Hospital launches home dialysis service
The nephrology service at Torrevieja hospital has started training the first patient who will be able to benefit from the advantages of haemodialysis at...
Man killed by Safari park buffalo
A 42-YEAR-OLD bricklayer was gored and killed by a buffalo while he was working on the fencing at Safari Aitana in Penáguila on Wednesday...
Holiday disaster
WHAT should have been a relaxing family holiday in the sun has turned into a living nightmare for one British family – only hours...
Free healthcare for all
THE REGIONAL government has reminded migrants that everyone has a right to healthcare in the Valencia region.
Health councillor Carmen Montón spoke out after the...
Local Briton awarded for ultra-race achievement
A 53-YEAR-old British resident of Alhaurín de la Torre has received an award from the Andalucían Mountaineering Federation in recognition of his achievement in...
‘All-inclusive’ safe
HOTELIERS have rapidly put an end to doom-mongering forecasts this week saying that 'all-inclusive' holiday packages on the Costa Blanca will be scrapped because...
12-hour taxi strike warning
Following on from the local two hour stoppage on Tuesday May 30, Spanish taxi drivers have called for a general strike on Thursday (June...
Barcelona back to normal – almost
With a significant number of police on patrol and adjoining streets cut off to traffic, the popular Las Ramblas of Barcelona reopened to pedestrians...
Cabinet gives green light for new mortgage law bill
MARIANO Rajoy’s cabinet on Friday approved a bill that aims to reduce costs generated by changes clients make to mortgages and create more transparent...
Spring rain reduces drought threats
RESTRICTIONS on water use presently in force for farmers and growers in the Axarquía may be relaxed following the rainfall of the last month....
‘Social shield’ against the virus
THE GOVERNMENT has approved a third decree of measures, including 50 proposals by 11 ministries, to protect small businesses and the self-employed, and the...
Rescued from the torrent
Alicante fire brigade have a shared a photo of the scene of a rescue which they carried out on Tuesday morning.
A spokesman noted that...
Olive oil production to increase but yields still down
The government has predicted an improvement in olive oil production from the upcoming harvest following last year’s disastrous campaign which caused prices to rocket...
Unique treasure trove found in Sevilla
AN AFFLUENT dormitory town 10 kilometres west of Sevilla has hit the headlines worldwide after workmen made a startling archaeological discovery. They were laying new...