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Torrevieja promenade to host 2026 Maritime Market this weekend
Torrevieja will host the 2026 Maritime Market along the Vista Alegre promenade from 23rd to 25th October.
Seven arrested over thirteen violent jewellery robberies
Seven people arrested by the Guardia Civil for thirteen violent jewellery robberies targeting elderly women across Murcia and Alicante.
Daily smoking rates in Valencian Community exceed the national average
The 2025 Spanish Health Survey reveals that daily smoking in the Valencian Community stands above the national average, while heavy drinking rates remain lower.
Delay to Alicante parking tender after request for further reports
The award for Alicante's new parking and towing contract faces further delays despite validation from contractual appeal bodies.
Torrevieja to begin rolling out brown organic waste bins from November
Torrevieja City Council is set to begin rolling out brown organic waste bins across the municipality from November.

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.
Your daily Torrevieja news round-up for Thursday 22 October with Riley Via. Today’s bulletin covers:
Legal scrutiny surrounds a recruitment process at Torrevieja Town Council following a court filing over exam scoring and panel connections.
Five people face trial in Alicante accused of a €131,000 villa sales fraud in Calpe.
Elche City Council steps up closure proceedings on unauthorised airport parking compounds in Saladas and El Altet holding hundreds of cars.
Regional authorities process plans for a 25-pitch eco-camper site in Daya Nueva.
National Police roll out safety talks across 19 senior centres in Alicante targeting bank scams and AI-driven fraud.
Benidorm hosts its 23rd International Tourism Forum analysing the social value of tourism.
Torrevieja Maritime Market arrives on Paseo Vista Alegre this weekend with pirate shows, crafts, and live entertainment.
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Torrevieja promenade to host 2026 Maritime Market this weekend
Torrevieja will host the 2026 Maritime Market along the Vista Alegre promenade from 23rd to 25th October.
Seven arrested over thirteen violent jewellery robberies
Seven people arrested by the Guardia Civil for thirteen violent jewellery robberies targeting elderly women across Murcia and Alicante.
Daily smoking rates in Valencian Community exceed the national average
The 2025 Spanish Health Survey reveals that daily smoking in the Valencian Community stands above the national average, while heavy drinking rates remain lower.
Delay to Alicante parking tender after request for further reports
The award for Alicante's new parking and towing contract faces further delays despite validation from contractual appeal bodies.
Torrevieja to begin rolling out brown organic waste bins from November
Torrevieja City Council is set to begin rolling out brown organic waste bins across the municipality from November.
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Mother and two children arrested in Torrevieja rental scam
A mother and her two children have been arrested over a series of property rental scams in Torrevieja.
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