On Monday, July fourteenth, the body of a man was discovered floating near La Palmera cove in the Cabo de la Huerta area of Alicante city. According to National Police sources, the man was found naked except for flip-flops. A swimmer spotted the body around noon, floating face down and bumping against the rocks. The National Police have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death. Early indications […]

The Consellera of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Marián Cano, has urged the prompt expansion of Valencia and Alicante-Elche airports. This request follows the latest air traffic figures released by Aena, indicating record numbers during the month of June. Cano advocated for a new runway at Alicante-Elche and an expansion of the terminal in Valencia to accommodate growing demand. In a statement, Cano emphasised that these expansions should be immediate […]

The Cultural Councillor Antonio Quesada and the coordinator Manuel Esteban Moreno officially launched the cultural programme for September through December Two Thousand Twenty-Five which features an extensive range of events including concerts, theatre, dance, children's performances, and comedy. So far this year, the Municipal Theatre and the International Auditorium of Torrevieja have welcomed over fifty three thousand attendees across one hundred and three sessions. This year's highlights include international acts […]

In Elche, local police have detained a man who threatened passers-by and officers with a screwdriver in a public place. The episode unfolded at Plaza de Madrid following an emergency call that alerted authorities to the individual’s aggressive conduct. Upon arrival, officers located the man, who is known for previous altercations due to his erratic behaviour. He was armed with a screwdriver and refused to drop it despite direct threats […]

The Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia has concluded an investigation into a case of alleged identity theft involving a woman from Torre Pacheco. This inquiry identified a relative of the victim as the suspected perpetrator of identity usurpation and document forgery. The investigation was prompted when the victim reported receiving several notifications from the Directorate General of Traffic regarding alleged violations associated with a vehicle registered in her […]

The local government of Torrevieja has approved the bidding for a comprehensive renovation of the Salt Industry Interpretation Centre, with a base budget of five hundred eleven thousand four hundred seventy-six euros, including VAT. The project is expected to take five months to complete and is supported by the Next Generation EU recovery plan, part of the Torrevieja Tourism Sustainability Plan from twenty twenty-one. The initiative is managed by the […]

The Guardia Civil has confirmed an escalation in security measures in Torre Pacheco, with plans to deploy between one hundred and ten to one hundred and twenty agents over the coming days. Colonel Francisco Pulido stated that peace is gradually returning, following a recent evening where tensions significantly decreased. The situation remains under control, with officers on standby for potential challenges from outside groups. Nine individuals have been arrested for […]

Rojales recently celebrated the San Pedro Apostle and Moors and Christians fiestas, marked by a comprehensive police operation aimed at enhancing safety. The Local Council's initiative successfully met its goals, resulting in virtually no incidents during the festivities. This achievement was highlighted by Councillor Antonio López, who noted the vibrant atmosphere filled with colourful events and an influx of visitors. Councillor López expressed concerns over previous years where large crowds […]

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, is set to request a bolstered presence of the Civil Guard in the city for the summer season. This request follows a violent altercation last Friday at Plaza de La Habana involving a group of youths. The incident, recorded by local residents, has raised concerns over public safety as it resulted in three arrests, one of which involved an attempted escape from arrest while […]