The Valencian Community is witnessing a significant rise in job vacancies as it approaches the Holy Week holiday. According to recent data from employment platform InfoJobs, there were a total of eighteen thousand twenty-four job listings registered in February, reflecting a three percent increase from January and a thirty-three percent increase compared to February of the previous year. Particularly, the tourism and hospitality sectors have experienced a remarkable growth of fifty-four percent in available positions from January, amounting to one […]

Early this morning, firefighters from the Provincial Consortium intervened at Torrevieja port to prevent a fishing boat from sinking. Reports indicate that the vessel had a substantial water ingress issue, which could have led to its demise. Quick action from the firefighters was crucial in averting an emergency. Upon arrival, the firefighters sealed the water entry point and not only reinforced the boat's entire surface but also proceeded to pump out the water. Their efficient response ensured that the situation […]

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility is implementing energy efficiency improvements in the Pilar de la Horadada Tunnel, located on the AP-Seven between kilometres seven hundred seventy-four and seven hundred seventy. The project has a budget of three point five million euros, funded by the European Union's NextGenerationEU initiative, under the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. This announcement follows a tragic accident earlier this week where a truck driver lost control of his vehicle, leading to a fire in […]

The Spanish government has fulfilled its promise to enhance road infrastructure in Alicante province, beginning with the critical access route to Alicante-Elche Airport. A contract worth twelve million euros has been awarded by the Ministry of Transport to maintain several high-capacity roads over the next three years, with the possibility of extending the agreement to nearly five years. This project aims to support the rising passenger demand at the Costa Blanca flight hub. The maintenance will involve more than one […]

The Cartagena Fire and Rescue Service is undertaking intensive training for its personnel focused on operational response to electric and hybrid vehicles. This initiative is essential as it adapts firefighting protocols to meet the challenges posed by sustainable mobility. The course aims to provide firefighters with the necessary skills to act with safety and efficiency in emergencies involving these vehicles. The training covers critical areas, including the identification of electrical hazards, safe disconnection procedures, structural damage assessment, and fire extinguishing […]

A tragic accident occurred on Monday afternoon when a fifty-seven-year-old man lost his life following a collision with a lorry on the RM-F fourteen road, which connects Torre Pacheco to the district of El Jimenado. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, including a mobile emergency unit and firefighters from the regional fire consortium, based in San Pedro and Los Alcázares. Upon arrival, firefighters worked to rescue the victim, who was trapped inside his vehicle. Tragically, despite the urgent medical […]

The tragic death of a twenty-seven year old woman has stirred a strong sense of community solidarity as residents rallied together to find her missing dog, which had fled the scene of the accident. Following her untimely passing, local groups took it upon themselves to search the surrounding areas. Their efforts culminated in a heart-wrenching discovery several days later when the beloved pet was found deceased next to an irrigation pond. This incident has highlighted the close-knit nature of the […]

A technical error in the appointment booking system at the Civil Registry has caused significant disruption over the past few days. Users have been unable to secure appointments online, necessitating in-person visits to obtain a booking. This situation has led to long queues and extended waiting times outside the Civil Registry office. The Ministry of Justice has acknowledged the issue and is currently working to rectify the malfunction. The incident has understandably frustrated many citizens who rely on the online […]

Activity has increased significantly at Torrevieja fish market in recent weeks, with thousands of kilos of sardines being landed by around twenty purse-seine vessels, mainly from Murcia and, to a lesser extent, Almería. On Wednesday alone, the fleet brought in 2,500 boxes, equivalent to around 20 tonnes. First-sale auction prices ranged between 25 and 27 euros per box, generating an estimated 60,000 euros. The sardines have been caught off the southern Alicante coast, particularly near Guardamar, Santa Pola and around […]