The Ministry of Universal Health and Public Health has notified a total of 795 new cases of coronavirus confirmed by PCR test or through antigen tests since the last update last Thursday. Last week, the increase was 718, and in fact this is the highest infection figure since 27 January when an additional 805 infections were confirmed. The new cases …
Dr. Paula Muñoz Muñoz, assistant of the General Surgery, digestive and Oncological Surgery Service of the Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja, explains what this disease consists of, what symptoms it presents and the solutions that exist. What is retroperitoneal sarcoma? Two groups are divided: bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas. The former originates in the bones; the second, in tissues such …
Following reports of “ground instability” in the port area in Torrevieja, an area currently undergoing transformation work, The Torrevieja funfair will be moving to the Parque Antonio Soria. Representative from the town hall met with the carnies to try to find a suitable location as a result of the problems in the traditional area, and the Parque Antonio Soria was …
The first thing to note before we explain the procedure for obtaining one, is that Blue Disabled Parking Permits issued in the UK are no longer valid in Spain as a result of Brexit. Therefore, if you do need to take advantage of priority parking due to mobility problems, you will have to apply in the town hall. In order …
The Councillor for Security and Emergencies in Torrevieja, Federico Alarcón, together with the Councillor for Education, Ricardo Recuero, have explained the activities programmed for the anniversary of the earthquake that occurred in Vega Baja in 1829. They have been accompanied by the different representatives of the State Security Corps and Forces and the Emergency services (Local Police, Guardia Civil, Firefighters, …
The Ministry of Universal Health and Public Health has notified a total of 718 new cases of coronavirus confirmed by PCR test or through antigen test since the last update last Friday. Last week, there were 623 new cases. The new cases by province are 121 in Castellón (196,483 in total), 185 in Alicante (536,656 in total) and 412 in …
Torrevieja has been mentioned in a United Nations (UN) report on drugs, namely cocaine trafficking, in which it warns of the increase in violence in Europe related to the illicit trade in this drug. The report highlights Torrevieja as an example of an area where public safety has deteriorated due to drug trafficking. The Global Report on Cocaine 2023 published …
Torrevieja celebrated the start of St Patrick’s Day with a special mass, held in English and Spanish, before the celebrations were taken outside to the Plaza de la Constitucion. After the mass, the Irish flag was raised, in the presence of both the Mayor of the town, Eduardo Dolón, and the Councillor for International Residents, Gitte Lund Thomsen, amongst others. …
If you’re looking for a more civilised start to your St Patrick’s Day celebrations, Torrevieja is the place to go. The day starts with mass in the Iglesia de la Inmaculada, in English and Spanish, starting at 10:00. Then, from 11:00 in the Plaza de la Constitution, the Irish flag will be raised, followed by the Irish National Anthem, and …
One of the main tourist attractions that brings people to the town, the Torrevieja May Fair, or Feria de Mayo, will not take place in 2023 due to construction work taking place in the port area, and will, instead, be replaced by a mini “tribute” to the event. Quite why the council has decided not to simply move the event …
