Electricity prices keep breaking records
The price of electricity hit its third consecutive record high on Wednesday.
The highest daily prices in history were recorded on the first three days...
R.I.P Harry Shindler
It is with great sadness that Costa Blanca News reports the death of tireless expat rights campaigner Harry Schindler OBE at the age of...
PM presents ‘de-escalation’ plan
The government’s initial ‘de-escalation’ plan for lockdown was revealed by PM Pedro Sánchez this afternoon (Tuesday). after it was approved in a Cabinet...
Bid to halt vast industrial farm
A protest against intensive farming practices in Spain was held in the small village of Noviercas in the province of Soria at the weekend,...
Murcia teenager on top of the world
Murcia’s Carlos Alcaraz is the new world number one after defeating Casper Ruud in the final of the US Open Tennis.
The 19-year-old is the...
Great glacier in ‘end of life’ phase
The largest glacier in the Pyrenees and southern Europe – on Aneto mountain, which is the highest peak in the mountain range – is...
Spain helps international fight against organised crime
By Alex Watkins
Spain has played a leading role in the EU’s fight against organised crime this year, an operation called Blue Amber which has...
New government announced by PM
Returning Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez revealed the make-up of the new government of Spain on Monday.
He said ministers had been chosen to ‘provide stability...
Police score against drug smugglers
The security forces have seized nearly 12 tonnes of hashish in two different stings against gangs which were running drugs into Spain from North...
Spain backs vaccine passport concept
As the vaccine rollout gathers pace, many countries including Spain are debating the possibility of creating some kind of ‘passport’ to enable people who...
Government brings in ‘the right to die’
The law legalising euthanasia in Spain has come into force, thus ensuring that patients can decide about the process to end their life.
A doctor...
Balearics look to ban foreigners from buying properties
In an effort to slow down the rise in property prices the regional government in the Balearics is studying a ban on sales to...
Airports strike called off
AIRPORT users sighed in relief on Tuesday when an initial agreement between workers unions and employees was signed effectively calling off 25 days of...
The end of ETA
BASQUE terrorist group ETA announced its final dissolution on Wednesday, as Costa Blanca News last week reported it was planning to do.
In an open...
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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...
