National Police have arrested two people in Benidorm, including a seventeen-year-old, after discovering more than half a kilo of cocaine during a routine checkpoint. Officers stopped a high-end vehicle after it appeared to make a sudden manoeuvre to avoid the control. The car was driven by a fifty-year-old man, with the teenager travelling as a passenger. Police identified both occupants but said they could not provide reliable documentation for the vehicle, leading officers to take them and the car to […]

Around 200 tractors and agricultural vehicles joined a large-scale protest through the centre of Alicante yesterday, causing slow-moving traffic along major avenues and streets. The mobilisation was organised by Asaja Alicante and brought together farmers from across the province under the slogan “Less lies, more solutions for the countryside”. Protesters are calling for the EU–Mercosur trade agreement to be scrapped, arguing that it allows imports produced under environmental and phytosanitary standards lower than those required within the European Union. They […]

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, has held a working meeting with representatives of the newly created La Mata and Torrelamata Residents’ Association. He was joined by the councillor for Citizen Participation, Trudy Páez, and the councillor for the Environment, Antonio Vidal. The meeting took place yesterday and included the association’s president, Cayetano Pérez. During the discussion, the municipal representatives congratulated the group on its formation and highlighted the importance of neighbourhood associations. They said organised community groups play a […]

The council of Guardamar del Segura, in the province of Alicante, has reported the deaths of two cats to the Guardia Civil following the results of a veterinary post-mortem examination. The report concluded that the animals died from multiple traumatic injuries and internal bleeding, prompting concerns about a possible case of animal cruelty. The cats were found in the area around Avenida Cervantes. After reviewing the veterinary findings, the local authority decided to file a formal complaint with the Guardia […]

Urban planning authorities have set a deadline of 45 days for the regional Health Department to repair the fire-damaged façade of block 5 at Hospital Santa Lucía. The order relates to damage caused during a serious fire on 26 November. The blaze forced the evacuation of dozens of patients after flames threatened parts of the building. Emergency services moved patients to safety while firefighters brought the incident under control. Officials have confirmed that the façade was made from a multi-layer […]

Torrevieja will once again celebrate its annual carnival with a packed programme of events running from 30 January to 21 February 2026. The festivities begin with the traditional opening gala at the Municipal Theatre, featuring the official proclamation and the presentation of the Escudo de Oro. Over the following weeks, the carnival will fill the streets with colour and music, including costume parades, neighbourhood events and activities for all ages. Highlights include the Carnival Animal event, school parades, celebrations for […]

The Almoradí council has launched two new mini recycling points to improve the collection of household waste that does not belong in standard containers. The new facilities are designed for selective recycling and allow residents to dispose of items that previously had no specific collection option. The containers are already in operation in Plaza de San Andrés and Calle Canalejas. They can be used for low-energy and LED light bulbs, CDs and DVDs, batteries, mobile phone batteries, chargers, vapes, school […]

Teachers, families and education unions have begun daily protests outside a primary school in Orihuela Costa over the continued lack of heating at the centre. The problem has remained unresolved for one hundred and eighteen days, forcing pupils to stay in classrooms wearing coats because of low indoor temperatures. The parents’ association has stressed that the protest is not intended to create confrontation, but to publicly expose a situation affecting children’s health and wellbeing. As an emergency measure, families have […]

Guardia Civil officers in the Region of Murcia have arrested a French national after discovering nearly three kilos of marijuana inside a vehicle in San Pedro del Pinatar. The incident took place on Wednesday during a routine checkpoint on the N-322, close to a well-known shopping centre. Officers on patrol became suspicious when a car made unusual movements and failed to stop when instructed. The vehicle was halted a short distance later, and the sole occupant, a twenty-nine-year-old man, told […]