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• Homes evacuated in Jávea wildfire May 6, 2024
  Residents were evacuated from their homes in Jávea on Sunday after a wildfire broke out at the Camí de la Morera in the Saladar area at around 17.30. The town hall reported that ‘the intensity of the flames and the gusts of wind at the time forced the evacuation of around 70 people from 25 […]
• School mobile phone ban brought in May 3, 2024
  A ‘general ban’ on mobile phone use by pupils in schools has been introduced by the Valencia government, except in specific cases. Regional education councillor José Antonio Rovira said devices will have to be handed over when youngsters enter the premises. The regulations have been published in the region official bulletin (DOGV) and come into […]
• Woman arrested for string of hugging muggings May 3, 2024
  Guardia Civil revealed this morning that they have arrested a woman in Calpe, accused of being a prolific hugger mugger. The 30-year-old is wanted by courts in Torrevieja and around Spain, with warrants issued as far afield as Santiago de Compostela, Gijón and Sevilla. Full report in next week’s Costa Blanca News
• Ancient outdoor oven restored May 3, 2024
  Archaeologists from Benitachell’s heritage and archaeology department have restored the oven of the cave of Les Morretes – the first of the four caves on the Ruta de los Acantilados (cliffs route), which served as a refuge for humble fishermen and farmers. The work – which was carried out by hand – involved cleaning, restoring […]
• Single charger law approved May 3, 2024
  The government has approved a modification to regulations which requires all new electronic devices to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port, the minister for digital transformation, José Luis Escrivá announced. The decision transposes an EU Directive, approved in October 2022, as part of a broader effort to reduce e-waste and empower consumers to […]
• Air show arrives May 3, 2024
  San Javier international air festival (FASJ) gets underway today (Friday, May 3). The air show features a host of related activities, with best viewing points to be found on the beaches of Santiago de la Ribera. Full report in today’s Costa Blanca News
• Paving the way for low emission zones May 3, 2024
  Regional government experts have been giving advice to town halls on how to implement low emission zones in their municipalities. Debate rages over when exactly the zones – known as Zona de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) – should be implemented. In Torrevieja a former mayor has slammed the town hall for lack of action, saying that […]
• Hailing hemp May 3, 2024
  The centuries-old hemp industry of Callosa de Segura has been declared an asset of intangible cultural interest (BIC) by the regional government. This traditional activity used to be so deep-rooted that it also became part of the culture all over the Vega Baja area. The knowledge and techniques have been passed down through generations and […]
• Tram to ALC airport May 2, 2024
  Email Torrevieja In CBN April 19, 2024 the plans for a tram from Elche/Elx to ALC airport are described. I am pro rail and public transport and I welcome any reasonable investments. Investing in high-speed rail in Spain (AVE) and other countries is not, in my opinion, always reasonable. In many towns it has become […]
• ‘Weeping Willow’ (A fictitious poem of lost love) May 2, 2024
  I went back to a place I knew. A meadow where wild flowers grew. I wasn’t sure what I would find. Years after I’d left it behind. But there it was just as before. Just like a carpet on the floor. Of flowers wild and coloured bright. Poppies, daisies what a sight. And then beyond […]