Torrevieja witnessed significant traffic congestion on Friday, coinciding with the Summer Parade and the feast of the Virgen de Agosto, marking one of the busiest tourist days of the year. Many visitors found themselves unable to leave the new underground car park, which holds six hundred spaces, as the parade concluded, with some stuck for as long as two hours amidst a tense atmosphere exacerbated by excessive heat and vehicle […]

A company has withdrawn from the contract to capture seven hundred roosters, hens, and chickens from the streets of Torrevieja. This decision means the local council will now have to propose the contract to the next seven bidders, ranked by their offer evaluations. The withdrawal will delay the municipal objective of clearing many areas of the public domain of these birds, which not only potentially cause accidents but also lack […]

The fifth edition of Brilla Torrevieja concluded with an exhilarating concert by Colombian singer, composer, and musician Camilo. The event, held at the Parque Antonio Soria, attracted thousands of attendees who were captivated by Camilo's romantic pop style and hit songs such as 'Tutu', 'Ropa Cara', 'Kesi', and 'Millones'. This concert marked Camilo's only stop in the Alicante and Murcia provinces during his tour, further solidifying the festival's status as […]

The local government of Torrevieja has approved a new strategic modification to its grant plan, allocating three hundred thousand euros to implement direct financial aid for families welcoming new children through birth or adoption. The anticipated assistance is set at four hundred and fifty euros per child and is expected to apply for the 2024 financial year. This represents a maximum of six hundred potential applications based on demographic statistics […]

Firefighters from the Torrevieja park responded early this morning to control a fire that broke out in a private sauna within a ground floor residential property located in the San Luis-El Chaparral urbanisation. The emergency call was received shortly after one fifteen AM, indicating that the house itself was ablaze. However, upon arrival and inspection, the firefighters discovered that the fire was actually originating from an external sauna. The firefighters […]

The State Meteorological Agency has issued a severe heat warning for this weekend, forecasting extremely high temperatures across the region. On Saturday, areas such as Orihuela may reach a maximum of forty-two degrees Celsius, with other cities like Elche and Villena close behind at forty-one and forty-point-eight degrees respectively. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions, especially those with vulnerable health conditions, including children and the elderly. An orange alert […]

A seventy-seven-year-old woman tragically lost her life after being hit by a vehicle on Wednesday night in Torrevieja. The incident occurred around nine forty-five as she crossed a pedestrian crossing on José Samper Avenue, near Helena Street. Her partner, who was crossing alongside her, managed to avoid being struck by mere centimetres. The driver of the vehicle, an eighty-four-year-old man, was arrested at the scene for reckless driving and has […]

Authorities in the Murcia region are currently investigating two disturbing incidents of animal cruelty that have shocked the local community. In La Tercia, it has been reported that a man in a high-end vehicle abandoned a cat on the road, only to run over it multiple times, resulting in the animal's death. The Civil Guard’s Nature Protection Service, known as Seprona, confirmed these horrific details after the suspect was identified […]

The Benidorm City Council has announced the addition of three new children's amphibious chairs to its accessible beaches, marking an investment of four thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven euros and fifty cents. These chairs will be situated at La Cala, Parque de Elche, and Levante, thereby enhancing the facilities available to families with children needing assistance at the beach. During a recent visit to the accessible beach area at Parque […]