Cartagena has dedicated significant effort this year to creating a diverse programme of activities in honour of Children's Rights Day. Organised by the Social Services area of the local council, the activities include workshops, games, storytelling sessions, discussions, roundtables, as well as sports and creative events, running until the twenty-sixth of November. The central event will take place on the twentieth of November, bringing together one thousand five hundred boys and girls from twenty-three educational institutions. At nine thirty in […]

Emergency services have successfully rescued a fifty-five-year-old cyclist following an incident in Perín, a locality within Cartagena. The cyclist fell approximately two to three metres into a difficult-to-reach area. The call to the Emergency Coordination Centre was received at nine fifty-six this morning, reporting the accident. In response, firefighters from the Fire Extinguishing Service and Civil Protection of the Cartagena City Council sought assistance from the Air Rescue Brigade of the Firefighting and Rescue Consortium. A helicopter from the Directorate […]

On the twenty-first of November, approximately four hundred candidates will commence the selection process for eleven positions within the Almoradí Local Police. This opportunity arises as part of an open competitive examination, with seven positions allocated for open competition and four designated for mobility transfers. The incorporation of new agents is deemed essential to meet the growing security needs of the municipality. It is expected that the fresh recruits will contribute significantly to not only fulfilling local security demands but […]

A significant protest took place at the port of Cartagena on Sunday, with dozens of people demonstrating against the shipment of weapons and energy to Israel. Organised by the Solidarity Network Against the Occupation of Palestine, the protest featured the slogan 'No Port for Genocide. Complete Embargo on Weapons and Fuels' and occurred simultaneously in several other ports including Algeciras, Valencia, Ceuta, and Barcelona. Participants in Cartagena included the IU-Verdes party from the Region of Murcia, aligning with concerns raised […]

In Almoradí, local police have apprehended an individual believed to be connected to a recent wave of thefts in the area. The arrest took place while a morning patrol was monitoring several locations known for criminal activity. Upon spotting the police vehicle, the suspect, wearing a white T-shirt, fled on foot through several streets. During the chase, officers had to exercise caution as they pursued the suspect against traffic. Their efforts were successful, and they ultimately managed to catch and […]

On Saturday, the Platform for Public Health held a demonstration at Torrevieja University Hospital, drawing more than four hundred participants to protest against the chronic budget shortfall plaguing the healthcare area. This deficit has been calculated at an average of five hundred and fifty-seven euros less per person annually over the past three years compared to the rest of the Valencia Community, compromising the accessibility and quality of medical care, according to organisers. In an analysis of healthcare statistics, the […]

A suspected food poisoning incident at the Traíña Hotel in Lo Pagán, San Pedro del Pinatar, has affected at least ten guests, with local health authorities estimating nearly thirty individuals involved. This was confirmed by sources from the Regional Health Department on Saturday. Following the alerts, food safety technicians collected samples for analysis, in collaboration with the hotel, to determine whether the illness originated from contaminated products or poor food handling practices. According to hotel management, initial suspicions focus on […]

A twenty-four-year-old pregnant woman was found unconscious in her home in Yecla due to a gas leak this afternoon. In an attempt to protect herself and her young child from the overpowering smell, the pair moved to the balcony. Emergency services were promptly alerted, including firefighters from the Consortium of Fire Extinction and Rescue and local police officers. Upon arrival, the emergency responders discovered the woman on the floor and immediately requested medical assistance. A Mobile Emergency Unit from the […]

A remarkable community effort has resulted in the rescue of an eagle that had been spotted roaming around Heredades, in the municipality of Almoradí, for several weeks. The presence of the eagle had raised concerns among local residents. Following several alerts from citizens, the Nature Protection Service, known as Seprona, was contacted to intervene. The highly skilled team from Seprona quickly coordinated the operation to safely capture the eagle without any incidents. Thanks to the collaboration between the community and […]