In Dénia, Alicante, Local Police successfully rescued two children, aged four and six, after they were carried away by wind while playing on an inflatable board without life jackets or direct supervision on Saturday afternoon. The incident took place nearly a kilometre from the shore, raising immediate safety concerns. The police reported that the children were transported back to safety in a municipal boat and handed over to their anxious […]

Almoradí has kicked off its much-awaited Fair and Festivals for two thousand and twenty five, honouring the local patron saints Santicos de la Piedra, San Abdón and San Senén. The festivities started with an institutional event filled with excitement, followed by a lively night that attracted thousands of residents and visitors to the town's centre. The day began with the traditional procession involving past and present Queens and Ladies, accompanied […]

Scientists from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) have expressed serious concerns regarding the Mar Menor, a saltwater lagoon, as it shows significant environmental distress this summer. Chlorophyll levels in the lagoon have increased dramatically, now measuring five times higher than two years ago. This overabundance of phytoplankton can severely impact water clarity and reduce sunlight penetration, which threatens marine vegetation critical to the lagoon's ecosystem. Juan Manuel Ruiz, a […]

The new electric bus operated by Movibus has officially started its service in La Manga, connecting Cabo de Palos with Veneziola. Announced by José Antonio Verdú, the General Director of Mobility and Transport, this service is part of a summer initiative to accommodate the surge in tourism in the area. The route forty-four has been reinforced with more frequent service to meet the demand. In his remarks, Verdú noted that […]

The Orihuela Council is taking steps to address the public healthcare shortage in Orihuela Costa, where the only existing health facility, the Aguamarina clinic, is struggling to serve a population of thirty thousand residents year-round. With pressure on the clinic intensifying every summer, residents have long awaited decisive action from local authorities. Recently, a decree from the Valencian Government provided a glimmer of hope by reviving a healthcare Building Plan […]

The Spanish Observatory for Racism and Xenophobia, OBERAXE, documented a dramatic rise in hate speech on social media, following an assault on a sixty-eight-year-old man in Torre Pacheco, Murcia. From the sixth to the twenty-second of July, messages proliferated from six thousand eight hundred and twenty-four to thirty-three thousand and forty-six, marking an increase of over three hundred and eighty-four percent. The report highlights that merely twenty-two percent of these […]

The local residents association in Los Mateos has formally requested urgent intervention from Cartagena's mayor, Noelia Arroyo, concerning contaminated land in their area. The complaint, submitted on the twentieth of July, calls for immediate measures to protect residents from hazardous waste and pollutants found on a site earmarked for the construction of forty social housing units. The planned construction project has faced challenges, with the bidding process for the necessary […]

The Alcaldía de Almoradí is implementing several initiatives for the upcoming 2025 Patron Festivals to create a safer and more respectful environment for everyone. The Department of Equality will establish a Violet Point on six nights, providing immediate support for any instances of violence or harassment. This area will be staffed by professionals, including a psychologist and social workers, who will also focus on prevention and awareness. In addition to […]

Work has officially begun on the rehabilitation of the Ice Factory building in Torrevieja, starting with the demolition of the historic Salinas Group of Companies. This initiative aims to adapt the area around the Salt Eras and the Museum of the Sea and Salt. Over the coming days, the site will be reconditioned with a temporary fence and modular construction sheds, under the supervision of an archaeology team hired by […]