In a significant operation, seven individuals have been arrested in the towns of Denia and Els Poblets, Alicante, accused of being part of a criminal organisation dedicated to human trafficking. The operation resulted in the liberation of eleven women who were victims of sexual exploitation. Law enforcement conducted five house searches in both locations, confiscating nearly fifty thousand euros in cash, one hundred grams of cocaine, three vehicles, electronic devices, and accounting books reflecting profits and debts imposed on the […]

The Investigation Court number eight in Murcia has announced the opening of an oral trial against Jorge I., the former owner of a music and dance academy. He faces serious charges for allegedly installing hidden cameras in the changing rooms and classrooms of the academy to record his students and staff while they changed. In a ruling obtained by the newspaper LA VERDAD, the presiding judge required Jorge I. to pay a bail of one hundred and fifty thousand euros […]

Amazon workers in Murcia are intensifying their strike, raising concerns about potential disruptions to deliveries during the crucial Black Friday and Christmas shopping periods. The strike, prompted by ongoing deteriorating working conditions and a perceived lack of resolution from the company, could severely impact operations in the Corvera logistics centre during peak demand times. Employees fear that their complaints, including wage issues and labour rights, are not being adequately addressed. Rallied by various unions, including both the General Workers' Confederation […]

The Orihuela town council has begun the tendering process for the renovation of public lighting in Orihuela Costa, with a budget of four hundred and sixteen thousand two hundred and twelve euros and forty-one cents, including value-added tax. This initiative aims to replace outdated lighting systems with modern, energy-efficient solutions while addressing safety concerns in various locations along the coast. The project involves the replacement of over two hundred old luminaires with the latest generation of light emitting diode technology. […]

Los Montesinos council has been awarded a grant totalling one thousand two hundred and sixty-two euros and seventy-one cents. This funding is designated for the implementation of a shredding service aimed at managing agricultural waste and garden debris. The grant benefits municipalities with populations equal to or fewer than ten thousand inhabitants, allowing them to enhance their waste management strategies. The new service is expected to help local residents properly dispose of green waste, thereby improving environmental sustainability in the […]

The Town Hall of Bigastro has secured a grant of one hundred eighty-five thousand two hundred and seventy-nine euros from the Ministry of the Agenda 2030 for the construction of a new floodable park. This park will be situated in the area of La Pedrera, which has been significantly impacted by rainwater accumulation. Bigastro was selected as one of twenty-three municipalities from over six hundred applications submitted nationwide. The floodable park is part of the Plan to Combat Flooding and […]

The Santa Ana Residents' Association has reported a disturbing increase in burglaries over the past year. According to the president of the association, Pedro Luis Ros, the incidents have predominantly involved ground-floor homes where thieves break in using a specific modus operandi. Surveillance footage has captured the same old blue Volkswagen Passat used in the crimes. This situation has sparked concerns among residents about an organised crime group targeting their neighbourhood. Local political leader Antonio Conesa has voiced his alarm, […]

The National Police have arrested two minors in Cartagena, Murcia, for committing three violent robberies against elderly women. These incidents occurred in October on the Vía Verde of Barrio Peral and in the Barrio de los Dolores, where the victims were targeted while strolling in the area. The assailants, riding a scooter at high speed, focused on elderly women due to their vulnerability. In these shocking assaults, one of the minors would prepare to flee on the scooter while the […]

Tragedy struck in El Mirador, San Javier, on Tuesday morning when a cyclist aged sixty suffered a fatal accident. The incident occurred near the Agrodolores warehouse at approximately nine fifty in the morning. Emergency services arrived at the scene but regrettably confirmed the man's death due to a severe head injury. The cyclist was found lying on the ground and bleeding profusely. Local authorities have yet to release further details regarding the circumstances of the accident. Investigations are ongoing to […]