Arrests over mountain wildfire
A father and his son were arrested on Monday – and later released – in connection with the agricultural fire that allegedly caused the...
On red
There is an ‘extreme’ risk of forest fires starting in the Valencia region today (Monday), according to the regional emergency services.
The dry conditions and...
Painkiller under investigation
A painkiller banned in 40 countries but widely used in Spain is under legal investigation following a six-year campaign by a Jávea-based medical interpreter.
The...
Beware fake ITV appointments
The regional government is warning the public about a ‘fraudulent’ website it has accused of posing as the legitimate online portal of the public...
Taxi service revolution on the way
A radical change in regulations governing taxis operating in the Vega Baja has been proposed by the Valencia government.
It would see this part of...
Smokers face two-pronged attack from health chiefs
The Valencia government has advised smokers they will face increased costs and fewer public places where they can indulge their habit.
Regional councillor for health,...
Spain set to ditch golden visa scheme
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced the end of the so-called golden visa.
The scheme which allowed people from countries outside the European Union to gain...
All change – rail upheaval set to hit line 9
The light railway network which connects Alicante city with Denia will be partially closed on Tuesday (April 9) until December.
A bus service will transport...
EasyJet opens new base in Alicante
Budget airline easyJet celebrated the opening of its new base at Alicante-Elche airport on Wednesday, which was attended by regional president Carlos Mazón.
The low-fare...
Plan for 10,000 social homes announced
The Valencia government has vowed to build 10,000 social homes in the region.
According to regional president Carlos Mazón, they will not reclassify any more...
Express response police unit set up in Jávea
Jávea police force has set up an ‘express response’ unit with 13 dedicated officers who will deal with complex situations that need firm and...
Still no date for ‘sinking bridge’ reconstruction works
The regional government has ratified the emergency declaration for the work to rebuild the sinking CV-95 road bridge over the Lo Quiles ravine in...
Weed farm found in villa
A young man from Pedreguer has been remanded in custody after a marijuana farm was uncovered in the basement of the villa he was...
Denia calls in the cavalry
Residents and tourists in Denia are set to benefit from a bolstered taxi service this summer – with reinforcements coming from other towns in...
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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...
