The construction of the new local police station in the Los Dolores neighbourhood of Cartagena has commenced, as announced by the town hall on Tuesday. The project comes with a budget of nearly six hundred thousand euros and a scheduled duration of ten months, with hopes for the station to open in the coming year. The single-storey building will occupy three hundred square metres and is located on municipal land between La Vía and Río Narcea streets, adjacent to a […]

A leatherback turtle, scientifically known as Dermochelys coriacea, was sighted last Friday along the coast of Guardamar del Segura. This rare event marks the first live observation of this species in the Mediterranean since nineteen eighty-six, when one was recorded at Cabo Roig. Leatherback turtles are notoriously difficult to spot due to their dark colouring and predominantly pelagic behaviour. Although there have been previous encounters in the region, all were of deceased turtles found washed ashore in years such as […]

The Guardia Civil of the Murcia Region has concluded Operation Handel Twenty-Five in Los Alcázares, aimed at solving a series of forceful burglaries at local businesses. Authorities have identified, located, and arrested a young man believed to be responsible for these incidents. To date, investigators have cleared ten crimes involving robberies at hotels and shops, with expectations that this number may rise as the investigation progresses. The operation commenced at the start of summer, sparked by a notable increase in […]

A seventy-four-year-old man from Lithuania has tragically drowned at La Mata beach in Torrevieja on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around eight o'clock in the evening when the bather, who was swimming with friends, began to struggle in the water. Lifeguards and local police aided in the rescue, bringing him to the shore, where resuscitation efforts commenced. Sadly, despite more than thirty minutes of attempts, he was not able to be revived. Throughout the day, a yellow flag had been […]

A seventy-one-year-old man tragically died on Tuesday afternoon after collapsing at Rihuete Beach in Puerto de Mazarrón. According to witness accounts, the man fainted while performing physical exercises in an outdoor calisthenics area. Other witnesses noted that he had just exited the water and felt unwell after leaving the sea. Civil Protection members quickly responded to the incident and found the individual in cardiac arrest. They proceeded to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an attempt to revive him. Despite their multiple […]

La Guardia Civil has successfully dismantled an organised criminal group in Torrevieja, focusing on fraud, extortion, and other illegal activities. The operation, named 'Cricar', led to the arrest of a twenty-seven-year-old man identified as the organiser, while four additional suspects were also investigated. The group had been engaging in deceitful practices, resulting in financial losses amounting to eight thousand two hundred euros. The investigation was initiated on the tenth of December two thousand twenty-four, following a report of potential embezzlement. […]

The Ayuntamiento de Torrevieja, through the Parks and Gardens Department and the company Actúa, has been implementing a new comprehensive maintenance plan for public green spaces across the city. In recent weeks, efforts have included tree and shrub pruning, clearing of landscaped areas, and the repositioning of curbs in parks and promenades. Additional work has involved enhancing trees, repairing manholes, repainting benches, and renewing seasonal flowers to bring more colour and vibrancy to the most frequented areas. Recently, one hundred […]

The entrance to Cartagena has recently changed, particularly at the Plaza de Alicante where workers from the maintenance contractor Actúa have planted shrubs and palm trees before the submarine roundabout. This initial impression is the first that visitors encounter when entering the city. However, local lawyer Carlos San Vicente has filed a complaint with the City Council, accusing the contractor of blatant and shameful non-compliance, stating that out of four palm trees, three have already died. San Vicente has called […]

The Justice and Public Administration Department is investing three hundred and fifty-nine thousand and six hundred and twenty-nine euros into revitalising the judicial facilities in Torrevieja. This initiative involves transforming a premise located on Patricio Zammit Street into a new Comprehensive Forensic Assessment Unit and a judicial archive. The project encompasses the creation of two judicial archives, accessible restrooms, a cleaning room, a rack space, and a welcoming area across a total of two hundred and ninety square metres on […]