Heatwave warning
A SPECIAL alert for a heatwave has been published by state weather agency AEMET for the whole of Spain. According to AEMET, sea breezes...
Rojales reveals spending plans
ROJALES town hall has revealed details of its spending plans for the next year and a new contract that is designed to improve the...
Two fatal stabbings in less than a week
By James Langton and Oliver McIntyre
TWO people have been stabbed to death in the neighbouring towns of Torremolinos and Benalmádena in less than a week.
On...
Airport heart attack victim saved
THE quick action of Guardia Civil officers at Málaga’s airport is being praised after the life of a heart attack victim was saved last week....
Lets talk about Brexit
SARAH-Jane Morris, British Consul in Alicante, answered expats' questions on Brexit in Calpe on Tuesday morning.
The consul was guest speaker at the Association of...
Altea tap water drinkable
Altea town hall has lifted all restrictions on the use of tap water this afternoon after recieiving a final OK from the regional Public...
Mijas relaunches open studios art event
FOLLOWING a several-year hiatus, an open studios event in Mijas is being relaunched this month, allowing members of the public to visit the workplaces...
BOILER ROOM SCAM WARNING
SPAIN’S financial market watchdog, the CNMV has issued an alert this week warning people, especially expats and the elderly, to beware of disreputable investment...
Talking Brexit over Costa Blanca News
British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris talked with Costa Blanca News' Irena Bodnarec over a copy of this week's newspaper before the Brexit talk held by...
Council to bring in 35-hour working week
Villajoyosa town hall has approved the implementation of a 35-hour working week for public employees from April 1, 2023.
Councillor for human resources, Kiko Carreres...
Woman arrested for ‘hugger muggings’
A woman accused of several so-called ‘hugger muggings’ of elderly people in Pilar de la Horadada has been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
The street...
Beach masseur in court
A MASSEUR who offered his services on Playa San Juan in Alicante sat in the dock on Monday after a female customer accused him...
Spain to UK drug route smashed
NATIONAL Police officers this week dismantled the main supply route of hashish to the UK and Holland in a blow that also netted one...
Campaign to reduce food waste gathers momentum
ALMOST eight million tonnes of edible food is thrown away by Spanish supermarkets every year. Now, a petition bearing 800,000 signatures from across Europe,...
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...
