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The unions also point to the poor condition of the vehicle fleet. Garbage trucks and other service vehicles are old and prone to frequent breakdowns, often leaving stains and unpleasant odours on the streets

Orihuela’s Garbage Workers on the Brink: Unions Warn of Possible Strike

Staff Reporter - 16/01/2026

With 2026 now upon us, expats living in Spain are bracing for another year of rising costs.

Spain 2026: How Expats will be affected by Rising Costs

In recent days, numerous residents have gathered outside Murcia Town Hall to voice their concerns. Representatives from the council attended the demonstrations, engaging directly with residents and listening to their grievances.

Residents of Casas del Cura Demand Murcia Council Restore Water Supply

The project aims to reduce electricity consumption, decrease reliance on conventional energy sources, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Orihuela to Install Solar Panels on 14 Municipal Buildings

The Orihuela City Council is moving decisively to modernize its street cleaning and urban solid waste (USW) services with a landmark supply contract intended to renew nearly the entire municipal vehicle fleet in 2026.

Orihuela Secures Major Fleet Upgrade as Ten Companies Bid on Key Waste Contract

The plots affected—technically known as ZD-1, ZD-2 and ZD-4a—are surrounded by residential areas and tertiary-use land within Las Filipinas, one of the oldest and most disorderly urbanisations between San Miguel de Salinas and Orihuela

Council Approves Construction of Housing on Orihuela Costa Land dedicated for...

Staff Reporter - 26/11/2025 0

Councillor Manuel Mestre explained that the project on Calle Paraná is a key step to improving flood protection in Orihuela Costa.

Orihuela Costa Strengthens Flood Safety with Sustainable Drainage System

Staff Reporter - 21/11/2025 0

CEIP Josefina Manresa Parents’ Association Denounces Orihuela City Council’s Neglect in School Maintenance

CEIP Josefina Manresa Parents’ Association Denounces Orihuela City Council’s Neglect in...

Staff Reporter - 25/10/2025 0

With a budget topping €520,000 and more than 3,500 m² of space, the Dolores ecopark will be one of the largest in the comarca, featuring clearly marked areas for every type of waste.

Dolores Gets Huge High-Tech Ecopark to Make Recycling Easy and Rewarding

Staff Reporter - 23/10/2025 0

The Taibilla Canal Association has expressed its hope that full normality will gradually return to all remaining affected municipalities in the coming days

Drinking Water Restored to San Pedro, San Javier, and Los Alcázares

Staff Reporter - 23/10/2025 0

For safety reasons, around 15 streets remain closed, as well as all underpasses along the N-332 and roads crossing gullies and ravines in the coastal zone.

Saturday Morning Weather update from Orihuela Ayuntamiento Emergency Committee

Staff Reporter - 11/10/2025 0

Everything centered from or around the fire; overseen by Bean an Tidgh.

Finally ‘letting the fire go out …’

Bernie Comaskey - 04/10/2025 0

The cause wasn’t wind or solar energy, as some feared, but a rare “surge cascade” — a runaway chain reaction of rising voltage that overwhelmed the Iberian grid in seconds.

Europe’s Worst Blackout in 20 Years Triggered by Rare Voltage Surge

Staff Reporter - 04/10/2025 0

Orihuela Costa power cuts on 30 September and 1 October

IMPORTANT: Scheduled power cuts in Orihuela-Costa

Staff Reporter - 25/09/2025 0

The total investment amounts to €3,439,788 (VAT included), making this one of the most significant public service contracts in recent years.

Orihuela Allocates €3.4 Million to Fully Modernize Urban Cleaning Fleet

Staff Reporter - 16/09/2025 0

Soler underscored that water transfers are already being restricted for environmental and sustainability reasons, and clinging to the past does not address future challenges.

PSOE Defends Desalination as Essential for Water Security and Climate Resilience...

Staff Reporter - 10/09/2025 0

With nearly 130,000 cubic meters of drinking water produced each day—enough to fill 50 Olympic-sized swimming pools—the plant plays a vital role in daily life, from households and schools to hospitals and businesses.

San Pedro del Pinatar Desalination Plant Goes Digital to secure Water...

Staff Reporter - 09/09/2025 0

Residents were able to collect drinking water from standpipes in Plaza Sánchez Lozano and at the municipal fairgrounds, while personal hygiene facilities were made available at the sports centre

Pilar de la Horadada Coastal Area Without Drinking Water for 24...

Staff Reporter - 04/09/2025 0

Provia argues that the tax hike would be a serious mistake, as it would reduce investment and jobs in Orihuela and the surrounding region, raise housing prices, and make it harder for young people to access housing.

Property Development in Orihuela Costa Shrinks Natural Ravine, Increases Risk of...

Staff Reporter - 20/08/2025 0

The Torrevieja City Council has approved the tendering of two major projects, worth almost €15 million, aimed at improving the port’s infrastructure, sustainability, and appeal.

Torrevieja Launches €15 Million Projects to Modernise the Port

Staff Reporter - 13/08/2025 0

Every day, dozens of residents post on social media to condemn what they call a “state of institutional neglect,” with streets overflowing with garbage, overgrown trees, and a general lack of maintenance on sidewalks and roads.

Orihuela Costa Drowning under a sea of Trash: Residents Slam ‘Disastrous’...

Staff Reporter - 05/08/2025 0

In a decisive move to strengthen flood resilience in the Vega Baja region, the Valencian Government has announced a significant €8.2 million investment to expand the drainage capacity of the Azarbe del Señor canal.

€8.2 Million Investment to Boost Flood Defences at Azarbe del Señor...

Staff Reporter - 31/07/2025 0

Alicante Provincial Council President Toni Pérez visited Benferri today to inspect the newly upgraded municipal swimming pool

President Toni Pérez Visits Newly Renovated Benferri Municipal Pool

Staff Reporter - 30/07/2025 0

The CHS has tendered €1.83 million for the preliminary design of both projects, which will include solar energy plants for sustainable operation.

Torrevieja Blindsided as New Desalination Plant Sparks Outrage

Staff Reporter - 29/07/2025 0

The inauguration took place at the scenic overlook on Playa del Cura, where the old "Tintero" once stood.

Centennial Photo Exhibition “100 Years of Water and Progress” Opens in...

Staff Reporter - 17/07/2025 0

Residents protest outside Playa Flamenca Town Hall as council prepares to vote on a proposal urging the Generalitat to take control of the local government.

Nearly 200 Residents Gather to Demand Better Services in Orihuela Costa

Staff Reporter - 09/07/2025 0

As part of Orihuela’s Sustainable Tourism Plan, the Council has announced the tender for the installation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) in Orihuela Costa.

Tender launched for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) in Orihuela Costa

Staff Reporter - 02/07/2025 0

Unless visible, measurable improvements happen quickly, public confidence in Ortuño’s leadership is unlikely to improve.

Another Waste Overhaul? Orihuela Costa Unconvinced by Council’s New Container Plan

Staff Reporter - 26/06/2025 0

The town of Rafal is already seeing clear benefits from its 2023 Energy Efficiency Plan, which included the installation of solar panels on several municipal buildings

Rafal makes monthly saving of €3,000 thanks to Solar Panels on...

Staff Reporter - 25/06/2025 0

The new solar panel installations are planned for key municipal facilities

Orihuela to Equip 14 More Municipal Buildings with Solar Panels

Staff Reporter - 25/06/2025 0

The Costa Campoamor Neighbourhood Association has urged Orihuela’s Councillor for the Coast, Manuel Mestre, to address a growing list of unresolved issues affecting the coastal area.

Orihuela Costa Residents Demand Urgent Action on Cleanliness, Road Repairs, and...

Staff Reporter - 23/06/2025 0

Unidos por la Costa has long been urging the Orihuela City Council to establish designated camping sites for mobile homes and caravans, highlighting the growing presence of itinerant tourists in the coastal area and the urgent need for proper infrastructure.

Ciudadanos joins Unidos por la Costa in push for Motorhome Sites...

Staff Reporter - 23/06/2025 0

The base bidding price is set at €872,147 per year (VAT included), with an initial 4-year duration and a possible 1-year extension

Tender approved for Maintenance of Torrevieja’s Public Lighting

Staff Reporter - 20/06/2025 0

In recent years, Orihuela Costa has frequently lagged behind in municipal services compared to the urban centre of Orihuela, with waste management being one of the most visible and persistent issues.

500 New Bins arrive on Orihuela Costa After Years of Shortages

Staff Reporter - 19/06/2025 0

Experts now agree: the blackout was a wake-up call not about green energy, but about grid resilience, oversight, and the need for rigorous contingency planning.

Cause of Spain and Portugal’s Massive Blackout Revealed as Human Error

Staff Reporter - 19/06/2025 0

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