Beware of ‘6pm bar closure’ message hoax

There is a WhatsApp message (mostly in Spanish) doing the rounds this week, claiming that bars…

Government to lower IVA on masks

The Spanish Government will lower the IVA (VAT) on masks from 21% to 4%. The decision…

Vega Baja ‘under control’ despite increase in positives

According to the latest figures, cases in the Alicante province so far in the second wave…

Bars and Restaurants NOT closing

Bar and restaurant owners on the Southern Costa Blanca, and across the Valencian Community, were waiting…

School bus removed from service, passengers isolated

Meanwhile, officials have taken the Hondon-Aspe school bus off the road after four positive cases were…

Another Albatera outbreak

Albatera has reported a new outbreak of covid-19 with 3 new positive cases in the town.…

All bars and restaurants in the Region of Murcia to close as of Saturday due to the pandemic

Establishments will only be able to prepare orders for delivery or collection at the premises, but…

Elda Hospital at breaking point: non-urgent surgery suspended

The ICU of Elda hospital is at its capacity and the more seriously ill patients are…

Should we be worried about the hospital situation? Yes, says the Mayor.

The Costa Blanca People was granted an exclusive interview with the Mayor of Torrevieja Eduardo Dolón…

Medical certs required for children who miss a day of school

Some schools in the Alicante province are requiring families of schoolchildren who miss one day of…