Low temperatures have brought the first snowfall of autumn to the interior of the Region of Murcia. The north‑west comarca was the area most affected in the early hours of Wednesday, with the most intense falls recorded at Puerto Alto in the Cañada de la Cruz area of Moratalla. Snow has also been reported on the forest track adjoining Peña de Moratalla, in a zone close to the Revolcadores massif and the Sierra de las Cabras on the boundary between […]

The mayor of Benidorm, Toni Pérez, has said the town hall will act on technical criteria and comply with judicial decisions following a setback at Spain’s Constitutional Court. The court has refused to admit an appeal by the council that sought to suspend a ruling linked to land in the APR-7 sector of the Serra Gelada natural park. If enforced, the judgement could require Benidorm Council to pay 283 million euros plus interest to landowners as compensation for urban development […]

More than 150 incidents were dealt with in Alicante after strong winds affected the city overnight and during Saturday, according to the city council. Gusts reached 68 km/h at the Ciudad Jardín weather station and 82 km/h at Miguel Hernández Airport. Despite the scale of the disruption, no injuries were reported. Local Police and Fire Service crews, supported by parks, cleaning and maintenance teams, responded to fallen trees, damaged awnings, streetlights and signage. Among the most serious incidents was the […]

Rojales Town Hall has continued the modernisation of its water infrastructure with the second phase of drainage improvements in the Cuenca Sur urban area, around Plaza de los Suizos and Calle Galicia. The project forms part of the Vega Renhace plan. The scheme has a total investment of 543,887 euros, including a direct grant of 450,000 euros from the Generalitat Valenciana. Five companies submitted bids, and the contract has been awarded to Contratas y Viales de Levante for 398,229 euros, […]

Alicante-Elche Airport has strengthened its position as one of Spain’s busiest airports after recording its highest passenger numbers on record while also improving punctuality. The Costa Blanca hub finished last year just short of the 20 million passenger mark, underlining its growing importance as a major European holiday gateway. Despite handling significantly more traffic, operations have become more efficient. Eurocontrol data shows almost seven out of ten departing flights left within the 15-minute window officially considered on time. On average, […]

La Glea Beach in the Campoamor urbanisation will host the 13th Playas de Orihuela Triathlon on 23 May, one of the standout events in the local and regional sporting calendar. This year’s edition includes a round of the Valencian Triathlon Federation’s Club League for first and third division teams, as well as the first inter-regional meeting between clubs from the Valencian Community and Murcia. The sprint-distance race features a 750-metre swim, a 20 km cycle and a 5 km run, […]

On Saturday, the eighth of March, twenty twenty-five, news broke that the local council intends to increase its firefighting staff. The council has announced a public job offer to recruit twenty three new firefighters, alongside promoting eighteen existing staff members. This initiative aims to replace retiring personnel and bolster the operational capacity of the firefighting service. Currently, the firefighter team consists of approximately ninety six individuals. Head of the Fire Brigade, Francisco Gómez-Ávalos, confirmed that the selection process for promoting […]

Yesterday, hospitals across our Regions faced a significant challenge as a blackout affected their operations. Thanks to backup generators, most hospitals were able to maintain some level of service, although many scheduled surgeries were suspended. By the evening, the Arrixaca Hospital regained its electric supply, while others continued operating on generators to ensure urgent care was not compromised. Staff worked diligently to manage the situation, particularly in emergency departments where the safety of patients was a top priority. Those requiring […]