Local police in Cartagena, Murcia, have opened investigations into injuries suffered during two separate brawls that took place in betting shops over the weekend. The first altercation occurred on Sunday morning when officers on patrol responded to shouts inside a betting shop. They found two men who had mutually assaulted each other following a heated argument. One man sustained minor injuries to his eyebrow but refused medical assistance. The second […]

The National Police have taken three men into custody in Benidorm, accused of participating in a criminal group responsible for stealing wallets and making fraudulent purchases with bank cards. The arrests took place shortly after a tourist reported his wallet missing while returning to his accommodation late at night. Authorities quickly mobilised patrols to the area, acting on the victim's description of the suspects' getaway vehicle. During the investigation, the […]

The Elche City Council has announced that it will offer hot air balloon rides on Saturdays as part of the activities organized to celebrate the Jubilee Year. Councillor Irene Ruíz stated that this initiative aims to provide both tourists and locals with a unique perspective of the Palm Grove of Elche, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while enjoying the thrilling experience of flying in a balloon. The hot air balloon […]

A sixty-two year old man sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Orihuela Costa. The incident occurred on the evening of the accident, prompting immediate action from emergency services. The Centre for Information and Coordination of Emergencies, known as CICU, received an alert regarding the incident. A medical emergency team from the Urgent Medical Care Service, SAMU, was dispatched to the scene. The […]

The Orihuela Costa Council has increased lifeguard and toilet services across the eleven beaches along the coastline to accommodate the anticipated rise in visitors during Easter. These important services will operate daily from ten in the morning until seven in the evening, ensuring that residents and tourists can enjoy a safe and hygienic beach experience. Lifeguards will be present throughout this time, providing continuous coverage to ensure the safety and […]

Firefighters from the Torrevieja and Orihuela parks intervened in a residential fire on Monday at the intersection of Victoria and Paraná streets in Orihuela. The fire broke out in a second-floor apartment and quickly spread to another property on the same level, as well as two additional flats on the third floor. Emergency services were alerted at nine oh six this morning. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the flames had […]

A new pedestrian bridge is set to be built over the Segura River in Rojales, creating a vital connection between its two banks. This bridge will specifically link the Los Frailes area, which includes a local school and ongoing urban development, to the fairgrounds that host the weekly market and local festivals. The project has been awarded to the Covial-Carrión consortium for a total of four hundred ninety-one thousand euros. […]

The Ayuntamiento of Orihuela has initiated a public satisfaction survey aimed at beachgoers this summer. A maximum budget of thirty-six thousand one hundred euros has been set for the contract to gather feedback regarding the eleven beaches in the area. This effort aligns with the objectives established by the Integrated Beach Management System and the Association for Environmental Education and Consumer (ADEAC) in the Valencia Community, which oversees the awarding […]

A new tool has been introduced to monitor extreme winds associated with storms in Valencia. Developed by the Climatoc-Lab of the Centre for Desertification Research, the Downburst MXO application allows for the real-time detection of downbursts using data from more than seven hundred weather stations across the region. This project is critical as these winds can pose severe risks to communities and infrastructure, similar in intensity to tornadoes. The Downburst […]