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In today's bulletin for Friday 10 July 2026, Riley brings you the latest local and regional updates from the Costa Blanca. Torrevieja Council has officially awarded a 10.3 million euro contract for the highly anticipated Alto de la Casilla Urban Park, with construction set to begin this August. Meanwhile, beachgoers on the Elche coast face frustration as the installation of seasonal beach bars...

Torrevieja News Round-up: 60 Years of the Yacht Club, Virgen del Carmen Festivities, and Heatwave Warnings In today's bulletin, Riley covers the emotional 60th-anniversary gala at the Real Club Náutico Torrevieja and the official start of the local Virgen del Carmen festivities. Widening out to Alicante, Acciona and Vilor compete for a 5 million euro airport office contract, and emergency team...

Catch up on the latest local news for Torrevieja and the surrounding region with Riley. In tonight's update, the political row over the Torrevieja Hospital expansion budget continues, and a new contractor takes over the essential lifeguard services on Guardamar beaches. Plus, Orihuela installs new chilled water fountains to help beat the summer heat, but faces major questions as an inspection...

In tonight's local update, the La Mata Residents' Association has submitted five proposals to the Generalitat Valenciana to improve the suburban bus service to Torrevieja University Hospital, including early morning adjustments, a new stop at Quirónsalud Torrevieja, and safer access for elderly residents. Meanwhile, Ryanair has warned passengers using Alicante and other major airports to e...

Stay informed with today's local news update for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province. In this episode, Riley covers the historic rollout of Torrevieja's new urban transport network, a 32-bus expansion designed to halve wait times by 2027. We also look at the 14 new nursing assistant roles added to the Vega Baja University Hospital and a unique self-build housing scheme launched in B...

In tonight’s update with Riley Via, we cover the temporary freeze on the €5.4 million Sector 25 park renovation in Torrevieja due to missing ministry approvals, and look ahead to the newly approved 2027 commercial calendar for the Valencian Community, which introduces emergency weather flexibility. Widening out across the Alicante province, we look at the massive surge and complications surroundin...

In tonight's round-up, Riley brings you the latest local stories from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province. Torrevieja Council and APYMECO launch the "Un comercio épico" summer campaign, offering over €5,000 in prizes to shoppers who support local businesses. Meanwhile, local political tensions rise as the PSOE criticises the town hall's handling of LGTBI equality funding....

Torrevieja Habaneras Contest, Bus Fare Update, Eco-Hotel Proposal, and Alicante Regional News | 1 July 2026 Join Riley for tonight's daily news round-up from This Is Torrevieja. In this episode: Global Choir Capital: Torrevieja prepares for the 72nd International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest, bringing over 700 singers from 13 countries to the Municipal Theatre this July. Bus Service Correct...

In today's bulletin with Riley, we bring you the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province. Torrevieja Council has approved a major revamp of the urban bus network, introducing free travel for senior citizens under the new "Bono Oro" scheme, alongside single tickets priced at 1.35 euro. Meanwhile, the city expands its university presence with a new UNED psycholog...

Stay informed with the latest local updates from Torrevieja and the surrounding regions for Monday, 29 June 2026. In tonight's round-up, we cover the weekend closure of a massive illegal airport parking plot in Torrellano holding 500 cars, and the temporary closure of seven municipal padel courts in Torrevieja due to safety concerns over shattered glass panels. We also look into the political...

New EU Import Fee Explained: What Shoppers in Spain Need to Know From 1 July, many low-value parcels arriving in the EU from outside Europe will be subject to a new €3 import handling charge. Riley explains what the changes mean for shoppers using Temu, Shein and AliExpress, clears up who actually pays the fee, and shares an important warning about the scams that are almost certain to follow. Befo...

​Stay informed with the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Friday 26 June 2026. In tonight's update, Riley covers the newly approved five-month extension for the Levante breakwater footbridge project due to complex drilling issues, and the postponement of Torrevieja's major pyromusical summer fireworks show caused by contract delays. We also look at the recent healt...

This is Torrevieja Daily Evening News Digest Stay informed with the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for 25 June 2026. Today's bulletin covers local environmental concerns, infrastructure updates, legal news, and dramatic regional incidents. Dolphin Distress: Public outrage grows after a jet ski was filmed dangerously chasing and disrupting a pod of dolphins in th...

Catch up on tonight's local update with Riley. Today, we look at Torrevieja City Council launching a €1.3 million tender for new craft market stalls at the port, and we celebrate 20 years of the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre. Plus, major transport milestones as the Alicante and Elche airport rail link project clears its environmental approval, and Benidorm launches its summer beach safety opera...

In today’s bulletin, we cover a dramatic life-saving rescue by local police and the sad news of two drownings on our beaches. We also look at the dismantling of a major international car-theft ring across the Alicante province, the liquidation of a local property giant, and updates on the gridlocked La Hoya development. Plus, we have important travel news for anyone flying with Iberia. Catch up on...

​In today's bulletin, we cover the return of traditional San Juan beach bonfires in Torrevieja, with 4 designated beaches set for celebrations this Tuesday. We also explore a new proposal from the Orihuela Chamber of Commerce regarding a solar plant at the La Pedrera reservoir to support our desalination needs. Additionally, we look at the summer plans for Alicante province hospitals, which includ...

Get the latest updates with Riley on the Torrevieja evening news round-up for Friday, 19 June 2026! Today we cover the return of the popular La Mata Sardine Festival this Sunday, featuring free food, a DJ, and a foam cannon. We also discuss the final date set for the end of free local resident bus travel and a court-ordered eviction at the Solebello Hotel. Across the province, an 18.7 million euro...

Join Riley for your essential weekend event guide across Spain! We are diving into the massive Bonfires of San Juan celebrations kicking off in Alicante city, featuring towering monuments and earth-shaking fireworks. Plus, we stay local in Torrevieja with details on a spectacular Raphael tribute concert, an exotic oriental dance festival, and a family-friendly dance trip to Neverland. Listen in fo...

Torrevieja Natural Pools Reopen & Major €2.2M Almoradí School Overhaul | Torrevieja Evening News Round-Up Stay up to date with the latest local news for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province with Riley. In today's bulletin: Good News for Bathing: The popular natural pools at Paseo Juan Aparicio in Torrevieja have fully reopened after water quality parameters returned to safe, normal l...

Stay informed with the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Wednesday, 17 June 2026. In tonight's round-up, Riley covers the resounding success of Torrevieja's inaugural Vega Baja Emplea regional jobs fair, which generated over 600 employment opportunities, and highlights local youth representatives visiting the European Parliament in Brussels. We also look at...

In tonight's round-up, Riley covers the newly approved construction plans for the Torrevieja Sea and Salt Museum complex, alongside details on why the local port and fishing pier redevelopment has faced another delay until August. We also dive into the controversy surrounding Orihuela's taxi licensing exams after 20 out of 22 applicants failed due to intense local trivia questions. Widenin...

Catch up on the latest local updates with Riley on today's evening news round-up for Torrevieja and the surrounding areas. In this episode, we dive into the launch of the regional Vive Plan in Torrevieja, bringing 822 public subsidised homes to the municipality with a 100 million euro investment. We also celebrate local student Ricardo Isaias Regalado Ferrandez, who achieved the highest univer...

Looking for things to do this weekend? Join Riley Via for a quick roundup of the biggest events happening across Spain and the local Torrevieja area starting Saturday 13 June 2026. We look at the Formula One Grand Prix in Barcelona, live rock music in Algueña, and Latin pop in Alicante. Closer to home, we have traffic warnings for the sold-out Juan Dávila comedy shows at the Torrevieja Auditorium,...

Here is your evening news round-up for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province for Friday 12 June 2026. In local news, Torrevieja Town Hall has completed a Mediterranean planting upgrade at the Aromatic Park to support local biodiversity. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated €61 million Paseo del Mar leisure complex at Torrevieja port officially opened last night with a spectacular 150-drone light...

In tonight's round-up, Riley covers a pioneering AI project in Alicante and Elche helping those with speech disorders, alongside updates on Torrevieja's upcoming leisure complex. We also dive into the unusual reasons behind the six-month delay and budget increase at the Torrevieja animal shelter—including a flock of stressed feral chickens. Plus, details on an upcoming free scam prevention...