Volunteers in Orihuela Costa are voicing their frustrations as they continue to shoulder the burden of managing local feline colonies without adequate support from the Town Hall. The council announced an emergency plan in July to address the uncontrolled rise of these colonies, which have become a health concern for nearby residents. However, volunteers report that they are left to cover the costs of treatments and sterilisation without collaboration from […]

La Guardia Civil has detained a thirty-two-year-old man of Spanish nationality, believed to be responsible for thirty-three residential burglaries in Jávea. The investigation started in December twenty twenty-three when a rise in break-ins near a main avenue was reported. The burglar followed a pattern of accessing homes by climbing and forcing window locks while owners were outside. The Investigation Area of the Guardia Civil took charge of the situation, conducting […]

The Torrevieja Council, in collaboration with the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, has launched the 'Father's Day Campaign', which began on the fifteenth of March and will run until the twenty-fourth of March. This initiative aims to encourage local shopping while offering engaging incentives for customers. For every purchase exceeding twenty euros at participating stores, shoppers are invited to scan a QR code displayed in participating establishments to enter […]

A Ryanair passenger's journey from Manchester to Alicante took a chaotic turn as he was arrested for vaping throughout the flight. The man, excited to marry in Spain, seemingly overlooked the airline’s strict no-smoking policy. Fellow passenger and comedian Katrina Robinson described the unpredictable atmosphere aboard the aircraft and noted the passenger’s refusal to stop even after receiving repeated warnings from the pilot. Robinson took to TikTok to share her […]

The City Council of Cartagena's recent public tender for beach bars has resulted in six lots remaining vacant, including four along the Mar Menor. This could mean that popular beaches like Los Nietos, La Manga, and El Portús may be without bars this coming summer. Officials confirmed a total of sixty-one offers were received, which is five less than in the previous tender from two thousand twenty-one, reflecting growing disinterest […]

On Friday, March fourteenth, the City Hall of Torrevieja welcomed twenty new Local Police officers who were sworn into service. This ceremony was attended by Mayor Eduardo Dolón, Councilor for Police, Security and Emergencies Federico Alarcón, and Councilor for Personnel María José Ruiz. The event marked a significant addition to the city’s efforts in enhancing public safety. Mayor Dolón commended the City Council’s initiative to bolster the Local Police force, […]

Two companies plan to build a hospital in the E-3 El Barranco sector of Orihuela Costa. The project, which includes a shopping center, will use part of the 33,400 square meters of land. Residents are demanding healthcare services, and the area, which is home to 30,000 people, lacks basic infrastructure.

The Town Hall of Torrevieja is taking steps to regulate the space occupied by hospitality terraces on the Paseo de Juan Aparicio. This initiative involves marking boundaries using paint and tape, revealing that many establishments have been violating occupancy laws by extending their space beyond what is permitted. Federico Alarcón, the councillor for Public Safety and Occupation, confirmed that the municipality is ensuring that what is paid by businesses aligns […]

A dolphin was discovered on the sands of Playa del Lastre beach in La Unión, prompting immediate action from local authorities. The municipal cleaning service alerted the Civil Protection service after spotting the marine animal. It was subsequently removed from the beach and transported to the Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre El Valle in Murcia. Officials identified the animal as a common dolphin, known scientifically as Delphinus delphi, following […]