Scammers rented out non-existent homes in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain
A San Javier-based letting agency that rented out non-existent properties has been brought down by the Guardia Civil. A father and his two sons scammed
Fugitive caught on Spain’s Costa Blanca after spending eight months on the run from Valencia prison
HAVING absconded from Picassent prison in Valencia, a 31-year-old Spanish man is back behind bars after hiding in Guardamar for eight months. He had been
Weekend COVID-19 cases fall by over a quarter in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
COVID-19 infections recorded another significant drop in the Valencian Community according to figures released today(August 16). The slight caveat is that part of the fall
Angry Costa Blanca bar and restaurant groups in Spain plan court case over ‘abusive’ COVID-19 restrictions
THREE Costa Blanca hospitality associations are to take the Valencian government to court over its COVID-19 restrictions. The ALROA, CEOH and ARA groups claim that
Body of blue shark that appeared in Benidorm washes up on the Costa Blanca in Spain
A blue shark that swam to the shore of Benidorm’s Poniente beach last Thursday has died. The 2.5 metre female was spotted aground on Saturday
Dramatic solar energy prediction for Spain’s Costa Blanca if majority of homes install panels
ALMOST 99% of the Valencian Community’s electricity could end up being generated by domestic solar panels according to a survey conducted by renewable energy firm,
Phone pest froze emergency centre computer with hundreds of bogus calls in Costa Blanca area of Spain
A man froze an emergency call centre computer by dialling in hundreds of bogus reports over a few days. He made over 600 calls from
Mini hurricane causes beach chaos and brings down trees in Denia area of Spain’s Costa Blanca
STRONG winds in the Denia area yesterday(August 15) brought down trees and lifeguard watchchairs, resulting in two people being taken to hospital. The hurricane-style gusts
Which towns melted most this weekend in Vega Baja area of Spain’s Costa Blanca?
AS PARTS of Andalucia reached unprecedented temperatures of over 47ºC, Costa Blanca South also suffered. Orihuela registered the highest temperature in the Vega Baja on
Lifeguard heroes save baby that was choking on an ice cube at a Costa Blanca beach in Spain
LIFEGUARDS saved a baby’s life after it almost choked to death on an ice cube. The drama unfolded on Santa Pola’s Calas del Este beach
Almost 300,000 children aged 12 and over to get vaccinated this week in Spain’s Valencian Community
OVER 500,000 Covid-19 jabs will be administered this week in the Valencian Community, mostly to people in the 12-19 age group. So far, focus has
First shopping centre in Spain to receive tourist quality award launches market festival for eco traders on Costa Blanca
ELCHE’S L’ALJUB Shopping Centre is the first in Spain to receive the Q Seal for Tourist Quality. As part of the celebrations, it’s hosting a
Good news as COVID-19 cases carry on falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
COVID-19 infections have fallen on both a daily and weekly basis in the Valencian Community. Regional health ministry figures today(August 13) report 1,439 new cases.
COVID-19 curfews to be extended to even more popular tourist spots on Spain’s Costa Blanca from next week
JUDGES have backed a night curfew extension request from the Valencian government which will see more Costa Blanca holiday spots added to it. The current
Benidorm thief displays football dribbling skills to distract and rob tourists visiting Spain’s Costa Blanca
A Benidorm thief showed off his footballing skills in a distraction robbery ruse in the city’s Rincon de Loix area. He demonstrated his dribbling abilities
Boat owner cheats death after explosion throws him into the water at a Costa Blanca marina in Spain
A Russian man had a lucky escape after a boat explosion blew him into the water at Altea’s Greenwich Marina. The blast happened at around
Shark that forced swimmers out of the water in Benidorm reappears off nearby beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A BLUE shark that swam close to the shore of Benidorm’s Poniente beach on Thursday has popped up a a few kilometres south at Villajoyosa.
Expat despairs at insurance company demanding receipts for 100 year old jewellery after robbery on Spain’s Costa Blanca
AN Expat has slammed his insurance company after it demanded receipts for stolen jewellery that had been in the family for 100 years. Brian Snell,
The new edition of Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – here’s where to get your free copy
THE 46th 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 figures fall again in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
CORONAVIRUS cases are maintaining their downward trajectory according to today’s(August 12) figures for the Valencian Community. 1,593 infections were reported today, compared to 2,073 cases
Removal firm on Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol was used to export drugs from Spain to Sweden
A Swedish-owned removal company operating out of the Marbella and Torrevieja areas of Spain was used as a front to make major drug shipments. The
VIDEO: Shark forces bathers out of the water at popular Benidorm beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca
BATHERS were cleared out of the water at Benidorm’s Poniente beach on Thursday morning (August 12) after a blue shark swam close to the shore.
Domestic travellers overtake British users of Costa Blanca’s Alicante-Elche airport in Spain
DOMESTIC passengers overtook UK traveller numbers for Alicante-Elche airport in July. Figures from airport operator Aena put internal users at 133,000 compared to 111,784 Brits.
Frail old lady assaulted by thief who steals €6000 she had withdrawn from a Costa Blanca bank in Spain
A frail 87-year-old woman was knocked to the ground and had €6000 stolen that she withdrew from a Callosa de Segura bank. The 38-year-old assailant
Downward COVID-19 case figures continue in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall in the Valencian Community according to today’s(August 11) figures from the regional health ministry. 1,629 new cases were
Authorities urge ‘maximum caution’ as mercury set to soar above 40ºC on Spain’s Costa Blanca
MAXIMUM CAUTION has been advised ahead of the record-breaking heatwave due on the Costa Blanca in the next few days. Orihuela’s Councillor for Civil Protection