Christmas
It takes a day and a half to get a bed on a ward at Torrevieja Hospital
The flu curve, which rose sharply before Christmas and held hospitals at 90–95% capacity until last week, is slowly going down. Even though fewer people are...
Segalés and Monbus will compete with Avanza for the €138 million contract for Torrevieja’s new urban transport service
Monbus (through the joint venture Alcalabus / Castromil) and the Catalan company Segalés (through its subsidiary Osona 25 Bus) are two large companies that...
“Don’t give out information, hang up and verify” the police in Alicante tell pensioners
The National Police is holding a practical course at senior centres in Alicante to help older people stay safe. This workshop stopped yesterday, Wednesday,...
Businesses on the mushroom street in Alicante fear that the works will drag on until Easter
Calle San Francisco in Alicante, also called “Las Setas” (The Mushrooms), is a place of uncertainty because of impending renovations. According to...
Costa Blanca Weekend Guide: Pets, Pork, and Shopping Shifts
Across the region, the feast of San Antonio Abad is being celebrated (you can read my other article to find out more) The La Mata Irony: international Day of...
Criminal group who robbed petrol stations, businesses and homes has been dismantled
As part of Operation “Gasfilter-Seagas” in the provinces of Murcia and Alicante, the Guardia Civil has arrested four members of a criminal...
Alicante issues 90 fines for noise violations in the Old Town in two months
Initial evaluation of enforcement measures in Alicante’s Old Town’s Acoustically Saturated Zone (ZAS). Ninety violation notifications for...
Flu is taking its toll on hospitals in the Alicante province
In the province of Alicante, hospital activity is still dominated by the flu, with many admissions due to respiratory diseases. Hospitals are currently 90 to...
Saint Anthony’s Celebration and the Blessing of Animals
Every year, communities around the world prepare for a beloved and unique celebration in honouring Saint Anthony, which is also known as San Antonio de Abad....
Torrevieja will export more than 60,000 tons of salt due high demand across Europe
All year round, there is a very steady need for salt. The urgent restocking of salt stocks for de-icing roads and highways following one or more snowstorms is...
