This is Torrevieja News - Friday 21 August 2026

Welcome to your daily Torrevieja news update for Friday, August 21, 2026. In today's episode, Riley brings you a mix of community celebrations and important local updates. We start with Torrevieja marking 35 years of Ukrainian independence, followed by weekend entertainment at the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre, including a candlelight tribute and a hit comedy play. In local developments, we discuss a proposed temporary third lane for the N-332 to ease traffic and look ahead to 2027 with proposed changes to pub closing times affecting Torrevieja and Orihuela. We also share a lighthearted story of Guardamar police recovering a handbag using a mobile signal, before diving into the latest crime statistics for Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province, which saw 10,089 offences in Torrevieja last year amid rapid population growth. Tune in for all the latest local news, and follow us for daily updates!