People living along the southern coast of Alicante were surprised by a striking natural phenomenon in the early hours of Thursday morning, when a bright fireball streaked across the sky near Torrevieja. The event was recorded at 06:47 by a webcam operated by Proyecto Mastral, which captured the bolide as it passed over La Mata beach, with its glow clearly reflected on the surface of the sea. According to Proyecto Mastral, bolides are exceptionally bright shooting stars. They are created […]

Cartagena’s town hall has opened a new dog park next to the Cartagonova Municipal Stadium, giving the city’s dog owners another dedicated space to exercise and socialise with their pets. The facility is located within La Rambla Park and adds to the existing dog park at Parque de la Rosa in Ciudad Jardín. The new area covers more than 1,300 square metres and includes shaded zones and play equipment designed specifically for dogs. Councillors say the aim is to promote […]

The council in Almoradí has installed ten automated external defibrillators across the town, officially making the municipality a cardioprotected city. The initiative has been delivered through the council’s Department of Citizen Participation and funded by participatory budgeting. Participatory budgeting allows residents to propose and decide on projects aimed at improving the town. In this case, a proposal from a local resident, combined with the council’s commitment, has led to a project focused on health prevention and public safety. Following a […]

Los Montesinos Town Hall has begun improvement works at the auditorium of the School of Music and Culture, a landmark venue that is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2026. The space has long been a focal point for cultural events, learning and community life in the municipality. The project, fully funded by the council, includes renewing the lighting, upgrading the sound system, updating the stage flooring and replacing the curtains. The aim is to enhance the technical conditions of the […]

At least four masked robbers have carried out a raid at a petrol station in Torre Pacheco, threatening a lone shop assistant with a knife before stealing cash. The incident happened late on Tuesday night, according to sources close to the investigation. The suspects entered the service station while the employee was alone and forced her to hand over money from the cash register. The woman was briefly detained and threatened during the robbery but was not physically injured. After […]

Spanish authorities have intercepted a boat carrying fifty-six migrants off the coast of Cabo Cope, near the town of Águilas. The Guardia Civil’s Maritime Service located the vessel at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday after it had crossed from the Algerian coast. Officials said the group on board included forty-seven men, one woman and eight minors. All passengers were assisted by the Red Cross on arrival and were found to be in good health. After receiving initial care, they were […]

The Segura River Basin Authority has signed contracts to begin designing two new desalination plants in Águilas and Torrevieja, aimed at improving water security in southern Spain. The initial planning phase will cost around €1.34 million, including VAT, and is expected to take about a year, although environmental studies and public consultation could extend the timetable. The project is divided into two parts. The Águilas plant, linked to the right bank canal, will produce up to fifty cubic hectometres of […]

Spanish authorities have arrested the fifth and final suspect linked to the killing of Christian J., a thirty-year-old Swedish citizen who died in Torrevieja last October. The victim suffered fatal injuries after being dragged by a car while trying to stop thieves stealing his mobile phone. The latest suspect, a twenty-five-year-old Spanish man of Moroccan origin, was detained in Alicante during a police identity check. After appearing before a judge, he was remanded in provisional custody without bail and is […]

Health centres in Torrevieja and Pilar de la Horadada have been redesigned to create warmer and more welcoming environments for families and young patients. The project, led by the University of Alicante’s Torrevieja campus, introduces illustrated artwork into paediatric, nursing and breastfeeding areas to improve the patient experience. The initiative forms part of the IHAN accreditation process, an international quality programme promoted by the World Health Organization and UNICEF to encourage humanised childbirth and support exclusive breastfeeding from birth. The […]