Dr. Giselle Girón, endocrinologist at the Obesity Unit of the Quirónsalud Valencia Hospital, warns that the number of people with diabetes has increased by 42% since 2019, which means it already affects one in seven adults and places us with the second highest rate in Europe. Diabetes, as explained by Dr. Jorge Cid, a specialist in endocrinology at Quirónsalud Torrevieja …
The Ministry of Health in the Valencia region will begin immunisation against the influenza virus for people between 18 and 59 years of age who request it from Monday, December 4. With this measure, the aim is not only to avoid the contagion of all those people who decide to receive the dose of the vaccine against the virus, but …
The Sueña Torrevieja group has released a statement of absolute frustration that the iconic landmark of El Tintero in Torrevieja has been allowed to be demolished, blaming the government, and in particular the mayor, Eduardo Dolon, for failing to protect the historic building, despite their promise. Pablo Samper, spokesperson for Sueña Torrevieja, says that “late Wednesday, November 22, we received …
The peace and tranquillity was shattered on Tuesday afternoon, when two loud explosions were heard in Torrevieja and the surrounding area. The bangs were nothing to worry about and were the result of a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon, flight code SHARK034, registration ZK331, breaking the sound barrier whilst flying on exercises over Spain. Alarmed residents took to social media …
Quirónsalud joins the Movember initiative to raise awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health in men November is Men’s Health Month. This initiative, promoted by Movember, aims to address men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The movement began in Australia in 2003, when a group of friends decided to grow …
Torrevieja town hall has received over 20,000 euro from the Alicante Provincial Government to help deal with mosquitos and feral cats. The Department of Animal Protection was granted the amount of 10,000 euro which is a contribution towards the castration of feral cats to control their population. It should be noted that as part of the new Animal Welfare Law, …
There are Halloween events taking place in most municipalities this week, and not all of them are only on the night of Tuesday, so it’s best to check with your local cultural departments for specific details, there will be a mini event on the Orihuela Costa, and as part of their celebrations, Torrevieja will be hosting the short film festival …
The Department of Culture in Torrevieja town hall has announced that the Natural History Museum will continue carrying out guided tours and workshops organised by the Ars Creatio Cultural Association, aimed at educational centres and the general public, with the coordination of the scientific and professor at the University of Murcia, María Luisa Molina. Like last year, visits and workshops …
One of the biggest attractions this week could be in Torrevieja, where a Mariner’s Market is being held this weekend. In case you don’t know, a Mariner’s Market is similar to the popular Medieval Markets, but with a nautical theme, where artisan gifts and sea-based food items can be purchased, from stalls with an historic themed feel. The market opens …
During routine investigations for an unrelated article this week, we stumbled across a letter published in the Irish Independent, from July, 2006, where two resident of Torrevieja, Bernie and Bob Cameron, took it upon themselves to defend the Costa Blanca town, and whereas the article the letter references is of some importance, it is interesting to see how the couple …
