The Guardia Civil is investigating a series of attempted boat thefts that occurred on Saturday at the port of Cabo de Palos. According to sources close to the investigation, the thieves attempted to steal two boats from the Islas Hormiga and Naranjito diving clubs, as well as a vessel belonging to the special underwater activities group of the Guardia Civil. Security cameras captured footage of the suspects, who left behind some damage during their failed attempts. In a related incident […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested two individuals in separate incidents in Torrevieja. A twenty-four-year-old man was apprehended on charges of drug trafficking after officers found three hundred forty-seven tablets of MDMA, one point four three grams of marijuana, and zero point six six grams of cocaine, along with one hundred fifty euros in cash. The arrest of the man came after officers received an alarm notification regarding a possible burglary. While investigating, they encountered a forty-three-year-old woman suspected of attempting […]

AGAMED is undertaking a significant project in Torrevieja with the installation of three state-of-the-art hydrodynamic separators at the city's port. This ambitious initiative represents an investment of three point nine million euros and marks the largest deployment of such technology in the entire Levante region of Spain. The separators are expected to be operational by next week, playing a crucial role in improving water quality and safeguarding the marine environment. These hydrodynamic separators will facilitate effective treatment of rainwater, removing […]

The autopsy results for a British couple found dead in their home in San Fulgencio have confirmed no abnormal circumstances or signs of violence. The deceased are identified as an eighty-two-year-old man and a seventy-four-year-old woman, discovered by local authorities on Thursday afternoon. Reports indicate that the couple had been deceased for several days, as noted by their physical conditions. Neighbours reported that they had not seen the man for about a week, as he regularly walked their dog. The […]

The Department of Environment of Orihuela Council, led by Noelia Grao, has announced measures to combat the increasing presence of wild boars in agricultural areas. These actions include controlled hunting and trapping, which will be authorised following a technical assessment by the relevant local authority. Farmers have reported serious economic losses due to crop destruction and damage to irrigation systems caused by these animals. In recent weeks, wild boars have been causing significant damages, threatening the viability of various agricultural […]

On 3 December the Los Montesinos town hall has marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by underlining its commitment to building a more inclusive, accessible and just community. The council has said inclusion is not just an objective but an ongoing commitment and has reaffirmed its partnership with local organisations. The municipality has recognised the essential work of associations such as ADISMÓN and ADIS, saying their daily support for people with disabilities and their families is indispensable. The […]

Benidorm Town Hall is under severe financial pressure after Spain’s Constitutional Court rejected an appeal aimed at avoiding compensation over land in the Serra Gelada Natural Park. The decision means the council could be forced to pay more than €350 million to two development companies, almost twice the municipality’s annual budget. The dispute dates back more than two decades. A planning agreement signed in the early 2000s allowed building rights from land later protected as a natural park to be […]

Cartagena City Council has reinforced the leadership structure of its Local Police following the appointment of five inspectors and the incorporation of 13 sub-inspectors, who have begun their roles in practice. With these additions, the force now has 36 senior officers and a total workforce of 305 police personnel. Mayor Noelia Arroyo said the changes form part of an internal reorganisation designed to adapt the command structure to the growth of the service. She highlighted the expansion of specialist units, […]

Spain’s state weather agency, Aemet, has placed the province of Alicante under a yellow weather warning for strong winds and coastal conditions. The alert follows a calm Sunday, with unsettled weather returning at the start of the week. Forecasters say south-westerly winds could reach gusts of more than 60 km per hour in some municipalities. Along the entire Alicante coastline, coastal phenomena are also expected, with waves forecast to reach between 2 and 3 metres. The warning is scheduled to […]