CMO Vaccination Centre Success Monday saw the Torrevieja CMO social centre take on a different role as a mass vaccination centre. Proteccion Civil volunteers were on hand with the local police to ensure the flow of people into and out of the centre was carried out in the safest way possible, as queues worked their way outside the centre. According to preliminary reports, on … Read More
Major Road Resurfacing Works in Torrevieja The Councillor for Works and Services of the Torrevieja City Council, Sandra Sánchez, has advised that on Monday, April 5, 2021, the resurfacing work of various roads in the municipality will begin, with a total budget for the work coming to 327,398.17 euro (VAT included). The execution period will be two months. Sandra Sánchez explained that the work plan has … Read More
8 Seasons by Vivaldi Torrevieja´s auditorium will host a concert by the symphony orchestra on 8 May, playing 8 Seasons by Vivaldi. Ticket can be purchased at the OST office at 23 Blasco Ibáñez Street, every Monday from 10 am to 1 pm, on Wednesday at the Virgen del Carmen from 11.00 to 14.00, on the Auditorium website https://auditoriotorrevieja.com/ or two hours before the … Read More
New Analysis Of Lateral Flow Tests Shows Specificity Of At Least 99.9% New analysis reinforces that lateral flow tests are accurate and reliable and have extremely low false positive rates. New analysis of community testing data shows lateral flow tests to have a specificity of at least 99.9% This means fewer than one false positive in every 1,000 lateral flow tests carried out New analysis published today shows lateral flow tests (LFD) … Read More
Changes In Covid19 Measures In The Valencian Community New measures were announced yesterday for more Covid19 relaxations by the President of the Valencian regional government Ximo Puig. The measures come into effect on Monday 15th March 2021 and last until the next announcement in 2 weeks time. The new restrictions include Bars and restaurants: These can now open indoor but only to 30% capacity, but outdoor terraces have … Read More
Transport Firms Made To Provide UK Travel Restrictions To All Passengers Transport operators will be required to provide passengers travelling to and from England with details of the government’s stay-at-home restrictions from Monday (8th March). Passengers travelling by sea, air or rail to or from outside the Common Travel Area (including the UK and Ireland) will face a £200 fine if they do not provide evidence of their exemption from current … Read More
Spain Contemplates Bilateral Deals If EU Can´t Agree On Vaccine Certificates Spain will consider a “green corridor” for vaccinated British tourists if there is no EU agreement on vaccination passports, the country’s tourism minister has said, as the European commission prepared to table a proposal for leaders this month. Fernando Valdés said his government would seek to find agreement on a common system among the 27 member states to allow tourism to restart, … Read More
Surge in holiday bookings following road map to end lockdown Airlines and travel firms are experiencing a surge in demand following Boris Johnson’s road map for how coronavirus restrictions will be eased. The Prime Minister said on Monday that a Government taskforce will produce a report by April 12 recommending how international trips can resume for people in England. Foreign holidays could be permitted from May 17. In the hours … Read More
UK rules on pre-departure Covid tests delayed until Monday New rules requiring international travellers to take a pre-departure Covid test before arriving in England will be delayed until the early hours of Monday. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said last night the delay will give passengers more time to prepare. The rules were originally due to be introduced at 4am tomorrow. “To give international arrivals more times to prepare, passengers will … Read More
Quirónsalud will perform free mammography tests for the early detection of breast cancer Quirónsalud Alicante and Torrevieja Hospitals have launched a breast cancer prevention campaign by conducting free mammography tests to mark the world breast cancer day to be held on 19 October. Early diagnosis of the disease through mammography screening reduces the mortality rate by 15% to 20%. Mammography screening will be done from 21 to 25 October for women aged 40 and over who have not had a … Read More
Fifteen Hundred Fatalities around Dolores Whilst insurance companies are still calculating the material costs of the damage caused by the recent flooding across the region, and friends and families still mourning those who lost their lives, the department of justice has already counted 1,450 animals that perished in the waters caused by the DANA. The regional minister for justice, Gabriela Bravo, presented the startling account … Read More
This Week’s English Film at the Cinema in Torrevieja The IMF cinema in Torrevieja shows one film in English (Original Version) every day of the week. Occasionally, there might be two on. The film in English is always scheduled for 18.00h. This week, from Friday 19 July, the film shown in English is The Lion King (2019), with Donald Glover, Beyoncé and Seth Rogen. Original title: The … Read More