Help with cost of living rises continues

The reduction in VAT (IVA) on food will continue until the end of the year. The extension of the policy was announced following Tuesday’s Cabinet...

Splashing the cash in Torrevieja

Re-elected Torrevieja mayor Eduardo Dolón has promised a spend of more than €20 million on projects in the first 100 days of the new...

Residents evacuated in Benidorm blaze

The wildfire which broke out in Benidorm’s Partida Armanello at 15.45 yesterday (Tuesday) was classed as being under control by firefighters at 20.45 last...

First turtle nest of the summer

The first loggerhead turtle mother to lay her eggs in the Valencia region this summer chose the beach at Arenales del Sol in Elche. Marine...

Movie producer eyes up Alicante

Film producer Rafael Primorac has visited Alicante’s Ciudad de la Luz film studios. He told reporters that he in ‘very interested’ in making two productions,...

Call to stop quarry plan

The prospect of an old quarry being authorised to reopen in San Miguel de Salinas has disturbed residents from the municipality’s Arcángel association. Approval of...

€9 parking fee in place until October

Fees for parking at Jávea's secluded bays are now in place, meaning sunseekers will have to pay €9 a day to enjoy the Granadella...

Bylaw for good behaviour brought in

Torrevieja town hall has approved its controversial ‘citizens coexistence’ bylaw. It sets fines for a series of different actions which are deemed to be antisocial. Full...

Arrested for poisoning work colleague

A man has been detained on suspicion of attempted homicide in Elche after allegedly poisoning a work colleague, reported the National Police. The police were...

King and Queen in Benidorm

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia strolled along Levante beach promenade and waved to tourists (always keeping social distance) during their official visit to...

Waiting times hit three-year low

Operation waiting times have been reduced to the lowest level in three years in the Valencia region, according to figures released this week by...

‘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...

Grand river route project presented

A project to create a 40 kilometre path along the River Vinalopó between the city and countryside of Elche has been presented by the...

Exodus at the airport

Thousands of holidaymakers are still leaving the Costa Blanca amid the new Coronavirus lockdown as airlines put on extra flights that arrive empty at...

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...