TORREVIEJA Event:  New Year’s Eve Celebration Time:  from 10:30 PM until late Location:  Paseo Vista Alegre / city centre area Format:  public New Year celebration Organiser:  Torrevieja City Council Details:  live music / DJ, countdown, free access ORIHUELA (CITY CENTRE) Event:  New Year’s Eve in Orihuela Time:  from 11:00 PM Location:  Plaza del Carmen / historic centre Format:  open public celebration Organiser:  Orihuela City Council Details:  music, countdown, community

A 29-year-old British national has been found shot dead inside a residential property in the Campoamor area of Orihuela Costa. Law enforcement authorities are treating the incident as a homicide and have launched an investigation led by specialist units dealing with serious crime. The man’s body was discovered inside a private residence. According to investigators, the victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Information about the incident only became public several days

December 30 is a perfect day to slow down a little without staying at home. Across the municipalities of Vega Baja del Segura, cultural, family-oriented and festive activities continue, offering simple and pleasant ways to enjoy the day. 📍 Torrevieja 🎨 Art Exhibition “Lo invisible o la resistencia de la belleza” – Fran Berbel Organiser:  Instituto Municipal de Cultura Joaquín Chapaprieta Format:  art exhibition Venue:  Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen Address:  Calle del M

Sometimes, it's not the events that matter in the news, but the smiles. In recent months, Spanish media have collected many stories that require no commentary—just a light laugh and a little self-recognition. In one city, the city hall website accidentally published a menu for the Christmas dinner for employees instead of a roadworks plan. The document was posted for several hours, giving residents time to discuss why officials had an octopus while they had traffic jams. In a

📍 Torrevieja Painting Exhibition “Lo invisible o la resistencia de la belleza” Organiser:  Instituto Municipal de Cultura Joaquín Chapaprieta Venue:  Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen Address:  Calle del Mar, 28, Torrevieja Time:  08:30 – 20:30 Contact: ☎️ +34 965 710 250 (IMC Torrevieja) Format:  art exhibition 📍 Guardamar del Segura Santa Claus House (visits for children and families) Organiser: Guardamar del Segura Town Hall – Department of Festivities Venue:  Town Hall

The municipality of Torrevieja has officially added a new professional to its local legal team. Carlos Javier Llorca Martínez has taken office and begun practicing as the city's new notary. Until recently, Carlos Javier Llorca Martínez served as a notary in Novelda (Alicante), where he concluded his professional career and formally handed over his documentation to notary María del Mar Belchi Vicente. His appointment falls under Decree 164/2025, of November 4 , published in t

Christmas in Spain has something special about it. The country seems to slow down slightly, but at the same time, it continues to function safely and without rushing. The streets are filled with lights, the squares with families, and the general feeling of order and tranquility persists even on the busiest holidays. This year, one of the most striking symbols of Christmas was the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, which for a few days traded the excitement of football for a festive a

The City Council of Torrevieja has taken a new strategic step in planning the city’s long-term development. The municipality has initiated a research project to define the concept of a future administrative city, in collaboration with the academic and university sector. This initiative does not involve immediate construction, but rather the preparation of an analytical, urban and functional framework to adapt the city’s administrative structure to future needs. Today, Torrevi

Cox: Man arrested for drugs and violent behavior — December 26, 2025 A man was arrested in Cox on December 26, 2025, with six kilos of marijuana. The suspect was already involved in a serious assault case. The incident combines violent crimes and drug trafficking. Canary Islands: Shipwreck of migrant vessel — More than 150 dead An overloaded ship carrying migrants sank near the Canary Islands on December 26, 2025. It is estimated that more than 150 people were on board, most

The board of the Vega Baja Sostenible Sustainable Development Consortium, which unites 27 municipalities in the Vega Baja del Segura region, has reiterated the urgent need to build its own waste treatment and recycling facility. This issue was reaffirmed at the last board meeting and identified as a key infrastructure challenge for the region in the coming years. The scale of the problem is evident in the numbers . The consortium serves a population of over 361,000. According

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Torrevieja's Municipal Council finally approved the city's 2026 budget at its plenary session. The total financial plan will amount to €187.7 million, an increase of approximately 11-12% over the previous year. The City Hall emphasizes that this is one of the largest budgets in the city's history. The financial document forms the basis for urban development for the entire next year, from major infrastructure projects to the everyday social services residents encounter daily.

On Monday, December 22, 2025 , in the La Marina residential area of ​​Elche (Alicante Province, Valencian Community, Spain), the bodies of two men were discovered on a street in the residential area. The incident occurred around 6:00 PM, when neighbors called law enforcement after noticing two men lying lifeless in the road and signs of possible violence at the scene. Officers from the Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), as well as police from Elche, San Fulencio, Guardamar del Se

December 22nd in Spain is more than just a date on the calendar. It's a day when the country comes to a standstill, televisions play in the background in bars and offices, and millions of people listen to children's voices chant the cherished numbers. On this day, the 2025 Navidad Loteria Extraordinario, the year's biggest draw, better known as the legendary "El Gordo," took place. And this year, luck was on its side once again—El Gordo found its winner. The 2025 Christmas Lo

Torrevieja continues its Christmas season, and one of the most anticipated events will be the Gran Desfile de Papá Noel (Grand Parade of Father Noel), which will take place on December 23 at 6:30 PM in the city center. The parade is part of the official municipal Christmas program and is primarily aimed at families with children. The evening procession will wind through the central streets of Torrevieja and attract thousands of spectators, creating a festive atmosphere on the

Every December in Spain, the same thing happens. Adults discuss gifts, prices, and traffic jams, while children calmly sit down, grab a piece of paper, and write letters to Papa Noël that the whole country then laughs at. Because while adults ask for "a little more patience," children ask for specifics. For example, one child in northern Spain asked Papa Noël not for a car or a PlayStation, but simply: "For Daddy to swear less in traffic jams." The mayor's office published th

A court has ordered the remand of another suspect in the death of a man in Torrevieja, who died after being dragged by a car during a robbery, according to judicial and police sources. According to the investigation, the crime occurred during an attempted theft of a mobile phone. The prosecution alleges that the victim was caught in the vehicle, causing the car to move, resulting in serious, fatal injuries. The man died as a result of his injuries. One of the suspects had pre

In the municipalities of Torrevieja and Almoradi, Spanish National Police officers have completed a large-scale investigation and arrested an organized group involved in local cocaine distribution. This was announced in an official press release. The operation was launched after receiving numerous reports that several individuals were systematically supplying drugs to redistribuidores (intermediaries) who then sold them on the streets of Torrevieja and Almoradi. The investiga

Guardia Civil officers seized over 100 illegal octopus fishing gear in the coastal area of ​​the municipality of Pilar de la Horadada. The operation was part of routine monitoring of fishing regulations and the protection of marine ecosystems. According to official information, the discovered gear did not comply with current legislation: it was installed without permission, lacked mandatory identification, and posed a threat to the sustainability of marine life. Such devices,

The Torrevieja Municipal Department of Youth Affairs has announced a winter trip to the Sierra Nevada ski resort. The trip is scheduled for the weekend of March 6-8, 2026, and is designed for skiing and snowboarding. According to Youth Affairs Councilor Domingo Paredes Ibáñez, the trip is organized by the Youth Information and Animation Center (CIAJ Torrevieja) and is primarily aimed at young people aged 16 to 35, but participation is also open to people of other ages and fam

Torrevieja City Council has granted final approval for a large-scale reurbanization project in the Torreta III residential area. The total budget for the project is €9.6 million, making it one of the municipality's largest infrastructure investments in residential areas in recent years. The project aims to comprehensively renew the urban environment in this area of ​​detached housing and address decades of accumulated infrastructure problems. What is Torreta III? Torreta III

The Torrevieja City Council formally brought the long-delayed Low Emission Zone (Zona de Bajas Emisiones, ZBE) to a plenary session and approved its final implementation in 2026. The ZBE project will cover more than one million square meters of the city center and aims to reduce air pollution and improve residents' quality of life by restricting access to high-emission vehicles. During the discussion, city officials emphasized that the implementation of the ZBE will not only

In the run-up to Christmas and New Year, Torrevieja enters the most dynamic period of its social and cultural life. From December 19, the city hosts concerts, street events, parades, exhibitions and large public celebrations organised by the municipality, community organisations and private venues. Below is a consolidated calendar of key events taking place in the city centre and coastal areas through January 5. Events Calendar in Torrevieja (from December 19, 2025 to January

Today, the winners of the Window Dressing Competition were announced. However, in this day and age, images are everything , and many readers of our website were wondering why they couldn't enjoy the beauty of the city's best Christmas window displays. That is why our photojournalist has travelled this route  and we are sharing with you the photographs of the Christmas window displays that won the top five prizes . I  position: Laura Paredes Pharmacy II position – Piolín Nurse