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Stay informed with the latest local updates from Torrevieja and the surrounding regions for Monday, 29 June 2026.
In tonight's round-up, we cover the weekend closure of a massive illegal airport parking plot in Torrellano holding 500 cars, and the temporary closure of seven municipal padel courts in Torrevieja due to safety concerns over shattered glass panels.
We also look into the political backlash over a new €50,000 annual police checkpoint rental contract, a minor 1.6 magnitude micro-earthquake near San Miguel de Salinas, and recent police operations including the arrest of two burglary suspects in Torrevieja and an international fraud fugitive on the Orihuela Costa.
Finally, we share the tragic news of a motorway collision in Malaga that claimed the lives of three Irish nationals.
For the full details on these stories and more, visit ThisisTorrevieja.com.
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New EU Import Fee Explained: What Shoppers in Spain Need to Know
From 1 July, many low-value parcels arriving in the EU from outside Europe will be subject to a new €3 import handling charge.
Riley explains what the changes mean for shoppers using Temu, Shein and AliExpress, clears up who actually pays the fee, and shares an important warning about the scams that are almost certain to follow. Before you click on that text message, listen to this quick consumer update.
For the full story, visit This is Torrevieja.
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Stay informed with the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Friday 26 June 2026. In tonight's update, Riley covers the newly approved five-month extension for the Levante breakwater footbridge project due to complex drilling issues, and the postponement of Torrevieja's major pyromusical summer fireworks show caused by contract delays.
We also look at the recent health warnings as a severe heatwave results in nine deaths across the Valencian Community, alongside major police updates including six arrests for residential robberies in Torrevieja, a dramatic police chase and arrest in Orihuela, and the capture of a Peruvian fraud fugitive in the Alicante province.
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This is Torrevieja Daily Evening News Digest
Stay informed with the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for 25 June 2026. Today's bulletin covers local environmental concerns, infrastructure updates, legal news, and dramatic regional incidents.
Dolphin Distress: Public outrage grows after a jet ski was filmed dangerously chasing and disrupting a pod of dolphins in the coves off the Torrevieja coast.
Immigration Office Strain: Sueña Torrevieja demands urgent state action and local council intervention to upgrade the overwhelmed National Police Immigration and Documentation Office on Calle Arquitecto Larramendi.
Courthouse Delays: The expansion of the Torrevieja Courthouse faces its third year of delays as the regional government maintains a heavily reduced budget of €736,000 following post-flood funding cuts.
Embezzlement Sentence: A veteran former council lawyer avoids immediate prison after returning nearly €37,000 in stolen municipal funds hidden via altered court documents.
Cala Mosca On Hold: The controversial construction of 2,200 homes on the Orihuela Costa is halted until a new €2.34 million water reservoir is constructed to secure the local drinking supply.
Air Con Fire: A vehicle was completely gutted by a sudden, spectacular fire next to an Elche sports complex after the driver switched on the air conditioning.
For the latest breaking news, local events, and community updates across the region, visit thisistorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for your daily audio briefing.
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Catch up on tonight's local update with Riley. Today, we look at Torrevieja City Council launching a €1.3 million tender for new craft market stalls at the port, and we celebrate 20 years of the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre.
Plus, major transport milestones as the Alicante and Elche airport rail link project clears its environmental approval, and Benidorm launches its summer beach safety operation. In crime news, police arrest a woman in a €11,500 Villajoyosa rental fraud case, and an international drug trafficking ring is dismantled across Torrevieja and Alicante.
Stay informed on the go! Find more local updates online at thisistorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or your favourite platform for your daily evening news update.
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In today’s bulletin, we cover a dramatic life-saving rescue by local police and the sad news of two drownings on our beaches.
We also look at the dismantling of a major international car-theft ring across the Alicante province, the liquidation of a local property giant, and updates on the gridlocked La Hoya development.
Plus, we have important travel news for anyone flying with Iberia.
Catch up on all the latest from Torrevieja and the surrounding area.
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In today's bulletin, we cover the return of traditional San Juan beach bonfires in Torrevieja, with 4 designated beaches set for celebrations this Tuesday.
We also explore a new proposal from the Orihuela Chamber of Commerce regarding a solar plant at the La Pedrera reservoir to support our desalination needs.
Additionally, we look at the summer plans for Alicante province hospitals, which include over 700 bed closures, though Torrevieja Hospital will maintain full capacity.
Finally, we report on a fraud conviction in Benidorm, a police operation in Denia, and a lift rescue in Alicante.
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Get the latest updates with Riley on the Torrevieja evening news round-up for Friday, 19 June 2026!
Today we cover the return of the popular La Mata Sardine Festival this Sunday, featuring free food, a DJ, and a foam cannon.
We also discuss the final date set for the end of free local resident bus travel and a court-ordered eviction at the Solebello Hotel.
Across the province, an 18.7 million euro AI virtual assistant system is set to transform Valencian health centre bookings,
Orihuela Council invests over 115,000 euro in swimming pool renovations, and two fugitives are caught in Callosa de Segura.
Plus, property searches in Torrevieja uncover stolen valuables from a gang targeting motorists on the AP-7 motorway, and fuel prices across Spain hit multi-month lows.
For full details on these headlines, visit thisistorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
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Join Riley for your essential weekend event guide across Spain!
We are diving into the massive Bonfires of San Juan celebrations kicking off in Alicante city, featuring towering monuments and earth-shaking fireworks.
Plus, we stay local in Torrevieja with details on a spectacular Raphael tribute concert, an exotic oriental dance festival, and a family-friendly dance trip to Neverland.
Listen in for all the details and local traffic tips!
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Torrevieja Natural Pools Reopen & Major €2.2M Almoradí School Overhaul | Torrevieja Evening News Round-Up
Stay up to date with the latest local news for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province with Riley. In today's bulletin:
Good News for Bathing: The popular natural pools at Paseo Juan Aparicio in Torrevieja have fully reopened after water quality parameters returned to safe, normal levels.
Education Upgrades: Almoradí officially inaugurates a major €2.2 million renovation of its oldest school, CEIP Canales y Martínez, bringing full air conditioning and modern accessibility to 715 pupils.
Eco-Measures: Orihuela reinforces preventative mosquito treatments along the Segura River during scheduled weir maintenance.
Crime & Investigations: Authorities smash a massive counterfeit football kit ring targeting official Spanish kits ahead of the World Cup, plus a major copper theft hits Murcia Regional Airport.
For more details on these stories and your latest local updates, visit ThisIsTorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or wherever you listen!
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Stay informed with the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
In tonight's round-up, Riley covers the resounding success of Torrevieja's inaugural Vega Baja Emplea regional jobs fair, which generated over 600 employment opportunities, and highlights local youth representatives visiting the European Parliament in Brussels.
We also look at the community protests over health and structural hazards at Los Dolses school in Orihuela Costa.
Meanwhile, Alicante is launching a major beach safety initiative with 50,000 children's ID wristbands alongside a ban on beach bonfires for San Juan night.
Finally, we cover the arrest of two copper thieves targeting street lights across Alicante and Valencia, and the tragic passing of a Swiss snorkeller in Calpe.
For more details on these stories, visit https://thisistorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for your daily local news updates!
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In tonight's round-up, Riley covers the newly approved construction plans for the Torrevieja Sea and Salt Museum complex, alongside details on why the local port and fishing pier redevelopment has faced another delay until August.
We also dive into the controversy surrounding Orihuela's taxi licensing exams after 20 out of 22 applicants failed due to intense local trivia questions.
Widening out across the Alicante province, we explore a new report detailing the growing threat of summer squatting in second homes, a high-profile trial where a married couple faces three years in prison for failing to register 24 workers, and a neighbourhood party dispute that ended in gunfire and nine arrests.
Finally, we look at the arrest of three men in Torrevieja behind a massive national banking scam.
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Catch up on the latest local updates with Riley on today's evening news round-up for Torrevieja and the surrounding areas.
In this episode, we dive into the launch of the regional Vive Plan in Torrevieja, bringing 822 public subsidised homes to the municipality with a 100 million euro investment.
We also celebrate local student Ricardo Isaias Regalado Ferrandez, who achieved the highest university entrance exam score in the entire Valencian region!
Plus, details on the official creation of a new primary school in Mar Azul and the confirmed start dates for the 2026-2027 school calendar.
Widening out, we look at the installation of 20 new solar-powered street lights on the Orihuela Costa, the deployment of roaming surveillance cameras to combat fly-tipping in Rojales, and the legal controversy in Alicante as a woman accused of throwing her dogs from an eighth-floor balcony adopts a new pet while awaiting trial.
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Looking for things to do this weekend? Join Riley Via for a quick roundup of the biggest events happening across Spain and the local Torrevieja area starting Saturday 13 June 2026.
We look at the Formula One Grand Prix in Barcelona, live rock music in Algueña, and Latin pop in Alicante.
Closer to home, we have traffic warnings for the sold-out Juan Dávila comedy shows at the Torrevieja Auditorium, top-tier local theatre, the launch of the famous "Torrevieja and the Mar" food festival, and family fun at the circus!
Tune in to stay updated on local culture and travel advice.
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Here is your evening news round-up for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Friday 12 June 2026.
In local news, Torrevieja Town Hall has completed a Mediterranean planting upgrade at the Aromatic Park to support local biodiversity. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated €61 million Paseo del Mar leisure complex at Torrevieja port officially opened last night with a spectacular 150-drone light show, though surrounding municipal roadworks remain significantly behind schedule.
Torrevieja Council progresses the 1.98 million euro redevelopment of the Casa Grande industrial estate, promised before the last elections, with five companies competing for the phase one upgrades. Meanwhile, public transport (not in Torrevieja) gets a major boost with new buses running every 35 minutes from Orihuela to the coast, alongside 17 daily trips to Alicante.
On a more serious note, the Guardia Civil dismantles a violent "loving hug" robbery gang targeting vulnerable elderly residents across Alicante and neighbouring regions. In Elche, a wave of opportunistic thefts disrupts local schools and businesses, resulting in two arrests. Finally, we share details from a dramatic Alicante courtroom where a jury is deliberating a horrific homicide and body dismemberment trial.
Plus, on a lighter note, Valencia prepares for a massive influx of global visitors as it hosts the Gay Games.
For the latest local updates, community lifestyle features, and breaking news, visit thisistorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform so you never miss a daily bulletin!
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In tonight's round-up, Riley covers a pioneering AI project in Alicante and Elche helping those with speech disorders, alongside updates on Torrevieja's upcoming leisure complex.
We also dive into the unusual reasons behind the six-month delay and budget increase at the Torrevieja animal shelter—including a flock of stressed feral chickens.
Plus, details on an upcoming free scam prevention talk at the Ciudad Quesada Expat Centre on 17 June, and the latest on a serious stabbing incident in Villajoyosa.
Stay informed on the go! Listen to the full update and subscribe to the This is Torrevieja News Bulletin on Spotify or your favourite podcast platform. For deeper coverage on all of today's stories, visit https://thisistorrevieja.com.
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New Police Vehicles, Bus Time Upgrades, and Major Court Rulings | This is Torrevieja Daily News Round-Up
Get the latest evening update for Wednesday 10 June 2026 with presenter Riley Via.
In tonight's bulletin, we look at Torrevieja City Council investing over €325,000 in eight new Local Police vehicles to modernize the fleet.
We also celebrate a massive victory for commuters in Los Montesinos, who have secured a new morning bus service to Alicante starting three hours earlier, alongside a major healthcare update introducing home delivery for diabetic glucose monitors across the Valencian Community.
In regional news, we check in on the €16 million flood control dredging project nearing completion in Guardamar del Segura, and a ten-year prison sentence handed down in Alicante to a driver caught smuggling 20 kilos of cocaine inside an industrial machine.
Finally, we cover local crime updates, including the provisional imprisonment of a 21-year-old extortionist targeting Torrevieja business owners, and the immediate deportation of a man following a high-profile animal abuse case in the San Roque neighborhood.
For the full breakdown of these stories, head over to ThisisTorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for your daily evening news delivery!
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Stay up to date with the latest local updates on the Torrevieja evening news round-up for Tuesday 9 June 2026, presented by Riley Via.
In tonight's bulletin, we look at a novel solution to summer pests as the University of Alicante develops an eco-friendly, electromagnetic buoy system to safely deter jellyfish from local bathing waters.
In La Mata, Torrevieja City Council has agreed to pay 7,052 euro in compensation to a pedestrian who suffered serious injuries on a broken beach walkway, which has since been completely replaced.
Meanwhile, six local municipalities across the Vega Baja region have joined forces to demand urgent revisions to underfunded intercity bus routes.
In crime and emergency news, the Guardia Civil has arrested a 21-year-old man for running a violent protection and extortion racket targeting local businesses.
We also have details on an ongoing investigation after paddle surfers discovered a body floating near the La Mata canal, and a ten-year prison sentence handed down to a van driver caught smuggling 20 kilos of cocaine inside an industrial heel-polishing machine on the Alicante highway.
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Here is your evening news round-up for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Monday 8 June 2026.
In local news, Torrevieja has brought forward the closure of its pool following an air conditioning duct collapse, while the outdoor municipal pools have reopened today.
Meanwhile, six town councils in the Vega Baja have launched official complaints over major deficiencies and underfunding in the new intercity bus network.
Widening out, Aena is investing more than 5 million euro into new office spaces at Alicante Airport to prepare for future growth.
Finally, we look at the latest quarterly crime figures showing a 4.5 per cent rise across the province of Alicante, along with recent major drug arrests in Alicante city and Denia port.
If you want to find out more about these stories, and others, visit This is Torrevieja, and remember to follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Port Shopping Centre Opening, Beach Rescue, and Ghost Hotel Raid
Join Riley for a relaxed look back at the biggest stories shaping Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province this week.
We kick off with Torrevieja City Council ordering the immediate demolition of an illegal seafront terrace and the arrest of two individuals behind a series of violent jewelry thefts targeting elderly residents.
As the week progresses, we look at the approval of a €16 million wastewater upgrade for the seafront and Torreta Florida, alongside a massive €10.3 million contract tender to manage the Municipal Theatre and floating museums.
There is also huge economic news for the area, with the new €61 million Paseo del Mar shopping centre in the port area confirming its official opening date for next week, a move expected to create at least 400 new jobs.
We also celebrate the local surfers who saved a swimmer at La Mata beach, look forward to Los Montesinos Pride, and cover Friday's dramatic police raid on a "ghost hotel" in La Mata. Plus, we break down the commuter frustration at Punta Prima caused by a new AI traffic light system.
For the full articles and more local updates, visit https://thisistorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or your favourite platform!
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