Cutting-edge robotic surgery arrives
Robotic-assisted surgery systems are being acquired for another five hospitals in the Valencia region, including Elche general and four in Valencia province.
The Da Vinci...
Extra medical centre request
Ways in which Orihuela town hall and the regional health service in the Torrevieja hospital catchment area can collaborate to improve healthcare provision in...
‘Largest suppliers of hashish ever known’ taken down
The security forces have ‘totally dismantled’ a criminal organisation pinpointed as being the biggest ever smugglers of hashish into Spain, who also shipped large...
Anti-flooding work starts at Jávea river
‘Invasive’ canes and other impediments which could cause blockages during torrential rain are being removed from the River Gorgos.
A Jávea town hall spokesman noted...
Under-pressure bin service to be bolstered
A total of 34 new positions to work for the rubbish collection and street cleaning service in Orihuela were due to be made available...
Septic tank owners told to get connected
Homeowners still using septic tanks have been given another 'reminder' by Denia council to get themselves hooked up to the mains in order to...
Battery bonus
After multinational car manufacturer Volkswagen confirmed on Wednesday that they will construct their battery Gigafactory in Sagunto in Valencia province, regional president Ximo Puig...
Advice on legalising illegal homes
A public meeting is being held at Alfaz del Pi town hall this month about the new MIT licences that are being issued by...
Landfill site on fire
The enormous landfill site in Jijona which takes waste from around Alicante province is on fire again.
The blaze broke out early on Sunday and...
‘Serial killer’ identified
Police have identified a ‘serial killer’ who was operating in the Torrevieja and Elche area two years ago.
A joint investigation by the National Police...
Final tests to restore vital rail link
Test runs on the TRAM light railway line between Gata de Gorgos and Denia (line 9) began on Wednesday, with the service expected to...
It’s getting hotter faster
Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years – the highest of any continent in...
Race against clock to repair Costa refuse trucks
“We are facing a critical situation and a serious attack on health and hygiene,” say residents, as rotting rubbish piles up
The contract to repair...
Valencia’s bumper budget for 2023
The regional government has announced a record budget for 2023 ‘to fight against inflation and the economic crisis’.
It will see them spend €28.4 billion,...
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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...
