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Markets Rojales 5

IN PICS: Shoppers at Costa Blanca street markets show ‘respect, co-operation and good humour’ in return to ‘some form of normality’

COSTA Blanca shoppers did themselves proud as Spain’s de-escalation plans brought in the reopening of many of the region’s street markets this week. Town hall

9 May, 2020 @ 18:20

Costa Blanca·Lead

Car Radioo

Radio station offers free advertising as part of de-escalation ‘party’ on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A COMMUNITY radio station based in Costa Blanca’s Ciudad Quesada is offering FREE advertising to help the region’s business community start up again after lock-down.

8 May, 2020 @ 15:41

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Ximo Puig

President of Spain’s Valencia region insists ‘we are ready for Phase 1’ of coronavirus deescalation plan on Monday

VALENCIA president Ximo Puig is confident the region is more than ready for the next stage of the COVID-19 de-escalation plan. The leader insists that

8 May, 2020 @ 06:31

Costa Blanca

Guardamar Promenade

Mayors look for unity and clarity regarding opening of beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE beaches of Costa Blanca are opening, but at different times, and – frustratingly – with different rules regarding social distancing and other coronavirus-related norms.

7 May, 2020 @ 17:55

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca

Spain Old Man

Valencia leader asks for unity with Spain’s elderly after COVID-19 pandemic amid fears they could face discrimination

VALENCIA’S regional president has asked that the legacy of the coronavirus pandemic not be the alienation of the elderly. Ximo Puig stressed that he did

4 May, 2020 @ 07:42

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Eu Articles

EU funding and Spanish teamwork ensures 700 tonnes of healthy food gets to vulnerable groups in region

MORE THAN 700 tonnes of fruit and vegetables has been distributed to vulnerable groups in the region, thanks to the EU and Spain’s Agriculture Ministry.

3 May, 2020 @ 11:35

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Mortar

Bomb bound for Balearics – Explosives Unit intercept live mortar bought as decoration

THE EXPLOSIVES Deactivation Unit (TEDAX) of Alicante Police were called to a nearby post office when a live two-inch mortar was found in a shipment.

3 May, 2020 @ 10:12

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca

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The Butcher, The Baker and the Community Makers – how British expats keep retail alive through lock-down in Costa Blanca town

BRITISH expat retailers have proved that solidarity is great for business, and even better for the community, during the Coronavirus pandemic. Instead of Costa Blanca’s

1 May, 2020 @ 18:29

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Breaking

Cops’ leave CANCELLED to increase checkpoints on routes to coastal areas ahead of partial de-escalation in Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA City Council has reported all Local Police must come to work and guarantee strict compliance of new lock-down rules, this Bank Holiday weekend. Their

30 Apr, 2020 @ 17:03

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Benidorm

Costa Blanca tourist group suggests Spain’s de-escalation plans could be ‘lifebuoy filled with concrete’

NEW MEASURES to get Spain back to a ‘new normal’ have been met with criticism from two major tourist groups in Costa Blanca. They see

29 Apr, 2020 @ 14:51

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Big Reds

Urgent plea for blankets from Costa Blanca pet charity suffering ‘perfect storm’ during lock-down

ALMORADI pet rescue charity, Big Reds, has issued an urgent plea during the pandemic lock-down. Blankets are desperately needed for the cats and dogs that

29 Apr, 2020 @ 08:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

La Marina Market

Open-air markets re-open in Costa Blanca from Saturday, but shopping still to be done on your own

GREAT news in the Vega Baja region of Spain’s Costa Blanca, as San Fulgencio announces its first open-air market during the Coronavirus lock-down. However, severe

28 Apr, 2020 @ 19:01

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Featured One

Second surge in Covid-19 cases feared as Costa Blanca medics ‘saddened’ by quarantine breaches

MEDICAL EXPERTS across the Costa Blanca have stated that six weeks of quarantine may have been wasted if people do not adhere to social distancing

28 Apr, 2020 @ 13:12

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

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Councils consider cautious return to reopening popular street markets in Costa Blanca’s Vega Baja region

POLITICIANS from all sides have questioned why the popular street markets in Costa Blanca’s Vega Baja region cannot reopen. Since the pandemic broke, Cox mayor,

28 Apr, 2020 @ 11:38

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Ver Nica Casado

WATCH: Health minister breaks down in meeting while honouring colleagues killed by Covid-19 in northern Spain

HEALTH Minister, Verónica Casado, broke down towards the end of a marathon meeting discussing Covid-19 and fellow professionals that have died from the virus. She

27 Apr, 2020 @ 20:46

Coronavirus·Lead·National News

Terrapin

Good Samaritan rescues ravenous reptile in ‘much-needed’ Costa Blanca ‘feelgood’ story

AN EXPAT in Costa Blanca’s San Miguel de Salinas saved a large terrapin from starvation, this week. Liverpudlian, Lezley Cresswell, stumbled upon the hungry reptile

27 Apr, 2020 @ 15:54

Costa Blanca·Lead

Alicante Park

Costa Blanca mayor in urgent appeal for ‘responsibility’ amid breaches of new quarantine rules

ALICANTE City Mayor had to take to social media AGAIN yesterday, as thousands of children and adults took to the streets. After 43 days of

27 Apr, 2020 @ 13:53

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Child Mum Mask

Volunteers in Costa Blanca town make 22,000 masks for adults and kids just ahead of partial lock-down lift

ALMORADI City Council is to distribute 22,000 masks to citizens from tomorrow, Sunday April 26, with children being prioritised. A team of 50 volunteers kindly

25 Apr, 2020 @ 13:09

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Computer hacking accusations at Torrevieja Hospital in Spain as private company says regional government stole files

Healthcare group testing 160 staff per HOUR for Coronavirus at prime Costa Blanca hospital

PRIVATE hospital group, Ribera Salud, has started carrying out 7,000 diagnostic tests on health professionals and other staff across its sites. The intention is to

24 Apr, 2020 @ 11:48

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Burst

Essential safety work completed on Costa Blanca riverbank that burst during September floods

ESSENTIAL safety works to the banks of the River Segura are near completion, after being breached seven months ago by floodwater. The Olive Press were

24 Apr, 2020 @ 10:22

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

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IN PICS: Volunteers from public and private sectors ‘show solidarity’ by making 6,000 meals in THREE days for Costa Blanca needy

SCORES of volunteer chefs, restaurants, hotels and council staff have been recognised for their efforts helping the needy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Over 150 volunteers

23 Apr, 2020 @ 15:10

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Policia Local Orihuela Police

Costa Blanca cops keep confined kids content with lock-down learning literature

ORIHUELA Policia Local have produced two activity books to help stimulate the minds of children during lock-down. The books are aimed at children aged between

22 Apr, 2020 @ 17:33

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca

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Costa Blanca council give out PPE to front-line staff struggling to get stock

ORIHUELA City Council are distributing essential Personal Protective Equipment to businesses that remain open throughout lock-down. Given that access to PPE involves ‘great difficulty’, the

22 Apr, 2020 @ 16:54

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca

Guardia Civil Trafico

Suspended sentence for Costa Blanca woman caught on 45km shopping trip four times in 12 days

A TORREVIEJA woman has escaped going to jail after she was caught flouting lock-down mobility restrictions FOUR times. Guardia Civil traffic police caught her travelling

20 Apr, 2020 @ 15:25

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Almoradi Local Police Badge

Costa Blanca police arrest ‘arrogant and defiant’ man for breaching lock-down for twelfth time

ALMORADI Policia Local arrested a local man for breaching lock-down regulations for the TWELFTH time! His excuse during Saturday’s arrest, was that he had to

20 Apr, 2020 @ 14:45

Costa Blanca·Lead

Elderly Wesring Mask

Elderly and ‘at risk’ prioritised for free protective masks in Spain’s Costa Blanca

SOME of the near 20 million pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will soon be available free of charge to citizens in Costa Blanca –

19 Apr, 2020 @ 14:18

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca

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