The new edition of Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – here’s where to get your free copy
THE 48th edition of The Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South and Murcia is out now. From the Mar Menor to Gran Alicant and
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.
Costa Blanca teenager is treated for suspected myocarditis after getting COVID-19 vaccine shot in Spain
AN Alicante teenager has been treated in hospital for possible myocarditis following a second COVID-19 vaccine injection. The 17-year-old boy is not seriously ill and
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.
Sabadell Bank announces major branch closure plans for Costa Blanca area of Spain
SABADELL Bank plans to close 215 branches later this year on top of 105 offices that shut in July. Reports suggest around a hundred branches
Benidorm mayor slams discrimination against bars and restaurants in Costa Blanca area of Spain
BENIDORM mayor, Toni Perez, has attacked new COVID-19 restrictions on the Costa Blanca where nightlife businesses can now stay open until 3.00 am but general
Six hooded men assault Alicante area female security officer over prison misconduct probe in Spain
AN Alicante Province prison security chief was assaulted by six hooded men after receiving threats last week over a misconduct inquiry involving three wardens. The
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
COVID-19 curfews are scrapped as nightlife late openings are permitted in Costa Blanca area of Spain
CURFEWS in 68 Valencian Community municipalities have been ended by Valencian president, Ximo Puig. Current rules to stop the spread of COVID-19 expire at 11.59
Serbian fugitive robber of German bank machines is caught in Costa Blanca area of Spain
A Serbian man wanted for stealing over €226,000 from German ATM machines has been arrested in Alicante. The 34-year-old had been on the run for
Urgent appeal for witnesses to hit & run at busy roundabout on Spain’s Costa Blanca
TORREVIEJA Local Police have issued an urgent appeal for public collaboration to find the driver of a distinctive motorcycle, after a cyclist was run over
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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.
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
Controversial housing development allowed on ‘virgin’ stretch of the Costa Blanca in Spain
ORIHUELA council has voted for controversial plans to build 2,274 homes at Cala Mosca. The area has been described as the last ‘virgin’ beach area
Fraudsters scammed bank customers to steal PIN numbers for ATM withdrawals in Costa Blanca area of Spain
TWO men have been arrested in Dolores on 25 counts of bank fraud. They illegally obtained PIN numbers which were used in ATMs across Alicante
Fire crew hoist overweight man out of Costa Blanca apartment window in Spain
FIREFIGHTERS had to call in a special crane to rescue an overweight man trapped in his Torrevieja home. The 185 kilo(27 stone) resident lives in
The most dangerous roundabout is revealed in Costa Blanca area of Spain
ROUNDABOUTS in Alicante Province are responsible for 14.65% of the region’s accidents that lead to death and injuries, according to a new report. Alicante City’s
EXCLUSIVE: Grieving expat son starts pressure group with fellow victims of ‘criminal neglect’ at hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A BRITISH expat whose mother died after weeks of ‘criminal neglect’ and ‘abuse’ by staff at Torrevieja Hospital is convinced she’s one of many more
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
Man seriously injured after angry roommates throw him out of apartment window on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FOUR Alicante housemates got into an argument which saw one of them thrown out of a second-floor apartment window. Three Algerian men, two aged 21
Robbers used ‘military tactics’ to steal from foreign tourists at Costa Blanca airport in Spain
THREE men donned disguises and deployed military-style tactics to steal from foreign tourists arriving at Alicante-Elche airport. The Kosovo-Albanian trio used their past military training
COVID-19 cases maintain reduced totals in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
748 new coronavirus cases were reported today(September 1) in the Valencian Community, compared to 1,059 a week ago. Back on August 4, the daily total
Property buyers with big pockets should go to Javea which has Costa Blanca’s most expensive road
JAVEA has kept its record as having the most expensive road for property buyers in the Valencian Community. The annual Idealista survey says the scenic
Tourist beach pest used tiny camera to record and stalk a woman on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ELCHE police have arrested a man who stalked a woman around a popular tourist beach on the southern Costa Blanca. The 42-year-old used a hidden
Tax Deadline Looms For Non-Resident Property Owners
The clock is ticking for all non-resident owners of property in Spain to pay their annual taxes – even if they do not generate income