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Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has intensified his stance against foreign investors in the Spanish housing market

Spain Explores Total Ban on Non-EU Property Purchases

Staff Reporter - 21/01/2025

The Prosecutor’s Office has accused former Orihuela councillor Ángel Noguera (Ciudadanos) of administrative prevarication for deliberately blocking the payment of invoices to a road maintenance contractor.

Orihuela Trial Highlights Ongoing Battle Against Political Corruption

The Council has repeatedly stated it cannot act on this road because it crosses private land, even though no fence or markings indicate private ownership.

Unsafe IES Playa Flamenca Access: Parents and Residents Demand Action

In the early hours of Sunday, TikTok ceased operations in the United States, marking the enforcement of a federal ban on the platform.

China condemnation as TikTok Suspends Service in the United States Hours Before Ban Takes Effect

The budget focuses on four key pillars: improving municipal services, economic growth, social and cultural development, and environmental sustainability.

Orihuela City Council Approves the Draft 2025 Municipal Budget

Pepe Vegara, the Mayor of Orihuela, has dismissed the Ombudsman’s request to fully reinstate opposition groups’ access to municipal documentation.

Vegara Defies Ombudsman as he maintains Oppositions restriction to Files

Staff Reporter - 28/12/2024 0

Spain's euthanasia law has been in place for three years, aiding over 1,500 people in dying with dignity.

Alicante’s Euthanasia Surge dominated by Cancer and Neurological diseases.

Staff Reporter - 27/12/2024 0

The concept of municipal segregation, where regions break away to form independent municipalities, is gaining traction throughout Spain.

“A Nation Divided: The Surge of Segregation Movements Sweeping Across Spain”

Peter Houghton - 27/12/2024 0

The controversy has stirred unease among Spain’s coastal business community and tourism industry, both of which heavily rely on the allure of beach bars to attract visitors.

EU Threatens Future of Spain “chiringuito” Beach Bars

Staff Reporter - 26/12/2024 0

The Commission’s ambitious plan represents a new chapter in the ongoing pursuit of self-determination for the communities of La Manga.

Entre Dos Mares Commission Seeks to Establish New Municipality in La...

Staff Reporter - 25/12/2024 0

Fourteen crew members from the ship were evacuated to Cartagena following an explosion in the vessel’s engine room

14 Crew Members of Russian Ship Evacuated to Cartagena After Engine...

Staff Reporter - 25/12/2024 0

The PP plans to present motions in upcoming plenary sessions across all town councils, deputations, councils, general assemblies, and other governing bodies to demand the immediate repeal of Royal Decree 933/2021.

Opposition Push to Abandon Spain’s New Tourist Registration Scheme

Staff Reporter - 25/12/2024 0

The Orihuela Council has announced plans to regulate the use and rental of electric scooters along the Orihuela Costa to curb the growing chaos caused by these vehicles.

Orihuela promises to end Scooter Chaos on the Coast

Staff Reporter - 23/12/2024 0

Convicted by the National High Court for trafficking 950 kilograms of cocaine, Txutxi had been evading justice since 2015.

Former Hercules – Alicante Player Txutxi Arrested After 9 years on...

Staff Reporter - 20/12/2024 0

Speaking during a control session at Les Corts, Mazón emphasised that the aid will be processed with "no requirements", ensuring swift support for affected individuals.

250 Million Euros in Aid for Vehicle Losses Due to DANA...

Staff Reporter - 20/12/2024 0

Individuals holding posters calling for equality for Orihuela Costa were singled out and identified by the police.

Orihuela Local Police accused of Intimidation in Anti-Democratic Crackdown at Christmas...

Staff Reporter - 19/12/2024 0

The accused at the time of her arrest in 2022

Expert Testifies Drug Addiction Impaired Judgment in Bigastro Mother’s Murder Case

Staff Reporter - 18/12/2024 0

The Municipal Plenary has approved this morning the municipal budgets for 2025, which amount to 168,554,595 euros, 6.8% more than in 2024

Torrevieja’s becomes first Valencian municipality to approve 2025 Budget

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2024 0

The reading, this Tuesday, of the manifesto of the Committee to Aid Sex Workers

Study Reveals 60% of Murcia Sex Workers Feel Unprotected by Police

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2024 0

The operation began when officers identified a suspicious package at a transport company in Torrellano

Marijuana Seized in San Fulgencio prior to shipment to Germany

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2024 0

This week brought promising news for Orihuela Costa: the prospect of a new private hospital and it’s growing population.

Change.org Petition calls for justice and equality for Orihuela Costa

Staff Reporter - 16/12/2024 0

The road to independence remains a challenge, but with strong local support and determination, the movement continues to gather momentum.

La Manga del Mar Menor Pushes for Independence

Staff Reporter - 16/12/2024 0

The Council has defended the effectiveness of these radar cameras in preventing accidents.

Two new radar cameras approved in Torrevieja

Staff Reporter - 14/12/2024 0

Hernández's daughter-in-law, Lucía Izquierdo, received the declaration of reparation on behalf of the poet and other victims.

Government Honors Miguel Hernández for His Literary Legacy

Staff Reporter - 11/12/2024 0

The San Miguel Arcángel residents' association has submitted 21 objections to the SUS-A Los Invernaderos Partial Plan amendment

San Miguel residents object to more high-rise towers

Staff Reporter - 10/12/2024 0

The Leader Newspaper has long campaigned about the unsightly mess and the light pollution presented by a multitude of illegal billboards along the N332

Orihuela Police Crack Down on Illegal Billboards

Staff Reporter - 10/12/2024 0

Environmental groups are alarmed by a new project to build semi-detached houses along the Nacimiento River in Campoamor.

More controversy as developer to build 64 townhouses in Campoamor flood...

Staff Reporter - 10/12/2024 0

The Orihuela council has ordered sealing up of the property abandoned for more than a decade on Calle Nutria on the Orihuela Costa

Council takes action with ‘Casa del Chino’

Staff Reporter - 06/12/2024 0

Residents of Orihuela Costa are growing increasingly concerned about the abandoned houses on Calle Nutria in Las Chismosas.

Orihuela Costa Residents Demand Action on Abandoned Houses

Staff Reporter - 05/12/2024 0

‘The tree of ability’

Celebrating the ‘International Day of Disability’ in Pilar

Staff Reporter - 04/12/2024 0

Cambiemos denounces new delays in the payment to sports staff

Cambiemos denounces new delays in the payment to sports staff

Kevin Reardon - 04/12/2024 0

Raton announced that he will now take action against the woman who accused him and her witnesses.

Former Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Álvaro Ratón acquitted of sexual assault

Kevin Reardon - 04/12/2024 0

They fear that this unfair competition will further undermine their already struggling industry.

Murcia Fishing industry call two day strike

Staff Reporter - 03/12/2024 0

The 43-year-old Albanian national is accused of a string of violent robberies and document forgery in Orihuela Costa

Albanian Masked Bandit Arrested in Torrevieja

Staff Reporter - 02/12/2024 0

Algerian Boat Captain Jailed for Migrant Smuggling

Algerian Boat Captain Jailed for Migrant Smuggling

Staff Reporter - 02/12/2024 0

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