The Leader News Updates

We often mention the AlertCops app when reporting local crime stories, as a result of which many of our readers have asked for more information about how it works. AlertCops is an official mobile app from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior that allows residents and visitors to report crimes,… Read more »

Murcia, August 26, 2025. The Civil Guard in the Region of Murcia has carried out Operation “Handel 25” in Los Alcázares, an investigation launched to clarify a series of burglaries committed in local businesses. The operation has so far led to the identification, location, and arrest of a young man… Read more »

Orihuela Costa, August 25, 2025.The Socialist Party (PSOE) of Orihuela has strongly criticized the state of neglect of the Sendero Azul of Cabo Roig, a coastal trail that was awarded the prestigious “Blue Trail” distinction in 2021. Despite its status as a tourist attraction, the path is now in visible… Read more »

Torrevieja, August 26, 2025. The Popular Party (PP) municipal group in Torrevieja has submitted a motion for debate in the next plenary session opposing the construction of a new desalination plant in the city. The proposal follows the announcement made last May by Francisco Lucas, secretary general of the Socialist… Read more »

THE GREAT GOLF PRIZE OF THE NATIONS”  was a tournament to be held 10 days after the conclusion of the 1936 Berlin Olympics.   Hitler, seeing a good opportunity for Nazi propaganda, donated a magnificent silver and amber salver, and intended to present it to the victorious German team.   Invitations were… Read more »

Torrevieja, August 26, 2025 – As part of Operation “Cricar,” the Civil Guard has dismantled a group in Torrevieja involved in fraud, extortion, misappropriation, and threats. The operation led to the arrest of the group’s organizer, while four additional individuals are under investigation for their alleged involvement. In total, ten… Read more »

The Local Government Board of Orihuela City Council has approved the launch of proceedings to recover the subsidies granted in 2024 to the festival committees of La Murada and Orihuela Costa, after detecting alleged irregularities in the justification process for these public funds. This decision follows reports prepared by the… Read more »

Introduction In the vibrant and ever-expanding universe of online casinos in the UK, sifting through the noise to find a truly exceptional platform can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Enter Casino Lab, a name that has been buzzing among UK players. But does it live up… Read more »

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. The population has grown by more than 500% since then. Back… Read more »

Alicante, 25 August 2025. – The Guardia Civil has arrested a 57-year-old man in Alicante as the alleged perpetrator of a series of burglaries in occupied homes in San Juan de Alicante and Mutxamel. The suspect, who has a long criminal record, has been remanded in custody. The investigation, codenamed… Read more »