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Costa Blanca

Environmentalists fume over slow burning fire on Ramblars waste dump in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Joshua Parfitt - 13 Mar, 2022 @ 10:30

THE slow-burning fire at Javea’s green waste dump Ramblars is finally getting judicial attention after a regional environmental group presented a denuncia before Denia...

Mess Dirt Waste Garbage Garbage Bag Dump

Gibraltar

Gibraltar and Spain finally reach agreement to move mounds of rubbish to Andalucian landfill

George Mathias - 9 Mar, 2022 @ 10:15

THERE is relief on the rock after an agreement was struck to move mounds of rubbish that have piled up due to a stalling...

The new environmentally material is laid down on a Barcelona street.

Catalunya

Spain’s Barcelona has its first road made from non-recyclable plastic waste.

Tallulah Taylor - 5 Jan, 2022 @ 17:15

A NEW road surface has been unveiled in Barcelona using non-recyclable plastic waste in the first project of its kind in Spain.

Costa Blanca

People power pushing authorities to properly promote zero waste project on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Simon Wade - 25 Aug, 2021 @ 17:45

SEVEN separate organisations have joined together to lobby local authorities in their efforts to clean up the Vega Baja area of the Costa Blanca. Together,...

Costa Blanca

Police fines of €760 for dumping waste on Spain’s Costa Blanca as two popular expat cities plead with public...

Simon Wade - 24 Aug, 2021 @ 10:45

TORREVIEJA and San Fulgencio have both taken to social media in joint pleas for the public to correctly dispose of waste - or face...

Environment

Spanish Government approves draft law introducing tax on plastic waste, expected to raise €724 million

Dimitris Kouimtsidis - 3 Jun, 2020 @ 14:36

THE Government has approved a draft law introducing a tax on plastic waste.

Andalucia

Volunteers clear up almost half a TONNE of waste from Costa del Sol beach

Elisa Menendez - 30 Oct, 2018 @ 18:20

Since starting the foundation, Plastic Free Seas Worldwide have cleared a total of 3,400 kilos in 10 beach clean ups

Andalucia

EXCLUSIVE: British expats furious after ‘illegal’ hotel builds back wall just FEET away from their homes and ‘floods dunes...

Elisa Menendez - 28 Sep, 2018 @ 11:36

They believe the wall, which now reaches three storeys high and is set to add an attic, is against the law in Spain

Business & Finance

Billions of EU money wasted on Spain’s high-speed rail

Bradley Stokes - 1 Jul, 2018 @ 13:00

European Court Auditors ruled that €23.7 billion has ‘not been spent wisely’

Food & Drink

Spain considering fines for households who throw away ‘too much’ food

Iona Napier - 18 Jan, 2016 @ 16:10

Waste not, want not

Environment

Barcelona chiringuito exchanges free drinks for beach clean-up

Nina Chausow - 21 Aug, 2015 @ 12:30

Green-thinking bar owners are fighting fire with fire - trading fag ends from the beach for free drinks

Andalucia

Mijas town hall sues multinational after recycling plant becomes ‘toxic’ waste ground

Imogen Calderwood - 10 Jun, 2014 @ 14:56

The town hall are confident of victory in the €13 million court case

Andalucia

Spain cuts down on dairy waste

Imogen Calderwood - 2 May, 2014 @ 12:00

Yoghurts will no longer carry a sell-by date

National News

Spain to extend expiry dates on food

Mason Jones (Reporter) - 9 Oct, 2012 @ 13:00

Agriculture Minister Miguel Arias Canete has said that expiry dates on food products should be reviewed to avoid waste in times of economic hardship

Andalucia

A rubbish idea in Spain

Eloise Horsfield - 16 Apr, 2012 @ 16:35

Nerja residents forced to cough up for waste collection to help pay town hall debt

Environment

New nuclear waste dump sparks controversy in Spain

Eloise Horsfield - 1 Jan, 2012 @ 18:57

The dump will cost an estimated €700 million

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Crime & Law

Man arrested for US-Spain basketball team scam?

Kimberley Mannion - 2 Jul, 2022 @ 14:15

A MALAGA man has been arrested for a scam involving the Spanish and US basketball federations in which he pocketed $143,400. The 63-year-old man was...

STAY OUT!: Ibiza may limit cars and tourists entering the islands

2 Jul, 2022 @ 13:30

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in La Veleta – € 145,000

2 Jul, 2022 @ 13:05

Spain’s Andalucia sees big tourism boost

2 Jul, 2022 @ 12:00

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James Brown’s official vocalist to perform in Spain’s Torremolinos

2 Jul, 2022 @ 10:30

Meet the woman behind a hospice charity supporting terminally ill expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca

2 Jul, 2022 @ 10:00

A judge has ordered the Valencian Ministry of Health to compensate 150 Alicante health workers who did not have any proper PPE equipment in the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alicante court says doctors, nurses, and health support staff are entitled to compensation amounts varying between €5,000 and €49,180 for 'personal and moral damages'. There has been no comment from the Valencian government or Health Ministry. It's presumed that an appeal will be launched against the ruling. The lawsuit was filed against the regional Health Ministry by the Sindicato Medico(Medical Union). It claimed compensation on behalf of 150 Alicante area members for the 'non-compliance' of the Ministry for not providing safety protection between March and May 2020. The Alicante court ruling obliges each worker to get €5,000 if 'they were forced to work without adequate protection elements'. The payout is €15,000 for 'each workers who had to go into isolation if they were in contact with anybody infected with COVID-19'. A €35,000 payment is ordered for any worker 'infected with COVID-19 but who did not require hospital admission'. Any health worker who did catch the coronavirus and was hospitalised will get the highest amount of €49,180. The Sindicato Medico says that it is pleased by the recognition the court has given its members and pointing out the 'negligent attitude towards health and safety' of health workers. Similar claims have been filed in other courts in the Valencian Community.

A Covid cold front: Gibraltar health boss warns of unexpected winter coronavirus consequences

2 Jul, 2022 @ 09:53

Vox wants casual sex crackown in Spain

1 Jul, 2022 @ 20:30

Spanish ‘dog vampire’s’ animal blood empire in Madrid shut down by police

1 Jul, 2022 @ 19:15

Las Vegas, Nv June 10, 2021: ***house Coverage*** Christina Aguilera Pictured Performing At The Theater At Virgin Hote

Aguilera tops the bill: It’s party season on Mallorca and this week it was the turn of music stars...

1 Jul, 2022 @ 18:30

Revamp for castle in Spain’s Marbella

1 Jul, 2022 @ 18:00

Families of NATO leaders enjoy final day in Madrid

1 Jul, 2022 @ 16:30

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