The town of Almoradí has successfully obtained funding exceeding two million five hundred thousand euros from the European Union, allocated through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan known as NextGenerationEU. This investment is focused on revitalising the weekly Saturday market and enhancing urban commercial areas. Among the key developments funded by this initiative are the replacement of five hundred ninety-six streetlights with LED fixtures, renovation of damaged lighting infrastructures, and […]

A serious traffic accident occurred on the A-Seven motorway this afternoon, resulting in injuries to three individuals. The incident took place around two fifteen, in the direction from Murcia to Alicante, just before exit seven hundred thirty-three near Catral and Callosa de Segura, in the Municipality of Almoradí. The collision involved two vehicles, leading to multiple trauma injuries to all three occupants. Emergency services promptly arrived on the scene to […]

The United States has announced plans to raise tariffs on wine from Spain and Europe by two hundred percent, significantly impacting the wine industry in the Region of Murcia. This move, stemming from ongoing trade tensions, has already resulted in a substantial order cancellation for the Antonio Candela winery in Yecla, highlighting the uncertainty faced by producers. Despite the cancellation, it is reported that some American clients are preemptively increasing […]

In a significant operation against intellectual property crime, police in Benidorm arrested four individuals linked to the sale of counterfeit goods at the local 'Mercadillo Pueblo.' Authorities intervened one thousand two hundred and ninety items, including sports attire and handbags, all allegedly violating trademark registrations. The operation was initiated following a tip-off from a brand protection agency representing various well-known trademarks. In collaboration with police tasked with fighting intellectual property […]

The coastal trail linking Cala Capitán and La Caleta in Orihuela Costa has received the prestigious Blue Trail Flag 2025, awarded by the Association for Environmental Education and Consumer. This recognition, collected by local councillor Manuel Mestre, underscores the trail's value in landscape, geology, and cultural heritage. Spanning two point five kilometres, the trail features five viewpoints that offer breathtaking scenery over the cliffs and beaches, as well as the […]

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of a twenty-six-year-old fugitive in Portugal, linked to the murder of thirty-seven-year-old John George from Northern Ireland. George's body was discovered on January seventh beneath a lemon tree in a property located in Rojales. Earlier speculation suggested the suspect was in Thailand, but he was apprehended in Braga, Portugal. Alongside the main arrest, reports indicate that two other individuals connected to the case will appear […]

The Generalitat Valenciana has recently released its budget, which includes funding for the expansion of the Aguamarina outpatient clinic in Cabo Roig. However, residents of Orihuela Costa, who have awaited a new health centre for five years, are disappointed as the budget does not address this need. The existing Aguamarina clinic, situated at the back of the Cabo Roig strip, serves a year-round population of thirty thousand, but is struggling […]

Fernando López Miras, the President of the Regional Government, today unveiled the new Educational Digitalisation Strategy for the Murcia Region, dubbed 'Libre'. This strategy aims to foster responsible and balanced digital education while prioritising the wellbeing and comprehensive development of students. The initiative will enforce guidelines limiting digital device usage to one hour per day for primary education students, and two hours for secondary education students starting in the twenty […]

As temperatures rise in the Costa Blanca, Benidorm City Council has taken proactive measures to combat the summer heat by installing free chilled water fountains. This initiative, developed in partnership with Hidraqua, aims to ensure residents and tourists have easy access to refreshingly cool water in high-traffic public spaces. The first of these fountains was recently installed at the junction of Avenida Armada Española and Avenida Racharell. Two additional fountains […]