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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 sport

Staff Reporter - 26/11/2025

While the Orihuela Mayor Vegara Takes Third Spot in Rankings earning €66,236, Torrevieja’s Eduardo Dolon receives an annual Gross Salary of €38,284.63 although he is not on an exclusive dedication regimen to the Mayor's office

Alicante Mayors’ Salaries Revealed: Orihuela Mayor Vegara Takes Third Spot in Provincial Rankings

If Labour remains in government after the upcoming general election, the 2030 ban will mark one of the most significant shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs) the UK has ever undertaken. If not, the date could once again be up for negotiation.

UK to Enforce Full Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Cars by 2030 as Labour Accelerates Deadline

The Orihuela Council has informed the Valencian Department of Education that it has more than 500,000 square meters of public service land available exclusively in Orihuela Costa

Orihuela Earmarks Land for Construction of School CEIP No. 20

The move, however, coincides with a protest called by the Party for the Independence of Orihuela Costa (PIOC), which accuses the municipality of “neglect, inequality and a lack of institutional respect” toward coastal residents.

Orihuela Costa’s Day of Reckoning as Protest to Meet Historic Plenary Session

The STEPV union has described the situation in Orihuela Costa’s schools as “unsustainable” and is calling for urgent intervention from both the regional ministry and the city council.

Teachers Union Denounces Staff Shortages, Limited Space, and Overcrowded Classrooms in...

Staff Reporter - 19/11/2025 0

Despite the announcement, several key questions remain unanswered, including whether Mazón will relinquish his parliamentary seat, which will remove his immunity from prosecution, and who will succeed him as head of the Valencian government.

Valencia in Turmoil: Carlos Mazón Steps Down Amid Political Crisis

Staff Reporter - 03/11/2025 0

The construction of a pedestrian walkway has been one of a long-standing demand from residents for the best part of 20 years

The Orihuela Costa Bridge That Time Forgot

Staff Reporter - 03/11/2025 0

Shelters built by Street Cats were destroyed and removed by the authorities

Murcia’s Blanca Cats in Peril!

Staff Reporter - 14/10/2025 0

Politicians are a Dime a Dozen, BUT, a true Leader is priceless.

Orihuela: How Power Corrupts Leadership and Betrays Democracy

Peter Houghton - 04/10/2025 0

PP and Vox withdraw their proposals for the Orihuela council session after disagreement

PP and Vox withdraw their proposals for the Orihuela council session...

Staff Reporter - 25/09/2025 0

Billions in EU funds are at stake as scandals engulf Spain’s political elite. From Madrid to Orihuela, the message from Brussels is blunt: reform or face consequences.

Spain’s Corruption Crisis: Brussels Loses Patience

Peter Houghton - 17/09/2025 0

PSOE is calling on Rocío Ortuño, the councilor responsible for waste management, to explain the delay in paying the city’s contributions as a member of the Consortium.

PSOE Demands Answers as Orihuela Faces €591,000 Waste Debt Enforcement

Staff Reporter - 16/09/2025 0

Police commissioner José María Pomares, who is days away from a forced retirement, refused to attend the ceremony where he was scheduled to receive a diploma marking his service. His absence — deliberate, not accidental — sent a louder message than any speech could have.

Snub at City Hall: Orihuela Police Chief’s Silent Protest Exposes a...

Staff Reporter - 09/09/2025 0

On the coast, only 7,069 residents were registered to vote, and just 3,467 cast their ballots—a turnout of 48.9%, more than sixteen points below the municipal rate.

Orihuela Costa’s 2023 Election and beyond Turnout: Between Numbers and Misleading...

Staff Reporter - 28/08/2025 0

A recent Spanish study warns that if an earthquake similar to the one that struck Torrevieja in 1829 were to happen today, the impact would be catastrophic due to the dramatic rise in population and tourism along the coast.

Torrevieja PSOE Criticises Government’s Inaction on Emergency Preparedness After New Earthquake...

Staff Reporter - 26/08/2025 0

OPINION ARTICLE by Tomás Moreno and Eliseo Sastre who are president and vice president, respectively, of the neighborhood association Unidos por la Costa.

Summer 2025: Murphy’s Law Wreaks Havoc on the Orihuela Costa

Staff Reporter - 17/08/2025 0

Council chiefs in Calp are fed up with staff pulling sickies — and now they’re bringing in security guards to spy on civil servants.

Skivers Beware: An Alicante Council Hiring Guards to Sniff Out Sick...

Staff Reporter - 16/08/2025 0

Orihuela is at a crossroads: either it confronts its failures with honesty and embraces the accountability demanded by modern democratic governance—or it continues down a path where secrecy, inertia, and legal scandal define its political identity.

Orihuela Under Scrutiny: A Culture of Secrecy, Stalled Projects, and Legal...

Peter Houghton - 12/08/2025 0

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s People's Party (PP), has decided to delay any decision regarding the political future of Carlos Mazón, President of the Valencian Government, until September or the autumn.

Feijóo Delays Decision on dismissal of Valencian President Amid Mounting Criticism...

Staff Reporter - 06/08/2025 0

Former regional secretary under the Botànic government, Zulima Pérez, will officially take on the role of Government Commissioner for DANA Reconstruction at the end of this month.

A National Commemoration, a Joint Commission, and Other Challenges Awaiting the...

Staff Reporter - 04/08/2025 0

PSOE spokesperson and mayoral candidate José Sampere said they will carefully evaluate these pressure tactics to avoid harming San Fulgencio’s residents.

Second Attempt at Vote of No Confidence in San Fulgencio Fails...

Staff Reporter - 25/07/2025 0

Orihuela Costa town hall

Coastal Neglect Triggers Demands for Action: Orihuela Costa Residents Urge Mayor...

Staff Reporter - 13/07/2025 0

Following the recent destruction of two long-standing restaurants, Jaime Playa and Miramar, a new complaint has been filed accusing two senior officials from the Coastal Department in Alicante of malfeasance

The Last Hope for Babilonia Beach Residents as Demolitions Prompt Legal...

Staff Reporter - 30/06/2025 0

The Town Clerk explaining the situation to the public gallery as he is overlooked by PSOE leader José Sampere

San Fulgencio’s PSOE to File Criminal Charges Against PP Councillors Who...

Staff Reporter - 22/06/2025 0

The PSOE accuses the local government of rolling back rights and erasing the institutional visibility of the LGTBIQ+ community.

Orihuela PSOE Condemns Vox Equality Policies and Councillor’s Remarks on Pride

Staff Reporter - 19/06/2025 0

The adjusted budget result shows a surplus of 18.77 million euros, while the cash surplus available for general expenses amounts to 57.88 million euros.

The Orihuela City Council closes the 2024 budget with a surplus...

Staff Reporter - 14/06/2025 0

ORIHUELA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALL TALK, NO BITE, ON COASTAL PROBLEMS

Staff Reporter - 13/06/2025 0

Article of Opinion by Mario Martínez Sobre - President of The Chamber of Commerce

Historic Decay and Political Paralysis – The sad decline of Orihuela

Staff Reporter - 11/06/2025 0

Vandenbergen, who’s lived in Spain for 26 years, has become the unlikely kingmaker in a dramatic vote of no confidence that will oust the current mayor, José María Ballester (PP), on June 18.

Belgian Councillor Turns Tables on PP in San Fulgencio Shake-Up

Staff Reporter - 07/06/2025 0

The clock is ticking for a row of seaside homes on Guardamar’s iconic Babilonia Beach as residents fight a last-ditch battle to stop the bulldozers from rolling in.

BABILONIA BEACH BATTLE! Residents Scramble to Save Historic Homes from Bulldozers

Staff Reporter - 06/06/2025 0

Orihuela’s police aren’t just low on numbers—they’re caught in the crossfire of a political shootout.

Police Mayhem in Orihuela! Force Shrinks While Crime Explodes

Staff Reporter - 05/06/2025 0

Should the current decline continue, it’s only a matter of time before visitors choose other destinations—and local businesses pay the price.

“What on Earth is Going On in Orihuela Costa?”

Peter Houghton - 05/06/2025 0

Alain Vanderbergen and former mayor José Sampere with the Motion of No Confidence

Mayor ousted as Shock No-Confidence Vote Topples PP in San Fulgencio

Staff Reporter - 04/06/2025 0

Former councillor, short time mayor, and longtime political heavyweight Antonio Zapata is back in the spotlight, gunning for leadership of the PSOE in Orihuela.

Zapata Plots PSOE Power Grab

Staff Reporter - 30/05/2025 0

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