Scientists from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) have expressed serious concerns regarding the Mar Menor, a saltwater lagoon, as it shows significant environmental distress this summer. Chlorophyll levels in the lagoon have increased dramatically, now measuring five times higher than two years ago. This overabundance of phytoplankton can severely impact water clarity and reduce sunlight penetration, which threatens marine vegetation critical to the lagoon's ecosystem. Juan Manuel Ruiz, a […]

The new electric bus operated by Movibus has officially started its service in La Manga, connecting Cabo de Palos with Veneziola. Announced by José Antonio Verdú, the General Director of Mobility and Transport, this service is part of a summer initiative to accommodate the surge in tourism in the area. The route forty-four has been reinforced with more frequent service to meet the demand. In his remarks, Verdú noted that […]

The Orihuela Council is taking steps to address the public healthcare shortage in Orihuela Costa, where the only existing health facility, the Aguamarina clinic, is struggling to serve a population of thirty thousand residents year-round. With pressure on the clinic intensifying every summer, residents have long awaited decisive action from local authorities. Recently, a decree from the Valencian Government provided a glimmer of hope by reviving a healthcare Building Plan […]

The Spanish Observatory for Racism and Xenophobia, OBERAXE, documented a dramatic rise in hate speech on social media, following an assault on a sixty-eight-year-old man in Torre Pacheco, Murcia. From the sixth to the twenty-second of July, messages proliferated from six thousand eight hundred and twenty-four to thirty-three thousand and forty-six, marking an increase of over three hundred and eighty-four percent. The report highlights that merely twenty-two percent of these […]

The local residents association in Los Mateos has formally requested urgent intervention from Cartagena's mayor, Noelia Arroyo, concerning contaminated land in their area. The complaint, submitted on the twentieth of July, calls for immediate measures to protect residents from hazardous waste and pollutants found on a site earmarked for the construction of forty social housing units. The planned construction project has faced challenges, with the bidding process for the necessary […]

The Alcaldía de Almoradí is implementing several initiatives for the upcoming 2025 Patron Festivals to create a safer and more respectful environment for everyone. The Department of Equality will establish a Violet Point on six nights, providing immediate support for any instances of violence or harassment. This area will be staffed by professionals, including a psychologist and social workers, who will also focus on prevention and awareness. In addition to […]

Work has officially begun on the rehabilitation of the Ice Factory building in Torrevieja, starting with the demolition of the historic Salinas Group of Companies. This initiative aims to adapt the area around the Salt Eras and the Museum of the Sea and Salt. Over the coming days, the site will be reconditioned with a temporary fence and modular construction sheds, under the supervision of an archaeology team hired by […]

A driver had to be rescued from his overturned vehicle on the Nueva Cartagena Avenue in La Unión. The accident occurred this Wednesday when the vehicle left the road and flipped. An off-duty policeman, who witnessed the incident, managed to pull the driver out through the window, saving him from potential injury. However, instead of cooperating with the officer, the driver fled the scene. The off-duty policeman promptly reported the […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in a shooting that took place in Torre de la Horadada on July second. The shooting occurred in a public area near a local nightlife zone, resulting in serious injuries to two out of five young men aged between seventeen and nineteen. In response to the incident, law enforcement conducted house searches in the area, uncovering a semi-automatic pistol, […]