This is Torrevieja News - Wednesday 9 September 2026

<p>Hostage Rescue in Orihuela Costa, La Veleta Hotel Moves Forward, and Alicante Population Milestones | <a href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">This is Torrevieja News </a></p><p>In today&#39;s bulletin with Riley Via:</p><p>• <strong>Orihuela Costa Police Raid:</strong> Local Police and Guardia Civil rescue a man allegedly held against his will, arresting four men and seizing firearms and drugs.• <strong>August Road Safety Crackdown:</strong> More than 250 motorists face court proceedings across the Valencia region for dangerous driving, alcohol, and licence offences.• <strong>Orihuela School Closure:</strong> Structural defects force the sudden shutdown of CEIP Virgen de la Puerta, leaving 302 pupils relocated to outlying districts.• <strong>La Veleta Hotel Progress:</strong> Torrevieja City Council dismisses 15 resident objections and approves environmental reports for a planned 11-storey hotel.• <strong>Demographic Shift:</strong> Alicante province records Spain&#39;s highest share of foreign residents at 24.5 per cent, with Torrevieja remaining one of the primary international hubs.</p><p>Tune in for your daily round-up of Torrevieja and regional news. Find out more at <a href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ThisIsTorrevieja.com</a>!</p><p></p>