A high-profile arrest occurred in Torrevieja this week. Three young men of Maghreb origin were arrested as suspects in the murder of a Swedish businessman. According to information received from the prosecutor's office, the victim was killed during an attempted robbery. It was established that the businessman resisted his attackers, leading to the tragic incident. A judge has already ordered pretrial detention for two of the suspects, while the third suspect remains under inv

The Rojales City Council has purchased 94 new municipal solid waste (MSW) containers, which are currently being installed at various locations throughout the municipality. The new containers will replace the most worn-out ones and will allow for the expansion of some collection points, thereby improving the quality of waste collection.

The UMH Celebrates its First Wine Fair at the Orihuela-Desamparados Campus This Friday, November 14, at 12:00 PM, featuring wines made by UMH graduates vegabajadigital November 13, 2025 The Tudemir building on the Orihuela-Desamparados campus of the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) will host the first UMH Wine Fair this Friday, November 14, at 12:00 PM: Wines made by UMH graduates; an event in which a total of 25 wineries will participate. The Fair commemorates the 25th anni

In the municipality of Almoradí (Vega Baja del Segura region, Alicante province), police officers arrested five individuals suspected of a series of shoplifting and vehicle thefts. The operation was carried out jointly by municipal police and other law enforcement agencies. Investigators determined that the group operated throughout the city, committing thefts from businesses and vehicles. The names of those arrested and the amount of damages are being withheld pending invest

Consum celebrates its 50th anniversary this month and wants to mark the occasion in a very special way with all its customers. To celebrate, this Thursday, November 13th, at 7:00 PM, all 500 of its stores across Spain will offer a slice of cake to everyone who comes to join the festivities. With the slogan "50 years believing in people," Consum invites all its customers to enjoy a festive afternoon filled with surprises. According to the company, the goal is to thank its cust

The organizers of Low Festival, the largest summer music festival in the province of Alicante (produced by Producciones Baltimore), have announced a change of venue: starting in 2026, the festival will be held in Torrevieja, rather than Benidorm, where the last 14-15 editions took place. The reason for the change of location is disagreement with the new Benidorm City Council and the management of the old venue over the terms of the cooperation agreement: the organizers deemed

The province of Alicante has become the center of football excitement: the reigning world champions, the Argentina national team, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, have been camping at the La Finca Resort sports complex in Algorfa since November 10, 2025, where the team is preparing for a friendly match against Angola. Source: Cadena SER. Of particular interest is the open training session, which will take place on Thursday, November 13, at 10:30 AM at the Estadio Martínez

On Saturday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 4:49 PM, a fire broke out in a warehouse in the industrial area of ​​the municipality of San Fulgencio (Alicante Province). Firefighters from Torrevieja and Crevillente, as well as rescuers from the Vega Baja Firefighting Consortium, quickly arrived at the scene. The fire was contained quickly, preventing the spread of the fire to adjacent buildings. According to preliminary reports, there were no injuries. At the time of the in

Storm Claudia will bring southerly winds throughout the week, carrying suspended dust from North Africa. Therefore, we expect another episode of haze in the second half of the week, resulting in hazy skies and reduced air quality. In addition, this southerly wind will cause a slight rise in temperatures, bringing us back up to around 25ºC by midday. Proyecto Mastral - El Tiempo en Torrevieja

The Torrevieja City Council is launching the 11th edition of the Consumer Voucher program, an initiative that boosts the local economy with a municipal investment of €500,000, generating a direct impact of €1 million on businesses and restaurants in our city. Voucher redemption: from November 24 to December 31. Online sales: November 17 from 3:00 PM at torrevieja.bonoconsumo.es In-person sales: from November 18 to 26 at the Apymeco Office (145 Ramón Gallud Street), by appo

The spirit of Christmas is already in the air on Torrevieja's waterfront, as workers are installing the city's main Christmas tree. Against the backdrop of the azure sea and slender palm trees, the metal frame of the future festive tree rises, soon to sparkle with thousands of lights. Every year, Torrevieja transforms into a veritable city of light: illuminated arches, garlands, and decorations appear on the streets, and residents eagerly await the ceremonial switching on of

Over 400 people (Información, 6/11/2025) gathered last weekend outside Torrevieja Hospital to demand that the Valencian Community Government and the regional Ministry of Health increase funding and resources for the Torrevieja Health Department. The rally was organized by the Vega Baja Public Health Platform. The organizers noted that the situation in the region remains critical: while the regional average funding is around 10%, in Torrevieja this percentage has fallen to 6%

Orihuela City Hall has tightened regulations on the use of personal mobility devices (PMDs), particularly electric scooters. According to the new municipal ordinance, the following is now mandatory: - wearing an approved helmet; - carrying passengers on electric scooters is prohibited; - electric scooters are limited to a speed limit of 25 km/h; - using headphones or mobile phones while riding is prohibited. Fines start at €100. The document was published in the Official Gaze

The municipality of Almoradi (Vega Baja region, Alicante province) announced that a competitive selection process for 11 vacant positions in the local police force will begin on November 21, 2025. Approximately 400 people applied. Of the total number of positions, seven are open recruitment and four are for transfers from other municipalities. City officials noted that the goal of the competition is to strengthen security in the municipality and modernize police work. Novembe

Torrevieja City Council approved a new Public Employment Offer (OEP) for 69 positions across various municipal departments. The decision was made on November 8, 2025, as part of plans to strengthen the city administration's workforce. The vacancies cover administrative, technical, and support functions, including in the departments of urban services, environment, and social support. Recruitment is being conducted in accordance with the government's program to reduce temporary

The Municipality of Torrevieja will receive €8.6 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to implement urban projects aimed at improving the sustainability and modernization of the urban environment. The funds will be used for the improvement of public spaces, the development of transport infrastructure, energy efficiency, and the digitalization of municipal services. These investments are part of the "EDUSI – Urban Sustainability and Integrity Strategy Prog

This Wednesday, a 17-year-old girl committed suicide in Torrevieja. Her body was discovered at her home. A relative notified the Civil Guard at midday, and at 6:00 PM, the body was taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Alicante for an autopsy. A preliminary investigation has ruled out any evidence of bullying, although the case is still open, and no one is ready to make definitive statements. Civil Guard sources told this newspaper that there is no evidence of third-

Torrevieja, November 4, 2025. — This morning, a new session of the "Proyectando Vega Baja" forum was held at the Club Náutico de Torrevieja, where business and government representatives discussed the present and future of the municipality and its surrounding area. The forum brought together leading regional companies—Hidraqua, Aguas de Alicante, Aigües d'Elx, Agamed, Grupo Hozono Global, VegaFibra, Empresas del Sol, and Pemar—as well as the Torrevieja City Hall, which was a

Torrevieja will be the center of global attention from November 3 to 8, 2025, when it hosts the 17th Campeonato del Mundo de Clubes de Pesca en Embarcación Fondeada – the World Club Sport Fishing Championship – featuring 18 clubs from five countries: Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Portugal. The competition will be organized by Club Náutico Marina Internacional with the support of the City Hall's Sports Department and the Valencian Community's Pesca Federation. The pro

The Rojales Municipality has announced a large-scale mosquito and other flying insect control operation on Thursday, November 6, beginning at 11:00 PM. The work will continue overnight and conclude at dawn on November 7. This operation is aimed at preventing the spread of insects in residential areas and adjacent zones, where increased activity has been observed in recent weeks. Authorities urge residents to take precautions: do not go outside after 11:00 PM, keep windows and