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Lighthouse buys Carrefour hypermarket at Espacio Mediterráneo
Lighthouse has bought the Carrefour hypermarket at Espacio Mediterráneo for €19.5 million, completing ownership of the shopping centre and strengthening its Iberian retail portfolio.
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Carthagineses y Romanos Festival Kicks Off in Cartagena
The opening speech on 19 September officially launched the Carthagineses y Romanos Festival in Cartagena, inaugurating ten days of immersive historical activities.
Tensions Rise as Navantia Cartagena Workers Demand Fair Pay
Specialised Navantia Cartagena workers strike for fair wages amid mounting tensions and uncertainty over key submarine project progress.
Las Fallas de Valencia in Cartagena: A Festival that Lights Up the City
Las Fallas de Valencia in Cartagena brought together thousands of people for a celebration full of gunpowder, music, and tradition, featuring the mascletà and a giant paella.
Cartagena prepares for a busy Easter with high occupancy and strong tourism boost
Cartagena expects high hospitality occupancy and tourist influx during Easter, boosted by regional campaigns and cruise ship arrivals.
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Illegal Marijuana Cultivation with Nearly 150 Plants Dismantled in Cartagena
The Civil Guard arrested a couple in Cartagena after uncovering an illegal marijuana operation with nearly 150 plants, firearms, and fraudulent electricity use. Growing marijuana clubs and youth consumption spark significant concern over associated risks.
Criminal organisation dismantled in Cartagena with twelve arrested for drug trafficking
The dismantled group had a strict hierarchy and used hidden compartments to traffic cocaine, marijuana, and hashish.
Drug dealing hotspot dismantled near UPCT and a school in Cartagena
A hierarchical gang structure was uncovered, with members handling security, transport, and hidden compartments for drug shipments.
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Young Woman Killed by Tractor in La Aparecida Crossing
A 27-year-old woman was fatally struck by a tractor while crossing the street in La Aparecida. Authorities have launched an investigation.
Man Found Dead in Cabo de Palos Square Under Investigation
Authorities seek to clarify circumstances of this morning's death
Forest Fire Controlled at Cuestas del Cedacero in Cartagena
Over a hundred personnel worked to extinguish the blaze
Man Seriously Injured in Cartagena After Lift Counterweight Falls on Him
Firefighters and medical teams rushed to Paz Street as a man was trapped in a lift shaft.
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FC Cartagena Begins New Chapter with Javi Rey as Coach
FC Cartagena will start preseason on July 21 with Javi Rey as head coach, aiming for a fresh start ahead of their August league debut.