WATCH: Newborn zebra frolics with siblings at safari park in Spain’s Valencia
VALENCIA’S Bioparc is celebrating the birth of its fourth Grant Zebra in a year, in a boost to a population that is at danger of
Valencia’s Iker Marcaide named on Forbes100 most influential people in Spain’s business world
VALENCIA’s Iker Marcaide have been named among the 100 most influential Spaniards in the business world. The founder of Flywire has been listed as one
Gang brutally assault Russian man in Spain’s Alicante just to steal his mobile phones
A Russian man was beaten up in an Alicante street by a gang who stole his two mobile phones. One of the attackers coshed the
Police investigate crooks who illegally rented out repossessed homes in Alicante area of Spain
THE Policia Nacional is investigating whether criminals broke into bank repossessed properties so that they could illegally rent them out. Two men have been arrested
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.
Drunk dad arrested after he ‘dumped two-year-old daughter’ during Fallas festivities in Valencia
COPS have arrested a dad in Valencia over claims he deliberately dumped his two-year-old daughter during the Fallas festivities. The 39-year-old man was arrested by
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
Longest nougat turron made in Alicante area of Spain will take centre-stage at regional food fair
A record-sized Jijona turron will take pride of place at this month’s Alicante Gastronomica fair. A 35 metre-long nougat turron is the largest to be
World-famous Fallas festivities finally go ahead in Spain’s Valencia despite COVID and the weather
FALLAS 2021 went up in smoke last night (Sunday) in what was widely considered one of the strangest editions in the history of the festivities.
WATCH: Spain clears up after devastating week of storms, torrential rain and flash floods
Spain has been dealing with the aftermath of some of the worst summer rain storms to hit the peninsula in decades. The big clear up
IN THE SADDLE: Spain’s Valencia ranked among top 10 cycle-friendly cities in the world
Following these criteria, a list of 40 large cities from around the globe was drawn up based on entries for a previous study by the
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It’s that time of year again: summer has come and gone, and September is upon us. There’s no better time to start learning a new
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
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
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
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
British company open 13 new COVID-19 testing clinics across Spain as part of global expansion
A BRITISH COVID-19 testing group is expanding across the world after ‘a surge in demand for PCR tests’. DAM Health recently opened 13 new coronavirus testing clinics
Father arrested in UK following international hunt after daughter Gracie-May, 2, was abducted to Spain
A FATHER has been arrested at Glasgow Airport in connection with allegedly abducting his own daughter and jetting off to Spain. Lee Rogers was being
Major blow inflicted to Albanian drug mafia in Spain’s Castellon
THE Spanish National Police this week dealt a deadly blow to an Albanian drug-trafficking network with 107 suspected members arrested in Castellon and Catalunya. In
Record summer for hospitality trade in Spain’s Gandia
But even more impressive is the fact that, as well as being a prime destination for domestic tourism once again, Gandia was one of only
Back to school: Start dates, holidays and COVID-19 measures in Spain
WITH summer winding to an end, the kids’ batteries are recharged and ready to head back to the classrooms. And with vaccination for pupils in
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
Online sports gambler in Spain’s Alicante area lost €17,000 and lied about hackers stealing money from his bank account
AN online sports gambler lost nearly €17,000 but then tried to recoup his losses by lying about account hacking. His bank was going to refund