The Town Hall of Orihuela has published the tender for a significant contract aimed at resurfacing roads throughout the municipality. Led by Councillor Mónica Pastor, this initiative arises from a proposal by the Infrastructure Department, with a total budget of two point three million euros including value-added tax. This marks the most substantial investment in road surfacing in over a decade. The contract is divided into two main lots; Lot one has a budget of one million three hundred thousand […]

Spain is set to establish a 'House of Ukraine' in Torrevieja, aimed at supporting the displaced Ukrainian community. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced this development during his visit to Kyiv on February twenty-four, coinciding with an international summit marking three years since the onset of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The new centre will enhance existing services available to Ukrainians in Spain, including a facility located in the Social Security building in Torrevieja that offers administrative assistance. This centre has been […]

The Guardia Civil has apprehended two individuals, a twenty eight year old man and a twenty seven year old woman, suspected of drug trafficking in Torrevieja. This operation took place in late January during a routine check on the CV-998 road when the officers noticed the driver appearing nervous and evasive. Upon stopping the vehicle for inspection, agents discovered one thousand one hundred forty nine grams of cocaine concealed inside. They also found two glass jars containing six point sixty […]

Orihuela's Councilwoman for Festivities, Rocío Ortuño, presented the twenty-fifth edition of the Medieval Market this morning. Scheduled to run from Friday, February twenty-eight to Sunday, March second, this year's celebration promises to be particularly special. Ortuño highlighted the remarkable history of the event, which attracts thousands of visitors to the historic centre of Orihuela each year. The opening ceremony will commence from the Plaza de Santiago at eleven-thirty am. This year, the route has been modified to run in reverse, […]

The Ayuntamiento de Murcia has introduced a new digital portal designed to be minimalist and user-friendly, catering to the unique needs of local residents. Mayor José Ballesta and Urban Development Councillor José Guillén unveiled the portal, which integrates all municipal services and electronic administration into a single easy-to-navigate platform accessible at www.murcia.es. This innovative tool, developed by the municipal IT service and in collaboration with UPCT professor Antonio Sánchez, aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. It has received […]