IT’S RAINING MILLIONS: Spain’s El Gordo Christmas lottery floods the Valencian Community with joy – and lots of cash
The Christmas El Gordo lottery left €43.7 million in the La Safor district capital on Tuesday
Hooded hitman’s Albanian victim on Spain’s Costa Blanca was arrested weeks earlier
AN Albanian man killed by a hooded assassin at a British-owned Costa Blanca restaurant last Friday(December 18) had been arrested on two occasions. The 42-year-old
The new Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out early for Xmas – here’s where you can get your free copy
OUR 30th edition of the Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South and Murcia is out early this week. From the Mar Menor to Gran
Irish gangster John Gilligan out of prison after paying bail on Spain’s Costa Blanca
IRISH felon John Gilligan has been bailed after he was arrested in Torrevieja over drug trafficking in mid-October. The 68-year-old criminal was released from Alicante’s
New task force set up to stop illegal holiday parties in Spain’s Valencian Community
A new Guardia Civil task force has been formed to stop illegal house parties in rural areas over the festive period in the Valencian Community.
Expat photographer catches once in a lifetime planetary alignment of Jupiter and Saturn from balcony terrace on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A BRITISH expat photographer has captured the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter, aka the Star of Bethlehem. Alexander James caught the remarkable moment from his
International award renewed for health centre in British expat area of Spain’s Costa Blanca
A Torrevieja health centre that serves a large British expat population has once again won an international award for its high standards. The facility on
COVID-19 infections continue upward trend on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE Valencian Community has reported 2,713 new COVID-19 cases between Friday evening and this Monday night(December 21), as regional infection rates remain one of the
Brand new marina on Spain’s Costa Blanca aims to please tourists and locals alike
A totally-rebuilt marina for Calpe on the northern Costa Blanca is set to become a major tourist draw for the summer of 2022. Bulldozers are
TIGHTER CURFEW: New rules to fight COVID-19 infections now in force across Spain’s Valencian Community
NEW restrictions to stop of the spread of COVID-19 in the Valencian Community came into force at midnight (December 21). The move comes as the
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: More than 300 nightclubs and discos in Spain’s Valencian Community up for sale
THE Valencian Community has always been famous for its nightlife and party spirit, dating back to the infamous Ruta del bakalao techno craze in the
Golden Visa driving international property market in Spain’s Valencia
DESPITE the COVID pandemic, house prices, sales transactions and rentals are all skyrocketing in Valencia, with international buyers driving the market. The city has seen
The 7 financial steps to take for a fresh start to life in Spain for 2021
I always like to write an article at the end of each year to give people some financial tips to help them prepare for a
DRUGS HIT: Man gunned down on terrace of British bar in Alfas del Pi near Benidorm
A MAN has been gunned down in front of his British girlfriend on the terrace of a popular expat bar near Benidorm. The 42-year-old Albanian
Spain’s Costa Blanca to spend €800,000 on ‘COVID-SAFE’ branding in 2021
THE Costa Blanca Tourist Board is to spend €800,000 next year promoting the area as a ‘COVID-SAFE’ destination. The move comes as the area announces
All the fun of the fair despite COVID-19 on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE Alicante Christmas Fair is scheduled to start today(December 19) in one of the biggest funfair attractions on the Costa Blanca. Despite the pandemic, it
Police presence increasing by 50% in hospitality and shopping centres from today in Spain’s Valencia region
THE VALENCIA regional government has met with health authorities to agree that security measures in public places must be increased from today. A top level
Big 50% weekly leap in fresh COVID-19 infections in Spain’s Valencian Community
NEW COVID-19 cases have gone up by 50% across the Valencian Community over seven days. 2,189 new positives were reported by the regional health ministry
Mayor plans ‘green corridor’ to unite city currently split asunder by rail line on Spain’s Costa Blanca
CALLOSA DE SEGURA Mayor, Manuel Martínez, wants a train line through the municipality to be dismantled because, “the tracks cross the city and split it
Angry bar and restaurant owners attack new early closure rules on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A leading hospitality group representing Alicante Province bars and restaurants has slammed the news that opening hours will be cut further under new curfew rules.
COVID-19 curfew time is extended as festive plans are scrapped on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FESTIVE holiday plans to reduce curfew times have been scrapped as new COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Valencian Community. The regional government reversal
Man accused of sexually assaulting child at Benidorm cable ski facility on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A man has been arrested in the Madrid area over the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Benidorm area last summer. Policia Nacional
Four days of COVID-19 cases passing 2,000 mark in Spain’s Valencian Community
NEW COVID-19 infections in the Valencian Community have passed over 2,000 for a fourth consecutive day. Figures released this Thursday evening(December 17) by the regional
Early Xmas present from town on Spain’s Costa Blanca of shopping vouchers to every family
A Costa Blanca town is giving away a voucher to every family in an attempt to boost local business. Pilar de la Horadada council is
Trend in new COVID-19 infections continues to show cause for concern in Spain’s Valencian Community
NEW COVID-19 case rates are remaining stubbornly high across the Valencian Community. The region now has the fifth-highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Spain behind
Unlicensed brothel to close following complaints on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA Council is fast-tracking the forced closure of a notorious unlicensed brothel following a slew of complaints. Although officially licensed as a hostel, Policia Nacional