Thumbs up for coast protection initiative
Ecologist association Greenpeace has applauded the government’s reform plan for the national coast law (Ley de Costas) saying it will ‘remove the carte blanche...
Asset declaration process to be amended
The procedure to declare assets held outside of Spain via the notorious Modelo 720 form will be modified by the government after aspects if...
‘Spectacular’ year for employment
The job market in 2021 recovered to levels from prior to the pandemic with record employment figures not seen since before the financial crash...
Costa smuggling racket exposed
A new drug smuggling route from North Africa via the Canary Islands was discovered by the Guardia Civil when they took down a gang...
‘I am old, but I’m not an idiot’
Pressure is growing on banks to guarantee an over-the-counter service for the elderly and people who are unable to access or use online services.
The...
UK to remove all restrictions for eligible vaccinated arrivals
All Covid testing requirements will be removed for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals to the UK from February 11, with only a Passenger Locator Form...
“Spain is not a safe haven,” says the NCA
A new appeal has been launched to trace and bring to justice 12 of the UK’s most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in...
Inferno strikes old people’s home
Six people have died and 18 have been injured – including members of the emergency services – in a fire at an old people’s...
Pre-departure test scrapped for travellers
Eligible fully vaccinated passengers and under 18s will no longer need to take a pre-departure test or self-isolate on arrival in England from 04.00...
More than 4,000 migrants presumed dead
A total of 4,404 migrants died or disappeared at sea while trying to reach Spain during 2021, according to figures produced by the organisation...
Volcano ‘still dangerous’
The volcanic eruption in the Canary Island of La Palma may be officially over after 85 days, but scientific committee PEVOLCA warned there are...
Reducing reliance on imported energy
The Cabinet has approved the PERTE renewable energy plan.
Minister for the ecological transition Teresa Ribera stated that it will help Spain to ‘transform the...
Measures to reduce energy bills to be extended
The government will extend emergency measures into next year, which were brought in to mitigate sky-high energy prices.
The reduction in taxes, including IVA (VAT)...
Volcano makes history
On Sunday the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma reached the milestone of 85 days, which is the longest on record...
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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...
