Torrevieja will participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March twenty-second, by turning off public lighting in five notable plazas. The plazas included in this initiative are Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza Miguel Hernández, Plaza del Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen, Plaza de Oriente, and Plaza de Encarnación Puchol de La Mata. The lights will be switched off from eight thirty to nine thirty in the evening. The initiative is part […]

The Traffic Education Park in Orihuela Costa is finally set for revitalisation after being abandoned for over twenty years. The local government has announced a budget of seventy-seven thousand five hundred forty-six euros to facilitate the necessary upgrades, following demands from residents and local educational institutions for a designated area for traffic safety education. The park has not been operational due to its deteriorating condition; however, improvements will aim to […]

Alicante and Sevilla have been celebrated as the best airports in Europe following the recent awards announcement. Sevilla clinched the title in the five to fifteen million passenger category, demonstrating excellence among larger airports. Meanwhile, Alicante also received notable recognition, contributing to a strong representation of Spanish airports in this year's awards. In addition to Sevilla's win, numerous other airports were acknowledged for their service quality. Girona-Costa Brava, El Hierro, […]

Volunteers in Orihuela Costa are voicing their frustrations as they continue to shoulder the burden of managing local feline colonies without adequate support from the Town Hall. The council announced an emergency plan in July to address the uncontrolled rise of these colonies, which have become a health concern for nearby residents. However, volunteers report that they are left to cover the costs of treatments and sterilisation without collaboration from […]

La Guardia Civil has detained a thirty-two-year-old man of Spanish nationality, believed to be responsible for thirty-three residential burglaries in Jávea. The investigation started in December twenty twenty-three when a rise in break-ins near a main avenue was reported. The burglar followed a pattern of accessing homes by climbing and forcing window locks while owners were outside. The Investigation Area of the Guardia Civil took charge of the situation, conducting […]

The Torrevieja Council, in collaboration with the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, has launched the 'Father's Day Campaign', which began on the fifteenth of March and will run until the twenty-fourth of March. This initiative aims to encourage local shopping while offering engaging incentives for customers. For every purchase exceeding twenty euros at participating stores, shoppers are invited to scan a QR code displayed in participating establishments to enter […]

A Ryanair passenger's journey from Manchester to Alicante took a chaotic turn as he was arrested for vaping throughout the flight. The man, excited to marry in Spain, seemingly overlooked the airline’s strict no-smoking policy. Fellow passenger and comedian Katrina Robinson described the unpredictable atmosphere aboard the aircraft and noted the passenger’s refusal to stop even after receiving repeated warnings from the pilot. Robinson took to TikTok to share her […]

The City Council of Cartagena's recent public tender for beach bars has resulted in six lots remaining vacant, including four along the Mar Menor. This could mean that popular beaches like Los Nietos, La Manga, and El Portús may be without bars this coming summer. Officials confirmed a total of sixty-one offers were received, which is five less than in the previous tender from two thousand twenty-one, reflecting growing disinterest […]

On Friday, March fourteenth, the City Hall of Torrevieja welcomed twenty new Local Police officers who were sworn into service. This ceremony was attended by Mayor Eduardo Dolón, Councilor for Police, Security and Emergencies Federico Alarcón, and Councilor for Personnel María José Ruiz. The event marked a significant addition to the city’s efforts in enhancing public safety. Mayor Dolón commended the City Council’s initiative to bolster the Local Police force, […]