STOP FASCISM: Two participants in far-right march in Spain’s Valencia become the first to be fined for displaying Franco symbols
Glorifying fascism is a very serious offence punished with fines of between €2,000 and €10,000.
EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR: Spanish language and culture centre reopens in Valencia with summer courses to suit every need
AFTER what seems like an eternity, Spain is gradually opening up again now that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is behind us. With an
Slight fall in new COVID-19 infections and hospital cases in Costa Blanca area of Spain
NEW coronavirus infections have fallen on both a daily and week-to-week basis in the Valencian Community. The regional health ministry today(June 11) reported 182 new
Top court rejects extra night-time hours for clubs and late bars in Costa Blanca area of Spain
THE Valencian Supreme Court(TSJVC) has thrown out a bid by regional nightlife and hospitality businesses to overturn opening hour and capacity restrictions. The TSJVC, unlike
SWEET GRAPES: Spain’s Valencia area leads the way in ecological cava production
THE Utiel-Requena inland area of Valencia has long been a world-class denomination for wines rivalling even La Rioja – and cava is the name of
FIRE DEATH: Drug addict arrested over house blaze that killed a man and left his family in a critical condition
A 45-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with a house fire in Algemesi (Valencia) that claimed one life and left the victim’s wife and
Zero COVID-19 deaths yet again with little change in coronavirus case infections in the Costa Blanca area of Spain
NEW COVID-19 cases have risen slightly on a week-to-week basis in the Valencian Community. Today’s(June 10) report from the regional health ministry has declared 196
COVID CLAMPDOWN: Concert organisers in Spain’s Valencia forced to step up anti-COVID protocols before upcoming events
ORGANISERS of the open-air concerts at Valencia’s La Marina are under fire from local and regional authorities for failing to properly enforce anti-COVID safety measures.
Being away on holiday will not mean missing out on a COVID vaccination in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
VALENCIA region residents who are worried about missing a COVID vaccination because they will be on holiday have been assured that a rebooking procedure will
Crack down: 450kg of cocaine intercepted in Spain en route from Canaries to Valencia
THREE people have been arrested for attempting to smuggle 450kg of cocaine into Spain from Brazil. A container, which is believed to have been en
Tiny rises in new COVID-19 cases as no deaths are reported in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
COVID-19 cases have shown both a weekly and day-to-day increase in today’s(June 9) update from the Valencian Health Ministry. The rises continue to show a
Unhappy nightlife and hospitality traders in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas go to court
NIGHTLIFE and hospitality businesses are going to court to overturn restrictions imposed by the Valencian government. A coalition of trade associations have filed an appeal
BREAKING: Appointments for second Astrazeneca COVID shot cancelled for residents aged 60 to 65 in Spain’s Valencia region
The Generalitat insists that no one will be left out or forgotten, and that the new appointments will follow very soon.
Thief buys a house after stealing a bag with a winning Christmas lottery ticket on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A thief claimed a €125,000 lottery prize from a ticket in a stolen handbag and bought a house with his surprise windfall. The 52-year-old man
Latest COVID-19 cases and hospital figures from Costa Blanca area of Spain
PANDEMIC statistics are remaining very constant according to today’s(June 9) report from the Valencian Health Ministry. 167 new COVID-19 cases were reported today, which is
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY: Spain’s Valencia region receives initial cash injection of €873 million from Next Generation EU
And this is just the beginning, as EU funding is due to continue arriving in the Valencia region over the next few weeks when projects
COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions rise over the weekend in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
THE usual weekend bump in COVID-19 cases has been announced today(June 7) by the Valencian Health Ministry. A total of 416 new infections have been
EU Digital COVID travel certificate can now be downloaded by Costa Blanca and Valencia residents in Spain
RESIDENTS in the Valencian Community can access the new EU Digital COVID certificate from today(June 7), but it appears there is at least one case
COVID-19 hospital cases hit new low with levels similar to almost a year ago in Costa Blanca area of Spain
HOSPITAL admissions caused by COVID-19 reached their lowest figure of 2021 today(June 4) according to the Valencian health authority. There are now just 110 people
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.
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
RESTAURANT REVAMP: Five eateries on Spain’s Valencia beach will be demolished to make way for more ecological buildings
FIVE rice restaurants on Valencia’s Malvarrosa beach will be demolished to make way for ‘greener’ buildings that are more integrated into the surroundings. The green
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,
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
COVID-19 cases hold steady with zero deaths and falling hospital numbers in Costa Blanca area of Spain
NEW COVID-19 cases have fallen on a week-to week basis according to figures published today(June 2) by the Valencian health authority. 183 new infections were
San Juan beach celebrations cancelled again by COVID-19 in the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
TRADITIONAL San Juan festival beach parties will be strictly prohibited in the Valencian Community later this month. Regional Health Minister, Ana Barcelo, said: “If we