The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Car rental company finds almost a kilo of cocaine in repossessed vehicle
A rental car repossessed for non-payment in Murcia was found to contain nearly a kilo of cocaine hidden in the boot.
Two arrested in Calpe after breaking into a home and injuring the owner who caught them
Two suspects were arrested in Calpe after assaulting a homeowner who caught them breaking into his property.
Vega Baja consortium manages over 97,000 tonnes of waste in the first half of the year
The Vega Baja waste consortium handled 97,716.14 tonnes of refuse in the first six months of the year, a 3.62 per cent increase on 2025.
Extreme overnight heat brings temperatures of up to 39 degrees to Valencian Community
Extreme overnight heat and intense westerly winds bring record temperatures of up to 39 degrees across the Valencian Community.
Torrevieja municipal bus station project delayed until at least 2028
Torrevieja will not see its long-promised new municipal bus station completed until at least 2028 due to planning delays.

A daily round-up of the latest news from Torrevieja and the surrounding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca, presented by Riley Via-Silva.
Each episode brings together the key local stories of the day, from community updates and developments to wider news across Alicante province. The focus is on clear, simple reporting delivered in a relaxed and conversational style, making it easy to stay informed without the noise of traditional news formats.
Published Monday to Friday, this is a quick and reliable way to keep up with what is happening in and around Torrevieja.
Stay up to date with the latest local and regional updates from the Costa Blanca on This is Torrevieja News with Riley Via.
In today’s bulletin: Torrevieja Town Council awards a new 1.9 million euro home care service contract, lifeguards complete a rapid rescue drill on Los Locos beach, the Constitutional Court maintains the suspension of coastal protection for seaside homes in Guardamar del Segura, car rental company Avis receives a 1 million euro fine over fine-processing fees.
Alicante police rescue a man dangling from a fifth-floor building, and authorities dismantle a migrant smuggling ring operating between Alicante and France.

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Car rental company finds almost a kilo of cocaine in repossessed vehicle
A rental car repossessed for non-payment in Murcia was found to contain nearly a kilo of cocaine hidden in the boot.
Two arrested in Calpe after breaking into a home and injuring the owner who caught them
Two suspects were arrested in Calpe after assaulting a homeowner who caught them breaking into his property.
Vega Baja consortium manages over 97,000 tonnes of waste in the first half of the year
The Vega Baja waste consortium handled 97,716.14 tonnes of refuse in the first six months of the year, a 3.62 per cent increase on 2025.
Extreme overnight heat brings temperatures of up to 39 degrees to Valencian Community
Extreme overnight heat and intense westerly winds bring record temperatures of up to 39 degrees across the Valencian Community.
Torrevieja municipal bus station project delayed until at least 2028
Torrevieja will not see its long-promised new municipal bus station completed until at least 2028 due to planning delays.
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Torrevieja urges extreme caution amid orange heat alert of up to 40 degrees
Torrevieja Town Hall urges residents and tourists to take extreme precautions during a 40 ºC orange heat warning.
