A strong smell of smoke has enveloped Torrevieja, with visible plumes of smoke reported across the area throughout Thursday afternoon. The source of this smoke is a fire that occurred in La Marina del Carmolí, situated within the Protected Landscape of the open spaces and isles of the Mar Menor in the Murcia Region. The town, known for its salt production, lies approximately seventy kilometres by boat from the Mar Menor, where a fire broke out, burning three hectares of […]

The Ayuntamiento of Catral has approved a public employment offer for the year twenty twenty-five, establishing a total of nineteen positions within the current municipal staff. This decision is expected to significantly boost public employment stability and improve the quality of services provided to local residents. Positions included in this offer consist of one janitor, three assistants, four administrative roles, one local police officer, one maintenance supervisor, one trades officer, one architect, four local police agents, one general administration technician, […]

The Region of Murcia has developed a pioneering draft decree that will enable local councils to equip their police forces with new certified defence tools, such as tasers and JPX devices. This initiative was announced by the Minister of the Presidency, Spokesperson, External Action, and Emergencies, Marcos Ortuño, at a press conference following the Government Council meeting. The objective is to provide local police with additional resources to respond securely to any potential incident, using appropriate means for each situation. […]

The Torrevieja Council has officially presented a new agreement with Telpark to introduce a discount campaign for its parkings in the city. This promotion, running from the eighth to the thirtieth of September, allows users to park for twelve hours for only ninety-nine cents, without any time or day restrictions. Users can acquire Multipass vouchers of five, ten, or twenty passes through the Telpark application. Upon purchase, entering the vehicle's number plate activates the automatic access system, streamlining the parking […]

Pilar de la Horadada's coastal area experienced a significant water supply disruption starting on Wednesday evening due to a pipe burst in the general network, which dates back to the early nineteen nineties. The failure occurred in the main supply pipe serving coastal regions including El Mojón, Las Villas, Las Higuericas, Torre de la Horadada, Río Mar, and Mil Palmeras. Prior to the main failure, residents reported minimal water flow from taps since one thirty in the afternoon. Local authorities […]

The Champions Burger Festival, which is marketed as the largest gastronomic festival in Spain, reaches its peak this weekend in Torrevieja. Running from Thursday evening until Sunday night, food trucks will serve a variety of gourmet burgers that aim to impress attendees. The event has transformed the Antonio Soria Park into a foodie paradise, featuring nearly twenty restaurants all vying for votes from the public. Numerous unique ingredients are showcased throughout the festival, including vibrant brioche buns, homemade marrow mayonnaise, […]