Alicante city closes part of city centre to traffic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday The closures aim to give space to pedestrians to allow coronavirus social distancing in the city After initial trials proved successful, Alicante city council has decided to extend its car-free mobility initiative and boost local commerce at Christmas..

Alicante breaks Guinness World Record for largest nativity scene figures Joseph is over 18 metres in height and the Baby Jesus a whopping 3.3 metres long! The official Guinness World Records judge, Lena Kulhmann, has officially certified that the "Sagrada Familia", located in the Town Hall Square, the Plaza del..

17 fatalities and 504 new coronavirus cases in Alicante province; Tuesday 1st December 1,815 new cases were diagnosed in the three provinces of the region of Valencia; Alicante, Valencia and Castellón Across Spain on the 1st December the number of new coronavirus cases diagnosed continued to steadily fall ahead of the Bank Holiday..

Cold and windy in the Valencia Region from this Wednesday Temperatures are about to plummet in the Alicante Province; time for a cuppa in front of a warm fire The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has forecast that from this Wednesday the Region of Valencia will experience a significant drop in temperatures..

Saliva-based Covid testing developed at Valencia research instituteCheaper, easier non-invasive testing is ideal for use in children and in mass screening programs The Príncipe Felipe Research Centre (CIPF) based in Valencia reports that it has developed a reliable, affordable and non-invasive method of detecting..

Coronavirus Alicante province Monday; 147 new cases and 6 fatalities 291 new cases of coronavirus in the three provinces of the Valencia Region New cases by province: 9 in Castellón, 147 in Alicante, 133 in the province of Valencia The latest figures published by the Valencian regional government relating..

Christmas craft market in Plaza Seneca, Alicante City until January 10th A craft market and children's exhibition entertainment throughout the festive season It’s always a joy to wander around the centre of Alicante city during the festive season and soak in the atmosphere and Christmas lights, combined with a spot..

Alicante police break up 5 parties and impose 28 denuncias for covid-related infractions Most of these were for failing to wear a mask in public and breaching the curfew restrictions One of the biggest issues facing the authorities as they attempt to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control is the continued resistance by members of the..

393 new coronavirus cases reported in Alicante province on Saturday 1,201 new cases have been detected in the three provinces of the Valencia region on Saturday The regional health authority of the Valencia Region issues daily statistics relating to the coronavirus pandemic between Monday and Saturday weekly, the Saturday..

Heavy hailstorms and torrential rain in Alicante province on FridayIn some areas it looked as though snow had fallen, so thick was the covering of hail The Alicante province certainly caught the worst of the forecasted storms which arrived on Friday morning exactly as predicted by state meteorological agency, Aemet..

589 new coronavirus cases in Alicante province during the last 24 hours; Thursday 26th1,508 new cases of coronavirus were reported in the three provinces of the Valencia Region By provinces: 108 in the province of Castellón, 589 in Alicante and 811 in the province of Valencia The Valencian Community has reported 1,508 new cases..

Valencia region suffers largest fall in foreign property buyers in first half of 2020 The combination of coronavirus, travel restrictions and the shadow of Brexit have all taken their toll One of the inevitable effects of the coronavirus pandemic has been a sharp drop in the number of residential property purchases in Spain this year..

200,000 people to be vaccinated in the Valencia Region in first three months of 2020 The first doses are likely to come from Pfizer as part of the EU buying programme The Spanish national Government has been presenting plans this week to roll-out a mass coronavirus vaccination programme starting from January 2021, which will be achieved..

Exhumations of Spanish Civil War execution victims in Orihuela cemetery 17 Republicans were shot in 1939 and buried in a mass grave A topic which is always controversial in Spain is the exhumation and reburial of victims of the Spanish Civil war, particularly those shot in reprisal killings at the end of the Civil War and..

Alicante City going for Guinness Book Of Records with record-breaking nativity scene The city may have been restricted in the amount of festive activities this year due to covid, but it’s planning to build the biggest belén in the world instead! Work is well underway in building what Alicante City Council hopes will be the..

Alicante Council accelerates treatment against processionary caterpillars in outlying pine forestsThe new concessionary intensifies fumigation in the Benacantil, Tossal, Serra Grossa, Cala Cantalar and Orgegia mountains The Parks and Gardens Service of Alicante City Council has accelerated its treatment programme against the Processionary Caterpillar..

Alicante province reports record number of covid deaths in 24 hours The number of new cases is down slightly and hospital admissions have also fallen The Alicante province reported its highest fatalities for a 24 hour period during the second wave of the pandemic on Wednesday, with 16 deaths, according to data from the..

Pilar de la Horadada reaches agreement to adopt Lo Romero Golf urbanisation public areasThe council will spend 180,000 euros annually maintaining green areas and public roads Pilar de la Horadada town council has formalized an agreement to take over the basic maintenance and services of green areas and public carriageways on the "Lo..

Orihuela lights up to say no to violence against women Orihuela was one of many cities carrying out public acts in the fight against gender violence Wednesday 25th November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a day on which institutions around the world focus attention..

Earthquake felt in Torrevieja on Monday evening An earthquake of 1.4 magnitude on the Richter scale was registered yesterday at 10:40 p.m. in Torrevieja An earthquake of 1.4 magnitude on the Richter scale was reported on Monday evening at 10:40 p.m. in the municipality of Torrevieja, in the Alicante..

Two new police vehicles for Pilar de la Horadada This is part of an ongoing commitment to upgrade police services and equipment in Pilar de la Horadada The Department of Public Safety of the town hall of Pilar de la Horadada has leased two new vehicles on a 36 month contract, with an option to buy..

Benidorm-Dénia tramline should be in operation by beginning of 2023 The TRAM d'Alacant is gradually extending its reach Connectivity continues to improve in the Alicante Region and one of the key infrastructure projects, the TRAM d'Alacant is gradually extending its reach along the coast. The Alicante Metropolitan..

New discoveries in Guardamar del Segura Roman villa and Moorish tower site The archaeological excavations of Moncayo and Torre del Descargador are slowly giving up their secrets Guardamar del Segura town hall has released information relating to the latest phase of archaeological excavations in the site known as el Moncayo-..

Alicante province property market the third busiest in Spain 38 per cent of all third-quarter house purchases in the Costa Blanca were made by non-Spaniards The latest statistical bulletin to be published by Spain’s property registrars, summarizing data from the third quarter of 2020, shows that the number..

Skeleton found in Guardamar del Segura castle reveals a violent past Carbon dating reveals that the body dates back to the 14th century A fortified settlement under constant threat of pirate raids Guardamar was part of the vast swathes of territory reconquered by the Christians in the mid-thirteenth century after 500..

Elda and Petrer will remain in confinement for a further 14 days from Friday Measures will remain in force until at least December 9th across the region Regional Minister for Health, Ana Barceló, said, "We have the experience to know by now that the virus plays it back to us every time we lower our guard"..

Perimeter confinement of the Valencia Region will continue until December 9th The regional president has confirmed that the remainder of the measures applied against Covid-19 will also remain in place until at least that date Although the Covid-19 situation in the Valencia Region appears to be stabilizing, the regional government..

Olive and almond tree ebola spreads in Alicante Province The Valencia government has detected further cases of Xylella fastidiosa in 17 Costa Blanca municipalities Alarm bells are ringing again in the agriculture sector of the province of Alicante and the rest of the Comunidad Valenciana, particularly among..

Valencia region develops Coronavirus drone scheme for rapid transport of medical material Medical equipment, tests and urgent supplies can be supplied quickly and cheaply through drone transport The scheme is one of a raft ideas selected by the Valencian regional government for use in the three provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Castell..

Sterling tumbles on gloomy outlook for British economy TORFX exchange rate news Read our latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. This week’s rates Weekly Highs Weekly Lows GBP/EUR €1.1278 €1.1043 GBP/USD &..

The Spanish tax deadline approaches for owners of second homes In Spain. Spanish Taxes Online Do you own a second home in Spain? The deadline for Modelo 210 tax submissions is looming on December 31 st – and a new service, Spanish Taxes Online, can save you hundreds in fees. As well as loads of time and all the hassle of having to interact..

Additional covid prevention measures for the region of Valencia Bar capacity has been reduced, but bars and restaurants remain open The regional government of Valencia has decided against closing down bars and restaurants due to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, a move which is being implemented in neighbouring..

US Dollar surges as corona virus panic sweeps through markets TORFX Weekly exchange rate news Read our round up of the latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. This week’s rates Weekly Highs Weekly Lows GBP/EUR €1.1098 €1.0985 GBP/USD &..

Pound fluctuates on Brexit uncertainty TORFX exchange rate news Read our round up of the latest exchange rate news and plan your currency transfers for the right time. This week’s rates Weekly Highs Weekly Lows GBP/EUR €1.1100 €1.0960 GBP/USD &..

Make savings when moving money to your Spanish bank account An essential part of many expats’ lives is moving your savings, wages, or pension from your country of origin to your Spanish bank account. If you use your bank to manage your currency transfers you could be losing out due to transfer fees and uncompetitive..

Navigate a path out of property-related financial stress in Spain with EU Property Solutions Solutions for negative equity, deposit returns, mortgage stress and all kinds of property debt The boom and bust cycle in the Spanish property market, which was fuelled by speculative buying and construction in the early years of this century and then..

Understanding the Funeral Process in Spain helps to avoid stress at a difficult time In Spain, it is the norm to plan ahead for your funeral. It’s all part of making things easier for the family and loved ones. The cost of a funeral in Spain continues to rise and most Spanish families take out some kind of funeral plan to cover..

Villajoyosa Roman ingot exhibited in Madrid archaeological museum The Bou Ferrer wreck is believed to date from the time of the Emperor Nero One of the ingots which have been retrieved from the “Bou Ferrer” Roman ship, which was wrecked in the 1st century AD off the coast of Villajoyosa, is now on display in..

Extreme weather conditions leave trail of damage across Valencia Region Torrential rain and winds gusting over 85 km/h cause damage throughout Valencia The storm which swept across the Comunidad Valenciana on Monday caused significant damage and disruption in the three provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Castellón, with..

Generalised Gota Fria warning issued for this weekend Aemet have issued a generalised warning for this weekend, with Sunday likely to register heavy rains Halloween weekend looks like being a bit of a damp squib for all those who have organised outdoor events and planned to spend the Festivals of All Saints..

Beware fraudsters. 8 things your bank will never ask you to do Fraud is on the increase, particularly on the internet so be aware of potential scams Fraud hurts and there’s nothing worse than being ripped off by an unscrupulous conman. Although the internet is one of the most useful tools for rapid communication..

British residents living in Spain must now make passport applications online The new process aims to minimise errors for those living here in Spain Passport applications for Britons resident overseas must now be made via the GOV.UK website All British residents living in Spain must now make their passport applications online..

Save money and transfer your pension to Spain using a currency broker How to save money when transferring a pension to Spain Even with the global economic crisis taking a toll on housing prices and living costs, the prospect of retiring to Spain remains an attractive one for many people – particularly those dreaming..