On Sunday, June twenty second, two tragic incidents at beaches in the Region of Murcia resulted in the loss of two elderly swimmers. A sixty five year old woman faced difficulties while swimming at Las Delicias beach in Águilas, and emergency services received an alert shortly before eight o'clock in the evening after she was pulled from the water unconscious. Despite resuscitation attempts by a Mobile Emergency Unit, her death […]

A sixteen-year-old has been arrested by the Guardia Civil after allegedly stabbing another young man in the face at Los Náufragos beach in Torrevieja during the San Juan festivities. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, prompting a swift response from local authorities. Reports indicate that the victim left the scene to seek treatment at the Hospital of Torrevieja independently. Local police commenced an immediate search for the assailant, utilising social […]

Turisme Comunidad Valenciana has recently provided nineteen thousand eight hundred metres of new rigid wooden walkways to sixty coastal municipalities. This initiative, backed by an investment of eight hundred eighty-one thousand one hundred euros plus Value Added Tax of one hundred eighty-five thousand thirty-one euros, aims to enhance beach accessibility and comfort for visitors. The walkways, measuring one point two metres in width, will facilitate mobility and prevent burns from […]

The Region of Murcia's hotels have achieved record numbers from January to May in twenty twenty-five, with figures indicating significant growth in both domestic and international travel. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics, the total number of visitors reached five hundred sixty-seven thousand and fifty-five, marking a three point four percent increase compared to the previous year, outpacing the national average of just point one percent. The […]

San Pedro del Pinatar plans to enhance its appeal as a family-friendly tourist destination with the addition of two new children’s playgrounds at Playa de Villananitos. The local council has set a budget of just under thirty thousand euros, financed by the EU Next Generation recovery fund, and has invited submissions until July the fourth. The playgrounds will be located at both the northern and southern ends of the beach. […]

The Local Police of Catral have taken action following an incident involving the unauthorized use of a vehicle parked on the public road. Authorities identified the suspects who accessed the vehicle while cleaning operatives conducted their duties at the weekly market. With the keys left inside, the duo drove the vehicle approximately one kilometre before abandoning it. The incident prompted immediate action from the Local Police, who set up a […]

In Ciudad Quesada, a driver has been arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase lasting almost ten kilometres. The incident escalated when local officers received numerous reports from residents about speeding vehicles in the area. During their patrol, officers noticed a large vehicle accelerating rapidly, prompting witnesses to signal their concerns. Once verified, police initiated a chase, putting themselves at risk to apprehend the speeding car. The driver ignored […]

In the Mar Menor region, the Guardia Civil has dismantled a criminal organisation linked to the alarming overprescription of psychopharmaceuticals. Over one thousand five hundred packages of medications, including benzodiazepines, were prescribed by a local doctor and dispensed by a pharmacist within just six months. This led to heightened scrutiny from law enforcement agencies, highlighting significant risks to public health. The investigation named Operation Prazo commenced after irregularities in the […]

The Town Hall of Torrevieja has awarded a contract for the cleaning and maintenance of beach toilets, amounting to nine hundred and forty-seven thousand two hundred eighty-six euros, including VAT. The contract spans four years with an additional option for extension and is assigned to Recreativos Acuáticos Horada, ensuring annual costs of two hundred and thirty-six thousand eight hundred twenty-one euros. This new arrangement aims to provide a comprehensive service […]