Lemon industry accused of ‘squeezing’ farmers
Farmers’ union ASAJA Alicante alleges the lemon processing industry is engaging in practices prohibited by the food chain law by paying for lemons at...
Remote control marijuana plantation raided
A completely automated marijuana plantation has been dismantled by National Police in Elche, thanks to an investigation launched when officers detected a vehicle that...
Employment record for Spain
More people are in work in Spain than ever before.
The figures released by the national statistics institute (INE) on Thursday morning show that 209,100...
Taxing times
THE TAX agency (Agencia Tributaria) and state news agency EFE have given tips and general information on the annual tax return campaign which started...
Counterfeit cigarette smugglers stubbed out
Guardia Civil responding to a possible burglary at a house in Busot found machinery and tobacco for producing a copious amount of counterfeit cigarettes.
Officers...
Law to ensure equal access to healthcare services across the region
A decree law to guarantee access to comprehensive healthcare in equal conditions throughout the region’s public health service has been approved by the Valencia...
Deal struck to improve conditions for firefighters
Following warnings that the Valencia region was not prepared to face what could be one of the worst ever summers for forest fires, president...
Britons collared for posting pot abroad
The Guardia Civil have arrested three Britons in Rojales for allegedly growing marijuana and sending it abroad.
One of the packages was destined for Ireland.
Full...
Elderly couple cleaned out by carer
A couple who allegedly pocketed more than €140,000 by selling an elderly couple’s jewellery and valuables have been arrested by the National Police in...
Fake for the ferry
A man caught trying to smuggle drugs on the Denia to Ibiza ferry has been jailed on remand by a local court, according to...
Denia welcomes La Vuelta
The Vuelta a España cycle race comes to Alicante province on Saturday, with the eighth stage starting in Denia and running through the mountains...
Free room for self-isolating tourists
FREE hotel accommodation will be provided for any tourists who have to self-isolate in the Valencia region due to Covid-19.
Regional secretary for tourism Francesc...
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...
