The Donaciones Torrevieja Association has fulfilled another dream by starting urban dance classes for children from vulnerable families. This initiative, in partnership with Back Stage Dance Academy, aims to provide these young individuals with the opportunity to learn urban dance in a safe and enjoyable environment. The objective of this project is to promote social inclusion and the development of artistic skills among children. The first class was a tremendous success, filled with excitement and laughter as the children learned […]

The Guardia Civil has dismantled an illegal vehicle repair workshop close to the Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja natural park in the province of Alicante after drone surveillance detected irregular activity. The operation began in October on a plot within a residential development and followed observations by the drone unit of the Unidad de Seguridad Ciudadana (Usecic) in Torrevieja. Information was passed by the Patrol of Fiscal and Borders (Pafite) to Seprona officers in Guardamar, who have led the […]

Spanish National Police have arrested a 31-year-old man accused of playing a key role in a brutal attack on a home in Orihuela. Investigators say the incident happened in July, when six masked men forced their way into a house while posing as police officers. The victims were allegedly tied up and gagged before being beaten and shot. One man was taken to Vega Baja Hospital for emergency surgery, while the other was admitted to the intensive care unit at […]

The regional Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development has allocated €1,477,995 to protect Vega Baja University Hospital from the risk of flooding. The scheme will see the construction of a stormwater collection and control basin next to the hospital, designed to store excess rainwater and release it gradually. The hospital was severely affected during the torrential rains of September 2019. Floodwater inundated the ground floor and several operating theatres after the drainage system became overwhelmed. Road access via the […]

Torrevieja Council has unanimously approved a Municipal Action Plan to address flood risk, following a vote at Monday’s ordinary plenary session. The plan was supported by all political groups and is designed to strengthen prevention, coordination and emergency response during episodes of heavy rain. The municipality has long been classified as high risk for flooding, particularly in urbanised areas near the Torrevieja lagoon. Regional legislation dating back to 1999 required a local flood plan, and subsequent updates, including changes to […]