EURODIA, the Santa Pola Town Council, and the University of Alicante have entered into agreements to develop a project aimed at treating wastewater for agricultural use and protecting the environment. This initiative, supervised by the University of Alicante through its predoctoral training programme, is led by Vicent Ayala Andreu under the guidance of Doctors Miguel Ángel Montiel López and Vicente Montiel Leguey. The project focuses on desalinating wastewater from coastal […]

Work has commenced on installing safety beacons across all Mar Menor beaches to alert swimmers to the presence of boats and jet skis. This crucial safety initiative began on March seventeenth and is expected to be completed well ahead of Holy Week festivities. The beacons will remain in Los Alcázares, San Pedro del Pinatar, and Cartagena for eight months, while those in San Javier will be permanent with ongoing maintenance. […]

The Local Police of Catral has welcomed two new officers into its ranks. Mayor Joaquín Lucas officiated the welcoming ceremony alongside Police Chief Isaac Gabriel Hernández at the town hall. This formal event marked the beginning of these officers’ journey in serving the community. The new recruits have successfully completed the recent selection process necessary for joining the municipal police force. Their appointments are seen as a significant enhancement to […]

A fifty-nine-year-old man tragically passed away in Orihuela Costa on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred on Baikal Street around eight o'clock, where the man fell from his electric scooter. Police reported that no other individuals or vehicles were involved in the incident. Emergency services, including a SAMU medical team, responded promptly to the scene and attempted advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation. However, despite their efforts, the man did not respond and was […]

In two thousand twenty-four, foreign tourists set a new spending record in the Region of Murcia, totalling one billion one hundred seventy million euros. This remarkable figure represents a thirty-two point six percent increase compared to the previous year and outstrips the one billion one hundred million euro threshold. Murcia is witnessing the second highest year-on-year growth in foreign tourism, considerably above the national average. British tourists dominated the spending, […]

Residents of Orihuela Costa have come together to voice their concerns about the severely deteriorating roads in the area. In response to what they see as inaction from the local council, nearly one hundred residents have participated in creating an interactive map highlighting numerous potholes across fourteen different areas, with one hundred and seventy critical spots identified. The community association 'Unidos por la Costa' concludes that there are over five […]

The Mayor of Almoradí, María Gómez, recently visited the TeaCtiva Association, accompanied by Nuria Follana, the Councillor for Social Services and Health. Their visit coincided with the lead-up to World Autism Awareness Day on the second of April. To mark this important occasion, the town hall displays a blue banner promoting awareness and support for autistic individuals and their rights within the community. TeaCtiva plays a crucial role in the […]

In the Region of Murcia, the Guardia Civil has detained two young men suspected of attempting to steal two boats at the Mazarrón marina. This investigation, part of Operation 'Mazgar', was launched following reports from boat owners in October about failed theft attempts. The attempted thefts were thwarted when a vessel's security alarm was triggered, prompting the suspects to flee the scene. Upon inspection of the boats, Guardia Civil officers […]

The National Police have arrested two men of middle age in San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, on charges related to an illegal marijuana plantation. They are being accused of drug trafficking, health violations, and electricity theft. The plantation was located in an industrial unit in the 'Las Beatas' area. The operation was initiated following surveillance of the facility by Customs Surveillance Officers from the Tax Agency. Authorities confirmed the existence […]