The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
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.
Aena to renew seating at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport
Aena launches a tender exceeding 3 million euros to replace and modernise seating at the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport.

A daily round-up of the latest news from Torrevieja and the surrounding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca, presented by Riley Via-Silva.
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In today's bulletin:
Alicante: A suspected burglary gang is dismantled after a 200 kg stolen gun safe falls on a suspect's foot, leading officers straight to the crew.
Provincial Roads: Guardia Civil investigates a 33-year-old driver after social media clips reveal years of reckless driving and road racing across the A-70 and regional routes.
Vega Baja Storms: Thirteen motorists are rescued from flooded motorway tunnels in Pilar de la Horadada following sudden torrential downpours from Storm Adam.
Torrevieja: Agamed outlines major investments in local flood defences, featuring 64 million litres of stormwater retention capacity and an imminent new floodable park in Aguas Nuevas.
Alicante-Elche Airport: Aena tenders a €3 million project to replace and expand terminal seating with built-in device charging points.
Stay informed with the latest local developments across Torrevieja and the wider Vega Baja region. For more details on these stories, head over to This is Torrevieja.


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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.
Aena to renew seating at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport
Aena launches a tender exceeding 3 million euros to replace and modernise seating at the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport.
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