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Alicante to discuss challenges facing the Hogueras of Alicante
The Federació de Fogueres will host a new edition of the Congreso de la Festa this coming Saturday, 24th October, bringing together key speakers to discuss the main challenges facing the Hogueras of Alicante. Held at Casa Mediterráneo, the day-long...
Orihuela to host its first record fair on 7th and 8th November
Orihuela is set to host its first Record Fair at the La Lonja Auditorium on 7 and 8 November, featuring specialised stalls, vinyl sessions and local commerce initiatives.
Eighteen migrants rescued from two small boats in Alicante waters
Eighteen migrants, including four minors travelling in two small boats, have been rescued off the coast of Alicante.
PLD space begins Miura 5 system testing in Elche
Pld Space starts system-level testing for its Miura 5 launcher in Elche with three vehicles built and enhanced industrial capabilities.
Police operation in Dénia and across Spain leads to thirty-four arrests for luxury watch thefts
Thirty-four individuals have been arrested across Spain in a major police operation targeting violent luxury watch theft rings.

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 for Tuesday 20 October, Riley Via covers a major overnight police inspection across local gaming arcades and pubs resulting in three arrests, an international police operation tackling luxury watch robberies with checkpoints in Dénia, and emergency rescues across the Marina Alta following storm Adam.
Plus, regional breast cancer screening milestones, Jet2holidays confirming its long-term commitment to the Costa Blanca, aerospace developments for PLD Space in Elche, and the launch of Orihuela’s first Record Fair.


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Today we break down Eurocontrol network updates, including military airspace exercise Sirio 26 across central Spain, high-demand air traffic measures, and stormy weather impacting Balearic flights.
On the roads, we focus on driving safety tips from the DGT, severe weather monitoring between southern Valencia and northern Alicante, and vital guidelines for heavy rain, wet roads, and gusty winds.

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National Police launch fifth charity run in Elche
The National Police are organising the fifth Ruta 091 charity run in Elche on 8 December to support local health charities.
Torrevieja tenders project management for new Alzheimer’s Day Centre
Torrevieja City Council has launched a 458,638€ tender to manage and oversee construction of the town's planned 10.8 million euro Alzheimer's Day Centre.
Wild alligator recovered from riverbed in Sax
Local police in Sax recover an alligator found in the riverbed and coordinate with the Guardia Civil.
Police dismantle fake cap selling business operating in Alicante
National Police dismantle a business in Alicante selling counterfeit caps through social media.
RENFE drivers to strike on 29th October following failed talks
Semaf calls a 24-hour nationwide strike across Grupo Renfe for 29 October over stalled safety and staffing agreements.
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Mother and two children arrested in Torrevieja rental scam
A mother and her two children have been arrested over a series of property rental scams in Torrevieja.
