This summer has been particularly chaotic for beach bars, or chiringuitos, in Cartagena as they navigate new regulations imposed by coastal authorities. After facing months of uncertainty and delays, many have recently opened, only to discover that new rules require sun loungers and umbrellas to be situated a minimum of fifty metres from beach bars and one hundred metres apart from each other. This significant change is causing confusion for […]

A series of tremors has been felt near the coast of Torrevieja, starting with the first earthquake recorded at seven fourteen in the evening. This quake measured one point three on the Richter scale and has been followed by eleven additional recorded shakes up until six o'clock this morning, according to the National Seismographic Institute. The most significant tremor occurred at nine twenty-three, measuring three point six and felt by […]

Recent reports have highlighted a troubling increase in chlorophyll levels within the Mar Menor lagoon, which are now five times greater than those recorded in two thousand and twenty-three. This alarming rise is attributed to intensified phytoplankton activity, driven by rising temperatures and excess nutrient flow into the lagoon. While chlorophyll plays a vital role in marine ecosystems, excessive levels indicate a severe imbalance, resulting in murky waters that hinder […]

On the first Monday of August, beachgoers at Torre de la Horadada discovered a dead tuna, measuring over one metre in length, washed up on the shore. The incident occurred around six forty-five in the morning when the first visitors arrived at the beach. After notifying the appropriate authorities, the fish was promptly removed, allowing citizens to continue enjoying their seaside experience without further disruption. This occurrence marks the second […]

Pablo Ruz, the Mayor of Elche, has once again urged the Spanish Government to bolster police presence in the local area following the assault of a National Police officer. This incident occurred last weekend, leaving the off-duty officer injured and currently receiving treatment in intensive care. Mayor Ruz provided details of the attack, expressing his deep concern for the safety of the community. Ruz indicated that the officer was brutally […]

Police in Yecla have arrested two individuals accused of exploiting undocumented foreign workers. The investigation began after a police control operation discovered a van carrying nine workers, four of whom were in Spain illegally. It was found that one of the detainees operated a subcontracted company engaged in agricultural work in Villena, Alicante, and Pétrola, Albacete. The workers faced abusive and restrictive conditions. They lacked work permits and social security […]

The Local Police of Guardamar del Segura have reported a weekend incident involving a driver of a Personal Mobility Vehicle, specifically an electric scooter. The individual was stopped while carrying a second occupant, a complete violation of regulations concerning unipersonal vehicles. During the intervention, police uncovered that the scooter’s electrical system had been altered, equipping the device with a homemade battery that could exceed the legal speed limit of twenty-five […]

A shooting incident in Torrevieja has resulted in the death of a thirty-year-old Turkish man, believed to be Caner Koçer, a notable figure within the Dalton crime gang, known for extortion and drug trafficking. The Guardia Civil is conducting an investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding the murder, which appears to be linked to ongoing rivalries between criminal factions, namely Dalton and Los Caspers. Reports indicate that the shooting occurred […]

On Monday, a series of five earthquakes were recorded in the vicinity of the Murcia region, with three occurring in the Mediterranean Sea. The strongest quake, registering three point seven on the Richter scale, took place at twenty-one twenty-three hours off the Alicante coast and was felt in areas such as Pilar de la Horadada, Torrevieja, Mil Palmeras, Elche, and Santa Pola, according to the National Geographic Institute. Minutes later, […]