Spain is set to establish a 'House of Ukraine' in Torrevieja, aimed at supporting the displaced Ukrainian community. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced this development during his visit to Kyiv on February twenty-four, coinciding with an international summit marking three years since the onset of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The new centre will enhance existing services available to Ukrainians in Spain, including a facility located in the Social Security building in Torrevieja that offers administrative assistance. This centre has been […]

The Guardia Civil has apprehended two individuals, a twenty eight year old man and a twenty seven year old woman, suspected of drug trafficking in Torrevieja. This operation took place in late January during a routine check on the CV-998 road when the officers noticed the driver appearing nervous and evasive. Upon stopping the vehicle for inspection, agents discovered one thousand one hundred forty nine grams of cocaine concealed inside. They also found two glass jars containing six point sixty […]

Orihuela's Councilwoman for Festivities, Rocío Ortuño, presented the twenty-fifth edition of the Medieval Market this morning. Scheduled to run from Friday, February twenty-eight to Sunday, March second, this year's celebration promises to be particularly special. Ortuño highlighted the remarkable history of the event, which attracts thousands of visitors to the historic centre of Orihuela each year. The opening ceremony will commence from the Plaza de Santiago at eleven-thirty am. This year, the route has been modified to run in reverse, […]

The Ayuntamiento de Murcia has introduced a new digital portal designed to be minimalist and user-friendly, catering to the unique needs of local residents. Mayor José Ballesta and Urban Development Councillor José Guillén unveiled the portal, which integrates all municipal services and electronic administration into a single easy-to-navigate platform accessible at www.murcia.es. This innovative tool, developed by the municipal IT service and in collaboration with UPCT professor Antonio Sánchez, aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. It has received […]

In Benidorm, police have detained a forty-seven-year-old man of Algerian descent for allegedly committing theft from a vehicle. The suspect is accused of stealing a handbag containing four thousand eight hundred euros in cash and personal documents. The theft involved a distraction technique known as 'punching', where the suspect punctured the victim's tyre while they were parking at a supermarket. The incident occurred after the victim had completed their shopping. Upon returning to their vehicle and noticing the damaged tyre, […]

In a coordinated effort, the National Police and the Civil Guard have arrested sixteen individuals as part of Operation Fauda-Northpark. This operation focuses on a criminal organization consisting of Moroccan and Spanish nationals, suspected of numerous burglaries in the provinces of Alicante and Murcia. The suspects were apprehended following raids in six locations, including La Murada, Crevillente, and Monteagudo, amid an ongoing investigation of their criminal activities. The group's modus operandi involved targeting isolated residences, such as chalets and agricultural […]

Alicante has seen an increase in the presence of processionary caterpillars, raising health concerns for pets and allergy sufferers. A recent video captured in Guardamar del Segura shows a significant procession of these caterpillars, which pose serious health risks. The footage was recorded in the Alfonso XIII park by local resident Mari Carmen Herrera and shared by the MeteOrihuela account. The processionary caterpillar is known for its potential to cause severe allergic reactions and health issues. Contact with these caterpillars […]

Local police conducted a drug detection traffic control on Avenida Alcalde Ramón Pastor, which resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals. Officers discovered that one driver, a thirty-four-year-old man, presented a counterfeit driving licence, leading to his detention for suspected forgery and violations against road safety. In a separate case during the operation, police arrested a forty-one-year-old man on drug trafficking charges. This suspect was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a significant quantity of marijuana, a second […]