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Second runway and rail link at Alicante-Elche airport could thwart plan to legalize car hire firms The new infrastructures will reduce the space available for established businesses in the area The legalization of the rental and car park companies located around Alicante-Elche airport in El Altet airport will be conditioned by the second runway.. 02/03/2021

Coronavirus traces in Alicante sewage drop to levels last seen before the second wave Only two parts of the city report high levels of genetic material and other areas have dropped to moderate and low levels The Alicante provincial authorities carrying out a weekly analyses of genetic material from Covid-19 in the sewage water in.. 02/03/2021

Resident fined twice in the same night for holding illegal parties in Petrer in western Alicante The police were called out at 11 pm and then again at 2 am to disperse the gatherings A report from the Petrer Policía Local details that the same man was fined twice in one night for hosting an illegal party. The police were called to the.. 02/03/2021

8 arrested on drug charges in Santa Pola, Ibi and Torrevieja Officers found over 30 kilos of marihuana, 2.2 kilos of hashish and a “drug den” for heroin addicts Guardia Civil officers in the province of Alicante have detained 8 people for drug trafficking charges in three separate operations, which.. 02/03/2021

Unemployment total in Valencia region is nearly 457,000, 25 per cent higher than a year ago The February unemployment data is now clearly showing the effects of the pandemic Across the whole of the region of Valencia (the three provinces of Alicante, Castellón and Valencia), unemployment increased by 8,363 people, the total number.. 02/03/2021

Valencia health service aims to administer 79,000 Covid vaccine doses this week In April the intention is to accelerate to a rate of 400,000 jabs per week A further 52,000 doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine were delivered to the regional health service of the Comunidad Valenciana on Monday morning and are now being distributed.. 02/03/2021

Alicante-Elche wins Airports Council International hygiene award for 2020 The honour is shared with 5 other airports in Spain and just 9 more in all of Europe Six Spanish airports have been named by the Airports Council International among 33 all over the world which are adjudged to have provided the best level of hygiene.. 02/03/2021

Under 10,000 active cases in the region: Valencia Covid 1st March 360 new cases in the Comunidad Valenciana and 135 in the province of Alicante The official bulletin posted by the regional government on 1st March shows a continuation of the decrease in figures of the past few weeks, with 360 new coronavirus cases.. 02/03/2021

Cloudy and cool with showers for the first week of March in the Costa Blanca Sunshine not expected to return to Alicante until next week Frustrated readers in northern Europe who might be hankering after the spring sunshine of the Costa Blanca can rest assured that during the first week of March they are not missing out on.. 02/03/2021

Orihuela fells monumental palm tree after spending over 3,000 euros on transplanting it The 17-metre tree in the historic Palmeral of Orihuela died despite all efforts to save it Orihuela Town Hall has been forced to chop down a monumental palm tree in the Palmeral of Orihuela, after the tree was unfortunately pronounced dead. The palm.. 01/03/2021

7 stuffed wild animals seized by the Guardia Civil in Santa Pola The owner was fined as he could not prove the taxidermies had been obtained legally Guardia Civil officers have confiscated seven stuffed wild animals, one of which was an endangered species, from a hunting refuge in the protected natural park in.. 01/03/2021

500 kilos of plastic removed from the river Segura in Guardamar The Confederation wants to install grids in the river and has improved control of the water quality The CHS, the body which manages and administers the water supply infrastructures in the Segura basin, has removed half a ton of plastic waste, mostly.. 01/03/2021

Face mask no longer mandatory for people exercising outdoors in the region of Valencia Individuals exercising individually outdoors can dispense with their mask from 1st March The regional ministry of Health in Valencia has stated that it is no longer obligatory to wear a face mask while exercising or playing sport individually outdoors.. 01/03/2021

Only 335 new Covid cases in the whole of Valencia on Sunday: Valencia Covid 28th February Just 135 positives in the province of Alicante on the last day of February but the risk of contagion is still high The latest official update posted by the Valencia regional government on 28th February reports 335 new coronavirus cases across the.. 01/03/2021

30-million-euros to build controversial 26-floor skyscrapers next to the Doña Sinforosa park in Torrevieja The 82-metre towers have been the subject of heated debate among residents and councillors Over the last few weeks an ambitious project to build two 26-storey residential skyscrapers alongside the Doña Sinforosa park in Torrevieja has.. 26/02/2021

University Hospital of Torrevieja renews “healthy walks” for ICU patients Patients can now benefit from a stroll in the fresh air accompanied by medical staff The intensive care unit at the University Hospital of Torrevieja has resumed its “healthy walks” program for long-stay patients, an initiative which.. 26/02/2021

3 in 10 bars and restaurants in Alicante still closed due to a lack of outdoor seating space Over 2,500 businesses will have to wait until the interior spaces are allowed to re-open The lifting of anti-covid restrictions will allow terraces to open from 1st March, but not all bars and restaurants in the Costa Blanca will benefit from the.. 26/02/2021

Outdoor terraces open from Monday in the region of Valencia and perimetral closure to be lifted after this weekend 4 people allowed per table and a closing time of 6 pm in bars and restaurants The de-escalation of anti-covid restrictions will begin in the region of Valencia from Monday 1st March, including the lifting of the weekend perimetral closure which.. 26/02/2021

Mass vaccination will begin across Valencia Region from 1st April in 161 municipalitiesThe three provincial capital cities will have multiple vaccination points The president of the Valencian regional government has said that a mass Covid-19 vaccination scheme will begin on 1 April in 161 municipalities of the three provinces of.. 26/02/2021

Only 235 new coronavirus cases in the province of Alicante; Valencia Covid 25th February The 7-day average of new daily cases is 1,000 in the region of Valencia for the first time since October The official update posted by the regional government on Thursday 25th February reports under 1,000 cases in the region for the fifth day in.. 26/02/2021

Benidorm pizzeria owner arrested after robbing 73 cashpoints using explosives Removal of ATMs with tow trucks is the preferred method in Alicante with the latest incident in San Fulgencio this week! After a joint investigation with the Carabinieri in Italy the Policía Nacional have arrested an Italian pizza restaurant.. 26/02/2021

Obligatory booking needed to climb the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe The nature reserve will allow only 300 visitors per day from now on The natural park of Peñón de Ifach, the majestic headland which stands over the town of Calpe in the Costa Blanca, has announced that from now on visitors will need.. 25/02/2021

Rojales starts improvement and renovation projects on some of its oldest streets Water and sanitation pipes will be replaced and streets re-surfaced The building and services department of Rojales, home to a large population of British expats and other non-Spaniards, is carrying out a series of improvements, including the renewal.. 25/02/2021

Benidorm to partition its beaches from 1st March as Covid precaution The Mayor promises safety and enjoyment for beachgoers as hopes grow for a resumption of tourism With coronavirus case numbers having fallen sharply in the region of Valencia and the anti-pandemic restrictions beginning to be relaxed it has been.. 25/02/2021

Valencia health authorities map out optimal routes for Covid vaccinations at home Mobile units are sent to the homes of those who are unable to travel to the Primary Attention centres The Primary Attention centres in the Comunidad Valenciana are searching for the most efficient routes to administer Covid-19 vaccinations at home.. 25/02/2021

Coronavirus case numbers in Alicante continue to drop steadily; 228 new cases on Wednesday The Wednesday update reports 228 new cases in the province and 530 in the region of Valencia The latest update published by the regional government on Wednesday afternoon details 530 new coronavirus cases in the Comunidad Valenciana and 228 in the.. 25/02/2021

Bar and restaurant terraces to open throughout Alicante and Valencia from Tuesday 2nd March Outdoor terraces will be allowed to open at 50% occupancy until 6 pm After over a month of forced closure for bars and restaurants in the Comunidad Valenciana and unrest in the hospitality sector, the regional government has made the decision to.. 24/02/2021

Region of Valencia intends to restrict movement at Easter despite easing of coronavirus restrictions Ximo Puig and the regional government opt for caution amid fears of a fourth wave The Valencia government intends to extend the closure of the region’s borders until after Easter to avoid non-essential travelling that could contribute to the.. 24/02/2021

Almost all of Alicante out of extreme coronavirus risk territory The incidence rate is currently 207 but Elche and Elda remain above extreme risk threshold The province of Alicante has dropped out of the high-risk zone for coronavirus, as the 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants has dropped to below 250.. 24/02/2021

7.7-million-euro rehabilitation of the Eras de la Sal venue in Torrevieja to go ahead The project plans to completely restore the historic salt facility, home to the annual Habaneras festival The ambitious plan to rehabilitate the historic complex of Eras de la Sal in Torrevieja was presented on Tuesday morning and the project will.. 24/02/2021

Under 500 new coronavirus cases again in Alicante on Tuesday 829 new cases in the region of Valencia and 347 in the province of Alicante The latest Covid update posted on 23rd February by the regional government of Valencia reports 829 new positive diagnoses in the region of Valencia and 347 in the province.. 24/02/2021

Video: dolphins sighted off the Orihuela coastA dozen or so dolphins were seen from the beaches between Cabo Roig and Campoamor A pod of a dozen or so dolphins was spotted near the coast of Orihuela this Saturday and were seen from the beaches between Cabo Roig and Dehesa de Campoamor. ¡.. 23/02/2021

Exhumation of 11 executed by Francoists after the Civil War begins in Alicante this week The first of four exhumations of mass graves will take place in the Nuestra Señora del Remedio Municipal Cemetery The first exhumation in the province of Alicante of a mass grave in search of the remains of individuals executed by General.. 23/02/2021

Restaurant-owner in Elche fined after attempting to hide customers After a long wait the Policía Local saw clandestine diners emerge from the premises A restaurant owner in Elche who had allowed customers to eat inside despite anti-covid restrictions faces charges after refusing to collaborate with the police.. 23/02/2021

Covid vaccination of over 80s to start in the region of Valencia this week 42,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine and 15,600 AstraZeneca doses for the over 80s and dependent groups Now that the first dose of immunization has been given to care home residents and members of the over 90’s group, the regional ministry of Universal.. 23/02/2021

Valencia government proposes partial re-opening of bars and restaurants from Monday Measures include a 6-person maximum per table and limited opening times After weeks of unrest in the hospitality sector over the forced closure of bars and restaurants, the regional government are finally starting to reveal when and how the de-escalation.. 23/02/2021

Passenger numbers at Alicante-Elche airport down by 90 per cent in January The UK roadmap out of lockdown raises hopes for visitors returning to the Costa Blanca in May The lack of holidaymakers in the Costa Blanca continues to be reflected in the latest data published by Aena, the group which manages almost all of the.. 23/02/2021

19-year-old arrested for muzzling a puppy with a sock in Altea The man faces charges related to the maltreatment of animals A 19-year-old man has been detained by the Guardia Civil in Altea for animal abuse after a two-month-old puppy was found locked in a room, tied to a wooden pallet and muzzled with a sock.. 22/02/2021

Delivery driver in Alicante steals 250,000 euros of chocolate The man sold the cargo for only 1,200 euros before abandoning the 70,000-euro vehicle he was driving A delivery driver who had only been employed for eight days has been detained in Callosa de Segura, in the province of Alicante, for stealing 12.. 22/02/2021

Saharan dust blurs the views in the province of Alicante Visibility was greatly reduced due to the red dust in the air on Sunday For the second time this month dust from the Sahara Desert reached the province of Alicante this weekend, just over two weeks after “blood rain” left a coat of red.. 22/02/2021

Orihuela Town Hall contracts extra beach cleaning services Image: a throwback to pre-Covid times in February last year, with volunteers cleaning the beaches of Orihuela and not a facemask in sight! The contract will reinforce the cleaning services already offered by the municipality Orihuela Town Hall.. 19/02/2021

Over 90’s to be vaccinated against coronavirus in Torrevieja this week The Health department has received 91 vials of the Pfizer vaccine to reach 546 patients The Health department in Torrevieja has started administering Covid vaccines to citizens aged 90 and over and the immunization campaign aims to have vaccinated.. 19/02/2021

22 arrested in Alicante and in the Region of Murcia on drug trafficking charges 34 kilos of cocaine and and crystal meth seized in raids in Murcia, the Vega Baja and Aspe The Policía Nacional have brought down a drug trafficking group operating in the province of Alicante and the Region of Murcia, arresting at least 22.. 19/02/2021

Woman freed after over a year of imprisonment in a garage in Alicante The Algerian victim was forced to do housework and held in sub-human conditions Guardia Civil officers in Alicante have freed an Algerian woman after she was imprisoned for over a year in a garage at a home located in Agost, inland from the.. 19/02/2021

Boundary closures in major towns and cities for the fourth weekend in a row in the Comunidad Valenciana Travel restrictions are once again in place from 3 pm on Friday until 6 am on Monday For the fourth consecutive weekend the perimetral closure designed to bring down coronavirus infection rates in the Comunidad Valenciana affects 16 cities and large.. 19/02/2021

Alicante City Council to impose 30 km/h speed limit on 156 streets The adjustments are part of the “Ciudad 30” plan to reduce pollution and increase road safety The department of Mobility and Traffic in Alicante City Council has divulged that they will be reinforcing the signage in order to slow down.. 18/02/2021

Supposed UFO sighting in Alicante explained away by bolide experts A strange circular light was seen across the province leading to speculation on social media Speculation abounded on social media sites on Wednesday after several people saw a strange circular light in the sky at around 7.00 in the morning in the.. 18/02/2021

Rail travel disruption between Murcia and Alicante as essential maintenance is undertaken Services between Murcia and Alicante will be disrupted Work is still reported to be progressing well on the infrastructures which will eventually allow the city of Murcia to be incorporated into Spain’s AVE high-speed rail network, but in the.. 18/02/2021

Valencia Health minister in talks with the Costa Blanca golf sector to study possible re-opening The Golf Courses Association of Costa Blanca fear bankruptcy if a solution is not reached soon The Golf Courses Association of the Costa Blanca have initiated a dialogue with the regional Health minister in Valencia, Ana Barceló, to try and.. 17/02/2021

Two Valencia nurses find a way to extract a seventh dose of Pfizer vaccine per vial The extra dose can be obtained by using a more precise needle Two nurses in the Comunidad Valenciana have been able to extract a seventh dose out of the Pfizer vaccine vial, whereas normally only 6 doses are used, making use of a syringe containing.. 17/02/2021

Cat killed in in Pinoso by being dragged behind a bicycle The Mayor asks for help in identifying the individuals responsible A horrendously instance of cruelty to animals has been reported in the municipality of Pinoso, in the Vinalopó Medio area of the province of Alicante, where the local Town.. 17/02/2021

Valencia researchers develop improved Covid antibody testing equipment The technique is equally sensitive to the Kent strain of coronavirus and could provide insights into the degree and duration of acquired immunity Researchers at the Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico (AIMPLAS) in Valencia have developed.. 17/02/2021

La Vuelta 2021 passes through Alicante province and Valencia region between August 19 and 21 La Vuelta a España starts on August 14 in Burgos and concludes in Santiago de Compostela on September 5 The official presentation was made on Thursday of the 2021 Vuelta a España, cycling’s Tour of Spain, an event which is one.. 13/02/2021

Brexit collides with 1975 military law in Spain; British housebuyers must now obtain military permits in parts of the Vega Baja (Note: the limit of the military importance zone is not exact but approximate) Purchasers from third countries buying in areas designated as “Zones of Interest for National Defence” along the coastlines of Spain must obtain a military.. 08/02/2021

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.. 03/12/2015

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 Castelló.. 03/11/2015

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.. 30/10/2015

Divine delights in Orihuela In Orihuela those who lead us most into temptation are the nuns! Christmas is a time for sweet pleasures, when.. 12/12/2013

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