Maintenance and conservation work is being carried out around the Aguamarina flora micro-reserve and La Glea beach in Orihuela Costa. The Environment Department, led by Councillor Noelia Grao, is working in collaboration with the Valencian regional government to preserve what it describes as one of the most environmentally valuable areas along the local coastline. The project is designed to ensure that residents and visitors can continue to enjoy the area in safe and well-maintained surroundings. The work includes general cleaning, […]

A police officer and two local police colleagues have been injured following a confrontation with illegal street vendors on Torrevieja’s seafront last Thursday night. The incident took place during a routine operation targeting the sale of counterfeit goods. According to the councillor for Security, Police and Emergencies, Federico Alarcón, the situation became “serious” when one of the vendors allegedly assaulted an officer, insulting and threatening him. The officer suffered a split lip, and another was reportedly struck after his baton […]

Argentina’s community in Torrevieja has celebrated in style after the national team secured a place in the 2026 World Cup final with a victory over England. The result, in a fixture that still carries strong emotions beyond football, prompted jubilant scenes in the town centre. Hundreds of supporters gathered around Waldo Calero and Castelar squares, filling the heart of the town with flags, chants and car horns. The spontaneous celebration also spread to the small roundabout controlling access to the […]

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has recorded 10,061,138 passengers in the first six months of 2026, an increase of 9.3% compared with the same period last year. Valencia Airport handled 6,053,881 passengers, up 8%, according to figures released by Aena. In June, Alicante welcomed 2,123,528 travellers, 10.5% more than in June 2025. International traffic, which accounts for the majority of passengers, rose by 11.3% to 1,880,424. Domestic traffic reached 242,702 passengers, a 5.6% increase. The UK was the largest international market, […]

Neocine Premium Paseo del Mar opens on Wednesday 15 July at the new Paseo del Mar Leisure Centre in the Port of Torrevieja. The complex, developed by Inmuebles y Negocios del Sol, aims to bring a high-end cinema experience to the heart of the town. All screens are equipped with Christie 4K laser projectors, offering sharper images, brighter colours and improved contrast. The cinema also features Dolby Atmos sound technology, capable of positioning up to 128 audio objects within a […]

National Police have dismantled a suspected drug trafficking organisation in Elche, arresting seven people – six men and one woman aged between 31 and 43. They are being investigated for alleged drug trafficking and membership of a criminal group. The operation involved officers from Alicante, Elche and Albacete. During the final phase of the investigation, police carried out four simultaneous searches at properties in Elche, seizing 85 grams of cocaine, 45 grams of cannabis, 6,850 euros in cash, three precision […]

The Region of Murcia has generated more than half of its electricity from renewable sources in a single month for the first time. Figures from Red Eléctrica show that renewables accounted for 50.7% of total production in June 2026, up from 38.3% in June last year. Of the 889,301 megawatt-hours produced during the month, more than 451,000 came from clean sources, the majority from solar photovoltaic installations. Regional Environment Minister Juan María Vázquez said 2026 marked the year in which […]

Valencia province is set for a renewed surge in temperatures today, bringing an end to the cooler conditions of recent days. Forecasters say the latest गर्म spell is expected to last until Monday, with very high values returning across much of the area. The day will begin with clear skies throughout the province. From around midday, some developing cloud may partially cover inland areas, although no significant rainfall is expected. Temperatures will once again be the main feature. Maximums are […]

A minor earthquake measuring 1.8 was recorded near Torrevieja at 7.09am on Tuesday, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN). The epicentre was located in the salt lagoon area southeast of Los Montesinos, at a depth of 5 kilometres. Local weather and environmental group Proyecto Mastral said the tremor was felt lightly by some residents. However, there have been no reports of injuries or material damage. Quakes of this magnitude are often experienced as a slight vibration, particularly by people […]