This is Torrevieja News - Tuesday 30 June 2026

In today's bulletin with Riley, we bring you the latest updates from Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province. Torrevieja Council has approved a major revamp of the urban bus network, introducing free travel for senior citizens under the new "Bono Oro" scheme, alongside single tickets priced at 1.35 euro. Meanwhile, the city expands its university presence with a new UNED psychology degree offering 150 places this September at the Calle Concepción headquarters. We also celebrate Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital renewing its prestigious international JCI Gold Seal for healthcare quality.In regional news, a paraglider in his 40s is recovering in hospital after being airlifted following a crash near the Elche coast. On a more serious note, a public appeal has been launched for 16-year-old Juan José Torres Abadía, who went missing from the Habaneras shopping centre on 29 June. Finally, new judicial data reveals a sharp 19 per cent increase in gender violence complaints across Alicante province during the first quarter of the year.If you want to find out more about these stories, and others, visit This is Torrevieja, and remember to follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.