The expansion of the CV-95 road, an essential route connecting Orihuela and Torrevieja, has faced a significant setback in the twenty twenty-five budget presented by the Generalitat Valenciana. A mere three hundred thousand euros have been allocated for the project, a stark contrast to the nineteen point five million euros included in the previous year's budget under the government of Carlos Mazón. This decision has drawn criticism from local politicians […]

The Local Police of Catral have ramped up their traffic controls in a bid to ensure the safety of all residents. Recently, officers noted a concerning rise in drivers exhibiting reckless behaviour and operating vehicles that have undergone unauthorized modifications. Such actions present significant risks not only to drivers but also to pedestrians. In the course of these intensified checks, several vehicles received penalties for not meeting the requirements of […]

A delightful sighting of bottlenose dolphins off the Torrevieja coast has captured the attention of locals and visitors alike. The dolphins were observed near Cabo Cervera, where they exhibited playful acrobatics in the water. Wildlife expert Juan Carlos García was on hand to photograph this engaging display. The presence of these dolphins has been rising, with increasing numbers approaching the shoreline and boats. This behaviour suggests they are becoming more […]

The Hespérides Integral Centre for Vocational Training in Cartagena is set to enhance its educational offerings with the introduction of a fully operational fire truck. This new asset will serve around eighty students enrolled in both Intermediate and Advanced courses of Emergency and Civil Protection, as well as in the Advanced Coordination of Emergencies programme. The fire truck, which was generously donated by the Molina de Segura Fire Consortium, has […]

On the twenty fifth and twenty sixth of March, the Virgin del Carmen Cultural Centre in Torrevieja will feature a series of interactive activities focusing on cybersecurity. These activities, organised by the National Cybersecurity Institute, aim to raise awareness of digital security among the community. The event will run from nine in the morning to two in the afternoon, and from four thirty to seven thirty in the evening, allowing […]

The President of the Hospitality Business Association of Torrevieja, José Ignacio Pastor, along with the Councillor for Hospitality and Tourism, Rosario Martínez, has announced an exciting new event called ¡A Todo Tren! Tapas – Dulces y Tardeo. This gastronomic initiative will run from the twenty-fourth of March to the sixth of April. The event aims to showcase the diversity of the local hospitality sector, building on the success of previous […]

Torrevieja has experienced an unseasonably rainy March, leading to the cancellation of various events across the province. This trend continued as the annual earthquake drill, commemorating the devastating earthquake of March twenty first, eighteen twenty nine, was significantly reduced in scale. The drill still took place; however, the absence of local firefighters due to an ongoing labour dispute overshadowed the event. The Diputación has been unable to resolve the conflict, […]

A dramatic incident unfolded yesterday afternoon in Torrevieja when a vehicle crashed through the front of a local lottery shop. At around three o'clock, residents near the intersection of Joaquin Chapaprieta and Antonio Machado were startled by a loud noise. Eyewitnesses recounted that a car ignored a Stop sign and collided with a vehicle that was lawfully driving, sending the latter crashing into the Administración de Loterías Número tres ‘La […]

Last night, the city of Torrevieja took a stand against climate change by joining the global event known as Earth Hour. From eight thirty to nine thirty in the evening, street lights were turned off in five prominent squares: Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza Miguel Hernández, Plaza del Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen, Plaza de Oriente, and Plaza de Encarnación Puchol in La Mata. Concha Sala, the councillor for Public […]