Electricity price hits new record high
The wholesale price of electricity hit its highest ever level in Spain on Tuesday – which was an average of €544.98/MWh during that day.
This...
‘Floating fire escape’ planned for Jávea bay
A giant inflatable platform with space for up to 600 people is to be set up in Jávea's Granadella Bay to evacuate residents in...
In a hole
A 19-year-old youth – accused of stealing material from a building site – allegedly crashed his vehicle into a gaping hole as he tried...
Valencia stands with Ukraine
The Valencia region is showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine at all levels of society – from humble local charities to the regional...
Updates for victims of crime
The Guardia Civil in Valencia region have started a pilot scheme to update victims of common crimes about any progress in their cases.
This is...
Green light for road safety innovation
Torrevieja is the first town in Europe to pilot a project to prevent ‘distracted’ pedestrians using mobile phones from getting run over, according to...
Refuge and support offered to Ukraine refugees
Torrevieja is preparing to receive thousands of Ukrainians fleeing from the Russian invasion of their country, while the regional government in Valencia has offered...
Public works crisis halts school refurb
Children at a Jávea primary school are having to dodge a building site every day after the construction company improving the facilities there downed...
Banks bow to public pressure
Valencia pensioner Carlos San Juan has triumphed with his 'I'm old but I'm not an idiot' campaign.
The 78 year old launched a petition on...
Regional restrictions relaxed
The principal coronavirus pandemic restrictions in the Valencia region came to an end today. (Tuesday, February 22).
The decision was made at the meeting of...
No charge for recharging
Orihuela continues to be the municipality in the Valencia region with the most electric vehicle recharging points, having opened another four free-to-use, public facilities.
They...
Woman ‘rescued’ following floor collapse
A pensioner was treated for shock by the emergency services following the partial collapse of a floor in her house in Cocentaina.
Full report in...
Travel to Spain made easier for British families
British youngsters aged between 12 and 17 years old no longer have to show a Covid vaccination certificate to enter Spain.
The changes came into...
Hikers find buried bodies
The corpses of two people – a man and a woman who appeared to have died violent deaths – have been discovered near a...
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Benidorm locks-up again
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Deep snow in Alicante province
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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...
