Seventy European eels have been released back into the Mar Menor lagoon in south-east Spain as part of a long-term conservation effort. The project is being led by environmental group ANSE, working alongside WWF and the San Pedro del Pinatar Fishermen’s Guild. Each eel has been tagged so researchers can monitor its movements and survival. The release followed the end of the winter eel fishing season on January fifteen. Fishing in the Mar Menor is tightly controlled, with limited seasons […]

Terra Natura Murcia has been developing ongoing environmental enrichment programmes aimed at improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals living at the park. These actions form part of the daily work of the technical team and are applied to all species, regardless of their size or natural habitat. Environmental enrichment involves a range of sensory, physical and cognitive stimuli designed to help animals express natural behaviours. By encouraging exploration, physical activity, curiosity and interaction with their surroundings, the […]

Torrevieja Council and Salins España have confirmed significant progress on an agreement that will allow the restoration of the former La Química industrial complex and its opening to the public. A key part of the project is the creation of a bathing area in the Pink Lagoon, alongside facilities linked to wellness and thalassotherapy. Mayor Eduardo Dolón and Salins general director Óscar de Vicente have both underlined their firm commitment to the project. Legal services from both sides are currently […]

Firefighters in Spain’s Alicante province have responded to twenty-two incidents linked to strong winds affecting towns and cities across the area. The Provincial Fire Consortium confirmed the call-outs were handled over the course of Thursday, as gusty conditions caused a range of safety hazards. Crews were mainly dealing with fallen fences and advertising signs, loose materials on roofs and buildings, and trees that had either fallen or were at risk of collapsing onto public roads. Fire officials said there were […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested three men suspected of involvement in the murder of a man in Lo Pagán, in the municipality of San Pedro del Pinatar. The killing took place in mid December, and the case has been under investigation since then. According to sources close to the inquiry, two of the three people arrested are minors. In addition, two other underage suspects who are believed to be linked to the crime have been released under supervised conditions. The […]

A passenger train operated by FEVE has collided with the arm of a crane lorry in Cartagena, in an incident that left several people needing medical attention. The crash happened on Thursday in the Alumbres area, near Los Partidiarios, around two kilometres from La Unión. According to the Government Delegation in the Region of Murcia, the crane vehicle was not linked to Renfe or Adif and was carrying out maintenance work unrelated to the railway infrastructure. The crane arm entered […]

The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community has rejected an appeal by Caixabank and confirmed that the bank must release a guarantee worth almost €1.3 million. The money will be used to build a long-delayed pedestrian bridge over the AP-7 in Orihuela Costa, linking Lomas de Cabo Roig with Calle Creus on the San Miguel road. The court upheld a decision by Orihuela Town Council to seize the guarantee after the developer, Urbana San Miguel SL, failed to […]

Torrevieja is in discussions to host the filming of a future episode of the television programme MasterChef following a meeting at FITUR with representatives from Shine Iberia, the show’s production company. The talks were led by Mayor Eduardo Dolón and the councillor for tourism and hospitality, Rosario Martínez. During the meeting, the council presented a range of locations across the municipality where the programme could set up its competition kitchens. The aim is to showcase Torrevieja’s distinctive settings, identity and […]

Torrevieja Town Council has opened the application period for those wishing to take part in the prize competition connected to the Grand Carnival Parade 2026, which will be held on Sunday 8 February. The Councillor for Festivals, Rosario Martínez Chazarra, has confirmed that individuals and organisations can enter, including associations, carnival groups, clubs, schools, cultural collectives and other participating groups, as long as they meet the conditions set out in the official rules. Applications must be submitted through the council’s […]