The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Firefighters in Torrevieja participate in pioneer exchange programme with Canada
Torrevieja firefighters join a pioneer professional exchange programme with Canada to share operational practices and emergency protocols.
Man arrested in Elche over staged kidnapping and false report
A 41-year-old man is arrested in Elche by the National Police for staging his own kidnapping and filing a false report.
Bárbara Soler enters the race to lead the PSOE in Torrevieja in 2027
Bárbara Soler has launched her bid to lead the PSOE in Torrevieja for the 2027 local elections.
Woman on trial in Alicante for allegedly transferring property to avoid paying debt
An Alicante woman faces three years in prison for allegedly transferring her home to her daughter to evade a debt.
Compromís criticises Elche municipal spending on official trips and accommodation
Compromís criticises Elche local government over official travel costs and municipal expenditure.
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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.
Welcome to your daily news round-up from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province with Riley Via.
In today’s bulletin:• Fatal collision on the N-332 near Benidorm leaves a 79-year-old man dead and an 80-year-old woman hospitalised.• Elche’s Women’s Centre marks its first anniversary after assisting over 580 women in its inaugural year.• Political spending row in Elche over official overseas travel and hotel expenses.• Bárbara Soler launches her bid to lead the PSPV-PSOE in Torrevieja for the 2027 local elections.• Torrevieja fire station welcomes a Canadian firefighter from Edmonton as part of a unique year-long job and home swap.• Over 17,000 students head back to school in Torrevieja tomorrow with new bus routes and educational programmes.
For more details on these stories and more, head over to thisistorrevieja.com!

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