On Tuesday evening, approximately ten migrants reached Cabo de Palos in Cartagena via a small boat, causing a stir among local residents. Witnesses observed the scene as they heard the boat's motor and saw the migrants celebrating joyfully on the shore, taking selfies to capture the moment. The apparent captain of the boat revved the engine in preparation for departure, leading to speculation regarding the initial intentions of the group. There were no apparent law enforcement officers from the Civil […]

The Torrevieja Town Hall has given the green light to the environmental licence for the construction of a Bauhaus store in the La Hoya urban area. This decision also includes the approval of two supermarket licences, one for the distributor Consum. These facilities will be situated within a vast commercial area of one hundred thousand square metres, which is part of a larger urban development consisting of over seven thousand homes currently under construction in La Hoya. The locations will […]

The Consell has authorised significant modifications to the contract concerning the construction of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant in Almoradí. This change was necessitated by unforeseen requirements and involves an additional budget of two million nine hundred and thirty-nine thousand seven hundred and sixty-four euros, raising the total contract budget to twenty-one million nine hundred and forty-one thousand two hundred and ninety-seven euros. The modifications include plans for a pumping station and infrastructure to transport wastewater from Almoradí and El […]

The Low Festival, alongside the Town Hall of Torrevieja, has officially designated the coastal city as its new venue, aiming to enhance its reputation as a cultural hub. Twelve acts have been confirmed so far, including well-known names like Editors, Dani Fernández, and Fangoria. This year's festival is expected to blend established legends with emerging talents, reflecting Spain's vibrant music scene. Editors, known for their dynamic performances and over two decades in the music industry, will bring their latest energy-infused […]

Los Arcos University Hospital has been distinguished in the ranking of 'Top Twenty Hospitals' in Spain for its excellence in neurology, standing out among more than one hundred and eighty healthcare facilities. This recognition was awarded at a national gala held in Madrid on October sixteenth as part of a programme evaluating hospitals' performances across various clinical areas. The neurology unit at Los Arcos has been acknowledged for its comprehensive approach, prioritising quality and humanisation in patient care. Isabel Ayala, […]

On Monday, the Autonomous Community unveiled its first all-electric bus for the Movibus service, which connects La Unión to Cartagena. This route serves over twenty-five thousand users monthly. The new bus, accommodating seventy-five passengers, boasts a real range of more than three hundred kilometres. José Antonio Verdú, the General Director of Mobility and Transport, and Joaquín Zapata, Mayor of La Unión, highlighted the significant improvement in regional public transport between these two strategic municipalities. This electric vehicle is part of […]

The Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia has concluded the second phase of Operation 'Crepúsculo', successfully dismantling a criminal group responsible for residential burglaries across multiple towns, including Lorca, Puerto Lumbreras, and Aguilas, as well as areas in the neighbouring province of Alicante. Investigators have clarified around fifty crimes committed since late twenty twenty-three. The operation began following an increase in burglaries, particularly in the regions of Lorca and Puerto Lumbreras, which raised public concern. The perpetrators conducted prior […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has instituted the confinement of poultry in forty-two municipalities of Alicante, effective from Monday, as a precautionary measure against the risk of avian influenza. This decision is part of a broader initiative affecting approximately one thousand two hundred localities nationwide, prompted by the rising incidence of the disease in Europe, particularly among wild birds. The regions impacted in Alicante include areas near the wetlands of Salinas, El Hondo, La Mata, and La Marjal. […]

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, has presented the eleventh edition of the Consumption Voucher programme alongside Rosario Martínez, the Councillor for Commerce and Hospitality, and Jorge Almarcha, the President of the Association of Small and Medium-Sized Traders (APYMECO). This year, the initiative offers a total of five hundred thousand euros from the municipal budget, which translates to a one million euro impact on the local economy. From Monday, the seventeenth of November, individuals will be able to acquire the […]