Housing demand across the Region of Murcia is thriving, with prices on an upward trajectory. According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Housing, the average price for unrestricted properties has reached one thousand one hundred and eighty-five euros per square metre as of the second quarter of twenty twenty-five. This marks a notable increase of seven point nine percent compared to the same period last year, and one percent higher than the start of the year. These prices […]

The Orihuela Town Council is finalising a local bonoconsumo campaign ahead of the Christmas festivities. This decision comes after the Alicante Provincial Council did not include such a scheme in this year's budget, prompting several municipalities, including Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja, to initiate their own programs with local resources. The Official Gazette of the Province of Alicante has published the general regulatory bases for the initiative. Eligible participants must be adults registered in Orihuela and will receive discounts on […]

The Region of Murcia is emerging as a key player in Spain's construction sector, with recent figures indicating a dramatic thirty-one percent increase in projects from the previous year. Despite a national decline of one point eight percent, Murcia has shown resilience, positioning itself as the second highest growth area in Spain, only behind La Rioja. Most of the developments fall within the smaller-scale category, with project values up to five hundred thousand euros comprising three quarters of the total. […]

Under the slogan 'My village is also my home and I want it clean', the Residents' Association of Los Montesinos has sought permission from the Government Sub-delegation in Alicante to hold a rally. This gathering is set for Sunday, the twenty-sixth of October, at midday in the Town Hall square and aims to voice the community's discontent over the poor waste collection and street cleaning services they have endured for some time. The association has approached municipal officials multiple times […]

In a surprising twist during the current social media frenzy, a video has emerged from Torrevieja, where a young woman has been spotted walking her pet pigeon. The footage, shared by TikTok user @nadiaromeroo_, captures the unusual scene of the woman casually strolling with her avian companion, secured in a small harness. This peculiar pet outing has already gained over four hundred thousand views, leading to a flurry of interactions among viewers. Responses to the video have varied widely, with […]

Iron Maiden, the legendary British heavy metal band, is set to return to the Region of Murcia to headline the Rock Imperium Festival in Cartagena, taking place from the third to the fifth of July, two thousand and twenty-six. This marks their first appearance since their last visit two years ago, and their involvement is expected to elevate the festival to new heights. Organisers assure that this year's event will be the most ambitious yet, particularly with Iron Maiden taking […]

The Council of Torrevieja has approved a contract for leasing scooters to support the establishment of a new urban mobility agent unit, set to commence in early twenty twenty-six with the introduction of twenty agents. The base budget for this contract totals one hundred and fifty-nine thousand and ninety-nine euros for a four-year leasing period without extension. The contract entails leasing ten scooters equipped with emergency lights and is designed for use by the mobility agency.

A new traffic diversion has officially opened today, the twenty-third of September, allowing access to the fish market and the Marina Salinas Port. The route consists of a road with one lane designated for entry into the port and another for exit towards the city centre. A pedestrian crossing has also been included to ensure safe passage for pedestrians from the promenade of La Libertad. The opening of this provisional diversion facilitates the commencement of construction work on the removal […]

The Valencian Community's Department of Education, Culture, Universities, and Employment has officially designated Torrevieja as the Cultural Capital of Valencia for two thousand and twenty-five, specifically for municipalities with populations exceeding five thousand. This honour reflects the city’s outstanding performance among the submitted applications, allowing it to become the cultural epicentre of the Valencia region. This recognition aims to increase visibility and decentralise culture, making it more accessible across different territories while promoting universal access. It also seeks to stimulate […]