Sun, sand and… airports
FOR decades Spain had thought tourists visited the country because of the sun, sand and paella...but a ground-breaking official survey has pointed out that...
Help to find free parking
Benidorm town hall has set up a new geolocation tool to help motorists to access more than 7,000 free parking spaces across the municipality.
The...
Tax breaks for low wage earners
It was the national government's turn to present tax measures designed to promote 'social justice', following the package of reductions and aid for the...
Spain enjoys second quarter growth
The Spanish economy grew by 1.5% between April and June, which is 0.4% better than the preliminary results indicated in July.
Exports went up by...
Top minister to visit Costa Blanca News
ACTING foreign minister José Manuel García-Margallo will visit Costa Blanca News next week.
The veteran politician will be shown around the newspaper’s headquarters in Finestrat.
He...
‘Cuddle thieves’ caught
GUARDIA Civil have arrested two Romanian women (age 28 and 38) as they were about to 'cuddle'-rob an elderly expat couple in La Senieta...
Seagrass prairies ‘in good health’
The condition of the most important seagrass prairies off the coast of the Valencia region has improved over the last 20 years, according to...
Cataluña ups the pressure
THE pace of change in Cataluña has moved up a gear in the last week as the regional government, the Generalitat, accelerates its “laws...
‘Positive’ talks in Valencia
By Dave Jones
THE LEADERS of Costa Blanca-based pressure group Abusos Urbanísticos No (AUN) have held a landmark meeting with the Valencia regional government.
AUN president...
The sky’s the limit
SPANISH airline Iberia has launched a new promotional campaign this week, with one million seats on sale starting at only €29 for a one-way...
Mayor united to save Emaus
Mayors of several Marina Baixa towns joined a protest outside Altea town hall today (Tuesday, May 2) to save the Emaus association. 96 children,...
Safe harbour
Valencia port is expected to welcome on Saturday the 629 migrants who were on board the Aquarius rescue vessel turned-down by Italian and Maltese...
No payout for Altea failed riverside developers
ALTEA will not have to pay €4.7m compensation to promotors Altea Futur, who are part of the Ballester real estate group, for annulling, their...
Rip current warning banners for Fuengirola’s beaches
FUENGIROLA'S council has introduced 10 vertical banners that will be used to warn swimmers of the presence of rip currents at local beaches, and...
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...
