Two Czech nationals have been remanded in custody after a 33-year-old compatriot was allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted and robbed in Guardamar del Segura. Police say the woman initially offered the pair temporary accommodation at her home after they responded to a room rental advert. After she returned from a trip abroad, investigators believe the suspects tied her up, assaulted her and forced her to transfer money from her bank account. She was allegedly held for two days. On 19 May, […]

Torrevieja has inaugurated Paseo del Mar, a major new leisure, dining and retail complex on the Levante Dock, marking a significant transformation of the city’s waterfront. The opening ceremony brought together regional and local leaders, including the Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, and representatives of the Valencian government. Built with an investment of more than €60 million, the development offers 27 businesses across more than 10,500 square metres of commercial space. Designed as an open, pedestrian-friendly area, it features terraces, […]

National Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in Elche in connection with the theft of collector’s Lego sets valued at more than 10,000 euros. The items were taken from a detached property in the Torrellano district during the final weekend of May. The victim, who owns a shop specialising in these products, reported that a window had been broken and a large number of exclusive sets stolen. He provided officers with a detailed list, explaining that some of the pieces […]

A loggerhead turtle has been rescued and returned to the sea after becoming entangled in nets and ropes near Cabo de Palos. The animal was spotted on Saturday in a rocky area of small coves between the fishing village and the Calblanque Regional Park. Juan Miguel Sánchez Mellinas and Álvaro González Gómez had gone there to practise diving when they noticed the turtle struggling. With the assistance of a tourist who was nearby, the two men worked to free the […]

Murcia City Council has signed a collaboration agreement with four authorised breeding centres in Andalusia to incorporate four new peregrine falcons into its ‘Proyecto Falco’ during 2026. The initiative aims to reintroduce the native species into the urban environment and establish a sustainable, biological method of controlling the pigeon population. The two-year agreement, which can be extended for a further two years, involves the centres Los Gálvez in Córdoba, and Reyesfalcon, Astifalcon-Halcones de Astigi and El Quinto in Seville. The […]

The Valencian Health Department has confirmed that five auxiliary beach clinics will open in Alicante province as part of this year’s summer healthcare campaign. Thirty health centres across the province will also receive additional staff, giving Alicante the largest reinforcement package in the Comunitat Valenciana. Regionally, the summer plan is backed by a budget of 85.2 million euros. In total, 25 beach clinics will open and 74 health centres will be strengthened. Hospital capacity will increase by 4.8% compared with […]

A man was injured with a bladed weapon during a dispute between two families in Los Alcázares on Monday, according to sources close to the investigation. The incident allegedly began after the victim’s brother was arrested for the suspected harassment of a neighbour’s daughter. The two families are believed to live close to each other, and tensions reportedly escalated following the detention. The disagreement developed into a violent confrontation in which knives, chains and even a hoe were allegedly used. […]

The Region of Murcia has launched two weeks of special blood drives after O negative reserves dropped to a critical level. Stocks of B negative are also under pressure, with enough supply for only two to three days. The campaign began yesterday and runs in the lead-up to World Blood Donor Day on 14 June. Hospitals across the region require between 150 and 200 units of blood every day, with demand continuing through weekends and the summer season. Health officials […]

Part of the wooden fencing along the seafront walkway to Cala Cortina in Cartagena has been vandalised and thrown down an embankment. Some of the benches installed along the route have also been damaged with graffiti. The path, which opened two years ago, has become one of the city’s most popular walking and running routes. It is valued not only for its sea views but also for its heritage, as it passes historic coastal defence batteries including San Isidoro, Santa […]