A unique opportunity to help restore the Mar Menor lagoon is being offered tomorrow in Lo Pagán, San Pedro del Pinatar. The scientific project, RemediOS Two, is hosting an informative meeting to attract volunteers for the cultivation of flat oysters. This initiative aims to filter the eutrophicated waters of the lagoon by promoting a significant harvest of bivalves. The event runs from eleven in the morning to one in the […]

A forty-five-year-old man has been arrested by the National Police in Alicante, suspected of stealing twenty-eight fishing nets belonging to three local fishermen. The nets, which are crucial for their livelihood, have a combined value reaching up to twenty-five thousand euros. The suspect allegedly aimed to extract lead from the nets to sell it on the black metal market. The investigation was initiated after a fisherman reported the theft of […]

The vibrant salt flats and lagoons of Torrevieja are buzzing with excitement as the flamingo breeding season approaches, attracting over two thousand five hundred breeding pairs annually. Keen bird watchers are keeping a close eye on the water and banks after last year's first nesting pair was spotted in early April. With the recent activity documented by Proyecto Mastral’s Joaquín Carrión, observers anticipate the arrival of adorable flaminglets soon. Flamingos […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested a woman in San Pedro del Pinatar, suspected of the homicide of her partner. The alleged incident took place after a heated argument when the woman reportedly drove her car into the victim, a seventy-year-old man, striking him intentionally at around three PM. Initially thought to be an accident, the investigation revealed signs pointing to premeditated action. Authorities have confirmed that the victim, identified as […]

A fishing boat collided with the breakwaters at the Levante dock in Torrevieja earlier this week. Reports indicate that the incident was triggered by a power failure of the lighthouse, which was rendered inoperable due to vandalism. This act occurred on Sunday when vandals accessed the facilities and damaged several components of the lighthouse. Officials from the Conselleria de Medio Ambiente, Infraestructuras y Territorio, which oversees ports in the Valencian […]

A British woman has been arrested in Spain after being accused of mastermind a failed kidnap and robbery of her ex-partner. The incident, which began near Benidorm, involved the police responding to reports of an armed break-in at a property in Callosa d’en Sarrià. When they arrived, officers apprehended a sixty-four-year-old British man and a fifty-six-year-old Portuguese national who were trying to execute the crime. Police investigations uncovered a collection […]

This Friday, the eleventh of April, public transport in Cartagena will be free to celebrate the Friday of Sorrows. The local government announced that the initiative will cover thirteen urban lines, allowing them to function at their usual holiday frequency. This is aimed at enhancing mobility and increasing citizen participation in events dedicated to the city's Patroness, the Virgin of Charity. Councillor for Infrastructure Diego Ortega stated that this measure […]

The Spanish women's rugby team will host the Netherlands in Torrevieja on Saturday, April twelfth. The match is set to kick off at four PM at the Nelson Mandela Stadium. This highly anticipated game marks an important moment for the team as they aim for their twelfth European Championship title, with an impressive chance to secure their eighth title consecutively. Currently, Spain leads the Women's Rugby Europe Championship after an […]

Emergency services are investigating a shooting incident that took place in Los Alcázares during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Two armed men reportedly fired a shotgun at an old house, believed to be operating as a venue for drug activities. Fortunately, nobody was injured in the incident, despite the severity of the attack. Local police were patrolling nearby when the shots rang out. Upon reaching the scene, they observed […]