A suspect has been arrested in Spain in connection with a murder that took place earlier in Torrevieja. The operation was carried out by the Guardia Civil at Murcia Region Airport as the individual attempted to leave the country. The case relates to a previously reported incident in which a Czech national was shot dead on the coast. https://www.torreviejactual.com/post/matan-a-tiros-en-torrevieja-a-un-exmilitar-checo-investigado-por-el-asesinato-de-un-irland%C3%A9s What is k

In the coming days, ground handling staff strikes are expected across Spanish airports, potentially affecting key hubs including Alicante-Elche. According to available information, two major operators are involved: Groundforce and Menzies, responsible for check-in, baggage handling and aircraft services. 📍 Affected airports Madrid (Barajas), Barcelona (El Prat), Malaga (Costa del Sol), Alicante (Alicante-Elche), Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Bilbao, Ibiza and the Canary Islan

A statement published in the business newspaper Expansión has sparked discussion among tourism experts: the best tourism model today is neither Benidorm nor Torrevieja. At first glance, this may seem provocative. However, it reflects a deeper transformation taking place across European tourism. Benidorm has long been the symbol of mass tourism. It is a high-density city with vertical development, a strong hotel infrastructure and a massive flow of visitors. This model has pro

In Orihuela Costa an increasingly worrying question is being raised: what happens if a serious medical emergency occurs at night? The concern is based on concrete facts: in the coastal area of the municipality, the advanced life support emergency service (SAMU) has for a long time not operated 24 hours a day, but only approximately from 9:30 to 21:30. This means that at night there may be no specialised emergency unit available locally. 45-minute response in a cardiac arrest

Residents of Orihuela saw a bright fireball crossing the sky at around 22:54. Eyewitness reactions People described it as: “A flash like daylight” “I thought it was an explosion” “A very bright shooting star” Some even speculated it could be a missile. What it was A bolide , a meteor burning in the atmosphere. Is it rare? Not really — such events happen every year. Folklore People make wishes when seeing shooting stars. Conclusion A short but memorable event. 📸 Image: MeteOr

The municipality of Torrevieja has approved a new concession to improve traffic and urban management. A specialized company will manage traffic systems and data, under city supervision. What is SACCT SACCT is a traffic control system that: monitors traffic manages signals detects congestion informs about road closures Air quality impact Better traffic flow means fewer emissions and improved air quality. Agenda Urbana 2030 Torrevieja follows the Agenda Urbana 2030 strategy to:

In a residential complex in Orihuela, a conflict has erupted between neighbours due to aggressive dogs. The situation gained wide attention following a report by Cuatro on its program En boca de todos . According to the affected residents, this is not an isolated case but a series of repeated incidents. Locals claim that the dogs behave aggressively, while the owners do not always comply with control measures. Leash and control: where the violation begins In Spain, a dog in a

The municipality of Torrevieja collected significantly more revenue from fines in 2025 than initially budgeted. According to official data, income exceeded projections by approximately 69% . The increase is mainly due to traffic violations detected by four fixed speed cameras , as well as a rise in parking fines linked to a stronger police presence. A dual enforcement model has emerged: automated speed control through radars and on-ground monitoring of parking violations. Th

A quiet stretch of coastline near Barranco Rubio in Orihuela Costa became the scene of a tragedy when a 28-year-old man died after falling from a cliff approximately ten meters high . The incident occurred along the rocky coastline between Campoamor and Mil Palmeras beaches, an area known for scenic coastal paths and dramatic Mediterranean views. According to emergency services, the man fell from the cliff onto rocks near the shoreline. Patrols from the Guardia Civil, rescue