A man has been injured after falling around three metres into an open grave at Torrevieja cemetery in Alicante, according to the Provincial Firefighters Consortium. The incident happened at about 10:20am on Saturday while he was carrying out maintenance work on a headstone. He fell into the grave shaft from an estimated height of three metres. Fire crews were called to the scene and deployed a ladder into the grave to reach him. He was then secured and lifted out […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested a young woman in Mazarrón after investigating a significant increase in thefts from vehicles in Puerto de Mazarrón. The operation, known as ‘Fugaz’, began in October 2025 when officers detected a rise in crimes against property in the coastal town. The offences involved break-ins and चोरी from vehicles parked ברח various streets, with items such as mobile phones, documentation, bank cards, jewellery, watches, emergency beacons, small appliances, sports equipment, electric scooters and even high-end vehicle […]

Hundreds of people gathered in Torrevieja’s Plaza de la Constitución yesterday to mark four years since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. The event brought together mainly members of the local Ukrainian community, alongside residents who stopped to show their support. The commemoration included speeches, floral tributes and a minute’s silence in memory of those killed, both military personnel and civilians. Speakers reflected on four years of loss, destruction and displacement, but also stressed their […]

The University of Alicante has celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with two research workshops for students from IES Las Lagunas in Torrevieja. The initiative aims to make the role of women in science more visible and to encourage young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The first workshop focused on the cultivation and isolation of microorganisms from the salt lakes of La Mata and Torrevieja. It was led by Professor Rosa-María […]

Torrevieja Council has continued an extensive clean-up operation in parks and gardens following severe storms in recent weeks. Strong winds and persistent rainfall led to fallen branches, damaged trees and significant accumulations of vegetation across green areas in the municipality. The Department of Parks and Gardens, led by Concha Sala, activated a review and recovery plan as soon as the bad weather subsided. Crews have been removing damaged trees and branches to ensure public safety, particularly in parks, children’s play […]

Three men have been arrested in Cartagena on suspicion of drug trafficking after police uncovered alleged illegal sales at a cannabis association in the Ciudad Jardín area. The National Police began investigating following numerous complaints from neighbours, who reported a steady flow of visitors and growing concerns about safety. Officers said the premises were located close to areas frequented by children, including parks, a dance school and a sports hall. During two searches – one at the association’s premises and […]

A man has died after falling from a building in Playa Honda, Cartagena, on Thursday afternoon, shortly after allegedly assaulting his partner, according to the Guardia Civil. Emergency services received several calls at around 3pm reporting an assault inside a property. Two ambulances were dispatched, one providing basic life support and the other a Mobile Emergency Unit. Officers from Cartagena’s Local Police were the first to arrive at the scene following the man’s death. The Guardia Civil has opened an […]

The Guardia Civil has dismantled an active drug sales point operating next to a betting shop in Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, following an anonymous tip-off from a concerned resident. The investigation began in December when officers received reports of a constant flow of people visiting a flat in a residential block. Visitors were seen entering at all hours, staying only a few minutes and leaving quickly – behaviour consistent with street-level drug dealing. Officers focused on a 40-year-old tenant with […]

A 20-year-old French tourist is recovering in hospital after falling into the waters of Alicante harbour in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened at around 6.15am near the Concha area of the promenade, where visibility was said to be very limited. A neighbour alerted the emergency services after seeing the युवक in the water. Police patrols found him struggling to stay afloat while clinging to rocks along the quay wall. Officers said the height of the harbour […]