The Intelligent Tourism Laboratory of Torrevieja, a collaboration between the Torrevieja City Council and the University of Alicante, presented a pioneering report today titled "Study on the Use of New Data Sources to Analyse Tourist Behaviour in Torrevieja." The presentation was attended by important figures including Tourism Councillor Rosario Martínez Chazarra and researcher Marco A. Celdrán, who discussed the report's implications for local tourism management. Utilising data sources such as […]

The National Police, in coordination with the Orihuela Local Police, conducted a successful operation leading to the rescue of four women who were being held against their will and coerced into prostitution at a nightlife venue. The intervention resulted in the arrest of a couple, a man aged forty and a woman aged forty-four, who are suspected of charges including illegal detention and physical abuse. The police action was prompted […]

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, along with city councillor Sandra Sánchez and project director Cayetano Bernabé, inspected the ongoing renovations of the Dique de Levante today. The undertaking covers one thousand two hundred and forty-seven metres and has an investment of six million five hundred and forty-three thousand seven hundred and thirty-three euros including VAT. Dolón highlighted the high level of execution, with the metal structure and parament improvements […]

An explosion at Casa Javi bar in Lo Pagán has left seventeen people injured, with emergency services mobilising quickly in response. The blast occurred around midday, coinciding with the area’s weekly market, heightening the severity of the incident. Local residents described the event as akin to being in a war zone, as debris flew through the air. Two women sustained serious burns and remain in critical condition, but their lives […]

A man has been left with serious injuries following a dramatic car accident while fleeing from the local police in San Miguel de Salinas. This incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, around four AM, immediately after the suspect stole a tobacco vending machine from a petrol station. As he sped away in his car, a local police patrol pursued him along the Campoamor road. The driver lost control […]

The Guardia Civil intercepted a vessel on Wednesday afternoon, containing nine irregular migrants off the coast of Mazarrón. These individuals, all adult males, are believed to be of Algerian nationality. Officials report that all of them are in good health at the time of their arrival. Following the interception, the migrants were transported to Cartagena where they were handed over to the National Police for further processing. The authorities are […]

In a historic event for wildlife conservation, the Region of Murcia has welcomed the birth of three Iberian lynx cubs in the wild, marking a significant achievement just two years after the species was reintroduced to the Lorca Highlands. This event, shared by Regional President Fernando López Miras, highlights the region's conducive environment for the reproduction of this endangered species. The three cubs are offspring of Urtsu, a female lynx […]

A man was arrested in San Javier for alleged document fraud following a confrontation at a hotel. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when hotel staff contacted emergency services after the man displayed aggressive behaviour when asked for his payment and identification. He reportedly damaged hotel property and filmed staff members before leaving the premises shouting. Local police located the man nearby and he presented a photocopy of what he […]

A fire broke out at the Naval Hospital late last night, sending panic amongst those residing in the facility. Fortunately, official reports indicate that no injuries resulted from the incident. Initial investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by electrical overload during ongoing maintenance work in the building. Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames without any casualties reported. Emergency services arrived promptly, containing the situation and ensuring the safety […]