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‘Greenhouse’ gas dealers arrested after police find €3m of cannisters set for fridges and air conditioners in Spain

A GANG illegally selling ‘greenhouse’ fluorinated gases used in fridges and air conditioners has been brought down by the Policia Nacional and the Tax Agency. Five people have been arrested following 11 inspections of nine companies in the Alicante, Valencia…

Pedro Sanchez agrees to joint commission on flood disaster reconstruction after meeting new Valencia president

PRIME Minister, Pedro Sanchez, will form a joint commission between the national government and the Valencia region to coordinate reconstruction following the October 29, 2024 floods. Recently-installed Valencian president, Juanfran Perez Llorca, revealed the news at a press conference on…

Storm Alice causes chaos for tourists across Spain’s Mediterranean coast

TORRENTIAL rain has hit the Mediterranean coast triggering flash floods and leaving tourists stranded.  The extreme weather, driven by Storm Alice, has flooded streets, triggered emergency alerts and caused severe travel disruption. Ibiza, Barcelona and Formentera are among the popular…

The five most dangerous cities in Spain: The criminals follow the tourists

DO you feel safe in Spain? The answer you give will probably depend on where you live – and fresh crime data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) has shone a light on a startling disparity between the country’s cities.…

Spain on red alert: Torrential rains shut schools and workplaces in Valencia as PM Sanchez urges caution

VALENCIA’s Civil Protection service has issued a red weather alert for the region as the remains of ex-Hurricane Gabrielle sweep across the Mediterranean coast, bringing torrential rains, flash flood risks and widespread closures. The official AEMET bulletin said very heavy…

Bars and restaurants say turnover is 15% down despite record tourist numbers in Valencia

TOURISTS tightening up spending and heatwaves are two of the reasons why bars and restaurants in the Valencia area say turnover is down by as much as 15% during this year’s peak season That’s the key finding of the hospitality…

40,000 households devastated by Valencia floods to get extra aid of €3k each by mid-October

A NEW €350 million aid package for households and workers affected by last October’s Valencia flood disaster has been announced by regional president, Carlos Mazon. The extra money will be formally approved by the Valencian parliament this Friday with the…