In two thousand twenty-four, foreign tourists set a new spending record in the Region of Murcia, totalling one billion one hundred seventy million euros. This remarkable figure represents a thirty-two point six percent increase compared to the previous year and outstrips the one billion one hundred million euro threshold. Murcia is witnessing the second highest year-on-year growth in foreign tourism, considerably above the national average. British tourists dominated the spending, […]

Residents of Orihuela Costa have come together to voice their concerns about the severely deteriorating roads in the area. In response to what they see as inaction from the local council, nearly one hundred residents have participated in creating an interactive map highlighting numerous potholes across fourteen different areas, with one hundred and seventy critical spots identified. The community association 'Unidos por la Costa' concludes that there are over five […]

The Mayor of Almoradí, María Gómez, recently visited the TeaCtiva Association, accompanied by Nuria Follana, the Councillor for Social Services and Health. Their visit coincided with the lead-up to World Autism Awareness Day on the second of April. To mark this important occasion, the town hall displays a blue banner promoting awareness and support for autistic individuals and their rights within the community. TeaCtiva plays a crucial role in the […]

In the Region of Murcia, the Guardia Civil has detained two young men suspected of attempting to steal two boats at the Mazarrón marina. This investigation, part of Operation 'Mazgar', was launched following reports from boat owners in October about failed theft attempts. The attempted thefts were thwarted when a vessel's security alarm was triggered, prompting the suspects to flee the scene. Upon inspection of the boats, Guardia Civil officers […]

The National Police have arrested two men of middle age in San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, on charges related to an illegal marijuana plantation. They are being accused of drug trafficking, health violations, and electricity theft. The plantation was located in an industrial unit in the 'Las Beatas' area. The operation was initiated following surveillance of the facility by Customs Surveillance Officers from the Tax Agency. Authorities confirmed the existence […]

La Guardia Civil has confirmed the arrest of a man in Torrevieja in connection with the tragic death of his ex-partner's five-year-old adopted daughter. The incident occurred late on Tuesday evening, with the arrest taking place around eight o'clock. Reports indicate that the young girl died after allegedly ingesting pills in Llano de Brujas, a locality within the neighbouring region of Murcia. Authorities had been alerted to the situation, leading […]