Round the world from Alicante
The first weekend of activities for the start of The Ocean Race, previously known as the Round the World Yacht Race, attracted a record...
‘Painting the Forth Bridge’ in La Mata
A company has been contracted to draw up a plan to revamp the beachside promenade in La Mata which periodically falls into disrepair due...
Jobless total lowest since 2007
Unemployment fell by 43,727 people in December to a total of 2,837, 653, the lowest since 2007, the government reported on Tuesday.
Compared to December...
Costa flood prevention projects set to start
Persistent problems at two of Orihuela Costa’s flooding blackspots are about to be addressed by the council.
The infrastructure department is arranging for the storm...
Private option to clear waiting lists
A measure to allow patients to choose to be operated on immediately in private hospitals has been approved by the Valencia government.
A spokesman for...
Bone collectors brought to book
Two suspects are being investigated by the Guardia Civil after around 200 ancient bones, some between 4,000 and 5,000 years old – along with...
‘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...
Tranquility for the New Year
The weather is set fair on the Costa Blanca – a high pressure system is due to continue providing warm, calm days, according to...
Warning over VAT reduction
DEPUTY prime minister Nadia Calviño has told food producers, distributors and sellers that the reduction in VAT on staple products which comes into effect...
VAT on food slashed – motorists’ fuel discount to end
The government has brought in measures to reduce the price of basic food products – and will provide a €200 ‘cheque’ for low income...
‘Special measures’ bring down waiting times
Average waiting times for operations in the Valencia region were reduced by 10 days in November to 88 days.
The biggest improvement when compared with...
Christmas on the beach
It is going to be a warm, sunny Christmas in Alicante province, according to state weather agency AEMET.
A high pressure weather system is set...
Airport to get new short-stay parking area
A NEW short stay parking area for dropping off or picking up passengers at Elche-Alicante airport will be finished in the spring.
The €425,000 job...
First Spanish rocket launch scheduled
The first Spanish-built rocket to be launched into orbit is scheduled for either March or April 2023, depending on the weather, from the base...
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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...
