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Hooded Hitman S Albanian Victim On Spain S Costa Blanca Was Arrested Last Month

Hooded hitman’s Albanian victim on Spain’s Costa Blanca was arrested weeks earlier

AN Albanian man killed by a hooded assassin at a British-owned Costa Blanca restaurant last Friday(December 18) had been arrested on two occasions. The 42-year-old

22 Dec, 2020 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

The new Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out early for Xmas – here’s where you can get your free copy

OUR 30th edition of the Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South and Murcia is out early this week. From the Mar Menor to Gran

22 Dec, 2020 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca

Irish gangster John Gilligan out of prison after paying bail on Spain’s Costa Blanca

IRISH felon John Gilligan has been bailed after he was arrested in Torrevieja over drug trafficking in mid-October. The 68-year-old criminal was released from Alicante’s

22 Dec, 2020 @ 14:15

Costa Blanca·Lead·Torrevieja

BORDER REOPENS as Portugal lifts January closure at 18 land crossings with Spain

New task force set up to stop illegal holiday parties in Spain’s Valencian Community

A new Guardia Civil task force has been formed to stop illegal house parties in rural areas over the festive period in the Valencian Community.

22 Dec, 2020 @ 13:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Expat photographer catches once in a lifetime planetary alignment of Jupiter and Saturn from balcony terrace on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BRITISH expat photographer has captured the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter, aka the Star of Bethlehem. Alexander James caught the remarkable moment from his

22 Dec, 2020 @ 12:45

Costa Blanca·Lead

International Recognition Renewed For Health Centre In British Expat Area Of Spain S Costa Blanca

International award renewed for health centre in British expat area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

A Torrevieja health centre that serves a large British expat population has once again won an international award for its high standards. The facility on

21 Dec, 2020 @ 21:00

Costa Blanca·Torrevieja

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

COVID-19 infections continue upward trend on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE Valencian Community has reported 2,713 new COVID-19 cases between Friday evening and this Monday night(December 21), as regional infection rates remain one of the

21 Dec, 2020 @ 20:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

Brand new marina on Spain’s Costa Blanca aims to please tourists and locals alike

A totally-rebuilt marina for Calpe on the northern Costa Blanca is set to become a major tourist draw for the summer of 2022. Bulldozers are

21 Dec, 2020 @ 20:00

Costa Blanca

TIGHTER CURFEW: New rules to fight COVID-19 infections now in force across Spain’s Valencian Community

NEW restrictions to stop of the spread of COVID-19 in the Valencian Community came into force at midnight (December 21). The move comes as the

21 Dec, 2020 @ 12:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: More than 300 nightclubs and discos in Spain’s Valencian Community up for sale

THE Valencian Community has always been famous for its nightlife and party spirit, dating back to the infamous Ruta del bakalao techno craze in the

20 Dec, 2020 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Golden Visa driving international property market in Spain’s Valencia

DESPITE the COVID pandemic, house prices, sales transactions and rentals are all skyrocketing in Valencia, with international buyers driving the market. The city has seen

20 Dec, 2020 @ 11:55

Costa Blanca·Lead·Other News·Property·Valencia

The 7 financial steps to take for a fresh start to life in Spain for 2021

I always like to write an article at the end of each year to give people some financial tips to help them prepare for a

20 Dec, 2020 @ 11:54

Asturias·Barcelona·Benidorm·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Torrevieja·Valencian Community

Unlucky Burglar Tries To Rob Home Of Guardia Civil Agent On Spain S Costa Blanca

DRUGS HIT: Man gunned down on terrace of British bar in Alfas del Pi near Benidorm

A MAN has been gunned down in front of his British girlfriend on the terrace of a popular expat bar near Benidorm. The 42-year-old Albanian

20 Dec, 2020 @ 11:37

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Spain S Costa Blanca To Spend 800 000 To Say It Is A Coronavirus Safe Zone In 2021

Spain’s Costa Blanca to spend €800,000 on ‘COVID-SAFE’ branding in 2021

THE Costa Blanca Tourist Board is to spend €800,000 next year promoting the area as a ‘COVID-SAFE’ destination. The move comes as the area announces

20 Dec, 2020 @ 11:15

Costa Blanca·Travel News

All the fun of the fair despite COVID-19 on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE Alicante Christmas Fair is scheduled to start today(December 19) in one of the biggest funfair attractions on the Costa Blanca. Despite the pandemic, it

19 Dec, 2020 @ 17:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca

Police presence increasing by 50% in hospitality and shopping centres from today in Spain’s Valencia region

THE VALENCIA regional government has met with health authorities to agree that security measures in public places must be increased from today. A top level

19 Dec, 2020 @ 14:15

Alicante·Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

COVID-19 case numbers continue dropping in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Big 50% weekly leap in fresh COVID-19 infections in Spain’s Valencian Community

NEW COVID-19 cases have gone up by 50% across the Valencian Community over seven days. 2,189 new positives were reported by the regional health ministry

19 Dec, 2020 @ 08:00

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Mayor plans ‘green corridor’ to unite city currently split asunder by rail line on Spain’s Costa Blanca

CALLOSA DE SEGURA Mayor, Manuel Martínez, wants a train line through the municipality to be dismantled because, “the tracks cross the city and split it

18 Dec, 2020 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Travel News

Bars And Restaurants Attack New Early Closure Rules On Spain S Costa Blanca

Angry bar and restaurant owners attack new early closure rules on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A leading hospitality group representing Alicante Province bars and restaurants has slammed the news that opening hours will be cut further under new curfew rules.

18 Dec, 2020 @ 16:15

Costa Blanca·Lead

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

COVID-19 curfew time is extended as festive plans are scrapped on Spain’s Costa Blanca

FESTIVE holiday plans to reduce curfew times have been scrapped as new COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Valencian Community. The regional government reversal

18 Dec, 2020 @ 09:32

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Benidorm has a COVID-19 infection rate that's three times higher than Spain's national average

Man accused of sexually assaulting child at Benidorm cable ski facility on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A man has been arrested in the Madrid area over the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Benidorm area last summer. Policia Nacional

17 Dec, 2020 @ 20:30

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead

Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Four days of COVID-19 cases passing 2,000 mark in Spain’s Valencian Community

NEW COVID-19 infections in the Valencian Community have passed over 2,000 for a fourth consecutive day. Figures released this Thursday evening(December 17) by the regional

17 Dec, 2020 @ 19:15

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Early Xmas present from town on Spain’s Costa Blanca of shopping vouchers to every family

A Costa Blanca town is giving away a voucher to every family in an attempt to boost local business. Pilar de la Horadada council is

17 Dec, 2020 @ 12:21

Costa Blanca

Trend in new COVID-19 infections continues to show cause for concern in Spain’s Valencian Community

NEW COVID-19 case rates are remaining stubbornly high across the Valencian Community. The region now has the fifth-highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Spain behind

17 Dec, 2020 @ 11:35

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Unlicensed brothel to close following complaints on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA Council is fast-tracking the forced closure of a notorious unlicensed brothel following a slew of complaints. Although officially licensed as a hostel, Policia Nacional

16 Dec, 2020 @ 21:30

Costa Blanca

Injured grey seal sighted in Portugal and Gibraltar gets treated in Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN elusive grey seal that’s been popping up in Costa Blanca waters over the last week has been given a dose of antibiotics. Vets from

16 Dec, 2020 @ 20:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

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