Debate rages in Spain’s Valencia region over introduction of tourist tax
THE controversy over the introduction of a tourist tax in the region of Valencia rumbles on in the region’s parliament after a debate which lasted
‘Mission Accomplished’: What you need to know about ‘new normal’ as COVID-19 restrictions lifted across Costa Blanca and Spain’s Valencia region
THE region of Valencia has moved into a new phase of ‘de-escalation’ of COVID-19 restrictions which begins on Tuesday, September 28 and will last until
WATCH: ‘Biggest cocaine distribution gang in Europe’ broken up in Spanish led international operation taking in Malaga and Valencia
SPANISH police have been at the heart of a massive international operation that has busted what they describe as the biggest cocaine distribution network in
HOPPING MAD: Bank robber caught after his artificial leg falls off during hold-up in Spain’s Alicante
A BANK robber didn’t have a leg to stand on after his false limb fell off during an attempted hold-up in Alicante. The 45-year-old Italian
DNA analysis by British university sheds light on the origins of Valencia’s Giant of Segorbe
DNA analysis of a skeleton found in an ancient Islamic necropolis in the Valencian town of Segorbe gives evidence of the brutal expulsion of Moriscos
Six new hiking routes for trekking enthusiasts in Spain’s Alicante
SIX new trails have opened up for hiking enthusiasts in Alicante. As of this Sunday, September 26, the Hiking Programme ‘Walking with the Provincial Council’
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
Scaremongering! Spanish Wealth Tax – your Pensions & Investments.
by Sam Kelly DipPFS, EFA, BA (Hons), Managing Partner, Chorus Financial. Without fail, every time there’s a new piece of legislation or an update that
World Paella Day: Spain’s Valencia celebrates with an international paella tournament
WORLD Paella Day, a tribute to Valencia’s most universal dish, is celebrated every September 20— coinciding with the harvesting of its main ingredient: rice. This
Hero off-duty policeman saves elderly woman from drowning while holidaying in Spain’s Valencian Community
The brave Policia Nacional officer had been sunbathing on Mareny Blau beach in Sueca when he noticed a body floating in the water
Anyone found making racist, sexist or homophobic comments in public could face €3,000 fine in Spain’s Valencia
Under a new proposal to tackle the scourge of street harassment, Valencia City Council hopes to put a stop to conduct that 'threatens a person's freedom'
Bar in Spain’s Valencia has a zebra crossing painted through entire terraza area overnight
A BAR owner in Valencia can’t get over his astonishment at finding a zebra crossing painted across the entire terrace of his bar, and just
Nightlife sector in Spain’s Valencia demands opening of dance floors to 75% capacity
NIGHTLIFE calls for urgent review of current measures that affect the sector and demand to be able to open dance floors to 75% capacity (currently
EXPLAINED: What lies behind the strange square road surface marks that have appeared in Spain’s Valencia?
HAVE you seen them? Strange square road surface marks that are often mistaken for patches of roadworks and seem to appear overnight. The mysterious square
WORLD FIRST: Teen hospitalised over Fortnite addiction in Spain’s Valencia
RESEARCHERS in Valencia have registered the first clinical case in the world for video game addiction. A team of specialists from the Provincial Hospital of
Autumn is coming: downpours predicted during last summer days in Spain’s Valencia region
TYPICAL autumnal downpours and sunny days will mark the weather for the rest of the week in Valencia. The instability, caused by an Atlantic storm
New rules for dogs in Spain’s Valencia—including rinsing dog wee off the streets
VALENCIA’S new Coexistence Ordinance will oblige pooch owners to act responsibly and clean up after their dogs. The city expects dog owners to clean up
Nine firearms dumped in reservoir by criminal gang in Spain’s Valencian Community
Diving specialists were called in to search the body of water and here they located all of the missing weapons
Tourist fights for life after falling while taking a selfie from popular viewpoint in Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A Ukrainian woman is in hospital in a critical condition after hurtling over a railing to rocks below at a popular panorama point in the
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
Thief rents Benidorm holiday apartment and keeps keys to steal bank cards on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A thief rented a Benidorm holiday apartment and kept the keys to steal credit cards belonging to the property owners. A 36-year-old man has been
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
Dramatic Benidorm rescue after poisonous gas knocks out painters on Spain’s Costa Blanca
BENIDORM firefighters smashed down a wall to rescue two workers poisoned by fumes from a water boiler. Two men were painting the boiler yesterday morning(September
Lessons in Lingo: Costa de Valencia is the top-rated language school in Spain’s Valencia
IT is September once again, and that means back to school for everyone… including Costa de Valencia Spanish language school in the regional capital. The
New international school in Valencia area of Spain combines British teaching standards with a creative experience for children
A BRAND new international school with an innovative way of teaching has opened in the Valencia City area. The Shackleton International School in Burjassot is an