The Guardia Civil has arrested a man and a woman in Torrevieja on suspicion of stealing a gold chain from an elderly person. The incident took place around 1:00 p.m. in the Curva del Palangre area. According to investigators, the woman approached the victim under the pretext of a friendly gesture and, during a brief embrace, removed the gold chain from the victim’s neck. This technique, known as the “hug method,” is commonly used against elderly individuals. A local resident

The retail chain Lidl officially opened a new supermarket on 20 February 2026 in Torrevieja , marking its third store in the municipality. The new location, situated on Avenida Desiderio Rodríguez s/n, represents an investment of nearly €5 million  and has created 17 new jobs . The store features more than 1,150 m² of retail space , approximately 70 parking spaces , and electric vehicle charging points. Lidl in Spain: scale and numbers Lidl currently operates more than 700 s

One woman injured; Provincial Fire Brigade intervened A traffic accident on Wednesday, 19 February 2026, on the N-332 near the Benidorm exit ended with one of the vehicles engulfed in flames. According to emergency services, a woman was injured as a result of the crash. Following the collision between two cars, one of them caught fire almost immediately. Firefighters from the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium responded quickly and managed to extinguish the blaze and secure

Who will really be working above Torrevieja’s hospital In Torrevieja, 20 artificial nests have been installed on the façade of the University Hospital, next to the lagoon. Officially, this is part of the city’s Biodiversity Promotion Plan. In practice, the city has invited a small but highly efficient aerial team to help. The species is Delichon urbicum , the common house martin — those swift silhouettes crossing the summer sky. Now they have new housing in Torrevieja. A hous

Torrevieja Exhibition “De La Mata and Other Landscapes” Dates: 18–28 February 2026 Hours: 08:30–14:00 Venue: Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre Exhibition “De pura cepa” Dates: 18–28 February 2026 Hours: 17:00–20:00 Venue: Vista Alegre Hall Municipal Photography Programme Dates: 18–28 February 2026 Schedule: According to venue programme Location: Municipal cultural spaces Orihuela Exhibition “Bells. The Voice of God” Dates: 18–28 February 2026 Hours: 10:00–14:00 & 16:00–21:00

Joint operation detected immigration law violations and one suspect wanted under a European Arrest Warrant On 16 February, a joint police operation was carried out in Almoradí and Callosa de Segura involving the Guardia Civil, Policía Nacional, Policía Adscrita of the Generalitat Valenciana and local police forces. During the operation, five public establishments were inspected. According to official data: — 96 individuals were identified,— 8 individuals were detained for vio

Three men on trial in Elche for selling drugs through a fruit shop in Torrevieja The Provincial Court of Alicante, in its Elche section, has begun the trial of three men accused of selling drugs using a fruit shop in Torrevieja as a front. According to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, two of the defendants — brothers — allegedly organized a drug distribution scheme, using the commercial premises as a cover for sales. The preparation and storage of the substances reportedly too

Global agriculture is entering an era of deep automation. Robots are already working in fields and greenhouses, and the next technological wave is humanoid robots capable of performing a broad range of tasks in environments designed for humans. In 2025, investments in humanoid robotics exceeded $12 billion, up 40% from the previous year. This is no longer laboratory experimentation but a global technological race. Apptronik raised $520 million, including investment from John

Torrevieja (Alicante), February 13, 2026.  The City Council of Torrevieja has launched a public tender for the start-up and management of the new innovation hub iHub Torretech . The base contract value is €624,841.06 (VAT included), while the total estimated value with possible extensions reaches €1,654,139.61. The project complements a prior investment of more than €3.22 million in building rehabilitation. Location of the center The iHub Torretech will be housed in the renov

Orihuela Costa (Alicante), February 13, 2026. Spain’s Guardia Civil has confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old man in connection with the December 21, 2025 fatal shooting in Lomas de Cabo Roig. The case remains under judicial secrecy. What Happened in December On December 21, 2025, a 29-year-old man was found dead with gunshot wounds inside a private residence in Campoamor, Orihuela Costa. The homicide unit of the Guardia Civil opened a criminal investigation. New Development

https://visor.gva.es/visor/?extension= Vega Baja del Segura (Alicante), February 11, 2026 — The Valencian Government is deploying a new intercity transport network of 28 bus lines backed by €10 million in investment. The system will serve more than 400,000 residents across over 80 urban areas and is structured around three transport corridors (CE-714, CE-704 and CE-710), fully operational before summer. The plan was presented in Orihuela by President Juanfran Pérez Llorca and

Orihuela Costa (Alicante, Spain) — On February 11–12, 2026, Local Police carried out six separate operations across Villamartín, La Zenia and La Florida , resulting in nine arrests linked to domestic violence, drug-related offenses, breach of restraining order and theft. Officers seized 134.67 grams of suspected substance and clarified a €586 supermarket theft. Six operations in one day Interventions followed emergency 112 calls as well as routine preventive patrols in reside

Guardia Civil recovers more than 50 stolen bicycles and electric scooters in Torrevieja. One man detained as police search for the owners. Torrevieja, February 11, 2026  — Guardia Civil has arrested a man suspected of multiple bicycle and electric scooter thefts in Torrevieja and surrounding areas. The investigation began in January after a resident reported two bicycles stolen from his property. During a search of the suspect’s apartment, officers discovered more than 50 st

Latest updates from Vega Baja del Segura: Torrevieja Carnival 2026, municipal decisions, incidents, social programs and infrastructure developments. Municipal News Catral Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of the former mayor for administrative misconduct (prevaricación administrativa). The ruling confirms that certain decisions adopted during his term were unlawful. The sentence includes disqualification from holding public office for several years. The judgmen

Part of Spain’s Desalination Plan Excluded from Next Generation EU Funds A significant portion of Spain’s national plan to expand and modernize desalination infrastructure has not been included in the final list of projects financed by the European Next Generation EU  recovery funds. The Mediterranean investment program was initially expected to receive substantial European recovery funding. However, several projects were excluded from the approved financing package. The situ

Details of the new La Plasa market project in Torrevieja: 2,080 m², nearly €9 million budget, concession process and up to 30 commercial units. The new “La Plasa” market project represents one of the most significant urban investments in central Torrevieja in recent years. The approved basic and execution project establishes a total execution budget of approximately €8.98 million (VAT included). In September 2025, the Local Government Board awarded the construction contract t

Fire in the Recoleta residential complex (Torrevieja) — night of February 6–7, 2026 The night of February 6–7 was a difficult one for residents of one of Torrevieja’s most respected and well-known residential complexes — Recoleta . For many years, Recoleta has symbolized comfort and security: low-rise architecture, landscaped gardens, swimming pools, calm surroundings, 24-hour security and underground parking. It is more than an address — it represents a way of life. That is

On 7 February 2026, officers of the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) arrested a 44-year-old woman in Orihuela, Alicante province, in the Vega Baja del Segura region. The arrest was carried out under a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) issued by judicial authorities in Belgium. According to official information, the woman is wanted in connection with alleged offences including fraudulent insolvency, property damage and assault, reportedly committed between 2020 and 2024.

The Valencian Regional Health Ministry has initiated administrative procedures for the expansion of Torrevieja University Hospital. Health Minister Marciano Gómez announced the project following a meeting with the Mayor of Torrevieja. The plan includes the allocation of approximately 12,000 square meters for the expansion of the medical complex. The hospital serves the southern area of Alicante province, including municipalities in the Vega Baja del Segura region, where the

A new robbery has been reported at an optician’s shop in Torrevieja. According to local media, in the early hours of 1 February two masked men broke into Óptica Óptima , located in the Torremarina commercial area, and stole between 250 and 300 pairs of branded glasses. The suspects reportedly arrived at around 3:00 a.m. They forced the metal security grille and smashed the shop window. Despite the alarm being triggered, they acted quickly and managed to remove a significant q

Torrevieja Culture / community life On 2 February, the official programme for Carnaval de Torrevieja 2026 was published and came into force, confirming dates, event formats and the participation of more than 30 comparsas, according to the Town Council. Orihuela Education On 3 February, the regional ombudsman (Síndic de Greuges) accepted a complaint regarding the lack of heating for several months at CEIP Playas de Orihuela and requested explanations from the responsible aut

On the evening of 2 February 2026, police officers arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of involvement in a violent crime committed earlier in the Vega Baja del Segura region. According to official sources, the arrest is linked to an investigation into several serious offences, including attempted homicide, home invasion, grievous bodily harm, illegal possession of weapons and membership of a criminal group. Two injured individuals were found at the scene. At least one of the

During the day, police carried out two separate operations  in the municipality of Orihuela Costa, resulting in the arrest of two men  in connection with different criminal incidents involving car break-ins and threats with a bladed weapon. Car break-ins in La Zenia In the first operation, officers arrested a 30-year-old man  suspected of a series of thefts from parked vehicles . According to preliminary information, personal belongings were stolen from inside cars. Investiga

From 1 February 2026 , a new regular bus service  will begin operating, linking several municipalities in the Vega Baja del Segura region  with Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport . The route serves the towns of: Almoradí, Formentera del Segura, Rojales, Guardamar del Segura and La Marina (San Fulgencio) , with the airport as the final destination. According to regional transport authorities, the new route aims to improve direct access to the airport , offer an alternativ