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Only a quarter of under-60s jabbed with AstraZeneca in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain have so far chosen Pfizer for their second shot

OVER three-quarters of under-60s jabbed with the AstraZeneca vaccine in the Valencia region have requested to take their second anti-COVID inoculation with the same vaccine.

4 Jun, 2021 @ 15:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

COVID 19 figures rise above 100 cases per 100,000 mark...

COVID-19 health situation latest from the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

LATEST coronavirus case figures from the Valencian health ministry stand at 205 new infections today(June 3). That’s a fall of five on a week-to-week comparison

3 Jun, 2021 @ 20:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

HEALTHCARE BOOST: Regional government in Spain’s Valencia triples investment into the public system

President Puig revealed that the funds will be shared out among the three provinces according to size and population, meaning Alicante will receive €244 million,

3 Jun, 2021 @ 14:00

Alicante·Castellon·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

COVID-19 curfews end with nightlife late openings permitted in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

EXPLAINER: Four new major rule changes in COVID-19 restrictions for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

FOUR major changes have been announced today(June 3) to COVID-19 safety measures in the Valencian Community. As expected, Valencia President, Ximo Puig, confirmed that the

3 Jun, 2021 @ 13:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Must Read·Valencia

Benidorm set for night-time curfew after big COVID case rises in Costa Blanca area of Spain

NIGHT CURFEW will definitely end in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain this coming Monday

A night curfew introduced in late October in the Valencian Community will end this Monday(June 7). Despite a slight rise in new COVID-19 cases, Valencian

1 Jun, 2021 @ 15:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia

LAND, LAND EVERYWHERE: New report reveals enough space to build nearly 48,000 council homes in Spain’s Valencia region

THE Valencian Housing department is set to publish its first ever report into the availability of land to build protected and affordable housing throughout the

31 May, 2021 @ 16:15

Alicante·Castellon·Property·Valencia·Valencian Community

Fc Villarreal Vs. Manchester United Uefa Europa League Final

GIANT KILLERS! But just who are the Yellow Submarine, the team that conquered mighty Manchester Utd?

VILLAREAL’s victory over the mighty Manchester United really is a David vs Goliath story. The Yellow Submarine, as Villareal are known, won the match 11-10

27 May, 2021 @ 13:29

Castellon·Sport·Valencian Community

THEY DID IT! Spain’s Villareal beat Manchester United in Europa League final to win first ever major title

Needless to say, celebrations in Castellon look set to continue throughout the rest of the week.

27 May, 2021 @ 11:15

Castellon·Lead·Sport·Valencian Community

MOT FOR HOUSES: All buildings over 50 years old required to pass check-ups every 10 years in Spain’s Valencia region

Failure to do so can lead to fines of between €600 and €6,000.

26 May, 2021 @ 13:30

Alicante·Castellon·Costa Blanca·Lead·Property·Valencia·Valencian Community

VACCINE SUCCESS: COVID jabs reduce deaths by more than 90% in Spain’s Castellon Province

All nursing homes in the province were declared totally COVID-free in March

25 May, 2021 @ 16:15

Castellon·Coronavirus·Valencian Community

Hopes that peak of sixth COVID-19 wave may be reached next week in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: Spain’s Valencian government relaunches green agenda now COVID is stabilised

THE Valencian regional government is hoping to relaunch its green agenda now that the COVID situation is stabilised. Valencia was one of the first areas

24 May, 2021 @ 12:15

Alicante·Castellon·Environment·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

A 'narcoboat' seized previously by the Guardia Civil

DRUG DINGHY DISCOVERED: Boat used by hashish traffickers found abandoned on beach in Spain’s Oropesa del Mar

Judging by the size and power of the boat, the authorities believe it could have been carrying up to two tonnes of hashish.

19 May, 2021 @ 11:15

Castellon·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

FROM PITCH TO PLATE: Spain’s Villareal football club opens own restaurant in Ceramica stadium

THESE are great times to be a fan of Villareal football club. Not only has Castellon’s ‘Yellow Submarine’ fought its way through to its first

18 May, 2021 @ 12:00

Castellon·Food & Drink·Lead·Valencian Community

Fallas Festival In Valencia, Spain 18 Mar 2019

FALLAS IN SEPTEMBER: Iconic Fallas festivities in Spain’s Valencia region will take place in September this year

As well as the actual monuments, the Fallas involve a huge number of activities and people, including flower offerings, extremely loud mascleta firecracker displays, parades,

17 May, 2021 @ 15:45

Alicante·Castellon·La Cultura·Lead·Must Read·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

CAMPO CALLING: Small towns and rural villages throughout Spain launch drive to attract new residents and entrepreneurs

Budding entrepreneurs looking to relocate somewhere calmer, less crowded and healthier can apply through the website www.holapueblo.com until June 11.

17 May, 2021 @ 15:15

Business & Finance·Castellon·Environment·Lead·Travel News·Valencian Community

EN VALENCIÀ, PER FAVOR: Irish linguist launches self-study course to help British and Spanish residents in the Valencia region learn the local lingo

THE situation will be familiar to the vast majority of expats who relocate to the Valencia region, especially in smaller, more ‘traditional’ towns. You make

16 May, 2021 @ 10:00

Alicante·Castellon·La Cultura·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

DOWN ON THE FARM: Plans underway to launch first ‘open farms’ day in Spain’s Valencia region to promote sustainable and local production

IF the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it is to appreciate the importance of local commerce – specially when it comes to food. Producers,

15 May, 2021 @ 10:00

Alicante·Castellon·Environment·Food & Drink·Lead·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

SLOW DOWN: Speed limits for drivers reduced in Spain’s Castellon

NEW speed limits have come into effect throughout Castellon city. As of this week, drivers caught breaking the new top speed of 60 kilometres per

13 May, 2021 @ 21:00

Castellon·Valencian Community

Man leaps to his death after slashing his mother’s throat in Spain’s Valencia region

A 50-year-old man from Onda in Castellon Province took his own life after killing his mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. A resident on Avenida

12 May, 2021 @ 18:15

Castellon·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

A recent protest against plastics in the sea

WHAT A MESS: Plastic invades the beaches of Spain’s Valencia region

Other common objects include cigarette ends, construction materials, cotton earbuds, crisp packets and bottles.

10 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Alicante·Castellon·Environment·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

New curfew and longer bar hours for Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

EXPLAINED: The new Costa Blanca and Valencia restrictions after Spain’s State of Alarm ends

A midnight curfew and extended opening hours for bars and restaurants are the main headlines of amended restrictions announced by the Valencian government this morning(May

8 May, 2021 @ 14:52

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Must Read·Valencian Community

King Felipe (right) meets Valencian President Ximo Puig

ROYAL VISIT: King Felipe VI lands in Castellon to take part in yearly business conference

The reason for the royal visit was to take part in the yearly assembly of the Valencian Community Business Confederation, which King Felipe closed with

7 May, 2021 @ 12:00

Business & Finance·Castellon·Celebrity·Lead·Valencian Community

Single-day COVID-19 case record broken in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

NO FOURTH WAVE on the Costa Blanca in Spain as COVID cases and hospital admissions carry on falling

168 new coronavirus infections were announced tonight(May 6) in the Valencian Community by the regional health authority. COVID case numbers are continuing their downward spiral

6 May, 2021 @ 20:00

Castellon·Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

WHERE’S THE BEEF? Castellon businessman sentenced to four years in prison for selling horse meat disguised as beef

A 60-YEAR-OLD businessman from Castellon has been sentenced to four years in prison for selling horse meat disguised as beef. The Supreme Court this week

6 May, 2021 @ 16:15

Castellon·Food & Drink·Valencian Community

GREEN TOWNS: Small village in Castellon among the 10 most environmentally friendly towns in Spain according to Greenpeace

A SMALL mountain village in inland Castellon is one of the 10 most environmentally friendly towns in Spain, according to Greenpeace. A study by the

5 May, 2021 @ 15:45

Castellon·Environment·Valencian Community

NO FIBBING: Live music festivals in Spain’s Benicassim could welcome larger crowds this year

A proposal to allow 10,000 spectators into Valencia’s open-air La Marina for a number of shows this summer is already on the cards and, if

4 May, 2021 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead·Valencian Community

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Only a quarter of under-60s jabbed with AstraZeneca in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain have so far chosen Pfizer for their second shot

COVID-19 health situation latest from the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

HEALTHCARE BOOST: Regional government in Spain’s Valencia triples investment into the public system

EXPLAINER: Four new major rule changes in COVID-19 restrictions for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

NIGHT CURFEW will definitely end in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain this coming Monday

LAND, LAND EVERYWHERE: New report reveals enough space to build nearly 48,000 council homes in Spain’s Valencia region

GIANT KILLERS! But just who are the Yellow Submarine, the team that conquered mighty Manchester Utd?

THEY DID IT! Spain’s Villareal beat Manchester United in Europa League final to win first ever major title

MOT FOR HOUSES: All buildings over 50 years old required to pass check-ups every 10 years in Spain’s Valencia region

VACCINE SUCCESS: COVID jabs reduce deaths by more than 90% in Spain’s Castellon Province

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: Spain’s Valencian government relaunches green agenda now COVID is stabilised

DRUG DINGHY DISCOVERED: Boat used by hashish traffickers found abandoned on beach in Spain’s Oropesa del Mar

FROM PITCH TO PLATE: Spain’s Villareal football club opens own restaurant in Ceramica stadium

FALLAS IN SEPTEMBER: Iconic Fallas festivities in Spain’s Valencia region will take place in September this year

CAMPO CALLING: Small towns and rural villages throughout Spain launch drive to attract new residents and entrepreneurs

EN VALENCIÀ, PER FAVOR: Irish linguist launches self-study course to help British and Spanish residents in the Valencia region learn the local lingo

DOWN ON THE FARM: Plans underway to launch first ‘open farms’ day in Spain’s Valencia region to promote sustainable and local production

SLOW DOWN: Speed limits for drivers reduced in Spain’s Castellon

Man leaps to his death after slashing his mother’s throat in Spain’s Valencia region

WHAT A MESS: Plastic invades the beaches of Spain’s Valencia region

EXPLAINED: The new Costa Blanca and Valencia restrictions after Spain’s State of Alarm ends

ROYAL VISIT: King Felipe VI lands in Castellon to take part in yearly business conference

NO FOURTH WAVE on the Costa Blanca in Spain as COVID cases and hospital admissions carry on falling

WHERE’S THE BEEF? Castellon businessman sentenced to four years in prison for selling horse meat disguised as beef

GREEN TOWNS: Small village in Castellon among the 10 most environmentally friendly towns in Spain according to Greenpeace

NO FIBBING: Live music festivals in Spain’s Benicassim could welcome larger crowds this year

One third of teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 in Spain have had sex – and condom use is falling

‘Clearly the coolest language in the world’: Britain’s The Guardian newspaper campaigns for children to learn Spanish instead of French in schools

MISSING: Fears growing over British tourist, 79, who disappeared while holidaying on Spain’s Costa del Sol

WATCH: The Olive Press reports live from Ronda as weeks of unprecedented rainfall finally give way to sunshine

Vandalism and violent threats: What the attack on the 13 Roses memorial reveals about Spain today