The Ayuntamiento of Orihuela has initiated a public satisfaction survey aimed at beachgoers this summer. A maximum budget of thirty-six thousand one hundred euros has been set for the contract to gather feedback regarding the eleven beaches in the area. This effort aligns with the objectives established by the Integrated Beach Management System and the Association for Environmental Education and Consumer (ADEAC) in the Valencia Community, which oversees the awarding […]

A new tool has been introduced to monitor extreme winds associated with storms in Valencia. Developed by the Climatoc-Lab of the Centre for Desertification Research, the Downburst MXO application allows for the real-time detection of downbursts using data from more than seven hundred weather stations across the region. This project is critical as these winds can pose severe risks to communities and infrastructure, similar in intensity to tornadoes. The Downburst […]

Yesterday afternoon a vehicle caught fire on Avenida del Mojón in San Pedro del Pinatar, prompting witnesses to alert the emergency coordination centre at around three o'clock. The quick response from emergency services was critical in managing the situation. Firefighters from the Consortium for Fire Extinction and Rescue arrived promptly to tackle the fire, ensuring safety for both the public and the affected individuals. Remarkably, all occupants of the vehicle […]

The Local Government Board of Torrevieja has given the green light to a significant secondary electrification project for the port area. With a budget set at one million sixty-seven thousand eight hundred forty-nine euros, this project aims to provide a secure and efficient electrical supply for fairs and temporary events. The estimated completion time for the project is three months. This initiative is part of a comprehensive urbanisation plan for […]

Vicente Gutiérrez Sola has officially cleared his office at the Torrevieja Local Police headquarters, following a mandated retirement due to reaching the age of sixty-five. This decision was initiated by Mayor Eduardo Dolón and legally supported by Human Resources Director Rosana Narejos. Current interim Police Chief Oscar Cartón takes over, although this appointment remains provisional as the council anticipates a potential legal challenge from Gutiérrez Sola regarding his retirement. Gutiérrez […]

The Civil Guard, alongside Maritime Fishing Inspectors from the Alicante sub-delegation, successfully intervened in a recent illegal fishing operation in the bay of Santa Pola. On the fifth of February, inspectors requested assistance after observing a semi-rigid boat with two individuals on board deploying illegal traps on the sea floor. With the aid of the Special Group for Underwater Activities and the Provincial Maritime Service, the vessel was intercepted, and […]