This is Torrevieja News - Friday 16 October 2026

<p>Happy Friday! In today&#39;s bulletin, <a href="https://rileyvia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Riley Via</a> covers the key local and provincial stories heading into the weekend:</p><p>• Animal Protection Ruling: The Provincial Court of Alicante steps in to order the immediate seizure of any pets from a woman accused of killing her two dogs in Albufereta.</p><p>• Dénia Club Closure: Judicial authorities order the precautionary shutdown and sealing of a cannabis social club following police raids.</p><p>• Mountain Rescue: Firefighters deploy a helicopter to airlift an injured hiker after a suspected fracture in Vall de la Gallinera.</p><p>• Torrevieja Heritage: Cultural association Ars Creatio shares the deep origins of Torrevieja&#39;s salt and maritime history with students at IES Mare Nostrum.</p><p>• European Dog Show 2027: IFA Elche and Murcia prepare to host more than 10,000 canine entries for one of Europe&#39;s premier competitions.</p><p>• Benidorm Fest Line-up: The 18 finalists competing for the Golden Mermaid in January are officially announced in Madrid.</p><p>• New 400 Phone Prefix: Starting Saturday, 17 October, commercial marketing calls must begin with 400, making unwanted sales calls easier to spot.</p><p>Tune in, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit <a href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ThisIsTorrevieja.com</a> for more local updates. Brought to you by White Doves (<a href="https://whitedoves.es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">whitedoves.es</a>). Have a wonderful weekend!</p><p></p>