The Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante has announced three new appointments within Vicaría I, affecting parishes in Guardamar del Segura, Rojales and Almoradí. The changes were approved on 24 July 2026 by the Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante, José Ignacio Munilla Aguirre. José María Galán Valero has been appointed parish priest of the Church of San Jaime Apóstol in Guardamar del Segura. Meanwhile, Manuel Antonio Bernabé Belmonte will take on the role of parish priest at San Pedro in Rojales. The list of appointments […]

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Torrevieja after officers discovered he was the subject of several European Arrest Warrants issued by Lithuania and Germany. The Guardia Civil made the arrest during a routine public safety patrol. Officers identified several people in the street and noticed inconsistencies in the documents presented by one man, raising suspicions about his true identity. Further checks confirmed he had been using a false identity and was internationally wanted. Lithuanian authorities are seeking him for […]

A Guardia Civil investigation has resulted in the arrest of an employee of the AP-7 motorway in the Region of Murcia, accused of misappropriating more than 1,200 euros in toll payments. According to officers, the man allegedly manipulated the system when drivers paid in cash. He is said to have recorded shorter journeys using tickets from other vehicles, allowing him to keep the difference between the amount paid and the sum registered. The inquiry, known as Operation ‘Enlazado’, began in […]

Residents in the Playa Moncayo area of Guardamar del Segura have voiced concern about the condition of a pinewood next to Calle Suecia, warning that dry trees and accumulated vegetation pose a potential fire risk. The alarm was raised on Tuesday evening by the president of the Phase III Parcela 2A-2 Community of Property Owners, Samuel Flores Molina. Flores says the community has repeatedly asked the Valencian regional government’s Environment department to inspect the area and assess whether preventive measures […]

Around 150 residents gathered in Orihuela Costa on Saturday to call for urgent solutions for Barranco Rubio beach and the restoration of proper access. The protest, organised by local residents’ associations, focused on broken lifts linking the upper part of the urbanisation with the beach, affecting older people, families and those with reduced mobility. Demonstrators also complained of stagnant water, bad smells and poor maintenance. More than 500 people have signed a petition backing the demands. On Thursday, the PSOE […]

The National Police have reinforced surveillance on Elche’s beaches with a special summer operation combining drone flights and ground patrols. The move is aimed at preventing pickpocketing, theft from vehicles and other incidents during the busy holiday season. Aerial units from Alicante are carrying out drone flights along the Elche coastline, providing real-time images to officers on the ground. This allows police to detect potential offences or risky situations quickly and respond without delay. The operation is supported by Response […]

A suspected drug trafficker has been arrested at Murcia International Airport after allegedly attempting to leave Spain with a large quantity of drugs. According to the Guardia Civil, the man had checked in luggage containing nearly 15 kilos of narcotics, including around four kilos of marijuana buds and more than 10 kilos of hashish resin. When officers discovered the drugs, he fled the airport before he could be detained. Five days later, he returned to the same airport, reportedly intending […]

Torrevieja’s new mobility unit has begun issuing fines for illegal parking across the town centre, after starting duties in mid-July. The 20 agents, supported by a supervisor and 10 motorcycles, have focused on busy streets such as Ramón Gallud and on traffic around the Paseo del Mar car park. The unit officially took up post on 11 July following a specific training period. They initially managed traffic during the Virgen del Carmen procession and are now overseeing congestion hotspots, bus […]

Torrevieja’s new urban transport network began operating on Monday, six years after it was first announced, but the launch has been marked by confusion and criticism. Although additional lines and improved frequencies have been introduced, there are still no new buses in service and many new stops are only marked on the ground, without clear signage. Passengers have reported uncertainty about routes and ticketing, with many asking drivers for guidance. Some previously direct journeys now require changes. On Line 1, […]