‘Ping pain’ for vaccinated travellers set to end
The prospect of being ‘pinged’ by the NHS Test and Trace over a close Covid contact and told to self-isolate when visiting the UK...
Madrid to impose local lockdowns in 37 districts
Madrid regional authorities have announced local lockdowns affecting 37 districts in the south of the city and nearby towns in a attempt to stop...
Spain to implement travel ban
The Spanish government has decided to temporarily halt the entry of travellers from the UK, starting tomorrow (Tuesday).
This does not apply to Spanish nationals...
Tourists will be welcome ‘as soon as possible’
Holidaymakers will be welcomed back to Spain ‘as soon as possible’, but only when safe to do so, the country’s foreign minister has said.
New traffic laws to protect vulnerable road users
New traffic laws are being drafted in order to better protect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
Full report in tomorrow’s Costa...
Airport clear plastic bags on the way out
Spanish airports will stop asking airline passengers to take liquids and electronic devices out of their luggage.
State airport operator Aena announced that it will...
Get ready for the EU’s new Entry Exit System, says Embassy
The British Embassy is urging all Britons who live in Spain and are still in possession of a ‘green certificate’ to apply for the...
Battle to keep flare-ups under control
Regional health authorities throughout Spain are struggling to keep the over 400 flare-ups reported throughout the country under control.
Travel ‘risk’ to the UK – travellers could be told to...
Britons in Spain have highlighted potentially ‘unpleasant’ consequences of travel to the UK due the British government’s policy on Covid-19 vaccines.
The British Embassy confirmed...
UK extends support for vulnerable Britons applying for residency in Spain
THE UK government is extending support for potentially at-risk groups – including pensioners, disabled people and those with language difficulties who live in Europe...
Controversy over denialists rally as Covid-19 figures rocket
A fiery crossfire of accusations is underway between Madrid city hall and the central government delegate following a sanctioned protests by Covid-19 denialists in...
Road tolls to tackle deficit proposal
The Spanish government has informed the EU that it intends to introduce charges for using motorways from 2024.
The measure is designed to tackle an...
Bears shot by hunters
An in-depth investigation has been demanded after two bears were shot dead by hunters in different areas of the country at the weekend.
In one...
Organised gang of suspected muggers rounded up
Guardia Civil have arrested a gang of alleged muggers, two in San Miguel de Salinas, one in Orihuela Costa and two in San Pedro...
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...
