In Elche, local police have detained a man who threatened passers-by and officers with a screwdriver in a public place. The episode unfolded at Plaza de Madrid following an emergency call that alerted authorities to the individual’s aggressive conduct. Upon arrival, officers located the man, who is known for previous altercations due to his erratic behaviour. He was armed with a screwdriver and refused to drop it despite direct threats […]

The local government of Torrevieja has approved the bidding for a comprehensive renovation of the Salt Industry Interpretation Centre, with a base budget of five hundred eleven thousand four hundred seventy-six euros, including VAT. The project is expected to take five months to complete and is supported by the Next Generation EU recovery plan, part of the Torrevieja Tourism Sustainability Plan from twenty twenty-one. The initiative is managed by the […]

The Guardia Civil has confirmed an escalation in security measures in Torre Pacheco, with plans to deploy between one hundred and ten to one hundred and twenty agents over the coming days. Colonel Francisco Pulido stated that peace is gradually returning, following a recent evening where tensions significantly decreased. The situation remains under control, with officers on standby for potential challenges from outside groups. Nine individuals have been arrested for […]

Rojales recently celebrated the San Pedro Apostle and Moors and Christians fiestas, marked by a comprehensive police operation aimed at enhancing safety. The Local Council's initiative successfully met its goals, resulting in virtually no incidents during the festivities. This achievement was highlighted by Councillor Antonio López, who noted the vibrant atmosphere filled with colourful events and an influx of visitors. Councillor López expressed concerns over previous years where large crowds […]

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, is set to request a bolstered presence of the Civil Guard in the city for the summer season. This request follows a violent altercation last Friday at Plaza de La Habana involving a group of youths. The incident, recorded by local residents, has raised concerns over public safety as it resulted in three arrests, one of which involved an attempted escape from arrest while […]

Pilar de la Horadada continues to enhance its surveillance and traffic control system with the recent addition of twenty three new cameras. This brings the total to fifty devices covering the full area of seventy five square kilometres in the municipality. The total investment for this improvement amounts to four hundred thousand euros, which allows for a significant saving of seventy percent compared to the previous system. Councillor for Citizen […]