Spain has announced plans to ban children under the age of sixteen from using social media, in a move that would make it the first European country to introduce such restrictions. The measures are due to begin next week and form part of a broader crackdown on major technology companies. Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said social media platforms had failed to protect users, particularly children, from harm. He said companies would be […]

The Town Hall of Los Alcázares and the Asociación Prometeo have once again launched the “Crecemos Juntos” – or “Growing Together” – initiative, aimed at encouraging young people to take an active role in protecting the local environment. The scheme gives children the opportunity to “adopt” a tree, which will be marked with a plaque bearing their name. By doing so, participants make a personal commitment to caring for nature and helping to improve the appearance of the municipality. This […]

Dolores will host the VIII Fiesta Gastrocultural Fin de Campaña de la Alcachofa from 23 to 26 April 2026, placing the artichoke back at the centre of the town’s social and cultural life. Over four days, residents and visitors will enjoy a programme combining food, family activities, music and tradition. The festival opens on Thursday evening with an official presentation led by Mayor Joaquín Hernández, followed by a round table featuring leading chefs and food and agriculture experts. Throughout the […]

On Saturday, the eighth of March, twenty twenty-five, news broke that the local council intends to increase its firefighting staff. The council has announced a public job offer to recruit twenty three new firefighters, alongside promoting eighteen existing staff members. This initiative aims to replace retiring personnel and bolster the operational capacity of the firefighting service. Currently, the firefighter team consists of approximately ninety six individuals. Head of the Fire Brigade, Francisco Gómez-Ávalos, confirmed that the selection process for promoting […]

Yesterday, hospitals across our Regions faced a significant challenge as a blackout affected their operations. Thanks to backup generators, most hospitals were able to maintain some level of service, although many scheduled surgeries were suspended. By the evening, the Arrixaca Hospital regained its electric supply, while others continued operating on generators to ensure urgent care was not compromised. Staff worked diligently to manage the situation, particularly in emergency departments where the safety of patients was a top priority. Those requiring […]

A French family holidaying in Javea on the Costa Blanca was involved in a serious incident on Thursday afternoon, July seventeenth. While crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing in the Arenal beach area, they were struck by a car. The victims include a father and his two children, aged two and five, who suffered serious injuries and were immobilised at the scene by emergency responders. Emergency services, including the Local Police, Guardia Civil, and Red Cross, promptly arrived to […]

A strong community movement in Los Alcázares has emerged, with over thirteen thousand residents signing petitions for a twenty-four hour emergency service at the local health centre. The Amarme association has taken a lead role in this initiative, delivering a remarkable ten thousand signatures directly to the town council. In addition to those signatures, more than two thousand have been amassed at collection tables set up in various locations, including the town hall, the senior citizens' centre, Las Claras centre, […]

Yesterday afternoon, a serious accident took place on the CV-905 in Torrevieja, resulting in the tragic death of a driver. The incident occurred when a palm tree, weakened by the red weevil, suddenly collapsed onto a moving vehicle, striking the driver's side directly. Emergency services were alerted at five oh seven and were on the scene until six thirteen. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and unfortunately died on impact. Fortunately, no other individuals were reported injured in the […]

Around 12.8 million workers across 22 European Union countries earn the minimum wage or less, according to estimates based on Eurostat data. This has put renewed focus on minimum wage levels, especially after around a third of minimum wage earners saw no increase between July 2025 and January 2026. In nominal terms, monthly gross minimum wages across the EU range from €620 in Bulgaria to €2,704 in Luxembourg. Five countries have minimum wages above €2,000, including Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands […]