Rod Stewart has brought a party atmosphere to Valencia’s Roig Arena, with fans describing the venue as the biggest pub in the city during his concert on Tuesday night. The British star performed a string of his best-known hits to a packed arena, with thousands of people singing along from start to finish. The crowd joined in enthusiastically, turning the large indoor venue into an intimate and celebratory setting. Organisers have hailed the performance as one of the standout musical […]

The Valencian Community is witnessing a significant rise in job vacancies as it approaches the Holy Week holiday. According to recent data from employment platform InfoJobs, there were a total of eighteen thousand twenty-four job listings registered in February, reflecting a three percent increase from January and a thirty-three percent increase compared to February of the previous year. Particularly, the tourism and hospitality sectors have experienced a remarkable growth of fifty-four percent in available positions from January, amounting to one […]

Early this morning, firefighters from the Provincial Consortium intervened at Torrevieja port to prevent a fishing boat from sinking. Reports indicate that the vessel had a substantial water ingress issue, which could have led to its demise. Quick action from the firefighters was crucial in averting an emergency. Upon arrival, the firefighters sealed the water entry point and not only reinforced the boat's entire surface but also proceeded to pump out the water. Their efficient response ensured that the situation […]

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility is implementing energy efficiency improvements in the Pilar de la Horadada Tunnel, located on the AP-Seven between kilometres seven hundred seventy-four and seven hundred seventy. The project has a budget of three point five million euros, funded by the European Union's NextGenerationEU initiative, under the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. This announcement follows a tragic accident earlier this week where a truck driver lost control of his vehicle, leading to a fire in […]

The Spanish government has fulfilled its promise to enhance road infrastructure in Alicante province, beginning with the critical access route to Alicante-Elche Airport. A contract worth twelve million euros has been awarded by the Ministry of Transport to maintain several high-capacity roads over the next three years, with the possibility of extending the agreement to nearly five years. This project aims to support the rising passenger demand at the Costa Blanca flight hub. The maintenance will involve more than one […]

The Cartagena Fire and Rescue Service is undertaking intensive training for its personnel focused on operational response to electric and hybrid vehicles. This initiative is essential as it adapts firefighting protocols to meet the challenges posed by sustainable mobility. The course aims to provide firefighters with the necessary skills to act with safety and efficiency in emergencies involving these vehicles. The training covers critical areas, including the identification of electrical hazards, safe disconnection procedures, structural damage assessment, and fire extinguishing […]

The National Police have arrested a fifty-two-year-old man and his twenty-four-year-old daughter in Torrevieja for offences including drug trafficking, possession of illegal firearms, and money laundering. The operation, conducted by the Judicial Police from Elche, resulted in the seizure of over twelve kilograms of cocaine, three handguns with ammunition, luxury vehicles, and cash valued at around one hundred and fifty-one thousand euros. Investigators had been monitoring a male resident of a Torrevieja urbanisation suspected of selling cocaine on a medium […]

An estimated 12.8 million workers across 22 European Union countries earn the minimum wage or less, according to Euronews analysis of Eurostat data. Many have been watching annual wage announcements closely, but around a third of minimum wage earners saw no increase between July 2025 and January 2026, with no rise at all over the past year in four countries. As of January 2026, monthly gross minimum wages vary widely. They range from €620 in Bulgaria to €2,704 in Luxembourg. […]

Three men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of violent robberies and thefts in the Vega Baja area. The suspects, aged between 19 and 29, are accused of two robberies with violence, three break-ins at businesses and two thefts from vehicles. The investigation, known as Operation Morcar26, began in late 2025 after several vehicle thefts were reported in Almoradí and two break-ins at hospitality venues in Algorfa. Officers from the Main Post in Almoradí […]