The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
National police officer dies in tragic patrol car accident in Alicante
A National Police officer has died in Alicante after being struck by his own patrol car in an accident at a vehicle depot.
Guardia Civil opens patrol boat Río Oja to visitors in Alicante to celebrate 25 years of maritime service
Guardia Civil invites the public aboard the patrol boat Río Oja for a free open day in Alicante on 9 October.
Torrevieja fair returns to the port area following multi-million euro redevelopment
Torrevieja's fair returns to the port area following an 11.1 million euro redevelopment and infrastructure upgrade.
Torrevieja signs agreement for Manolo Valdés sculptures amid spending questions
Torrevieja town hall agrees to host three monumental sculptures by artist Manolo Valdés in the port area under a cultural pact involving up to 80,000€ in municipal expense reimbursements.
Torrevieja outlines voting deadlines and registration periods for foreign residents
Torrevieja issues deadlines and registration guidelines for foreign residents wishing to vote in the upcoming 2027 municipal elections.
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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.
In today's Torrevieja news round-up with Riley Via:
• Horrific past revealed: The driver who ploughed into five cyclists in Murcia was on day release for a 2013 hammer murder in Jacarilla.
• Healthcare inquiry: The Valencian Ombudsman investigates doctor shortages in Vega Baja emergency services following union complaints.
• Housing activist mourned: The 87-year-old Madrid tenant evicted on a stretcher has passed away in hospital.
• Police seizure: Torrevieja Local Police intercept 314 pairs of suspected counterfeit trainers during a routine vehicle checkpoint.
• Port fair returns: Torrevieja's traditional fairground returns to the revamped harbour area following an 11.1 million euro investment.
• Monumental art: Three iconic sculptures by Manolo Valdés valued at over 2.5 million euro are secured for the seafront through to 2027.
• Maritime open day: The Guardia Civil offers free public tours aboard the patrol vessel Río Oja in Alicante harbour this Friday.
• Travel warning: Long weekend getaway traffic begins this afternoon and evening, lasting through until Monday.
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National police officer dies in tragic patrol car accident in Alicante
A National Police officer has died in Alicante after being struck by his own patrol car in an accident at a vehicle depot.
Guardia Civil opens patrol boat Río Oja to visitors in Alicante to celebrate 25 years of maritime service
Guardia Civil invites the public aboard the patrol boat Río Oja for a free open day in Alicante on 9 October.
Torrevieja fair returns to the port area following multi-million euro redevelopment
Torrevieja's fair returns to the port area following an 11.1 million euro redevelopment and infrastructure upgrade.
Torrevieja signs agreement for Manolo Valdés sculptures amid spending questions
Torrevieja town hall agrees to host three monumental sculptures by artist Manolo Valdés in the port area under a cultural pact involving up to 80,000€ in...
Torrevieja outlines voting deadlines and registration periods for foreign residents
Torrevieja issues deadlines and registration guidelines for foreign residents wishing to vote in the upcoming 2027 municipal elections.
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