Torrevieja’s Municipal Animal Shelter arranged almost 300 adoptions during 2025, according to a yearly balance presented by Animal Protection councillor Concha Sala. In total, 201 cats and 84 dogs found new homes. The shelter also processed 139 abandonment decrees, involving 69 dogs and 70 cats. It is the first year the municipality has applied local and national legislation in these cases, although most fines have not yet been enforced. In addition, 750 animals were sterilised, including 88 dogs and 662 […]

San Pedro del Pinatar Council has approved the contract process for a new citizen security and traffic camera network, aimed at strengthening safety across the municipality. The project includes the supply, installation and launch of around 150 surveillance cameras, along with technical management and health and safety coordination. The system will integrate cameras, sensors and video analytics tools to monitor access points and other sensitive locations, improving traffic management and incident response. The scheme has a base budget of €565,917.06 […]

Hospitality venues across the Region of Murcia have been granted permission to extend their closing times by two hours during the forthcoming Holy Week and Spring Festival celebrations. The measure has been authorised by the Regional Ministry of the Presidency, Spokesperson’s Office, Foreign Action and Emergencies, and was published in the Official Gazette of the Region of Murcia. It applies to key celebration days in Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca, Los Alcázares and Cehegín. On those major dates, certain bars, restaurants and […]

Orihuela Local Police have closed a premises in the La Regia area of the coast following a night-time operation that uncovered significant quantities of drugs. After carrying out a detailed search, officers seized nearly 6 kilos of marijuana, 300 grams of hashish and 50 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms, as well as equipment linked to drug use and distribution. Cash believed to be connected to the alleged illegal activity was also confiscated. Several people found inside the premises have been reported […]

Two sections of the seafront promenade between Cala Capitán and La Caleta in Orihuela Costa have been closed for a week after landslides caused by recent heavy rain. Local Police sealed off the affected areas on safety grounds. The Department of the Coast, led by Manuel Mestre, said a stretch of around 10 metres near the Marejada viewpoint has been fenced off. However, barriers have been displaced and there is little visible warning signage, meaning pedestrians are still using the […]

Proyecto Mastral has handed over the full proceeds from sales of its 2026 Charity Calendar, raising a total of 2,500 euros for two associations in Torrevieja. AFA Torrevieja, which supports people living with Alzheimer’s and their families, and GAEX, which works with former addicts, have each received 1,250 euros. Both organisations will use the funding to continue projects that benefit vulnerable people in the local community. The 2026 edition of the calendar features a refreshed design and includes striking weather […]

A joint operation by Torrevieja’s Local Police and the Guardia Civil has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of counterfeit goods during a crackdown on illegal street selling. The operation, coordinated by the council’s Department of Local Police and Security, involved 27 officers, including members of the Guardia Civil’s USECIC unit. Officers identified several unauthorised sales points, and those responsible fled the scene, abandoning their merchandise when they became aware of the police presence. Seized items included counterfeit […]

Two people have been arrested after officers seized drugs, weapons and cash during a joint operation in Albatera, Alicante province. The Guardia Civil and Albatera Local Police carried out a preventive checkpoint in the early hours of 17 February, targeting vehicles and individuals potentially linked to drug trafficking. Officers stopped a car carrying a 49-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman. Neither occupant owned the vehicle, and the woman was unable to provide identification. During a search of the car, officers […]

Alicante province has been ranked among the areas with the highest wellbeing in Spain, according to the Spain Happy Index 2026 compiled by Sonneil Homes. Santa Pola leads the provincial table with 90.62 points, placing it among the top municipalities nationwide. Alicante city follows with 89.99 points, while Elche completes the top three with 89.40. The study highlights strong performances across the Vega Baja, Marina Baixa, l’Alacantí and Vinalopó regions. Towns including Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja, Benidorm, El Campello, Crevillent […]