleys...
Costa Brits on top of the World
While most of us welcomed in 2018 drinking champagne and partying into the early hours, two local expats - Andy Mansell from Altea and...
‘Life-saving’ pedestrian route from Manises to airport ‘imminent’
A NEW underground walkway between Manises town and the neighbouring Valencia airport is now finally under construction in a bid to prevent serious accidents.
Many...
Theresa May announces plans for snap general election
British PM Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on June 8 due to 'national interest'. The PM said that...
Valencia invests in healthcare
The budget for healthcare in the Valencia region will be increased by 10.4% next year – taking the total investment to €7.5 billion.
Councillor for...
Rollercoaster electricity prices continue
The wholesale energy price in Spain continues to fluctuate wildly.
Today (Wednesday) householders signed up to the regulated tariff (PVPC) will pay an average of...
Vandellòs route inaugurated
PEOPLE looking to travel from Valencia to Barcelona can finally do so in noticeably less time thanks to the inauguration of a faster route.
The...
‘Putting the brakes’ on the effects of climate change
The Valencia government is working on innovative initiatives to combat climate change in forested areas and agricultural zones.
One of the main projects, which is...
Aid for councils to help residents
A total of 10,000 public sector workers will help ensure that food and medicines are available for vulnerable people in the Valencia region.
Regional councillor...
EU cash set to give boost to Valencia region
A €3 billion windfall from the EU will help the regional economy 'at a complicated time' and allow actions to be taken to halt...
Earthquakes strike La Costera
FIVE earthquakes rocked the La Costera (Valencia province) district in as many hours on Wednesday, reportes the National Geographical Institute (IGN).
The epicentres were in...
Help with cost of living rises continues
The reduction in VAT (IVA) on food will continue until the end of the year.
The extension of the policy was announced following Tuesday’s Cabinet...
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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...
