Miguel Ángel Ivorra, the General Director of Urban Planning, visited Torrevieja this week to sign an agreement with Eduardo Dolón, the Mayor of Torrevieja. The agreement was made in response to a ruling from the Valencia Supreme Court, which annulled the inclusion of La Ceñuela in the regional environmental plan known as PATIVEL. This ruling is significant as it allows urbanisation processes for the area to move forward. The court's […]

Plans for the construction of a new private hospital in Orihuela are advancing after the city council approved a collaboration protocol with the Generalitat Valenciana through its Ministry of Health. The site, to be managed by Ribera Salud, has been under consideration for over a year and aims to address growing healthcare demands. The location is situated in Lomas de Cabo Roig and encompasses more than thirty-three thousand square metres. […]

The Generalitat has recently given a conditional approval for the expansion of Torrevieja's cemetery, which also includes the construction of a private funeral home equipped with cremation services. However, this approval comes with specific conditions that demand justification of public interest for this private initiative. Additionally, the project must consider its environmental impact, particularly in relation to the expansion of the N-332 road, which lacks sufficient data to assess its […]

A thirty-year-old man with a broad criminal record was apprehended in Los Alcázares for breaking into a home while the owners were asleep. The homeowner reported the incident to the Guardia Civil, who started an investigation after receiving footage from his security camera. The video depicted a young man rummaging through the house, armed with a large knife. Investigation revealed that the burglar gained access by climbing in through a […]

The Civil Guard has apprehended five individuals linked to a series of thefts in supermarkets across the provinces of Murcia and Alicante. The total value of the stolen goods exceeds eight thousand euros, predominantly comprising high-value items such as cured meats, alcoholic beverages, preserves, and extra virgin olive oil. The law enforcement agency launched the investigation after receiving a complaint from a representative of the supermarket chain. Surveillance footage revealed […]

On Saturday, the twenty-ninth of March, approximately four hundred people gathered in Torrevieja to witness a partial solar eclipse, organised by Proyecto Mastral. Attendees enjoyed safe viewing through special telescopes and glasses, which were provided for the occasion. The eclipse began at ten fifty-three in the morning and persisted until twelve thirty, providing an impressive spectacle. The moon obscured around thirteen percent of the sun at its peak, which occurred […]

The Municipal Institute of Culture has teamed up with the Naval Modelling Association of Torrevieja to launch an exciting initiative aimed at young people. They are organising the first free Naval Modelling Workshop for children aged between eight and fourteen. This workshop seeks to ignite a passion for naval modelling and help foster creativity among the youth in our community. Participants will learn the art of constructing model ships, yachts, […]

As spring arrives, Spain is gearing up to transition to Daylight Saving Time this weekend. On Saturday, March twenty-nine, clocks will spring forward by one hour, at two AM becoming three AM. This shift aims to maximise daylight hours and energy savings. This year's change coincides with the beginning of spring, which started on March twentieth, and a partial solar eclipse visible across much of Europe. However, Spain may be […]

A partial solar eclipse is set to take place in Torrevieja on Saturday, the twenty-ninth of March. The eclipse will be visible from ten fifty-three in the morning until twelve twenty-seven, reaching its maximum at eleven thirty-nine. At this peak, the Moon will obscure approximately fifteen percent of the Sun's surface, providing a unique viewing experience. The observation will take place at the Centre for Interpretation in the Natural Park […]