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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
Trial in Spain’s Valencia over murder of man by teenager during daughter’s seventh birthday party
A MAN from Paterna (Valencia) is facing up to 18 years in prison for allegedly helping his 15-year-old son stab a relative to death during
IN PICS: Historic castle in Spain’s Morella restored thanks to €1.5m investment by Spanish government
IF the town of Morella in Castellon is famous for one thing, that is unmistakably its castle. Crowning and looming over the municipality like a
CATS AND DOGS: Even stronger storms predicted for Spain’s Castellon this week
STILL more bad weather news for Castellon. The province has been hit by fierce thunderstorms and downpours for over a week now, but predictions suggest
Spain’s Castellon flooded out by severe thunderstorms twice in one week
CASTELLON is once again being hit by severe storms, just days after part of a residential block in Peñiscola collapsed killing a teenager when 60
Spain’s Valencia is bang on the money
THINGS are looking up for the economy of the Valencia region. Two developments have hit the headlines just days apart from each other that suggest
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Perfect Patacona on the Valencian coast
THERE are many restaurants along the wide seafront of Valencia, but Casa Patacona is definitely a case of ‘save the best for last’. Found in
Bioparc in Spain’s Valencia celebrates birth of highly threatened species of primate
VALENCIA’S Bioparc zoo is well and truly earning its stripes as a prime animal conservation and protection site. Just one week after carers stepped in
Pensions, Annuities & Tax Fraud in Spain – a ticking time bomb…
by Sam Kelly DipPFS, EFA, BA (Hons), Managing Partner, Chorus Financial. Every now and then an email lands in my inbox or a member of
WATCH: Dramatic footage of drones saving three drowning women on Spain’s Costa Blanca
DRAMATIC footage of drones saving women from drowning on Costa Blanca beaches has been released. Both flying robots were launched from the shore, with life-jackets
Youth football team coach in Spain’s Valencia found in possession of 50,000 files of child porn
The children featured in his videos have also been identified, and include the accused’s godson and an underage cousin who were allegedly raped and filmed