Iron Maiden, the legendary British heavy metal band, is set to return to the Region of Murcia to headline the Rock Imperium Festival in Cartagena, taking place from the third to the fifth of July, two thousand and twenty-six. This marks their first appearance since their last visit two years ago, and their involvement is expected to elevate the festival to new heights. Organisers assure that this year's event will be the most ambitious yet, particularly with Iron Maiden taking […]

The Council of Torrevieja has approved a contract for leasing scooters to support the establishment of a new urban mobility agent unit, set to commence in early twenty twenty-six with the introduction of twenty agents. The base budget for this contract totals one hundred and fifty-nine thousand and ninety-nine euros for a four-year leasing period without extension. The contract entails leasing ten scooters equipped with emergency lights and is designed for use by the mobility agency.

A new traffic diversion has officially opened today, the twenty-third of September, allowing access to the fish market and the Marina Salinas Port. The route consists of a road with one lane designated for entry into the port and another for exit towards the city centre. A pedestrian crossing has also been included to ensure safe passage for pedestrians from the promenade of La Libertad. The opening of this provisional diversion facilitates the commencement of construction work on the removal […]

The Valencian Community's Department of Education, Culture, Universities, and Employment has officially designated Torrevieja as the Cultural Capital of Valencia for two thousand and twenty-five, specifically for municipalities with populations exceeding five thousand. This honour reflects the city’s outstanding performance among the submitted applications, allowing it to become the cultural epicentre of the Valencia region. This recognition aims to increase visibility and decentralise culture, making it more accessible across different territories while promoting universal access. It also seeks to stimulate […]

The Guardia Civil of the Murcia Region has successfully executed Operation 'Vamore', leading to the dismantling of an active drug sales point in a residence in San Javier. Law enforcement arrested three individuals, who are believed to be family members, on charges related to drug trafficking and public health violations. The operation followed observations of suspected drug sales occurring at all hours, attracting clientele that included minors. The investigation initiated due to reports of drug-related activities resulted in surveillance operations […]

In August, hotel stays in the Valencian Community grew by one point one percent compared to the same month last year, reaching a total of four million and seventy-eight thousand eight hundred and five. This reflects three consecutive months of growth, according to data from the National Statistics Institute. The number of tourists staying in the region also rose by two point four percent, with one million one hundred and seventy-eight thousand eight hundred and ninety-two visitors recorded in August. […]

Residents of Cartagena's Concepción neighbourhood were met with an unpleasant smell on the morning of twenty-two September, as a sewage pipe failure caused a significant spill. The issue was a busted sewage pipe that flooded the bed of the Benipila ravine, spreading through the city centre and leaving a visible stain that could be seen from the Cartagonova bridge and the walkway near the Cartagena Oeste health centre. This spectacle attracted curious onlookers drawn by the mystery behind the foul […]

Benidorm has taken significant steps to combat unsafe e-scooter usage, resulting in the scrapping of more than two hundred seized scooters. Many of these scooters were found to have tampered software or missing ownership documentation, making their return impossible. Local authorities are keen to stress that modifications to enhance the power or speed of e-scooters are strictly prohibited and could lead to hefty fines. As part of a broader initiative to promote safety, the Ayuntamiento and local police have begun […]

Three members of a criminal group, specialising in cyber scams, have been arrested by the Civil Guard in connection with a fraudulent scheme targeting Torre Pacheco Town Council. The group is alleged to have deceived the council out of four hundred and fifty-five thousand euros using a 'man in the middle' technique. The operation, named 'Financiero', successfully blocked the bank account into which the money was transferred before it could be moved elsewhere. The fraud was reported in March of […]