The Local Police in Rojales has introduced four new vehicles to their fleet as part of their vehicle renewal plan, which takes place every four years. The newly acquired vehicles, four Ford Kuga hybrids, feature advanced technology, including illuminated traffic signage that allows officers to communicate information effectively to the public. They also have reinforced compartments for the transport of detainees, ensuring the safety of both the officers and the […]

A minor earthquake measuring one point four struck Los Montesinos in Alicante on Wednesday, according to information from the National Geographic Institute. The earthquake occurred at eleven fifty-seven in the morning and was located nine kilometres deep, east of Los Montesinos. The Emergency Coordination Centre of the Generalitat reported that the tremor was not felt by the local population, and there have been no related incidents. This is a reminder […]

Cartagena's City Council has officially approved its Fiscal Ordinances for the years 2025 to 2026, maintaining a freeze on residential property tax, known as IBI, for another year. This decision secures financial stability for homeowners throughout the municipality, including areas such as La Manga del Mar Menor and Isla Plana, with exceptions made only for high-value undeveloped urban plots. The tax freeze comes as the council resolves a €4.9 million […]

Alicante City Council has unanimously approved the extension of its moratorium on granting licenses for tourist accommodation. This extension now encompasses apartment blocks, pensions, and hostels, effectively prohibiting new licenses until January twenty twenty-seven. The ruling received strong support with twenty one votes in favour from the governing coalition and the Socialist Party, while Vox abstained and Compromís opposed it. The moratorium has been introduced following an increase in tourist […]

The regional government will contribute three million seven hundred seventy thousand euros for the construction of a new underground bus station in Murcia, accounting for twenty-six percent of the overall investment estimated at fourteen point five million euros. Councillor Jorge García Montoro announced the project today, which is also funded by central and local administrations. The initiative seeks to improve mobility for the city of Murcia and its metropolitan area. […]

In San Javier, local police reported a man for indecent exposure after they discovered him engaging in a sexual act in a park. The incident occurred last Thursday evening, as police responded to a call regarding a man in a car near a children's playground. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect in the driver's seat with his trousers down. Witnesses reported that the man had been seen masturbating while looking […]

A report from the Local Police of Orihuela reveals that thirty-one accidents have occurred along the coastline over the last six months due to deteriorating road conditions. Most of these incidents were connected to potholes, with only one accident resulting in injuries, involving an electric scooter falling over a significant bump on Acuario Street. Others mainly caused damage to tyres. The report indicates that the Villamartín-Los Dolses road has the […]

The three La Manga beaches that closed on Monday, July twenty-first due to a suspected sewage spill have reopened after tests confirmed no faecal or chemical contamination. The Region of Murcia’s Public Health department conducted analyses, clearing the water for bathers. The red flags that prompted the closure have been removed, but swimmers are advised to exercise caution due to choppy sea conditions. The stain, which appeared around twenty metres […]

Alicante province continues to experience high temperatures and humidity, though the State Meteorological Agency reports a forecast of storms for Thursday. The agency has activated a yellow alert for rain in the province's interior. Notably, the forecast suggests that cooler days are on the horizon, expected to be the most pleasant since early June. Friday is also likely to see storms across various areas including Alicante city, Alcoy, and Benidorm. […]