The Guardia Civil have investigated a 47-year-old man as a suspected perpetrator of an environmental crime after discovering an unauthorised mechanical workshop in a rural part of Rojales. The premises have now been closed with the support of the local council and Local Police. The investigation began after officers from Seprona in Guardamar detected a hydrocarbon spill in an irrigation channel known as the Comuna ditch. Enquiries led them to focus on nearby premises where a mechanical repair business was […]

Part of the façade of one of Cartagena’s most emblematic modernist buildings has been covered as a precaution after safety concerns were identified. Workers installed protective netting and heavy sheeting on the upper section of the building on Wednesday after several decorative elements were found to be at risk of becoming detached. According to sources familiar with the situation, the measure has been taken to prevent potential accidents while the structure is assessed. The building is considered one of the […]

Torrevieja Council has planted nearly 200 mulberry trees and replaced 12 benches as part of improvement works in the El Limonar area. The green space is located beside Calle Rafael Antón, parallel to the CV-905, and is regularly used by local residents. The project, led by the Department of Parks and Gardens, has focused on adding new trees to an open area to provide more shade and increase the overall green coverage. According to the council, mulberry trees were selected […]

Alicante has confirmed its position as Spain’s third largest real estate market, behind only Madrid and Barcelona. By the end of 2025, the province recorded 53,385 property sales, marking a 2.9% increase year on year and accounting for 47.3% of all transactions in the Valencian Community. The figures were presented in the latest Eurojavea Report on the Costa Blanca Real Estate Market 2026. Existing homes made up 81.5% of sales, while 18.5% were new builds. Torrevieja, Alicante and Orihuela are […]

A fire has destroyed the well-known abandoned mud spa building in the Natural Park of Torrevieja lagoon, sending a dense column of smoke visible from several kilometres away, including nearby Los Montesinos. The blaze broke out shortly after 5pm on Tuesday and burned for around three hours. Two fire engines attended the scene, supported by two Guardia Civil patrols and one Local Police unit. Most of the damage was to the wooden exterior, although crews also had to tackle flames […]

A parked car has rolled down one of the sloping access roads surrounding Reina de la Sal park in the Los Balcones area of Torrevieja, ending up in a children’s play area. The incident occurred at around 7pm on Tuesday while several children were playing nearby. According to witnesses, the driver failed to apply the handbrake, causing the foreign-registered vehicle to roll downhill into the playground. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although the car sustained damage to its rear side […]

The Spanish government has approved a €35.7 million project to strengthen flood defences in Los Alcázares and protect the Mar Menor. The Council of Ministers authorised the tender for the main works following a proposal from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. The project focuses on the La Maraña watercourse, which has repeatedly channelled mud and floodwater into the Mar Menor during heavy rain. The first phase, with a budget of more than €17 million, will redevelop […]

San Miguel de Salinas council has launched a dedicated social media campaign aimed at finding loving homes for abandoned and lost dogs and cats in the town. The initiative will run on the council’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts, where detailed profiles of animals currently awaiting adoption will be published. Posts will include information about each animal’s background, personality and specific needs, giving potential adopters a clearer understanding before making a commitment. Under the motto “Adopting is giving a second […]

San Isidoro secondary school in Los Dolores, Cartagena, has been awarded second prize in the National School Coexistence and Wellbeing Awards, organised by the Ministry of Education. The award carries a grant of 7,500 euros. The recognition comes for the school’s ABE emotional wellbeing project, which focuses on improving pupils’ mental health and promoting positive relationships across the school community. Through this initiative, staff have worked to strengthen coexistence, prevent bullying and encourage responsible use of social media. San Isidoro […]