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Five face trial over alleged 131,000€ fake villa sale fraud
Five defendants face trial in Calpe for an alleged 131.000€ property fraud involving a fake villa sale.
Generalitat invests 1.27m euro to protect Vega Baja Hospital from flooding
The Generalitat is investing €1.27m in flood protection works at the Vega Baja District Hospital in Orihuela.
National Police in Alicante launch security scheme for elderly residents
National Police in Alicante launch an updated security scheme across 19 senior centres to protect elderly residents from scams and theft.
University of Alicante launches AI healthcare management course in Torrevieja
The University of Alicante has launched a hybrid artificial intelligence course for healthcare management at its new Torrevieja headquarters.
Torrevieja council selection process faces court probe
A candidate in Torrevieja has filed a court complaint alleging potential irregularities and conflict of interest in a town council recruitment process.

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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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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Five face trial over alleged 131,000€ fake villa sale fraud
Five defendants face trial in Calpe for an alleged 131.000€ property fraud involving a fake villa sale.
Generalitat invests 1.27m euro to protect Vega Baja Hospital from flooding
The Generalitat is investing €1.27m in flood protection works at the Vega Baja District Hospital in Orihuela.
National Police in Alicante launch security scheme for elderly residents
National Police in Alicante launch an updated security scheme across 19 senior centres to protect elderly residents from scams and theft.
University of Alicante launches AI healthcare management course in Torrevieja
The University of Alicante has launched a hybrid artificial intelligence course for healthcare management at its new Torrevieja headquarters.
Torrevieja council selection process faces court probe
A candidate in Torrevieja has filed a court complaint alleging potential irregularities and conflict of interest in a town council recruitment process.
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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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