A Maritime Rescue vessel has rescued fifteen male migrants from a small boat around 5km off the coast of Arenales del Sol, in the municipality of Elche. According to sources from the service, the operation began late last night after a call was made from the boat at around 11pm. Valencia’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre mobilised the Salvamar Leo to respond. The rescue vessel brought the occupants to the port of Alicante at approximately 1.15am, where they were attended by […]

The Regional Government of Murcia has expanded its network of environmental storm tanks to help protect the Mar Menor from flooding and pollution. President Fernando López Miras inaugurated a new storm tank in Playa Honda on Monday, describing it as a key step in preventing rainwater run-off and sediment from reaching the lagoon. The Playa Honda tank, built at a cost of 5.6 million euros, can hold 8,200 cubic metres of water – the equivalent of three Olympic-sized swimming pools. […]

The Guardia Civil has returned a gold chain to a Torrevieja resident after it was stolen in a daylight robbery in the Alicante province. The theft took place near Curva del Palangre, where a woman allegedly used the so-called ‘hug’ method to remove the chain while the man was walking. A witness recorded the incident on a mobile phone, providing footage that proved crucial to the police investigation. Officers quickly gathered information about the vehicle used to flee the scene […]

Residents in Orihuela Costa have renewed complaints about an illegal dumping site on municipal land in Cabo Touriñán Street, close to several housing developments and the AP-7 motorway. The plot has reportedly been used for years as a container storage and waste collection point, creating what neighbours describe as an alarming and unhealthy environment. The residents’ group Unidos por la Costa has warned that recent strong winds have left some containers at risk of falling onto the AP-7, as protective […]

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at an abandoned two-storey house in Pilar de la Horadada, in Alicante province. The property was left completely affected by fire and smoke. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday on Maestro Marqués Street. Emergency services received the alert at 01.01am and crews remained at the scene until around 07.21am, according to the Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium. As well as tackling the flames, crews worked to prevent the fire spreading to neighbouring buildings. […]

Almoradí’s Local Police have launched a specific speed control campaign aimed at reducing traffic accidents linked to excessive speed and improving both real and perceived safety among residents. The initiative is built around three main areas of action. Officers will begin with a full review of speed limit signage across the municipality, ensuring signs are clear, visible and appropriate for each road. Preventive speed checks using mobile radar units will also be introduced at strategic locations, particularly at main entry […]

Orihuela Town Hall has launched a new website designed to make it easier for residents and property owners in Orihuela Costa to report problems with roads and public spaces. The service is run by the municipal company Ecoplan Servicios and is available in English, German, French and Spanish, reflecting the area’s large international community. Users can take a photo of the issue, pinpoint the exact location on a map and submit the report in seconds from a mobile phone or […]

The Civil Guard and Maritime Rescue have intercepted five small boats carrying 109 migrants off the coast of the Region of Murcia over the weekend. According to the Government Delegation, 13 of those on board were minors and all were in apparent good health. Three of the boats were located on Saturday, two near San Pedro del Pinatar and one off Águilas, with a total of 51 people on board. On Sunday, a further two boats were intercepted: one in […]

Two people have been arrested in Torrevieja after a gold chain was stolen from an elderly person using the so-called “hug” method, in which offenders distract victims by embracing them. The Guardia Civil said the theft happened last Tuesday at around 1pm near Curva del Palangre. A local resident witnessed the incident and filmed the exact moment the chain was taken, providing key evidence for investigators. Officers quickly gathered details of the getaway vehicle and set up a search operation. […]