The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Courts rule in favour of Santa Pola Local Police over shift and holiday pay
Elche courts order Santa Pola City Council to include night shifts and holidays in the specific supplement for local police officers.
Ryanair launches new routes from Alicante-Elche airport to Naples and Tangier for summer 2027
Ryanair adds new direct flights from Alicante-Elche airport to Naples and Tangier for the summer 2027 season.
French fugitive wanted for violent jewellery robberies arrested in Orihurela
A French fugitive wanted for violent jewellery robberies has been arrested by National Police in Orihuela.
Solar-powered boat capsizes in Denia
A capsized boat in Denia belonging to a Finnish couple planning a 5,000-kilometre solar-powered journey sparked a major emergency search before the travellers safely reappeared.
Covid-19 cases rise across Alicante province
Covid-19 cases rise across the province of Alicante as autumn begins, while flu incidence remains very low according to health data.
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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.
Catch up on the latest local headlines from Torrevieja, the Vega Baja, and across the province of Alicante with Riley Via.
Today's top stories:• A murder investigation in Benidorm sees a man remanded in custody following the discovery of his partner's body.• A joint Guardia Civil and Tax Agency swoop dismantles a multi-million-euro fuel tax fraud ring with links to Alicante and Murcia.• A 29-year-old French fugitive wanted for high-value jewellery robberies is arrested in Orihuela.• Autumn respiratory cases climb across the Valencian Community, led by a spike in Covid infections among young children.• Torrevieja City Council is ordered to repay over €107,000 in unused housing grant funds and interest penalties.• A legal battle brews on Ramón Gallud Street as the town hall prepares to demolish pharmacy steps encroaching on public land.• A dramatic maritime search in Denia ends happily after the crew of a capsized solar boat that previously visited Torrevieja turn up safe and sound in a hotel.• Milestone celebrations: Ibex Insurance in La Zenia marks their 25th anniversary with cake, drinks, and goodie bags.
Tune in for the full audio update, and visit thisistorrevieja.com for more details. Brought to you by White Doves funeral planning and probate services.

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Courts rule in favour of Santa Pola Local Police over shift and holiday pay
Elche courts order Santa Pola City Council to include night shifts and holidays in the specific supplement for local police officers.
Ryanair launches new routes from Alicante-Elche airport to Naples and Tangier for summer 2027
Ryanair adds new direct flights from Alicante-Elche airport to Naples and Tangier for the summer 2027 season.
French fugitive wanted for violent jewellery robberies arrested in Orihurela
A French fugitive wanted for violent jewellery robberies has been arrested by National Police in Orihuela.
Solar-powered boat capsizes in Denia
A capsized boat in Denia belonging to a Finnish couple planning a 5,000-kilometre solar-powered journey sparked a major emergency search before the travellers...
Covid-19 cases rise across Alicante province
Covid-19 cases rise across the province of Alicante as autumn begins, while flu incidence remains very low according to health data.
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Torrevieja to eliminate bus transfers on lines one and two
Torrevieja City Council will remove bus transfers on lines 1 and 2 and update public transport fares following resident feedback.
