Tag: coronavirus
Lennon classic is help for health heroes
John Lennon’s timeless classic ‘Imagine’ has been rewritten by a group of talented Costa Blanca musicians as a tribute to the frontline heroes working...
‘Social shield’ against the virus
THE GOVERNMENT has approved a third decree of measures, including 50 proposals by 11 ministries, to protect small businesses and the self-employed, and the...
Coronavirus count is ‘stabilising’ – despite death toll peak
SPAIN reported a new record in virus-related deaths on Thursday, with 950 in 24 hours although the growth in infections is waning, health ministry...
Spain surpasses China in Covid-19 cases
Spain has today (Monday) surpassed China in number of coronavirus cases.
In this morning's daily breifing on the Covid-19 crisis, the government has announced...
Campsite coronavirus chaos
The government decree issued last week, stating that all hotels, short term holiday rentals and campsites had to close caused alarm and upset throughout...
State of emergency to be extended until April 11
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced that he will be requesting parliament approval to extended the current state of emergency (in the state of alarm...
News on the stands
Costa Blanca News has been delivered to all outlets allowed to open during the lockdown this morning. Stay informed and get your copy when...
Shoppers in supermarket sweep
Food shopping has become a tactical game in the coronavirus emergency with shops imposing a string of measures designed to boost good hygiene practice...
Emergency measures brought in to combat coronavirus
The measures that will apply during the state of emergency in Spain have been set out in royal decree 463/2020, which was published in...
Exodus at the airport
Thousands of holidaymakers are still leaving the Costa Blanca amid the new Coronavirus lockdown as airlines put on extra flights that arrive empty at...
Ambassador urges people to “comply” with emergency rules
BRITISH Ambassador Hugh Elliott explained the “challenge” of emergency measures adopted by Spain to combat the spread of coronavirus.
He took to social media update...
Nationwide cheer for medical personnel
A nationwide cheer to show support to the medical personnel attending those infected with Covod-19 has been called for tonight at 20.00
Residents are asked...
Sevilla suspends Feria de Abril
One of the most popular events in Southern Spain, the Feria de Abril in Sevilla, has been suspended by the city authorities due to...
State of emergency – measures announced
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the measures that will apply during the state of emergency in Spain, which were agreed in Cabinet today.
These...
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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...
