The Councillor for Quality of Urban Services of the Torrevieja City Council, Sandra Sánchez, has advised that given the current state of deterioration of the existing benches on the Juan Aparicio and Avenida de los Marineros (Playa del Cura) beach walkways, conservation works have been contracted for these urban furniture elements that required urgent action, due to the fact that …

Members from the local police special operations group, the G.R.O., have been conducting surveillance in the parks and gardens of the town. In particular, the G.R.O. have been carrying out preventive work on the consumption and possession of narcotic substances. The officers have been carrying out searches and tests using their dedicated equipment, assisted by a specialised dog who is …

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 …

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 …

Heathrow Airport CEO Emma Gilthorpe told MPs the wait for processing at border points is at an ‘unacceptable level’ with waits of up to six hours. Gilthorpe told the Home Affairs Select Committee ‘the level of complexity of the processes’ is causing huge bottlenecks. Due to specific protocols, all of Heathrow’s self-service e-gates at passport control are currently closed. International …

UK cruise lines will be able to restart domestic sailings on May 17, maritime minister Robert Courts has told a group of MPs. The disclosure came as he appeared at a virtual meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Maritime and Ports Group (APPMPG). The group tweeted: **NEWS** Maritime Minister @robertcourts announces the reopening of the domestic #cruise market in England …

The industry can be optimistic travel will restart from May 17 and travel agents and operators confident to take bookings on that basis so long as arrangements are protected. That is the view of Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer, who suggested the caution of ministers and health officials about booking overseas summer holidays need not mean the earliest date for …

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 …

British Airways is offering discounted test kits from government-approved Covid-19 testing provider Qured, at an ‘exclusive’ price of £33. Qured will deliver rapid antigen tests to travellers, who can take the kits with them to be used anywhere in the world. Following a video consultation with a health advisor, results are available in 20 minutes. The health advisor will guide the customer …

Spain’s government has unfolded its plans to create a “green corridor” for all citizens of the United Kingdom who have been vaccinated against the Coronavirus if the European Union fails to reach an agreement on vaccination documents. Spain’s Tourism Minister Fernando Valdés has confirmed that the country is seeking to reach a mutual agreement with Britain in a bid to …

The government insists it is “leading” the way on the restart of travel in Europe and dismissed a suggestion that its Global Travel Taskforce is “a talking shop”. But aviation minister Robert Courts confirmed travel will only resume “as soon as possible after” May 17. Courts told MPs: “I can’t give you a blow by blow account of where we …

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, …