Buzzing Around the Environment Although the occasional rains of summer may have been a brief but welcome break to the continual hot and dry spells of previous years, the rain has brought an unpleasant legacy along with it. The extra rain through August has added water to the ground, feeding plants and animals, it has added to the dwindling supplies in the reservoirs, and … Read More
Quesada in Fiesta Although the event has already begun, this weekend marks the climax of the annual fiestas in Quesada, just down the road from Torrevieja, in honour of San Justo. The mayor of Rojales, Antonio Pérez Garcia, has welcomed everybody to the event, which he describes as being for all the family and friends. That notion sums up the general mood, as … Read More
Come along to the May Fair This Weekend Although nicknamed the “May Fair”, the FERIA DE SEVILLANAS 2019 started this week and runs right through the weekend in the port area of Torrevieja. The area is set out with temporary bars serving local food and drink, where dancing and singing is the norm, accompanied by spectacular horse displays. Throughout the weekend, there will be special performances taking place, … Read More
Can you sue for a defamatory Facebook or Tweeter post? Bottom line YES. However, in order to increase your chances of successfully sue for defamatory content from a social network, each case must be individually analyzed. Bear in mind that not all offensive posts are actionable. First, defamation is usually divided into two categories; libel and slander: a. Libel is actually the correct term for… La entrada Can you sue for a defamatory Facebook or Tweeter post? se publicó primero en BZN INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS. Read More
School Council Approved Torrevieja´s Municipal School Council, chaired by the town´s Mayor José Manuel Dolón, met last week in an extraordinary session with the aim of renewing the board and welcoming new members who will oversee the educational needs of the municipal´s children. The first point agreed was that the presidency of the Municipal School Council will remain the same, a post held … Read More
Carnival Time is Coming This weekend, visitors to the FITUR tourism event have been treated to a preview of the parade, and now it´s time to get your feathers ready, your colourful frocks prepared, your drums and maracas tuned, and your scary costumes exhumed, because carnival is about to begin in Torrevieja. The schedule begins on Saturday 2 February, with the proclamation and the … Read More
Early Treatment and the Collaboration of Patients and their Environment are Key for Brain Damage Rehabilitation after an Accident 40% of the success in recovery from brain damage lies in the collaboration of patients and their family environments Quirónsalud Torrevieja has been named a reference centre for the care of traffic accident victims in the province of Alicante One of the most severe lesions that derive from traffic accidents is cranial trauma; it can cause cerebral haemorrhages in … Read More
Twenty Thousands Alcohol and Drugs Tests Per Day This Week The DGT launched a special awareness campaign on Monday, aimed at alerting drivers to the dangers of having consumed alcohol or drugs before driving. As part of the campaign, every day this week, including the weekend, the Guardia Civil Trafico will be conducting 20,000 tests on drivers, to ensure that they are safe behind the … Read More
Legal Action Against Torrevieja Municipal Theatre Designer The local government of Torrevieja has approved a proposal to initiate legal action against the architect who directed the work of the Municipal Theatre in Torrevieja, Antonio Marquerie. The spokesperson for the government, Fanny Serrano, said that, “we have approved the filing of legal action that corresponds to the interests of the City Council to understand that the architect who … Read More
Life Guards Help Thousands this Summer The company operating the life guard service on the beaches of Torrevieja has reported that their teams assisted thousands of people throughout the season. Life guards are contracted to a private company in Torrevieja, and operate from June 15 to September 15, with two periods, “average” and “high” season. During the summer period, a total of 3,173 interventions were conducted, … Read More
Carnival 2019 Plans Revealed The councillor for fiestas in Torrevieja, Domingo Pérez, accompanied by the vice president of the Cultural Carnival Association of Torrevieja, César Berná, and the creator of the 2019 poster, Ana Cutillas, presented the provisional Carnival 2019 program in a press conference, announcing the start date on 2 February, presentation of Queens between dawn on March 2 and the early hours … Read More
Autumn Workshops and Events for Young People The councillor for young people in Torrevieja, Víctor Ferrández, has presented the 2018 autumn youth activity schedule, aimed at young people from 12 to 35, and held mostly in the Centro de información y animación juvenil (CIAJ). The councilor explained that there are more than 25 activities available, which include leisure events, employment and training courses and workshops. The councillor … Read More