Tourism in the Valencian Community generated 9.263 billion euros in tax revenue in 2024, a figure the regional government says would almost cover the 8.504 billion euros needed to fund the region’s health system. The figures were presented in Xàbia on Monday by Industry, Tourism, Innovation and Trade minister Marián Cano, during the launch of the Impactur 2024 report prepared by Exceltur. Cano said tourism now provides nearly one in every five euros collected by public administrations in the region. […]

A large majority of the educational community in the Vega Baja joined an indefinite strike which began on Monday. Teachers across the region say there has been no meaningful progress on key demands, including smaller class sizes, better working conditions and sufficient resources for pupils. In Orihuela, support was particularly strong along the coast, where some schools are operating with 20% fewer staff than last year. At CEIP Los Dolses, more than 70 teachers walked out, leaving only around 100 […]

Torrevieja Council has approved an additional €166,892 to complete the rehabilitation of the Salt Industry Interpretation Centre. While exterior works on the former railway halt are nearly finished, further investment is required to finalise the museum design and address structural deterioration discovered after work began in late 2025. The extra funding represents a 33% increase on the original €498,000 contract, including VAT, awarded last October to ACSA, part of the Sorigué Group. The initial European funding allocation proved insufficient once […]

National Police have arrested a 52-year-old man in Orihuela accused of carrying out a violent robbery against another man. The arrest took place just hours after the 46-year-old victim reported the incident at the local police station. According to police, the suspect approached the victim while he was using a cash machine in the town. Officers say the man, who was known locally, allegedly struck the victim in the chest and demanded money while brandishing a small pistol and a […]

Concerns have been raised over the condition of the main municipal bridge serving the large La Hoya development in Torrevieja. The bridge, which links the neighbourhood with the N-332, operates with a single traffic lane and has no pavements for pedestrians. Residents say this creates difficulties for vehicles travelling in both directions and poses risks for people who need to cross on foot. A report published on Sunday describes the structure as the principal access point to the area and […]

Torrevieja Council has awarded a contract worth €8,592,352 to PAVASAL for the redevelopment of Los Locos beach seafront. The figure reflects a 14.65% reduction on the original tender price, and the works are expected to take 18 months to complete. The project will transform 21,044 square metres of coastline, including more than 1,100 metres of pedestrianised seafront. Plans include new green spaces, tree planting, urban furniture, children’s play areas and outdoor fitness zones, with the aim of improving accessibility, sustainability […]

A large protest has been held in Torrevieja calling for justice for Nala, a cat that was beaten to death in a street attack. The demonstration took place on Sunday in Calle Clavel, close to the home of the man accused of the killing. The suspect was arrested after the incident in late April in the San Roque area. He later appeared before a judge and was released on bail while facing charges of animal cruelty and violence against a […]

The mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, has died aged 67 after suffering from cancer since 2024. He died on Sunday at the Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, marking the end of a significant political era in the Region of Murcia. Murcia City Council has declared three days of official mourning. Flags will fly at half-mast on municipal buildings and institutional events have been suspended. In a statement, the council said the city had lost not only its mayor but […]

The road connecting San Miguel de Salinas with the Las Filipinas–Blue Lagoon urbanisation remained closed throughout Sunday after heavy rain on Saturday morning. The closure affects access to more than 3,000 homes and is used daily by thousands of residents from Orihuela Costa and San Miguel. The San Miguel residents’ association "San Miguel Arcángel" said the road was blocked by mud and earth washed down during the storm. Around 25 litres per square metre of rain fell in some parts […]