The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Man injured by smoke inhalation following a flat fire in Torrevieja
A man was hospitalised for smoke inhalation after a ground-floor flat fire in Torrevieja.
Six planes make emergency landings, including at Murcia, following bomb threats
Six passenger aircraft execute emergency landings across Europe following simultaneous bomb threats, triggering security checks in multiple countries.
Five family members arrested in Alicante following brutal stabbing over parked motorcycle
Five family members arrested by National Police in Alicante following a stabbing over a parked motorcycle dispute.
Top bidder for the Torrevieja Habaneras auditorium project announced
Continental Obras y Mantenimiento has been proposed as the top bidder for the Habaneras Auditorium project in Torrevieja for 9,65million euros.
Jail for lorry driver arrested for drink-driving and driving without a licence on the A-7 through Alcoy
A lorry driver has been jailed after being caught drink-driving without a licence and with an active arrest warrant in Alcoy.

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.
Catch up on the latest local news across Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province with Riley Via on This is Torrevieja, proudly supported by White Doves.
In today's bulletin:
Torrevieja Flat Fire: A man is hospitalised for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire breaks out in the early hours on Calle Joaquín Chapaprieta.
Major Drug Bust in Santa Pola: The Guardia Civil seize over 1,100 kilograms of cocaine hidden aboard a fishing vessel, leading to 10 arrests.
Benijófar Planning Trial: The former mayor appears in court in Elche facing charges over a 20-year-old urban development project.
San Fulgencio Flood Concerns: The local mayor demands the removal of a temporary bridge narrowing the Azarbe de la Reina channel.
Alicante Beach Lift Delay: The 70,000 euro project to replace the Raval Roig to Postiguet beach lift returns to square one after failing to attract any bids.
New Towing Service Contract: Torrevieja tenders a five-year, 5.6 million euro contract for municipal towing and vehicle impound operations.
Animal Shelter Upgrades: Torrevieja's new animal shelter sees budget adjustments following delays, including measures to safeguard nesting birds.
Read more and stay informed at thisistorrevieja.com.


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Hey everyone, Riley here with your midweek travel and road safety roundup for Wednesday, 4 November!
In today's update, we look at European airspace, where Palma de Mallorca may see morning tactical arrival measures due to thunderstorm activity.
We also check busy airspace sectors over Toledo and Seville, discuss the start of French ATC industrial action this evening, and monitor the overnight BROMO military exercise over the Bay of Biscay.
Back on the tarmac, we break down vital autumn driving advice from the DGT, covering rain, spray, and gusty winds across south-eastern Spain and the Balearics.
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Man injured by smoke inhalation following a flat fire in Torrevieja
A man was hospitalised for smoke inhalation after a ground-floor flat fire in Torrevieja.
Six planes make emergency landings, including at Murcia, following bomb threats
Six passenger aircraft execute emergency landings across Europe following simultaneous bomb threats, triggering security checks in multiple countries.
Five family members arrested in Alicante following brutal stabbing over parked motorcycle
Five family members arrested by National Police in Alicante following a stabbing over a parked motorcycle dispute.
Top bidder for the Torrevieja Habaneras auditorium project announced
Continental Obras y Mantenimiento has been proposed as the top bidder for the Habaneras Auditorium project in Torrevieja for 9,65million euros.
Jail for lorry driver arrested for drink-driving and driving without a licence on the A-7 through Alcoy
A lorry driver has been jailed after being caught drink-driving without a licence and with an active arrest warrant in Alcoy.
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Torrevieja approves demolition project for illegal roundabout built two decades ago
Torrevieja Town Council approves the demolition of an illegal roundabout opposite IES Las Lagunas 20 years after its construction.
