Drone unit set up
Drones piloted by specially trained local police officers will be used by the force in Orihuela to help them perform various duties.
These will include...
Logistics centres ready to operate
The Valencia government is opening three logistics centres to channel humanitarian aid to Ukraine, with the one in Alicante province at the former Ciudad...
Alicante to house war refugees
Spain is preparing to receive at least 12,000 refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine at three specially-adapted centres – in addition to those housed...
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...
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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...
