Spain’s state meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned of “extraordinarily high temperatures for May” across much of western Europe, with the heat clearly affecting Alicante province this week. Forecasters have said the warm air masses moving over Spain are hotter than any recorded for this time of year in some areas during the 1991–2020 reference period. Skies are expected to remain mostly clear or lightly clouded, creating increasingly summery conditions as the week progresses. Temperatures will rise steadily, with inland parts […]

National Police have dismantled two criminal organisations accused of sexually exploiting vulnerable women in Madrid, arresting 11 people and closing two brothels. The investigation began in October 2025 after one victim reported being brought to Spain under false promises and forced into prostitution. In the first operation, officers arrested two suspects in Madrid and one in Guardamar, freeing four victims. Police said the women were held under constant surveillance, threatened with santería rituals and forced to take drugs. They were […]

Torrevieja Council has ordered the immediate suspension of unlicensed works at the Montegira building on Avenida de los Daneses, on the sand at La Mata beach. The action follows a warning from the regional coastal authority, which confirmed the works were taking place on public maritime-terrestrial land without its approval. The project, valued at 90,588 euros and around 40% complete, involved structural repairs and refurbishment to the property, which contains nine homes and commercial premises. A previous application for a […]

Residents and community groups in Cabo Roig have voiced anger over ongoing works on the main avenue, claiming large areas of mature vegetation have been destroyed. The Cabo Roig Neighbours’ Association and Surf La Zenia say between 2,500 and 3,000 square metres of plants and shrubs have already been cleared, with plans to concrete most central reservations except for palm trees. They argue that established cypresses, pines, oleanders and other Mediterranean plants, some more than 30 years old, have been […]

Local Police in San Javier have seized almost 100 electric scooters after stopping riders who were travelling without registration plates. The vehicles were intercepted during street checks carried out on Saturday. Under current legislation, personal mobility vehicles must be officially registered in order to obtain a number plate. The requirement came into force in January this year. The change follows Royal Decree 52/2026, which amended the General Vehicle Regulations and introduced mandatory registration for this type of transport. Authorities say […]

A fire has damaged part of the interior of a pallet warehouse in Almoradí, in Alicante province. According to the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium, the blaze broke out on Saturday at a metal company in the town. Crews from five fire stations were mobilised, including teams from Almoradí, Orihuela, San Vicente and Torrevieja. Firefighters managed to stop the flames from spreading to other nearby industrial units. The fire was brought under control at around 7.20pm on Saturday. No injuries have […]

Controversy is mounting over the municipal concession for rental electric scooters in Orihuela Costa, awarded to MGC Clean Energy, which operates under the brand name Vamoz. The service began operating five months later than required under the contract, which had set a December start date and full deployment by 10 January. Municipal sources have attributed the delay to new national traffic regulations requiring updated civil liability insurance. The company has reportedly taken out a €600,000 policy to comply. However, rival […]

A fire at Torrevieja University Hospital on Friday has been traced to a patient lighting a cigarette while carrying an oxygen cylinder. The incident happened shortly after midday on the second floor of the building. Investigators believe the cigarette ignited the oxygen, causing a deflagration that led to the blaze. Two people were injured. One patient suffered second and third degree burns to 40% of his body and was airlifted to the specialist Burns Unit at La Fe Hospital in […]

Torrevieja Council has approved the main project to develop four large park-and-ride car parks across the municipality, creating a total of 3,937 parking spaces. The overall investment amounts to €3,618,541, including VAT, and forms part of the town’s strategy to improve urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion, particularly in the busiest central areas. The four sites will be located at Avenida de la Estación, Avenida Ramón del Valle Inclán–Torreta, Calle Juan Valera–CV-905, and Avenida Delfina Viudes near Parque Antonio Soria. […]