The Costa ‘Blanca’
Snow has been falling at almost sea level this morning in many town along the Costa Blanca. Our photo shows snow falling in La...
England fans roar under the Costa sun
England fans throughout the Costa flocked to bars and venues with giant TV screens (including several Benidorm hotel pools) to enjoy the squad's 6-1...
Regional Brexit healthcare vow
PRESIDENT of the Valencia region Ximo Puig met with new British ambassador Hugh Elliot on Wednesday and ‘guaranteed maximum cooperation and collaboration’ to minimise...
Roads blocks as Cataluña goes on strike
Several key roads, including the AP-7 toll road near Barcelona have been blocked by activists joining a general strike called today by pro-independency groups...
Women finally break gender barrier at Algeciras port
ON THE eve of last Thursday’s Women’s Day strikes and demonstrations across Spain, it was revealed that one of the country’s most entrenched gender...
‘Benidorm’ karaoke fundraiser
Many of the cast from the popular Benidorm TV series turned out on Saturday night to take part in a karaoke fundraiser – all...
MBEs for Costa expats
HER Majesty the Queen has recognised the dedication and service to the British expat community in Spain of three charity volunteers on the Costa...
Row blows up over ‘inflated’ supermarket prices
The Valencia government has called for ‘dialogue’ after minister for social rights, Ione Belarra insisted that the coalition national government that she forms part...
Sun, sand…and joining forces
Benidorm has joined forces with Salou (Costa Dorada), San Bartolomé de Tiraja (Gran Canaria), Lloret de Mar (Costa Brava), Torremolinos (Costa del Sol), Calvià (Mallorca),...
Visitors dodge beauty spot booking rules
ONE IN six visitors to the Cova Tallada cave in summer failed to book their place and buy a ticket – despite knowing they...
Alicante to host Spain vs Albania world cup qualifier
THE RICO Pérez stadium in Alicante will host the Spain-Albania 2018 World Cup qualifier on October 6.
Two years after the national squads' last match...
Málaga start for 2018 Vuelta
NEXT summer’s Vuelta de España cycling event will begin in Málaga on Saturday, August 25. First details of the prestigious event, which will end...
French air traffic controllers strike affects thousands of Costa passengers
A STRIKE by French air traffic controllers on Tuesday forced Ryanair to cancel 30 scheduled flights, 20 at Alicante-Elche airport and 10 at Manises...
Another referendum
WHILE the eyes of the world have been on Cataluña, the Axarquía village of Canillas de Albaida, population 800, has been holding its own...
POPULAR NEWS
Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
