A thirty-eight-year-old man and a twenty-six-year-old woman were arrested by the National Police in Elche, Alicante, for allegedly causing serious injuries to their three-year-old daughter. The couple is suspected of subjecting the child to irreversible genital surgery, a practice commonly referred to as female genital mutilation. The case came to light following a routine medical examination that revealed healed physical signs consistent with this harmful tradition. The child had arrived […]

The National Police have successfully dismantled a major cannabis cultivation operation located in commercial premises in Torre Pacheco. In a proactive operation, authorities arrested three men hailing from Latvia, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. They are suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and electricity fraud related to the sophisticated growing facility. The investigation began earlier this year, as part of a wider initiative to target large-scale marijuana operations aimed at […]

On the afternoon of May Fourteenth, four British nationals faced a frightening situation when their catamaran was struck by lightning near Cabo de la Huerta, in Alicante. The fourteen-metre vessel was anchored when the storm hit, but it was equipped with a lightning rod on its mast, likely preventing serious injuries to the crew. Fortunately, all four individuals on board were unharmed. However, the lightning strike caused significant damage to […]

On Wednesday, fifteen May twenty twenty-five, the Official Environmental Agents of the Murcia Region successfully rescued two wild boar piglets trapped in the Tajo-Segura transfer channel, near the municipality of Ojós. The brave action unfolded after the agents received reports that the piglets were at risk of drowning in the water. Videos shared on their social media account showed the helpless animals running along the channel's banks, completely disoriented and […]

Local Police in Pilar de la Horadada have intercepted two drivers in the last forty eight hours for significant violations of the alcohol limit. The first incident involved a woman who recorded an alcohol level of zero point ninety seven milligrams per litre, well above the permissible limit. The second driver, a man, was found to have a dangerously high level of one point sixty four milligrams per litre, which […]

The beaches of Águilas will implement new facilities aimed at improving accessibility for all visitors this summer. Councillor for Tourism and Inclusion, José Antonio Consentino, made the announcement on Wednesday, outlining plans to introduce specialised amphibious wheelchairs and flexible walkways. These additions are intended to provide enhanced access to the beach and water for individuals with reduced mobility. The local council has acquired eight amphibious crutches in various sizes, crafted […]

The City Council of Torrevieja has officially opened a new skatepark located at the Torrealmendros flood pond. This installation is part of a larger project aimed at enhancing and integrating the park's landscape, with an investment of seven hundred thousand euros. The flood pond serves to manage twelve thousand cubic metres of water, aiming to prevent flooding in the Torreta Florida urbanisation, although further improvements are necessary. The new skatepark […]

The Town Hall of Orihuela has announced plans to distribute seven hundred fifty-eight new waste bins throughout the municipality, beginning this June. The new bins include four hundred thirty-two units specifically for recycling materials, such as containers and paper, and three hundred twenty-six units for general waste. This effort is part of a larger initiative to improve selective waste collection and achieve compliance with environmental standards. Rocío Ortuño, the councillor […]

A company based in Alicante is facing serious legal scrutiny after being accused of fraudulently selling nearly two thousand tonnes of bananas as Plátano de Canarias, which has Protected Designation of Origin status. The Civil Guard launched an investigation following a complaint from the Association of Producers of Plátano de Canarias, highlighting that the company was trading bananas without the necessary authorisation, which had been previously suspended due to irregularities. […]