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A measure supporting the fishing industry is unanimously approved by the Torrevieja Council

As part of the processing of the new European Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), Rosario Martínez Chazarra, spokesperson for the Popular Party Municipal Group, presented a motion in favour of the fishing industry, which the Ordinary Plenary Session of Torrevieja City Council approved on urgent grounds on Monday, March 31st. All political parties represented in the City Council (PP, PSOE, VOX, and Sueña Torrevieja) unanimously accepted the resolution.
The urgency is justified by the fact that the European Commission is now holding a public involvement procedure for the CFP regulation’s wording, and the administrative bodies of Member States have until April 21st, 2025, to submit their recommendations.
In Torrevieja, the fishing industry has a significant socioeconomic impact. Because of its significance as a food supply, its long history in the city, its close ties to generations of Torrevieja people, and its role in the landscape and economic activities of our municipality, it is a vital and crucial sector.
In order to guarantee the sustainability of EU fisheries from an environmental, economic, and social standpoint, the Common Fisheries Policy underwent its most recent update in 2013.
In addition to the implementation of other complementary measures like enhanced selectivity, closed areas, and seasons, among others, there has been a notable decrease in fishing effort, which has reached over 40% of fishing days. The Artisanal Coastal Fishing Fleet of the Valencian Community caught 25% more in 2024 than the year before. Between 2023 and 2024, the catch grew from 15,000 tonnes valued at €81.1 million to 19,035 tonnes valued at €94.3 million. It is clear that the Torrevieja fish market played a major role in reaching these catch values.
Despite these numbers, our municipality’s fishing vessels are in a precarious position as a result of recent Council of the European Union decisions that cut the number of fishing days to just 27 annually. This action renders the city’s fishing industry, which creates a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, unviable, despite its enormous social value.
As fishermen in the Valencian Community gathered 150,000 tonnes of trash, mostly plastic, from the Mediterranean Sea last year alone, Mediterranean fishing has substantial ecological and environmental value in our sea in addition to being a major economic, tourism, cultural, and culinary asset for our municipality.
In plenary, it was decided that the appropriate body would encourage the Spanish government to ask the European Commission for all of these reasons:
- A 25% increase in catches was made possible by the extension of the fishing season to 133 days.
* - Since the catch of almost 200 species cannot be dependent on criteria specified for just one, as is the case with hake, there should be greater transparency when determining the criterion for ongoing fishing.
* - Enhance and broaden the standards used to assess the true fishing stock of the entire group of species.
* - When making significant judgements, the industry should be considered, and these decisions should be made quickly. Their way of life cannot be drastically altered annually by a political decision made in December with little warning. Since fishing is also a business activity and should be subject to the same foresight as other economic activities, the procedures for changing the number of fishing days should be made public beforehand, and the regulated term should be 10 or five years.
* - That the time horizon for reaching maximum sustainable performance beyond 2030 should be delayed by limiting the margins of change to no more than 5 to 10% per year rather than the current 70% reduction.
* - Since this rule was designed for Atlantic fisheries, not Mediterranean fisheries, it is necessary to remove the requirement to land fish that are unsuited for sale.
* - Additionally, scientists with expertise in the Mediterranean should implement the Fisheries Commission’s internal recommendations.
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Local man arrested for robbery in San Vicente del Raspeig

A resident of San Vicente del Raspeig has been arrested by local police officers on suspicion of burgling a residence through the use of force, violence, and intimidation. On Tuesday afternoon, April 22nd, municipal officers were informed by numerous neighbours about the purported illegal entry into a residence located on Calle Joaquín Blume. The perpetrator had fled through the surrounding streets.
The vicinity of the residence was searched by a patrol car that was dispatched to the area. The search resulted in the discovery of a 38-year-old individual. The suspect resisted police during a foot pursuit that culminated in his arrest near Calle Altamira. The proprietor of the residence where the incident transpired apprehended the detainee. The victim was pushed and threatened by the man under investigation, according to the report. Jewellery and other personal possessions were seized, and their owners were able to identify them.
The significance of community collaboration in the resolution of this incident has been recognised by law enforcement officials. The suspect has been transported to court for an investigation into an alleged robbery that involved violence and intimidation.
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Lifeless body of missing 20-year-old found in Elche

SOS Missing Persons has disclosed the most distressing information regarding the disappearance of Stiven, a young man who has been missing for several days.
The police, family members, and friends had been searching for him since April 19th, following a complaint from his relatives who were profoundly concerned about his vulnerability as a young man.
Yesterday his body was discovered in the Pantano region, and there were no indications of violence. The autopsy results will be disclosed in order to ascertain the cause of his death.
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Socialist group in Alicante proposes regulating motorhome tourism

At the upcoming plenary session, the Socialist Municipal Group will suggest that the requisite procedures be initiated to establish a motorhome car park in Alicante that is adequately equipped. Additionally, the group will advocate for the completion of a feasibility study to ascertain the most appropriate location, the requisite technical specifications, the investment and maintenance costs, and potential sources of funding. Socialist Councillor Trini Amorós emphasised the necessity of advancing with this project in order to rectify the current situation, which is characterised by the failure to regulate the tourism sector, which is a significant contributor to the local economy, and the resulting issues related to a lack of regulation.
“The Easter tourism campaign has just concluded, and the governing team of Barcala has been unable to resolve an issue that has been lingering since 2021, when the designated area on San Juan beach was dismantled.” Amorós underscored that the absence of the necessary services for this form of tourism, including parking, water, and electricity connections, has resulted in a significant number of drivers parking in urban areas, which has caused inconveniences in specific neighbourhoods.
In particular, the proposal that will be presented at the plenary session on Thursday will involve the development of a study that considers user requirements, environmental impact, landscape integration, and proximity to tourist services. Therefore, the registered institutional declaration encourages the necessary dialogue with motorhome associations and groups, through the appropriate municipal departments, to ascertain their opinions and requirements regarding the design and administration of the future parking lot. The objective is to allocate a budget to finance the creation and implementation of the motorhome parking lot in the upcoming municipal budget, following the completion of the feasibility study and the definition of the project’s characteristics.
The absence of a designated parking area and overnight accommodations for motorhomes is resulting in issues such as illicit parking, which occasionally contravenes existing regulations. It is crucial to underscore that motorhome users necessitate fundamental services, including wastewater disposal points, potable water supplies, and, in certain instances, electrical connections. The absence of these facilities can make their stay challenging and may promote unhygienic or environmentally harmful practices.
The absence of an authorised space is a missed economic opportunity, as motorhome tourism is a burgeoning niche market with substantial economic potential in Alicante, which benefits local commerce and hospitality. Additionally, it would mitigate the indiscriminate parking of motorhomes, thereby enhancing the appearance of our municipality and the quality of life in our community. This would attract a specific type of visitor who is environmentally conscious and has a substantial average daily expenditure, thereby enhancing the municipality’s reputation.
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