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Torrevieja cultural weekend brings Tadeo Jones, Infieles and Flamenco viene del Sur
Torrevieja has announced a weekend programme combining theatre, flamenco, family entertainment and the closing ceremony of the Spain Walking Football tournament from 6 to 8 November.
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Orihuela announces new opportunities at three local markets
Orihuela City Council has opened a competitive process for vacant non-mobile market positions in La Aparecida, Torremendo and Desamparados.
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Orihuela opens applications for 16 market-stall vacancies
Orihuela City Council has opened a competitive process for 16 vacant non-permanent market stalls in La Aparecida, Torremendo and Desamparados.
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Orihuela's VII Night of the Souls brings theatre and legends to the old town
Orihuela will stage its seventh Night of the Souls on Saturday 7 November, with activities from 22:30 to 00:30 across the historic centre.
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Orihuela’s historic centre to host an evening of legends and theatre
Orihuela will stage its seventh Noche de las Ánimas, or Night of the Souls, on 7 November, turning the historic centre into an atmospheric setting for theatre, literature and local traditions.
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Vega Baja Hospital provides home palliative care to around 300 patients a year
The Vega Baja University Hospital in Orihuela provides home-based palliative care to around 300 patients each year, while also supporting their relatives and carers.
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Torrevieja will promote its Carnival at Expofiestas 2026
Torrevieja City Council will present the town’s Carnival and other local traditions at Expofiestas 2026 in Alicante from 6 to 8 November.
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San Fulgencio mayor calls for temporary bridge removal over flood risk
San Fulgencio mayor José María Ballester has called for a temporary bridge over the Reina irrigation channel to be removed, warning that it could worsen flooding during torrential rain.
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Minister’s resignation raises fresh uncertainty over Torrevieja’s delayed N-332 upgrade
The resignation of Spain’s Transport Minister has raised new questions about the future of the long-delayed N-332 dual carriageway project through Torrevieja.
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Orihuela museum exhibition revisits the artistic career of José Ferrández Ortuño
The Museo de la Reconquista in Orihuela is hosting a retrospective exhibition on the work and legacy of local artist José Ferrández Ortuño.
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Police dismantle two suspected drug-selling addresses in Orihuela and arrest three
National Police have arrested three people in Orihuela after dismantling two homes allegedly used to sell hashish and marijuana.
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Spain’s 11 November general strike could disrupt flights and public transport
Travellers using Spain’s airports, railways and local transport on 11 November are being warned to expect possible disruption during a nationwide 24-hour general strike.
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Torrevieja’s initial 2027 budget exceeds €200 million for the first time
Torrevieja Town Council has initially approved a €200,198,787.49 budget for 2027, backed by the PP, Vox and Sueña Torrevieja.
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Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa income threshold could rise in 2027
Applicants for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa may need to prove higher monthly earnings next year if the minimum wage increases, although no new threshold has been confirmed.
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Orihuela venue to host ABBA-inspired comedy show about motherhood
La Lonja auditorium in Orihuela will host the production on Thursday 5 November at 19:30, with admission free until the venue reaches capacity.
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Torrevieja event to focus on recovery from alcohol addiction
Torrevieja will host a free public event about recovery from alcohol addiction on Monday 9 November at 19:00 at the Casino de Torrevieja.
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Orihuela Monumental half marathon returns on 15 November
Orihuela’s 27th Monumental Half Marathon and the 10K Caja Rural Central race will start together on Sunday 15 November.
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Ten arrested after 1.2 tonnes of cocaine seized from fishing boat in Santa Pola
The Guardia Civil has seized 1,184 kilograms of cocaine from a fishing boat in Santa Pola and arrested ten people.
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Man taken to hospital after falling 10 metres at Malaga Airport
A man was taken to hospital after falling around 10 metres from a roof at Malaga Airport late on Monday night.
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Man injured in Torrevieja house fire and taken to hospital
A man was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a ground-floor home on Joaquin Chapaprieta Street in Torrevieja.
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World Sandwich Day celebrates one of the world’s most adaptable foods
World Sandwich Day on 3 November celebrates a simple meal that has become a staple across homes, cafés and restaurants worldwide.
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Police arrest 21-year-old over alleged violent robbery in Alicante
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after an 81-year-old resident reported being struck from behind and robbed in Alicante.
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Costa del Sol mounts major London drive to attract British visitors
Tourism officials from the Costa del Sol are presenting the region in London as they seek to strengthen its most important overseas market.
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Two suspected deer poachers investigated after Guardia Civil operation in Murcia
SEPRONA officers have arrested one man and placed another under investigation after two mature stags were allegedly killed without permission in north-west Murcia.
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Orihuela Monumental half marathon and 8K set for 15 November
Orihuela’s 27th Monumental Half Marathon and the 10th Caja Rural Central 8K will start together at 10:00 on Sunday 15 November.
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Jet2 protects booked Alicante fares from fuel surcharges
Holidaymakers using Jet2 at Alicante-Elche have been told that a fuel-related extra charge will not be added after they confirm a booking.
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Banned lorry driver arrested for drink-driving on A-7 near Alcoy
Guardia Civil officers arrested a 53-year-old lorry driver after a roadside check on the A-7 found him over the professional alcohol limit and wanted by the courts.
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Torrevieja man fined and ordered to pay €8,205 after assaulting Guardia Civil officers
A man has been fined and ordered to pay €8,205 in compensation after injuring two Guardia Civil officers during a domestic-dispute call in Torrevieja.
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Works around Elche’s Martínez Valero stadium reach roughly 50% completion
The redevelopment of the area around Elche’s Martínez Valero stadium is progressing on schedule and is expected to finish in early 2027.
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Orihuela honours golden-wedding couples in Virgen del Camino
Orihuela will hold its second public tribute to couples celebrating 50 years of marriage on Friday 6 November in the district of Virgen del Camino.