The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
27-year-old dies in Alicante hospital following an assault at San Juan
A 27-year-old man has died in Alicante hospital after sustaining severe head trauma during an altercation at a San Juan beach tram stop.
Only 10% of traffic control cameras in Torrevieja operational
Only 10% of Torrevieja's traffic control cameras remain operational as municipal funds are redirected to a new Low Emission Zone system.
Court annuls direct contract award for Torrevieja to Alicante bus route
Court annuls the direct award of the Torrevieja to Alicante bus service due to lack of emergency justification.
Cyclist seriously injured in Javea fall as companion faints while helping
A 50-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in Javea after a fall on a rural track, while a fellow cyclist fainted while trying to assist him in the intense heat.
Nineteen-month-old baby dies after drowning in Orihuela pool
A 19-month-old child has passed away in hospital following a tragic drowning incident in a private pool in Orihuela.

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.
Welcome to This is Torrevieja News with Riley Via!
In today's episode for Monday, 17 August 2026, we cover local developments including the approval of a new heated swimming pool for the Torrevieja sports city and the PSOE offering to cooperate on the much-needed N-332 widening project. We also look at a court decision annulling the direct contract for the Torrevieja to Alicante bus route.
In wider regional news, an Orihuela police car crashes on the N-332 after a pursuit, and we cover serious crime updates across the province. We discuss an illegal arms smuggling ring dismantled in Alicante and Benidorm, a father and son arrested in Elche for a home delivery drug operation, and five suspects released in Torrevieja due to a procedural error. Finally, we report on the tragic drowning of a 19-month-old baby in Orihuela.
Listen now for your daily round-up of Torrevieja and Alicante province news, and stay informed on everything happening in your community.

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27-year-old dies in Alicante hospital following an assault at San Juan
A 27-year-old man has died in Alicante hospital after sustaining severe head trauma during an altercation at a San Juan beach tram stop.
Only 10% of traffic control cameras in Torrevieja operational
Only 10% of Torrevieja's traffic control cameras remain operational as municipal funds are redirected to a new Low Emission Zone system.
Court annuls direct contract award for Torrevieja to Alicante bus route
Court annuls the direct award of the Torrevieja to Alicante bus service due to lack of emergency justification.
Cyclist seriously injured in Javea fall as companion faints while helping
A 50-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in Javea after a fall on a rural track, while a fellow cyclist fainted while trying to assist him in the intense...
Nineteen-month-old baby dies after drowning in Orihuela pool
A 19-month-old child has passed away in hospital following a tragic drowning incident in a private pool in Orihuela.
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Nineteen-month-old baby dies after drowning in Orihuela pool
A 19-month-old child has passed away in hospital following a tragic drowning incident in a private pool in Orihuela.
