A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being arrested by the Guardia Civil in Torrevieja in connection with five alleged break-ins at homes across the municipality. The investigation began after officers identified an increase in burglaries in residential areas and urbanisations on the outskirts of the town. Investigators said several of the incidents followed a similar pattern, with the suspect allegedly monitoring properties and taking advantage of short absences by homeowners. In one case, he is reported to […]

Torrevieja City Council has given initial approval to a Special Cemetery Plan designed to guarantee burial capacity for the next 20 years. The plan sets aside 16,834 square metres of land near the N-332, in an area already used for public and industrial facilities. Councillor for Cemeteries Sandra Sánchez said the expansion responds to population growth and current space limitations. Of the total area, 7,187 square metres will be used to extend the municipal cemetery, while 2,603 square metres will […]

Orihuela City Council has introduced strict limits on the use of artificial intelligence tools and instant messaging applications by municipal employees, including staff in dependent bodies and public companies. The mayor, Pepe Vegara, and the council secretary have issued a mandatory circular aimed at protecting personal data, safeguarding confidential information and ensuring compliance with data protection and transparency laws. Under the new rules, AI may only be used as a support tool for tasks such as spelling and grammar checks, […]

The Valencian Community is facing several more critical days of exceptional high temperatures, as a mass of hot, dry air from North Africa moves across the region. Spain’s State Meteorological Agency, Aemet, has issued orange and yellow weather warnings for Tuesday 21 July. An orange alert is in force from 1pm to 9pm in inland northern and southern Valencia, where temperatures are expected to reach 40C. Yellow warnings cover inland Alicante, parts of the Alicante coast and areas of Castellón […]

A man has died while swimming at Los Náufragos beach in Torrevieja on Monday afternoon. The incident took place at one of the town’s most popular beaches during the busy summer period. According to local reports, emergency services were alerted and attended the scene. Despite their efforts, the man could not be saved. The circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been confirmed. The death has caused concern among beachgoers in the Costa Blanca resort, which attracts large numbers of […]

Police and fire crews in Guardamar del Segura are investigating a series of suspected arson attacks after multiple vehicles were set alight over the weekend. Between Saturday night and early Monday, nine cars and one motorcycle were burned, with additional vehicles and nearby homes suffering damage. The first incidents were reported shortly after 11.00pm on Saturday, with further fires breaking out in nearby streets. Emergency services were repeatedly called out as flames spread between parked vehicles. A similar pattern was […]

Torrevieja City Council has announced that the Valencian Regional Government is investing €289,000 to improve thermal comfort in the town’s public schools. The plan covers 21 educational centres and aims to address the high temperatures often recorded during much of the school year. A total of €151,500 has been allocated to 14 centres providing Early Years, Primary, Special and Adult Education. The remaining €137,500 will be shared between seven secondary schools and specialist institutions, including the Official Language School and […]

Work has begun on the construction of a new municipal ecopark in Los Montesinos, marking a significant step forward in the town’s waste management and environmental strategy. The project represents an investment of more than 500,000 euros and is expected to take five months to complete. The fixed Type C ecopark will be built on a 2,000 square metre plot of land provided free of charge by the council to the Vega Baja Sostenible Consortium, following the signing of a […]

Torrevieja Council has reinforced watering work across the municipality as high summer temperatures put increasing pressure on local green spaces. The Parks and Gardens Department, headed by Concha Sala, says the measures aim to preserve the condition of parks, roundabouts, flowerbeds and landscaped areas during prolonged heat and limited rainfall. Municipal teams are working continuously to ensure trees and plants receive sufficient water to withstand the most intense periods of heat. The council says this seasonal effort is essential to […]