A 65-year-old bar owner in Elx has been arrested by the National Police for allegedly paying vulnerable people to steal tins of food which were later served in his own establishment. Officers began investigating after detaining two people for stealing several tins of preserved food. During questioning, both claimed the owner of a bar in the El Toscar area had paid them five euros for every three cans they delivered. Surveillance of the premises showed people entering with bags and […]

The Guardia Civil has been investigating the violent death of a man whose body was discovered on Friday morning in the courtyard of a villa in a residential area of Torrevieja. The incident has caused shock among local residents. According to reports first published by Información and later confirmed by Europa Press, a man has been arrested in connection with the case. However, no details about his identity or his relationship with the victim have been released, as the investigation […]

What began as an investigation into a series of burglaries and violent robberies in Torrevieja has led to the dismantling of a criminal organisation producing and distributing ‘tusi’, commonly known as pink cocaine. The Guardia Civil arrested eleven people – eight men and three women aged between 21 and 36 – as part of Operation Suebicum. Officers discovered that two properties in the town had been converted into clandestine laboratories where the drug was prepared before being sold mainly in […]

A vegetation fire that broke out in Benidorm on Sunday afternoon has been stabilised after sending a large column of smoke across parts of the city. The Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium said it received the alert at 17:04. The blaze was stabilised at around 20:00, roughly three hours later. It affected scrubland and low woodland vegetation. No injuries have been reported. A helicopter was deployed to direct and co‑ordinate ground crews during the operation. In total, 12 firefighters from the […]

Three people have gone on trial at the Provincial Court of Alicante accused of organising a small boat crossing from Algeria to the coast of Orihuela with four migrants on board, including at least one child. According to the Valencian High Court of Justice, the vessel left the Algerian coast on 14 November 2022. Prosecutors allege that the three defendants travelled with the group and that the passengers had paid money for the journey. The prosecution describes the boat as […]

Torrevieja has unveiled a new official tourism website, turismodetorrevieja.com, as the central element of its digital communication and promotion strategy. The platform has been designed to provide a more visual, accessible and intuitive experience, reflecting changing digital habits and the needs of different types of visitors. Developed by technology company COTESA, the website aims to inspire and inform users while helping them to plan their trips both before and during their stay. It brings together key information about the destination, […]

Spain’s State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures in the Vega del Segura area of the Murcia region. Forecasters say temperatures could reach 39°C on Friday. The warning will remain in place from 13:00 until 21:00. According to information provided to the 1-1-2 emergency coordination centre, the probability of maximum temperatures reaching warning levels is between 40 and 70 per cent. Residents are being advised to take precautions during the hottest part of the day.

Torrevieja has received the Family Tourism Seal, a certification recognising the city as a destination adapted to the needs of families. The Spanish Federation of Large Families awarded the distinction in recognition of the town’s leisure facilities, natural spaces, beaches and specialised services. Mayor Eduardo Jorge Dolón collected the award on Thursday from Eduardo Hervás, president of the Large Families Federation of the Valencian Community and a member of the national federation’s board. With this accreditation, Torrevieja strengthens its position […]

Seven companies have submitted bids to purchase three municipal plots in Orihuela Costa, in an auction the council hopes will generate at least 21.6 million euros. The land could accommodate 255 homes across more than 30,000 square metres, and the sale will go to the highest bidder through an open procedure. The plots include land at La Ciñuelica, La Cuerda and Peña del Águila, with starting prices ranging from just over 4.1 million euros to 11.3 million euros. The councillor […]