The Local Police of Catral have successfully identified a suspect in the theft of a scooter that occurred two weeks ago on Avenida Purísima. The theft happened during a transaction involving the purchase and sale of the vehicle. The suspect took advantage of the situation and fled with the scooter, leaving the legitimate owners stunned. Following the incident, the newly established Citizen Security Unit, led by Officer Flores, conducted a […]

In Torrevieja, Mayor Eduardo Dolón and International Residents Councillor Gitte Lund met with Valeria Nastashenko, an advisor from the Ukrainian Embassy in Spain. The meeting focused on the needs of the nearly ten thousand Ukrainian residents in the city, highlighting the council's commitment to their integration. Dolón detailed the various departments involved, including International Residents, Social Welfare, and Education, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of the Ukrainian community. Nastashenko […]

A significant police operation in La Mata has led to the arrest of four Algerians and one Slovakian following reports of gunfire in the area. Residents alerted emergency services after observing suspicious behaviour and arguments among individuals frequenting a garage on Ciprés Street. Police intervention resulted in one of the largest seizures of ecstasy in Spain's history, with over one hundred thousand tablets confiscated. Witnesses described a tense environment, with […]

More than ten homes in La Zenia and Playa Flamenca have been targeted by burglars this month. Local authorities confirmed an alarming increase in break-ins, with reports indicating that a skilled organised gang has been operating in the area for years. Despite the availability of clear photographs and video footage sent to the Guardia Civil, the culprits have evaded capture. Residents are urged to take proactive steps to safeguard their […]

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has set a new record, welcoming one million one hundred sixty-six thousand seven hundred eighty-nine passengers in February. This figure marks a sixteen point four percent increase compared to the same month last year, and follows a strong start to twenty twenty-five, where the airport surpassed one million passengers in January. Most of the February traffic came from international flights, with a seventeen point six percent […]

Residents of Cabo Roig in Orihuela express mounting concerns over the state of their conservation zone, particularly regarding a wall that has been dubbed 'the Wall of Lamentations' by locals. This structure was built to repair significant damage caused by torrential rains in September twenty nineteen, and despite repairs being completed in June twenty twenty-two, integration of the wall into the landscape remains incomplete three years later. Unidos por la […]

The Youth Council is hosting 'La Vila Street Battle 2025', a national breaking dance competition taking place this Saturday, twenty second of March, at La Barbera auditorium. Beginning at five o’clock, the event will see talented young professional and amateur dancers showcase their breakdancing skills in one-on-one battles, highlighting the vibrancy of urban culture through dance.

In February, the Guardia Civil apprehended two hundred and forty two drivers in the Comunitat Valenciana for various road safety offences. A total of one hundred and six of these drivers were found to be operating vehicles without a valid licence. This group includes drivers who had lost their points, those whose licences were suspended or revoked by court orders, and individuals who had never acquired a driving permit. Additionally, […]

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, has held a meeting with the Secretary for Housing, Sebastián Fernández, to evaluate advancements in ongoing housing projects. The session also included the Director General of Housing, Juan Antonio Pérez, and Housing Councillor, Oscar Urtasun. A primary focus of the discussions was the proposal to develop over six hundred affordable homes in the city, facilitated through land exchanges for future municipal construction. The bidding […]