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No jab no entry: Spain’s Valencia region considers COVID-19 passports to enter bars and nightclubs

If you're not jabbed, you're not coming in. That could soon be the reality at late night bars and nightclubs across the Valencia region, writes

22 Sep, 2021 @ 17:55

Coronavirus·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

WATCH: Students break COVID rules with massive illegal street party at university in Spain’s Madrid

A MASSIVE illegal street party involving an estimated 25,000 students took place at Complutense University on Friday night. Police described it as the ‘biggest bottellon

19 Sep, 2021 @ 10:30

Coronavirus·Education·Health·Lead

Balearics bounce back: Regional president puts rosy glow on post-pandemic recovery

THE Balearics president Francina Armengol has told the regional parliament that the Islands are bouncing back and will achieve a full economic and employment recovery

18 Sep, 2021 @ 14:00

Balearic Islands·Coronavirus·Lead·Mallorca

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Improved Covid rates lead to calls for extra high-speed trains to Madrid from Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE TOURISM Department of Orihuela has demanded that ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias) provide extra trains to cope with the increase in demand for high-speed

17 Sep, 2021 @ 08:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid

COVID-19 VACCINE: Spain to give booster jab to care home residents and other vulnerable groups

SPAIN has announced it will immediately roll out plans to administer a third dose of Covid-19 vaccine to those considered the most vulnerable. Elderly people

16 Sep, 2021 @ 19:50

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·National News

COVID SPAIN: Ban on religious processions lifted in Andalucia

RELIGIOUS processions will be taking place across Andalucia following the Bishop’s decision to lift the ban. Bishop of Malaga, Jesus Catala signed a decree this

16 Sep, 2021 @ 17:30

Coronavirus·Lead·Malaga

COVID in Spain: What you need to know about ‘new normal’ in Andalucia as restrictions lift

ALMOST all of Andalucia’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions are to end from this Thursday, the Junta has confirmed. Full capacity will be allowed cinemas, churches, theatres

16 Sep, 2021 @ 15:33

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Covid compensation severely affected by “damaging” price of fuel and energy, claims mayor on Spain’s Costa Blanca

FINANCIAL AID for businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic on the Costa Blanca has been severely affected by the price rises for fuels and energy.

16 Sep, 2021 @ 10:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Andalucia’s health districts are set to be given the green light to transition into Alert Level 0.

Incidence rate in Spain’s Andalucia falls to August 2020 levels

THE current cumulative incidence rate in Andalucia for COVID-19 stands at 98.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days—the lowest it has been

15 Sep, 2021 @ 09:15

Coronavirus·Lead

Daily Life In Granada During The New Measures To Avoid New Coronavirus Infections

Temporary terrazas make way for car parking in Mallorca’s Palma with loosening of COVID restrictions on restaurant dining

It’s a step towards a return to normality as indoor capacity will be increased for hospitality venues, helping to create more parking in Palma on

14 Sep, 2021 @ 16:30

Balearic Islands·Coronavirus·Lead·Mallorca

Magaluf Auf Mallorca Spanien Im Zweiten Jahr Der Corona Pandemie Hochsaison Sommer 2021 ;magaluf Auf Mallorca Spanien

DAMP SQUIB: Holiday season to end early in Spain’s downmarket resort of Magaluf

MANY hotels in Magaluf are set to close for the season within two weeks as reduced bookings means it’s not worth keeping them open. But

14 Sep, 2021 @ 13:00

Balearic Islands·Coronavirus·Mallorca

Spain pioneers new Covid skin test that shows immunity and whether third vaccine is needed

SPANISH scientists have developed a new low-cost skin test that shows COVID-19 immunity and determines whether a third vaccine dose is required. The test which

13 Sep, 2021 @ 15:45

Canary Islands·Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Sad milestone as Covid-19 deaths hit 10,000 mark in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

WARNING: Airlines are giving travellers wrong Covid testing information when flying between UK and Spain

AIRLINES are giving out incorrect information on Covid testing requirements which could potentially see travellers turned away from flights and “out of pocket”, a watchdog

11 Sep, 2021 @ 08:45

Coronavirus·Lead·Travel News

COVID-19 infections and hospital cases record new falls in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 infections and hospital case continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

355 new COVID-19 cases were declared today(September 10) in the Valencian Community. The Friday total is down on last week’s 582 infections and 854 cases

10 Sep, 2021 @ 18:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

SPAIN TRAVEL: UK’s Covid traffic light system could be scrapped by October

THE traffic light system that governs international travel to the UK could be scrapped by October 1, according to industry sources, a move that would be

10 Sep, 2021 @ 13:30

Coronavirus·Lead·Travel News

COVID-19 cases falling briskly in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

ANOTHER significant fall in coronavirus infections was announced today(September 9) in the Valencian Community. 401 new COVID-19 cases were declared today compared to 702 infections

9 Sep, 2021 @ 20:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Over 9,000 COVID-19 deaths recorded since start of pandemic in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 case count continues to drop in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

430 new COVID-19 cases were reported today(September 8) in the Valencian Community. That compares to 748 infections last Wednesday and 1,059 cases a fortnight ago.

8 Sep, 2021 @ 19:15

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Hospital admissions dip below ‘300’ mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

NEW coronavirus figures recorded another drop today(September 7) in the Valencian Community as hospitalisations fell below 300 patients for the first time since early July.

7 Sep, 2021 @ 19:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Two years of daily Covid-19 infection figure announcements ends in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Weekend COVID-19 cases fall by 40% in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 infections reported another significant fall in the Valencian Community today(September 6) to go down by 40% on last Monday’s total. The news came on

6 Sep, 2021 @ 20:55

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Spain’s coronavirus infection rate just dropped below ‘200’ for the first time in over two months

SPAIN’S Covid-19 contagion rate dropped below 200 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for the first time in over two months, according to the latest health ministry

5 Sep, 2021 @ 15:45

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·National News

COVID 19 figures rise above 100 cases per 100,000 mark...

Latest COVID-19 case numbers for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

582 new coronavirus infections were reported today(September 3) in the Valencian Community. The latest health ministry figures continue an impressive downward trend in COVID-19 cases.

3 Sep, 2021 @ 19:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Appointment-free COVID-19 vaccinations starting next week in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Appointment-free COVID-19 vaccinations starting next week in Costa Blanca area of Spain

MASS vaccination centres in the Valencian Community will offer ‘drop-in’ COVID-19 inoculations from next Tuesday(September 7). Valencian Health Minister, Ana Barcelo, announced the news today

3 Sep, 2021 @ 17:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Nearly half of people in Spain favour compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations

Third dose of COVID vaccine coming up for thousands of residents in Spain’s Valencia region

AN estimated 32,000 residents in the Valencia region are in line to receive a third dose of the COVID vaccine. The debate about whether or

3 Sep, 2021 @ 12:00

Alicante·Castellon·Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

COVID-19 case numbers continue dropping in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 infection totals have notched up another weekly and daily fall in the Valencian Community. 702 new cases were reported today, compared to 836 infections

2 Sep, 2021 @ 20:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

Spain’s Balearic Islands record drop in coronavirus cases

THE regional health ministry on Spain’s Balearic Islands has reported 119 new positive cases of coronavirus on Thursday, down 56 from the 75 recorded the day

2 Sep, 2021 @ 20:11

Balearic Islands·Coronavirus·Lead·Mallorca

Pedro Sanchez sets 90% COVID-19 full vaccination target for Spain

SPAIN’S Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has raised the stakes over the country’s vaccination programme by announcing that he wants 90% of the population fully immunised.

2 Sep, 2021 @ 20:00

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

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No jab no entry: Spain’s Valencia region considers COVID-19 passports to enter bars and nightclubs

WATCH: Students break COVID rules with massive illegal street party at university in Spain’s Madrid

Balearics bounce back: Regional president puts rosy glow on post-pandemic recovery

Improved Covid rates lead to calls for extra high-speed trains to Madrid from Spain’s Costa Blanca

COVID-19 VACCINE: Spain to give booster jab to care home residents and other vulnerable groups

COVID SPAIN: Ban on religious processions lifted in Andalucia

COVID in Spain: What you need to know about ‘new normal’ in Andalucia as restrictions lift

Covid compensation severely affected by “damaging” price of fuel and energy, claims mayor on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Incidence rate in Spain’s Andalucia falls to August 2020 levels

Temporary terrazas make way for car parking in Mallorca’s Palma with loosening of COVID restrictions on restaurant dining

DAMP SQUIB: Holiday season to end early in Spain’s downmarket resort of Magaluf

Spain pioneers new Covid skin test that shows immunity and whether third vaccine is needed

WARNING: Airlines are giving travellers wrong Covid testing information when flying between UK and Spain

COVID-19 infections and hospital case continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

SPAIN TRAVEL: UK’s Covid traffic light system could be scrapped by October

COVID-19 cases falling briskly in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 case count continues to drop in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Hospital admissions dip below ‘300’ mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Weekend COVID-19 cases fall by 40% in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Spain’s coronavirus infection rate just dropped below ‘200’ for the first time in over two months

Latest COVID-19 case numbers for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Appointment-free COVID-19 vaccinations starting next week in Costa Blanca area of Spain

Third dose of COVID vaccine coming up for thousands of residents in Spain’s Valencia region

COVID-19 case numbers continue dropping in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Spain’s Balearic Islands record drop in coronavirus cases

Pedro Sanchez sets 90% COVID-19 full vaccination target for Spain

Andalucia pharmacies to start screening for colon cancer

Here’s a list of Spain’s most sought-after holiday spots over Christmas – and most of them are in Andalucia

Big Scandinavian boost unveiled for Spain’s Valencia airport

Where does Spain’s tradition of gobbling 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve come from? Hint – government scrooges and the year 1882 have something to do with it

The majority of Spain’s ‘lucky’ midnight grapes come from one part of the country