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This is Torrevieja News

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

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This is Torrevieja News - Thursday 2 July 2026

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2026/07/02

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.Widening out across the province, the SATSE union reports the Denia Health Department to the Labour

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This is Torrevieja News - Wednesday 1 July 2026

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2026/07/01

Torrevieja Habaneras Contest, Bus Fare Update, Eco-Hotel Proposal, and Alicante Regional News | 1 July 2026Join 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 Correction: The City Council repeats its transport ordinance vote to fix a technical VAT error, with officials

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This is Torrevieja News - Tuesday 30 June 2026

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2026/06/30

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 psychology degree offering 150 places this September at the Calle Concepción headquarters. We also celebrate

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This is Torrevieja News - Monday 29 June 2026

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2026/06/29

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 backlash over a new €50,000 annual police checkpoint rental contract, a minor 1.6 magnitude

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00:03:38

This is Torrevieja Special Report - The New EU Import...

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2026/06/28

New EU Import Fee Explained: What Shoppers in Spain Need to KnowFrom 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. Before you click on that text message, listen to this quick consumer update.For the full story, visit This is

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This is Torrevieja News - Friday 26 June 2026

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2026/06/26

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 health warnings as a severe heatwave results in nine deaths across the Valencian Community, alongside major

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This is Torrevieja News - Thursday 25 June 2026

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2026/06/25

This is Torrevieja Daily Evening News DigestStay 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 the coves off the Torrevieja coast.Immigration Office Strain: Sueña Torrevieja demands urgent state action

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This is Torrevieja News - Wednesday 24 June 2026

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2026/06/24

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 operation. In crime news, police arrest a woman in a €11,500 Villajoyosa rental fraud case, and an

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This is Torrevieja News - Tuesday 23 June 2026

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2026/06/23

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 all the latest from Torrevieja and the surrounding area.

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This is Torrevieja News - Monday 22 June 2026

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2026/06/22

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 include over 700 bed closures, though Torrevieja Hospital will maintain full capacity. Finally, we report on a

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Thi is Torrevieja News - Friday 19 June 2026

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2026/06/19

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 AI virtual assistant system is set to transform Valencian health centre bookings, Orihuela Council

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00:03:54

Events around Torrevieja - Weekend of 20 June 2026

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2026/06/19

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 for all the details and local traffic tips!

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This is Torrevieja News - Thursday 18 June 2026

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2026/06/18

Torrevieja Natural Pools Reopen & Major €2.2M Almoradí School Overhaul | Torrevieja Evening News Round-UpStay 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 levels.Education Upgrades: Almoradí officially inaugurates a major €2.2 million renovation of its oldest

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00:04:55

This is Torrevieja News - Wednesday 17 June 2026

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2026/06/17

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 the community protests over health and structural hazards at Los Dolses school in Orihuela Costa

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This is Torrevieja News - Tuesday 16 June 2026

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2026/06/16

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.Widening out across the Alicante province, we explore a new report detailing the growing threat of summer

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This is Torrevieja News - Monday 15 June 2026

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2026/06/15

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 university entrance exam score in the entire Valencian region! Plus, details on the official creation of a new

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00:05:01

Weekend Events in Spain and Torrevieja - From 13 June...

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2026/06/13

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, top-tier local theatre, the launch of the famous "Torrevieja and the Mar" food festival, and

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This is Torrevieja News - Friday 12 June 2026

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2026/06/12

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 show, though surrounding municipal roadworks remain significantly behind schedule.Torrevieja Council

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This is Torrevieja News- Thursday 11 June 2026

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2026/06/11

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 talk at the Ciudad Quesada Expat Centre on 17 June, and the latest on a serious stabbing incident in

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00:04:59

This is Torrevieja News - Wednesday 10 June 2026

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2026/06/10

New Police Vehicles, Bus Time Upgrades, and Major Court Rulings | This is Torrevieja Daily News Round-UpGet the latest evening update for Wednesday 10 June 2026 with presenter Riley Via. In tonight's bulletin, we look at Torrevieja City Council investing over €325,000 in eight new Local Police vehicles to modernize the fleet. We also celebrate a massive victory for commuters in Los Montesinos, who have secured a new morning bus service to Alicante starting three hours earlier, alongside a major

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