The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Albanian man shot dead at sports club on the Orihuela Costa
Guardia Civil officers launch a murder investigation following the execution of an Albanian man at a sports complex in Orihuela Costa.
Alicante province drivers facing general strike: Fuel minimum services confirmed
Official list released for 117 Alicante petrol stations required to maintain minimum services during general strike on 11 November 2026.
Two investigated for selling animal feed fruit to humans at markets
Two men are investigated for allegedly selling fruit intended for animal feed at markets in Alicante and Valencia.
National Police dismantle extortion gang and discover suspicious burial pit
National Police arrest five members of an extortion gang in Alicante and Valencia, seizing guns and discovering a suspicious pit.
Four family members arrested over alleged assault on pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Alicante
Four family members have been arrested by the National Police in Alicante following an alleged assault on pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

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.
Join Riley Via for your daily local update across Torrevieja and Alicante province.
In today’s bulletin:
Important heads-up: Spain’s nationwide general strike tomorrow, Wednesday 11 November.
Court conviction in Torrevieja after a violent assault on a Guardia Civil officer during a checkpoint.
Drama at Torrevieja port as a 22-metre fishing trawler runs aground on the lighthouse breakwater.
Major breakthrough at La Hoya commercial park: opening dates confirmed for Aldi and Consum, plus details on our brand-new drone footage on YouTube.
Organised crime gang smashed in Casinos following an armed raid at an Alicante workshop.
Arrests on Alicante’s Explanada following an attack on peaceful rally demonstrators.
Guardia Civil bust an illegal market operation selling discarded animal-feed fruit to the public.
Two Alicante tourists injured in a Palma road collision.
Listen daily and keep up to date across the Costa Blanca. Find full reports at thisistorrevieja.com. Proudly sponsored by White Doves.


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Hear about traffic police campaigns, safety advice, and general travel updates to help you plan ahead.
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Stay ahead of the delays across Spain with today's essential travel intelligence for Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Riley Via breaks down the low visibility impacting morning flights from the UK and northern Europe, local airspace restrictions, and Canary Islands flight regulations in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.
We also issue a critical reminder regarding the nationwide 24-hour general strike scheduled across Spain for Wednesday, 11 November, impacting flights, trains, and public transport.
On the tarmac, Storm Bruna brings heavy rain and gusty winds to western routes, so tune in for vital DGT safety advice on wet-weather braking and high-sided vehicle stability.
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Albanian man shot dead at sports club on the Orihuela Costa
Guardia Civil officers launch a murder investigation following the execution of an Albanian man at a sports complex in Orihuela Costa.
Alicante province drivers facing general strike: Fuel minimum services confirmed
Official list released for 117 Alicante petrol stations required to maintain minimum services during general strike on 11 November 2026.
Two investigated for selling animal feed fruit to humans at markets
Two men are investigated for allegedly selling fruit intended for animal feed at markets in Alicante and Valencia.
National Police dismantle extortion gang and discover suspicious burial pit
National Police arrest five members of an extortion gang in Alicante and Valencia, seizing guns and discovering a suspicious pit.
Four family members arrested over alleged assault on pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Alicante
Four family members have been arrested by the National Police in Alicante following an alleged assault on pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
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