Benidorm Palace milestone
JOAN Wright and Ann Moss from Hertfordshire became the 16 millionth visitors to Benidorm Palace last Friday evening and there was a big fanfare...
Stricter rules over Christmas holidays announced
Valencia president Ximo Puig has announced additional restrictions for the Christmas period in the region.
The curfew has been brought forward to 23.00 (11pm) until...
Coast protection plan saved
A plan to protect land along the Valencia region’s coastline has been granted a reprieve by the Supreme Court (TS).
The territorial action plan for...
Devastating forest fire hits Valencia
Firefighters have managed to halt the spread of the forest fire which broke out in Venta del Moro near Requena in Valencia province on...
Police pounce on airport pickpockets
NATIONAL Police have arrested two men allegedly specialised in stealing wallets from tourists at Alicante-Elche airport.
The suspects, one Argentinian and the other Spanish, are...
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...
‘No’ from the PSOE
The Socialist party (PSOE) has said it will not abstain in an investiture session vote in the regional parliament in order to allow the...
Action plan to halt botulism outbreak spread
The regional government is fighting to contain an outbreak of botulism ‘in the protected wetlands of the south of Alicante province’.
The environment department issued...
Mijas ITV inspection station set to open in April
THE new ITV (MOT equivalent) inspection station in Mijas is on track to launch by mid-April, said local officials on Monday.
The launch of the new...
Two dead and dozens rescued as rain swamps Costa
TWO people were killed and dozens were rescued from flooded areas around Málaga and Cádiz provinces as torrential rains hit southern Andalucía on Sunday...
Thousands at La Nucia International Day
Thousands of residents from many countries living in La Nucia and nearby towns attended the 2017 Internacional Day today (Sunday March 12) at the...
NHS faces Brexit bombshell
THE NHS could face a bill of almost £500 million if the right to healthcare of retired British people currently living in other EU...
Costa towns boost security
THE government’s sub-delegate for Málaga, Miguel Briones, has been holding meetings with town halls and emergency services along the Costa del Sol, to discuss...
The moors are comin’
Villajoyosa is gearing up for its famous 'Desembarco' - the arrival of the Moors - to be held at sunrise on Saturday. The event...
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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...
