A sixty-two year old man sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Orihuela Costa. The incident occurred on the evening of the accident, prompting immediate action from emergency services. The Centre for Information and Coordination of Emergencies, known as CICU, received an alert regarding the incident. A medical emergency team from the Urgent Medical Care Service, SAMU, was dispatched to the scene. The […]

The Orihuela Costa Council has increased lifeguard and toilet services across the eleven beaches along the coastline to accommodate the anticipated rise in visitors during Easter. These important services will operate daily from ten in the morning until seven in the evening, ensuring that residents and tourists can enjoy a safe and hygienic beach experience. Lifeguards will be present throughout this time, providing continuous coverage to ensure the safety and […]

Firefighters from the Torrevieja and Orihuela parks intervened in a residential fire on Monday at the intersection of Victoria and Paraná streets in Orihuela. The fire broke out in a second-floor apartment and quickly spread to another property on the same level, as well as two additional flats on the third floor. Emergency services were alerted at nine oh six this morning. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the flames had […]

A new pedestrian bridge is set to be built over the Segura River in Rojales, creating a vital connection between its two banks. This bridge will specifically link the Los Frailes area, which includes a local school and ongoing urban development, to the fairgrounds that host the weekly market and local festivals. The project has been awarded to the Covial-Carrión consortium for a total of four hundred ninety-one thousand euros. […]

The Ayuntamiento of Orihuela has initiated a public satisfaction survey aimed at beachgoers this summer. A maximum budget of thirty-six thousand one hundred euros has been set for the contract to gather feedback regarding the eleven beaches in the area. This effort aligns with the objectives established by the Integrated Beach Management System and the Association for Environmental Education and Consumer (ADEAC) in the Valencia Community, which oversees the awarding […]

A new tool has been introduced to monitor extreme winds associated with storms in Valencia. Developed by the Climatoc-Lab of the Centre for Desertification Research, the Downburst MXO application allows for the real-time detection of downbursts using data from more than seven hundred weather stations across the region. This project is critical as these winds can pose severe risks to communities and infrastructure, similar in intensity to tornadoes. The Downburst […]

The Local Government Board of Torrevieja has given the green light to a significant secondary electrification project for the port area. With a budget set at one million sixty-seven thousand eight hundred forty-nine euros, this project aims to provide a secure and efficient electrical supply for fairs and temporary events. The estimated completion time for the project is three months. This initiative is part of a comprehensive urbanisation plan for […]

Yesterday afternoon a vehicle caught fire on Avenida del Mojón in San Pedro del Pinatar, prompting witnesses to alert the emergency coordination centre at around three o'clock. The quick response from emergency services was critical in managing the situation. Firefighters from the Consortium for Fire Extinction and Rescue arrived promptly to tackle the fire, ensuring safety for both the public and the affected individuals. Remarkably, all occupants of the vehicle […]

Vicente Gutiérrez Sola has officially cleared his office at the Torrevieja Local Police headquarters, following a mandated retirement due to reaching the age of sixty-five. This decision was initiated by Mayor Eduardo Dolón and legally supported by Human Resources Director Rosana Narejos. Current interim Police Chief Oscar Cartón takes over, although this appointment remains provisional as the council anticipates a potential legal challenge from Gutiérrez Sola regarding his retirement. Gutiérrez […]