The Guardia Civil intercepted a vessel on Wednesday afternoon, containing nine irregular migrants off the coast of Mazarrón. These individuals, all adult males, are believed to be of Algerian nationality. Officials report that all of them are in good health at the time of their arrival. Following the interception, the migrants were transported to Cartagena where they were handed over to the National Police for further processing. The authorities are […]

In a historic event for wildlife conservation, the Region of Murcia has welcomed the birth of three Iberian lynx cubs in the wild, marking a significant achievement just two years after the species was reintroduced to the Lorca Highlands. This event, shared by Regional President Fernando López Miras, highlights the region's conducive environment for the reproduction of this endangered species. The three cubs are offspring of Urtsu, a female lynx […]

A man was arrested in San Javier for alleged document fraud following a confrontation at a hotel. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when hotel staff contacted emergency services after the man displayed aggressive behaviour when asked for his payment and identification. He reportedly damaged hotel property and filmed staff members before leaving the premises shouting. Local police located the man nearby and he presented a photocopy of what he […]

A fire broke out at the Naval Hospital late last night, sending panic amongst those residing in the facility. Fortunately, official reports indicate that no injuries resulted from the incident. Initial investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by electrical overload during ongoing maintenance work in the building. Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames without any casualties reported. Emergency services arrived promptly, containing the situation and ensuring the safety […]

The Torrevieja Council has positively resolved the environmental assessment for the Villa Amalia partial plan, which proposes the construction of sixteen blocks of nine storeys each. Currently, the area is restricted to buildings no taller than three storeys, leading to concerns from the Directorate-General of Coasts about the visual impact on coastal regions. The Urbanism department, headed by Mayor Eduardo Dolón from the People’s Party, approved the proposal, although major […]

In San Miguel de Salinas, three individuals were injured in a collision involving two vehicles on the CV-95 on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a unit from the Servicio de Atención Médica Urgente (SAMU) and firefighters from the provincial consortium based in Torrevieja, responded promptly to the scene of the accident. Medical teams treated a seventy-two-year-old woman for an ankle fracture, a seventy-six-year-old man for chest trauma, and a thirty-eight-year-old […]