Water reserves in Spain have seen a modest increase of one point five percent over the past week, standing at forty two thousand three hundred and forty three hectometres cubic, according to the Ministry for Ecological Transition. Despite the improvement, this is still significantly below the average of the last decade, which is four hundred and forty five hectometres cubic. The Segura hydrographic basin is still the lowest, now reaching twenty nine point four percent of its capacity. It has […]

The National Police have detained a twenty-four-year-old man in Alicante, identified as the alleged perpetrator of six crimes committed at cash machines in the city. The suspect, who has a long criminal record, is accused of stealing more than five thousand four hundred euros using a technique known as 'planting'. In one incident, he resorted to physical violence to ensure the theft was successful. The perpetrator's method involved targeting individuals aged fifty-four to eighty-two years, distracting them as they began […]

The Mayor of Almoradí, María Gómez, along with the councillor for Works and Infrastructures, Miguel Monge, and the Parks and Gardens delegate, Carmen Berná, has announced significant improvements in the pedanía of Heredades. The entrance has been repaved as part of a broader initiative to resurface twenty-five streets in the area, addressing longstanding concerns regarding the road conditions, primarily affected by heavy traffic on the CV-nine hundred five. The new signage also helps enhance the area's image and safety for […]

The Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia, alongside the Fishing and Aquaculture Service of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, recently detected a significant amount of fish lacking traceability at a restaurant in La Unión. This action is part of the Annual Comprehensive Control Plan for Fishing Activities, aimed at tackling illegal fish capture and marketing. The operation began when specialists from Seprona coordinated with the Fishing and Aquaculture Service to conduct inspections aimed at identifying fishing […]

On Wednesday, the conseller of Environment, Infrastructure and Territory, Vicente Martínez Mus, announced an estimated funding of one hundred eighty million euros for the expansion of the CV-95 road, which connects Orihuela and Torrevieja. This announcement was made during a meeting in Torrevieja with local mayors, aimed at outlining the initial details of the project and explaining its financing structure. Martínez Mus revealed that the funding will be sourced through a public-private partnership model, whereby a company will be awarded […]

On the evening of April twenty second, thick black smoke and flames emanating from the Repsol refinery in Escombreras set alarms off in Cartagena and its surrounding towns. Within just ninety minutes, the 112 Emergency Coordination Centre received sixty five calls from concerned residents. The local fire department also experienced a surge in inquiries from worried callers who believed there was a fire at the refinery. Emergency operators reassured the public that the smoke was not a cause for concern. […]

The Natural History Museum in Torrevieja will expand its hours of operation for guided tours starting in May. Designed to enhance educational opportunities, the museum will now welcome school groups on Wednesdays and Fridays, as well as general visitors on Sunday mornings. Additionally, Friday afternoons will see the museum open from four to seven PM, featuring guided tours at five PM. Apart from the guided tours, visitors can participate in interactive biodiversity games and workshops. Children who engage in these […]