The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Orihuela invests 56,500€ to upgrade sports facilities and parks in its outlying districts
Orihuela City Council allocates 56,500€ to upgrade sports facilities and parks in the outlying districts of Arneva and Hurchillo.
San Fulgencio Mayor secures rapid removal of temporary concrete blocks blocking irrigation canal
San Fulgencio Mayor successfully pressures authorities to remove hazardous temporary concrete blocks from the La Reina drainage channel.
Unemployment rises in Elche, exceeding 17,700 unemployed, with a strong impact on young people
Unemployment in Elche rose by 333 in October, driven by a sharp rise in young people seeking their first job.
Torrevieja tenders 2027 Three Kings Parade for 296,725.75€ with a 25 per cent budget increase
Torrevieja City Council approves a 296,725.75€ tender for the 2027 Three Kings Parade, representing a 25 per cent budget rise.
Torrevieja council approves budget increase for municipal animal shelter works
Torrevieja local government approves a further budget increase and deadline extension for the new municipal animal shelter.

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 and Costa Blanca round-up, Riley covers a major police operation in Orihuela targeting drug distribution points trading in stolen goods, and the swift removal of dangerous concrete culverts in San Fulgencio to prevent local flood risks.
We look at the latest October unemployment figures in Elche, regional funding for emergency rock stabilization at Alicante’s historic Santa Barbara Castle, and the opening of a brand new 40-surgery dental teaching clinic.
Plus, Orihuela invests over 56,000 euro into shade canopies and sports seating across local districts, and Torrevieja approves plans for an expanded Three Kings Parade.
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Orihuela invests 56,500€ to upgrade sports facilities and parks in its outlying districts
Orihuela City Council allocates 56,500€ to upgrade sports facilities and parks in the outlying districts of Arneva and Hurchillo.
San Fulgencio Mayor secures rapid removal of temporary concrete blocks blocking irrigation canal
San Fulgencio Mayor successfully pressures authorities to remove hazardous temporary concrete blocks from the La Reina drainage channel.
Unemployment rises in Elche, exceeding 17,700 unemployed, with a strong impact on young people
Unemployment in Elche rose by 333 in October, driven by a sharp rise in young people seeking their first job.
Torrevieja tenders 2027 Three Kings Parade for 296,725.75€ with a 25 per cent budget increase
Torrevieja City Council approves a 296,725.75€ tender for the 2027 Three Kings Parade, representing a 25 per cent budget rise.
Torrevieja council approves budget increase for municipal animal shelter works
Torrevieja local government approves a further budget increase and deadline extension for the new municipal animal shelter.
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Transformation of Torrevieja port area to feature green space and new shaded pergolas
Torrevieja port redevelopment project will triple green spaces and introduce new shaded pergolas along Paseo de La Libertad.
