Giving a second life to beach paraphernalia
Benidorm town hall has launched a pioneering initiative to promote the circular economy on its beaches, giving new life to beach paraphernalia from tourists...
Suspect arrested for jihadism-related offences
A man was arrested on suspicion of being a member of a jihadist organisation in Teulada on Monday, in a National Police operation on...
Adaptive radiotherapy now available in Elche
Elche general has become the first hospital in the Valencia region, and seventh in Spain, to offer the latest adaptive radiotherapy.
This is thanks to...
Tragic start to beach bathing season
Treacherous easterly winds have been making the sea extremely perilous for bathers, with two people rescued and four deaths along the Costa Blanca since...
British fugitive detained in Cartagena
A British fugitive, who police say was hiding out in a property in Cartagena, has been arrested.
The National Police press office reported on Tuesday...
Low-rent social homes for tourism hotspots
The regional government has revealed the exact locations of new social housing that will be constructed – and Javea, Benidorm and Villajoyosa will get...
‘Thinking big’ in Torrevieja
Valencia president Carlos Mazón travelled to Torrevieja on Monday to check on the project to transform the port and visit the hospital which is...
Private health contract renewal is not a done deal, says Valencia
The Valencia government has aimed to show that the continuation of the Elche-Crevillente health department under private management is not a foregone conclusion.
The 15-year...
Summer beach season set to start in Jávea
Barriers controlling access to Jávea's popular scenic coves will be in place from Saturday, the town hall has announced.
Meanwhile, councillor for beaches, Juan Ortolá...
Town’s first ‘flood park’ is inaugurated
Torrevieja's first ever 'floodable park' has opened to the public.
It measures some 4,533 square metres and descends to a depth of 3.2 metres.
Situated in...
More surveillance flights due to ‘extreme drought’
A new 'super helicopter' has been acquired by the Valencia government in its bid to prevent forest fires.
The department for justice and the interior reminded...
Making natural parks ‘accessible to all’
El Hondo natural park is set to be the first in the Valencia region to be 'accessible to people with reduced mobility'.
Regional councillor for...
More capacity for high-speed trains
The government has given the green light to put a €20.7 million contract out to tender to bolster high-speed train access to Alicante station.
A...
No firm date yet for new EU border checks, says EC...
The EU is insisting that no definitive date has been set for the introduction of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at the borders.
UK national...
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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...
