A thirty-one-year-old Spanish man has been detained by the Guardia Civil on suspicion of drug trafficking in Bigastro. The arrest occurred during a routine vehicle identification check near a nightclub on the morning of twenty-fourth August, when officers noticed the driver appeared excessively nervous. Upon searching the vehicle, they found an open dose of cocaine which led to a more thorough examination. Inside the car, the officers discovered numerous bags containing various illicit substances, all divided into individual doses ready […]

A tragic accident on Wednesday has resulted in the death of a twenty-seven-year-old woman in Cartagena, Murcia. According to sources from the Emergency Coordination Centre, the incident occurred around eight twenty-three in the morning on the RM-F35 road, which connects Cartagena and San Javier. Witnesses reported the accident to the emergency services, indicating that a young woman had been struck by a tractor in La Aparecida, part of the municipality of Cartagena. Local police and an emergency response unit were […]

The National Police has arrested a twenty-four-year-old man and a twenty-two-year-old woman in the towns of Torrevieja and Alicante for their alleged involvement in violent theft and fraud. The incidents occurred in Alicante, where the suspects reportedly stole an unlocked high-end mobile phone and exploited its virtual cards to conduct numerous fraudulent transactions, totalling two thousand two hundred and seventy euros. The police intervention was initiated after the victim reported the incident, explaining that while on a late-night phone call, […]

The National Police have arrested a man and a woman in Cartagena, Murcia, in connection with a violent incident involving a knife. The pair allegedly assaulted a man after he declined to give them money. The incident reportedly occurred on the eighth of September, when the police received a call about shouting during a dispute in a building on Plaza Padre Marín. Upon arrival, officers were approached by the victim, who reported that the suspects, whom he had previously assisted […]

The Almoradí Council has taken swift action to address the precarious situation arisen from the cleaning service provider that has not paid its employees for two months. In response, the council has terminated the contract with the company and confiscated the guarantee it deposited. Immediate measures have been put in place to assist both the affected employees and the local community. Through the Social Services Department, individual assistance has been offered to the ten impacted workers. The council has directly […]

Orihuela's tourism team is modernising its approach to attract younger visitors by launching new digital channels on TikTok, Spotify, and Wikiloc. This initiative seeks to embrace contemporary social media habits while showcasing the unique culture and natural beauty of the city. As Councillor for Tourism Gonzalo Montoya notes, tourists are inspired by content on platforms like TikTok and Spotify, which is why Orihuela aims to be present where potential visitors seek ideas for their travels. The new TikTok channel features […]