In the Murcia region, the Seprona unit of the Guardia Civil reported a rise in environmental crime investigations, with one hundred sixty four individuals being scrutinised in the past year. This represents an eighteen per cent increase from the previous year, with six of those cases connected to intentional forest fires. Among the illicit activities detected were clandestine extractions of groundwater for agricultural use and the illegal construction of buildings in natural spaces, which breaches local regulations. Additionally, the Seprona […]

Users of the RM-three hundred fifteen road connecting Mazarrón and Las Ventas are voicing their frustration over the deteriorating conditions of the route. Residents and the Mazarrón Town Council have campaigned for repairs for several years without any concrete action from the authorities. The road has become increasingly dangerous, prompting more demands for immediate attention. The Department of Development and Infrastructure has yet to provide a timeline for when they will address the issue, leaving local users feeling neglected. In […]

The historic tall ship Pascual Flores is set to arrive at Marina Salinas in Torrevieja on Sunday, the ninth of November, around thirteen hundred hours. This arrival marks the culmination of an extensive European tour during which the vessel visited twenty-one ports across France, the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. The Pascual Flores garnered attention by participating in major events, including the Sail Amsterdam 2025 and the Tall Ship Race 2025, where it excelled in its […]

On Monday 1 December, Torrevieja historian and writer Sergio Boj Bri has filed a personal request with the Conselleria de Cultura of the Generalitat Valenciana to open proceedings to declare the Canal de El Acequión a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC), as a conjunto histórico. The canal, authorised in 1389 by King John I of Aragon to feed an inland lagoon now known as the Laguna Rosa, was completed in 1482 with financing from the notary and merchant Luis de […]

The Murcia Provincial Court has resolved a sexual abuse case involving a minor in the Campo de Cartagena area after all parties reached a plea agreement. The case concerned offences committed over a prolonged period while the defendant lived with the child in a domestic setting. Prosecutors had initially sought a six year prison sentence for a continued offence of sexual abuse of a child under sixteen, along with long-term restraining measures, supervised release and financial compensation for psychological harm. […]

Several areas of the Region of Murcia are under yellow weather warnings for strong winds and coastal conditions. Spain’s state meteorological agency has issued the alerts for parts of the region as unsettled weather moves through. The northwest of Murcia, along with Campo de Cartagena and Mazarrón, is expected to experience strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 70 km per hour. In Campo de Cartagena and Mazarrón, the strongest winds are forecast from midday until early evening, while the […]

Two men were seriously injured in a violent attack at a home in Orihuela after six masked individuals posed as police officers and forced their way inside. The victims were tied up, gagged and subjected to sustained violence, including beatings, torture and gunshots, during what police have described as an illegal detention. National Police have arrested a thirty-one-year-old man in connection with the attack. He is accused of attempted murder, unlawful entry, assault, illegal possession of weapons and membership of […]

The Valencian Regional Health Minister, Marciano Gómez, and the Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, have announced that the council will provide twelve thousand square metres of land for the future expansion of Torrevieja University Hospital. The announcement was made on Wednesday and is described as a first step in a project that does not yet have a defined budget or a completed functional plan. The expansion responds to long-standing demands from residents’ groups who say the hospital and its health […]

Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena has implemented a series of measures aimed at improving safety and ensuring the appropriate use of its outdoor terrace. The hospital has installed a video surveillance system and introduced perimeter fencing to define and separate different open-air areas. The steps are intended to strengthen security and provide clearer management of access to exterior spaces within the hospital grounds. The Murcia Health Service said the changes form part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety standards across […]