Orihuela Costa has contributed fifteen million euros more to the municipal coffers than it receives in services and infrastructure, according to a recent analysis by the residents' association, Unidos por la Costa. Of the one hundred seventeen million euros received by the municipality, forty-five point six percent originates from the Costa, which indicates serious underfunding in critical areas like education and social services. The financial imbalance has been persistent, with […]

Residents of El Algar experienced a frightening situation today when an armed man began firing multiple shots. The incident unfolded following an argument when the man, a resident from Torre Pacheco, threatened his former partner and her child, both of whom were living at the same address. Neighbours reported the sound of gunshots to emergency services around two forty-two this afternoon, leading to an immediate police response. After the shooting, […]

The Ayuntamiento de Torrevieja is planning to modify its contract with Acciona for urban cleaning and waste collection services. The proposed changes, confirmed by the responsible councillor, follow the company's initiation of service in July twenty twenty-two at a cost of twenty-five million euros per year, inclusive of VAT. After two and a half years, these modifications are deemed necessary to address two significant issues that may lead to an […]

The Local Police of Catral have successfully identified a suspect in the theft of a scooter that occurred two weeks ago on Avenida Purísima. The theft happened during a transaction involving the purchase and sale of the vehicle. The suspect took advantage of the situation and fled with the scooter, leaving the legitimate owners stunned. Following the incident, the newly established Citizen Security Unit, led by Officer Flores, conducted a […]

In Torrevieja, Mayor Eduardo Dolón and International Residents Councillor Gitte Lund met with Valeria Nastashenko, an advisor from the Ukrainian Embassy in Spain. The meeting focused on the needs of the nearly ten thousand Ukrainian residents in the city, highlighting the council's commitment to their integration. Dolón detailed the various departments involved, including International Residents, Social Welfare, and Education, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of the Ukrainian community. Nastashenko […]

A significant police operation in La Mata has led to the arrest of four Algerians and one Slovakian following reports of gunfire in the area. Residents alerted emergency services after observing suspicious behaviour and arguments among individuals frequenting a garage on Ciprés Street. Police intervention resulted in one of the largest seizures of ecstasy in Spain's history, with over one hundred thousand tablets confiscated. Witnesses described a tense environment, with […]