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Orihuela Costa Students Forced to Learn in Freezing Classrooms as they continue to be failed by Councillors

Orihuela Costa Students Forced to Learn in Freezing Classrooms as they continue to be failed by Councillors

Staff Reporter - 07/01/2026

The expansion is being driven by rising demand. The hospital’s current rehabilitation area, located on the second floor of the west wing, is at full capacity, limiting patients to a set number of sessions regardless of their recovery progress

Torrevieja Hospital to Expand Rehabilitation Service with €1.1m Modular Building

The measure aims to curb the widespread misuse of these commonly used painkillers, which for years were routinely taken for minor ailments without medical supervision.

Prescription Now Required for High-Dose Ibuprofen and Paracetamol in Alicante

Satse describes the conditions as “unbearable and inhumane,” stressing that emergency services are designed for short-term, urgent care, not prolonged stays or hospital-level treatment.

Satse Warns of Torrevieja Hospital Emergency Department Overload and Urges Immediate Expansion

Their Majesties, the Three Wise Men of the East, visited Vega Baja Hospital in Orihuela today, continuing one of the most heartfelt traditions associated with their arrival in the municipality.

Children at the Vega Baja Hospital Receive a Special Visit from the Three Wise Men

Along the coast, the event features multimedia sports zones, gaming areas, mechanical rides, craft workshops, face painting, and sports activities.

Orihuela’s XXIX Edition of JUVE Kicks Off with Great Reception

Staff Reporter - 02/01/2026 0

The surgeon explained that a “rocking motion” visible in the images was a standard movement performed during liposuction procedures.

Jailed Murcia Surgeon Says Operating Movements Were Standard Practice

Staff Reporter - 31/12/2025 0

Stages 21 and 22 of the long-distance GR-92 route — which follows the Mediterranean coast from the French border to southern Spain — are among seven finalist trails selected by the Valencian Federation of Mountain and Climbing Sports

Guardamar to Pilar de la Horadada Coastal Routes in the Running...

Staff Reporter - 30/12/2025 0

Nutrition expert Ana Colomer led the sessions, explaining the importance of different nutrients, particularly the role of protein for growing children and young athletes.

Paletas Marpa and Valencia Basket Promote Healthy Eating to Over 400...

Staff Reporter - 30/12/2025 0

The Valencian Health Department (Conselleria de Sanidad) has officially confirmed that the long-planned extension of the Aguamarina Health Centre is not viable due to technical and urban planning issues

Second Orihuela Costa Health Centre Now Inevitable as Aguamarina Expansion Ruled...

Staff Reporter - 29/12/2025 0

Councillor for Parks and Gardens, Concha Sala, said that the presence of the red palm weevil cannot be ruled out

Safety fears grow as Another Palm Tree Collapses on Juan Aparicio...

Staff Reporter - 28/12/2025 0

For many disabled and elderly residents, navigating Orihuela remains a daily ordeal, marked by physical obstacles and what campaigners describe as a persistent lack of effective action from the City Council.

“Where’s the Access? Disabled Residents Face Daily Barriers while Orihuela Council...

Staff Reporter - 23/12/2025 0

Christian was thrown from the vehicle, suffering severe head trauma and multiple injuries. He was initially treated at Torrevieja Hospital before being transferred to Elche Hospital, where he remained in a coma until his death on October 7.

Dragged to his Death in Torrevieja: Fourth Arrest in Fatal Phone...

Staff Reporter - 22/12/2025 0

Torrevieja Hospital has installed new digital check-in machines to make attending appointments faster and more convenient.

How to Use the New Check-In Machines at Torrevieja Hospital

Staff Reporter - 22/12/2025 0

Fully funded by the European Union’s Next Generation EU programme, the project represents an investment of €232,341.29 and will modernise one of the area’s most emblematic natural health attractions.

Iconic Mud Bath Facilities to be refurbished in San Pedro

Staff Reporter - 22/12/2025 0

Spain’s proposed anti-smoking law has triggered strong opposition from the hospitality industry and raised concerns in many key tourist regions.

Spain’s Proposed Smoking and Vaping Ban Sparks Backlash from Hospitality Sector

Staff Reporter - 18/12/2025 0

In November 2024, the council allocated a 12,000-square-metre plot in Villa Rosa, in the northern part of the coast, between Calle’s Beduinos and J’Alhamed.

After years of delay, Orihuela Costa could finally be getting its...

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2025 0

Low vaccination uptake among at-risk groups, including the elderly and children, is exacerbating the situation.

Flu Cases Surge Early, Driving Spike in Medication Sales

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2025 0

The surgeon insists that at no point did he commit any sexual assault and that all his actions during the operation followed standard medical procedures.

Surgeon in Alicante Denies Allegations of Raping Sedated Patient

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2025 0

This article comes from the podcast series Stories of Xi Jinping. It’s about global governance and the idea of a “shared future for humanity”.

How will “a shared future” save the world from fragmentation?

Staff Reporter - 16/12/2025 0

Hospital officials stressed that the doctor was an external consultant and that the operating room had been rented for the procedure, a common practice.

Surgeon Arrested in Murcia for Allegedly Raping Anesthetised Patient

Staff Reporter - 13/12/2025 0

. This quick shut-eye doesn’t just rest your brain, but like its sister, the siesta; it improves your physical health as well

The case for sleeping on the job!

Bernie Comaskey - 11/12/2025 0

Posters left by parents at the entrance to the CEIP Miguel Hernández school in Orihuela this week

Education Department Finally Launches Emergency Contract to Maintain Heating in Orihuela...

Staff Reporter - 11/12/2025 0

Regional Health Minister Marciano Gómez called on the national government to rethink the statute and negotiate with unions, while the Popular Party criticised the ministry for ignoring the systemic problems affecting the National Health System.

Doctor’s Strike Halts Tests, Surgeries, Across Valencian Community

Staff Reporter - 10/12/2025 0

Terraces — long considered a final refuge for smokers — would become smoke-free regardless of whether they are enclosed, partially covered or fully open to the air.

No Puffing on the Patio: Spain Cracks Down on Outdoor Smoking

Staff Reporter - 07/12/2025 0

Over 200 participants turned out on Sunday morning for the annual Pink Ladies and Panthers Santa Walk, one of Orihuela Costa’s most significant fundraising events

Santa Suits and Smiles as over 200 join Annual Pink Ladies...

Staff Reporter - 07/12/2025 0

The municipality currently boasts 30 km of bike lanes and four cycling routes connecting the town center with beaches and coastal residential areas, making cycling both a practical and recreational option for residents and visitors alike.

Pilar de la Horadada Champions Cycling at National Assembly

Staff Reporter - 07/12/2025 0

$From 20th to 21st November, the Professor of Ophthalmology and Honorary Researcher at the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) in Elche acted as moderator and keynote speaker at the 24th Conference on Cataracts and Refractive Surgery at the Ophthalmology Centre of Mansoura University in Egypt.$

Alió Participates in the 24th Conference on Cataracts and Refractive Surgery...

Staff Reporter - 06/12/2025 0

Spain’s Ministry of Health and regional governments have agreed on a unified plan to manage winter respiratory infections—including flu, RSV, and coronavirus—after last year’s attempts failed

Spain in Unison over Facemasks as it Adopts New Plan for...

Staff Reporter - 06/12/2025 0

A Civil Guard Judicial Police team is continuing to investigate all avenues to determine the exact circumstances that led to the double tragedy.

Shock on the Costa! Irish Caregiver Found Dead as Injured Woman...

Staff Reporter - 05/12/2025 0

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UPDATE: Tragedy on the Costa Blanca: 72-Year-Old Irishman Found Dead, Wife...

Staff Reporter - 04/12/2025 0

Torrevieja has formally established its Municipal Council for People with Functional Diversity, a new participatory body designed to strengthen collaboration between associations, families, and the local government

“Torrevieja Launches Municipal Council for People with Functional Diversity”

Staff Reporter - 03/12/2025 0

Meanwhile, the City Council continues to fund carnivals, fiestas, and other public events, leaving urgent school repairs languishing. The boiler remains unrepaired as a school board meeting convenes to discuss the crisis, while students and teachers struggle through sub-zero classrooms.

“We’re Freezing in Class”: Orihuela Children Shiver as Council Prioritises Carnivals...

Staff Reporter - 02/12/2025 0

in the Valencian community the Ministry of Health has recommended the use of face masks in hospitals and clinics as a precaution

Valencia recommends Return of Face Masks as Covid and Flu Surge...

Staff Reporter - 02/12/2025 0

The UK has imposed an immediate ban on pork imports from Spain following the first detection of African swine fever in over three decades.

UK BANS Spanish Pork After First African Swine Fever Cases in...

Staff Reporter - 02/12/2025 0

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