Water restrictions continue across towns in the Mar Menor region following contamination from Storm Alice. Authorities have warned that drinking water may not be restored until midweek. Although the Taibilla Canals Association has restored supplies across affected areas, the water is currently only safe for non-consumptive uses such as flushing toilets and personal hygiene. This ban impacts over one hundred thousand residents, introduced after intense rainfall flooded the Region of Murcia and damaged infrastructure managed by the Taibilla Canals Association. […]

The El Fogón market in Guardamar reopened its doors on Sunday, despite facing a closure order from the local town hall and being sealed off by the Police for the third consecutive time. The market, which spans over thirty thousand square metres, saw its largest crowds yet, leading to significant traffic congestion and parking challenges as visitors came from across the region. The market's owners have made it clear that they intend to keep operating until a court makes a […]

Municipal services in Torrevieja have worked tirelessly to recover a dead bluefin tuna weighing three hundred and seventy-six kilograms. The massive fish was located in a rocky area on the Paseo de los Vientos in the Rocío del Mar urbanisation, close to the municipality of Orihuela. The recovery operation commenced shortly before one o'clock on Monday afternoon after a call was made to emergency services. This prompted the activation of the Valencia Community Stranding Network, known as VARACOMVAL, coordinated by […]

After weeks of increasing sightings of wild boars in Cartagena, the Ministry of the Environment has initiated a plan to capture these animals. Cages are being installed around the city as part of a cooperative effort with Cartagena City Council. Regional Environment Councillor Juan María Vázquez confirmed that the first trap has been set, although the process is expected to be ongoing and may take some time. The sighting of wild boars in urban areas first came to light in […]

On a spring morning, the thirty-eighth edition of the Torrevieja Half Marathon took place, attracting hundreds of spectators and more than two thousand runners competing in both the twenty-one kilometre and five kilometre events. Participants hailed from various locations, primarily the province of Alicante and surrounding communities, with runners from at least nineteen different nationalities taking part, including several notable athletes from across Europe and beyond. Each participant received a personalised medal commemorating their achievement. The absolute winner of the […]