The University of Alicante has celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with two research workshops for students from IES Las Lagunas in Torrevieja. The initiative aims to make the role of women in science more visible and to encourage young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The first workshop focused on the cultivation and isolation of microorganisms from the salt lakes of La Mata and Torrevieja. It was led by Professor Rosa-María […]

Torrevieja Council has continued an extensive clean-up operation in parks and gardens following severe storms in recent weeks. Strong winds and persistent rainfall led to fallen branches, damaged trees and significant accumulations of vegetation across green areas in the municipality. The Department of Parks and Gardens, led by Concha Sala, activated a review and recovery plan as soon as the bad weather subsided. Crews have been removing damaged trees and branches to ensure public safety, particularly in parks, children’s play […]

Three men have been arrested in Cartagena on suspicion of drug trafficking after police uncovered alleged illegal sales at a cannabis association in the Ciudad Jardín area. The National Police began investigating following numerous complaints from neighbours, who reported a steady flow of visitors and growing concerns about safety. Officers said the premises were located close to areas frequented by children, including parks, a dance school and a sports hall. During two searches – one at the association’s premises and […]

A man has died after falling from a building in Playa Honda, Cartagena, on Thursday afternoon, shortly after allegedly assaulting his partner, according to the Guardia Civil. Emergency services received several calls at around 3pm reporting an assault inside a property. Two ambulances were dispatched, one providing basic life support and the other a Mobile Emergency Unit. Officers from Cartagena’s Local Police were the first to arrive at the scene following the man’s death. The Guardia Civil has opened an […]

The Guardia Civil has dismantled an active drug sales point operating next to a betting shop in Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, following an anonymous tip-off from a concerned resident. The investigation began in December when officers received reports of a constant flow of people visiting a flat in a residential block. Visitors were seen entering at all hours, staying only a few minutes and leaving quickly – behaviour consistent with street-level drug dealing. Officers focused on a 40-year-old tenant with […]

A 20-year-old French tourist is recovering in hospital after falling into the waters of Alicante harbour in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened at around 6.15am near the Concha area of the promenade, where visibility was said to be very limited. A neighbour alerted the emergency services after seeing the युवक in the water. Police patrols found him struggling to stay afloat while clinging to rocks along the quay wall. Officers said the height of the harbour […]

A planned strike by refuse collection and street cleaning workers in Orihuela has been suspended after a meeting between union representatives and the council on Wednesday. The walkout had been scheduled for Friday but was called off following agreement to begin negotiations on a new collective contract, which expired in 2025. The three main unions on the works committee – CCOO, UGT and CSIF – had previously said around 80% of staff backed strike action at a general assembly in […]

The Valencian Emergency Coordination Centre has warned of a fresh episode of strong winds across parts of the region. An orange alert has been issued for the north of Castellón province from 10am until 5.59pm on Thursday, according to the State Meteorological Agency, AEMET. Yellow warnings are in place for southern Castellón, inland areas of Valencia and Alicante, as well as the southern coast of Castellón and the northern coast of Valencia. The regional Ministry for Emergencies and the Interior […]

The body of a 71-year-old hiker who had been reported missing has been recovered in a remote natural area between Albatera and Orihuela. The man left his home in Crevillent at around 11am on Monday, intending to complete a walking route nearby. When he did not return that evening, his wife alerted the Guardia Civil, which began a search operation and notified neighbouring police forces. On Tuesday morning, officers found his vehicle parked on a rural track close to the […]