In a coordinated effort, the National Police and the Civil Guard have arrested sixteen individuals as part of Operation Fauda-Northpark. This operation focuses on a criminal organization consisting of Moroccan and Spanish nationals, suspected of numerous burglaries in the provinces of Alicante and Murcia. The suspects were apprehended following raids in six locations, including La Murada, Crevillente, and Monteagudo, amid an ongoing investigation of their criminal activities. The group's modus operandi involved targeting isolated residences, such as chalets and agricultural […]

Alicante has seen an increase in the presence of processionary caterpillars, raising health concerns for pets and allergy sufferers. A recent video captured in Guardamar del Segura shows a significant procession of these caterpillars, which pose serious health risks. The footage was recorded in the Alfonso XIII park by local resident Mari Carmen Herrera and shared by the MeteOrihuela account. The processionary caterpillar is known for its potential to cause severe allergic reactions and health issues. Contact with these caterpillars […]

Local police conducted a drug detection traffic control on Avenida Alcalde Ramón Pastor, which resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals. Officers discovered that one driver, a thirty-four-year-old man, presented a counterfeit driving licence, leading to his detention for suspected forgery and violations against road safety. In a separate case during the operation, police arrested a forty-one-year-old man on drug trafficking charges. This suspect was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a significant quantity of marijuana, a second […]

Alicante is gearing up for the much-anticipated Carnival of 2025, planned for a busy Saturday, March first. The celebration will kick off with children's activities including face painting and magic shows from five to eight in the evening, followed by adult festivities that will continue until four in the morning. Two music stages will cater to diverse musical tastes, creating a festive atmosphere in the heart of the city's Rambla de Méndez Núñez. A series of spectacular arches featuring masks […]

In a coordinated effort, the Civil Guard and Local Police in Xàbia have successfully dismantled a contraband operation involving expired vape products. The operation resulted in the confiscation of over fifty-five thousand vaping devices and related products aimed at underage consumers. Authorities have arrested a fifty-six-year-old British man, who owned the shops implicated in this illegal activity. The investigation began on the twenty-ninth of November twenty twenty-four, when local police reported suspicions regarding the sale of nicotine-based products to minors. […]

The city of Torrevieja is set to honour Rosario Carmona Muñoz with the Woman Award two thousand twenty five. This award acknowledges her significant personal, social, and professional contributions to the community. The award will be presented during a ceremony on Saturday, the eighth of March, at twelve noon at the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre, coinciding with the International Women's Day celebrations. The jury, composed of municipal representatives and equality experts, unanimously selected Carmona Muñoz for her social commitment, […]

The healthcare budget allocated for Torrevieja in 2023 amounts to over two hundred eighteen million euros, resulting in a spending of one thousand twenty-six euros for each registered inhabitant. However, when considering the significant number of unregistered residents, this figure drops to nine hundred euros. The Valencian Community's average per capita expenditure in 2025 is one thousand five hundred eighty-six euros, indicating a clear shortfall in Torrevieja's funding compared to the regional average. The Platform for Public and Quality Healthcare […]

The Council of Catral has initiated a public tender for a new street cleaning service, which will be outsourced for the first time. Previously, the municipality conducted this service with its own personnel. According to Mayor Joaquín Lucas from the People's Party, the new contract guarantees street cleaning across the urban area every day of the year, addressing the needs of a community with nearly ten thousand residents. The total investment for this service is set at four million four […]

In the region, three thousand five hundred and forty driving school students are waiting for their driving tests, eager to secure their driving licences. For many, obtaining this qualification is crucial for enhancing their resumes, improving job prospects, or pursuing further education. Others are in urgent need of a licence to start their desired jobs. The lengthy waiting list has caused frustration among learners, with significant consequences for their future opportunities. Driving school owners attribute this backlog to a widespread […]