Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotels want COVID tests for Spanish tourists to reduce infection risks
HOTELIERS on the Costa Blanca have called for COVID-19 tests to be carried out on people coming into the region from some parts of Spain
Man dies after being dragged for 200 metres by camel during ‘pleasure trip’ in scenic area of Valencia region of Spain
A camel ride through Valencia’s Turia Natural River park ended in tragedy on April 4 with the death of a 20-year-old man. Christian BD suffered
Controversial port expansion project approved for Spain’s Valencia
THE Spanish government has given the green light to a highly controversial development project for Valencia port. Plans to extend the northern part of the
VALENCIA RULES THE CHARTS: Zoo, a young band from Gandia, claim high spot on Spanish record sales list above international superstars
Zoo has achieved the feat in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, and at a time when record sales – especially CDs -
2,000 octogenarians vaccinated at one site on Friday and 200,000 more jabs promised next week in Spain’s Valencia Region
MORE THAN 2,000 octogenarian citizens of Torrevieja were vaccinated against Covid-19 on Friday, with regional authorities promising 213,000 more jabs through Valencia this coming week.
The pension freedoms trap. Is your UK pension affected?
On 6 April 2015 the retirement landscape for Brits all over the world changed dramatically. Pension freedoms were introduced, and people were given the choice
“EVERYTHING’S FINE”: British expats in Spain share experience of receiving first COVID vaccine
“It was very well organised, orderly and calm."
Four tonnes of marijuana set alight by Spanish police after three arrested in drug factory raid
OVER four tonnes of marijuana was seized and burned by Guardia Civil as three people were arrested in Aragon’s city of Teruel. Including the three
A JOB FOR DEL BOY: Police in Spain’s Valencia seize three fake paintings by El Greco, Goya and Modigliani valued at €12.5 million
VALENCIA regional police force has seized three forged Goya, El Greco and Modigliani paintings worth €12.5 million on the black market. The Historic Heritage department
EXPLAINED: What expats need to do to get Covid-19 vaccine in Spain
SINCE first embarking on its vaccination programme last December Spanish authorities have always been very clear that jabs will be available to everyone living here
LIKE SARDINES: Consumers’ organisation slams COVID safety measures on public transport in Spain’s Valencia
As a result of this general perception, the use of buses, tubes, trams and suburban rail services in Valencia has dropped by 29% since the
CAN’T PAY WON’T PLAY: One in four young people in Spain’s Valencia region affected by employment cutbacks
ONE out of every four young people in the Valencia region is affected by a temporary employment regulation, known as ERTE. Around 25% of employees
GREEN BEACH BARS: Gandia announces plans for first eco-friendly chiringuitos in Spain
The move has been announced for summer 2024, when the current bar licences expire.
Domestic violence suspect escapes after stabbing wife in Spain’s Castellon
At the time of reporting, it was feared that the suspect could strike again, given his unknown whereabouts.
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER: Scientists highlight the many health benefits of fresas
APRIL is slap-bang in the middle of strawberry season in Spain. Usually regarded as a luxurious treat, especially when covered in thick cream, the fruit
WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH: Protected nature park in Spain’s Peñiscola becomes a rubbish dump
A PROTECTED nature park in Peñiscola (Castellon) has turned into a rubbish dump. Residents and the local council are complaining that the Serra d’Irta is
Parks and camping sites will get police health safety checks over Easter in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia regions
POLICE patrols are being stepped up across popular inland beauty spots across the Costa Blanca and Valencia regions during the Easter holiday period. The Valencian
THE WAY FORWARD? Barcelona concert with 5,000 punters analysed by authorities in Spain’s Valencia ready for summer festivals
Live music has been one of the hardest-hit sectors by the anti-COVID restrictions, suffering losses of over 90% in some cases.
Guinness World Record chef passes away in Castellon
CASTELLON cuisine fans are in mourning this week. Pepe Becerra, a famous chef who had become a symbol for local gastronomy, has passed away at
POP! Suez Canal unblocked after six days with huge bottleneck of cargo ships waiting to go through
As businesses and authorities worldwide breathe a collective sigh of relief, port managers are now struggling to make up for lost time.
Police car causes severe accident in Valencia
A NATIONAL Police car caused a severe accident when it jumped a red light and crashed into a family travelling in another vehicle in Valencia
MORE CARS THAN PEOPLE: Four Valencian towns among list of 25 ‘car tax havens’ in Spain
FOUR towns in the Valencia region have become tax havens for car registration. Serratella (Castellon) has a total population of 95, but more than 10,000
Living in Spain? Where will you pay Inheritance Tax?
‘In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes’ – Benjamin Franklin Never a truer word spoken, and quite honestly a depressing one! Part
Valencia’s oldest drive-in cinema under threat thanks to Spain’s COVID-19 curfew
A cultural landmark in the Valencian town of Denia has issued a plea to the local government for help as the impending summer equinox threatens
VINAROS GOES SOLAR: Castellon town council launches solar power project for residents and businesses
In addition to the environmental benefits, going solar is also geared towards helping families save money on their electric bill.
BREXIT: “No-one knows the real implications if Brits overstay 90-day rule in Spain”
ANY Brits in Spain who have been here since before the end of last year and who have not registered as residents – or are