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In Torrevieja, large family and electric cars will only pay 25% of vehicle tax

Owners of “green” hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric automobiles, large families and antique vehicles over 25 years old will enjoy a 75% discount on vehicle tax payments from 2026 in Torrevieja . The plenary session of the City Council adopted a proposal brought by the councillor of Sueña Torrevieja, Pablo Samper , in this regard, which was supported by all groupings with the adoption of an amendment by the PP in the local Government.

The proposal by Sueña Torrevieja anticipated an additional universal decrease of 20% in the tax for all automobiles and motorbikes, but this claim does not exist in the text revised by the PP, which is the party that must process the motion. The proposition renews the key factors of an ordinance that has not been revised since 2014, as Pablo Samper pointed out.

The Popular Party also asserted that these advantages for owners of electric and hybrid cars were incorporated in its electoral plan when it accepted Sueña’s text.

He also added in his amendment that it will apply to vehicle owners who prove they have large families, claiming that these vehicles tend to be larger and consequently more expensive for families.

Torrevieja now has 66,689 registered vehicles and motorcycles and collects 5.3 million euros yearly from this Tax on Mechanically Propelled Vehicles , which is collected under municipal authority, however delegated through SUMA Gestión Tributaria.

Even more so given that it originated from the opposition, the motion received the unprecedented support of all four groups: PP, PSOE, Sueña, and Vox.

This approval is usually only granted for symbolic institutional pronouncements and requests. It is particularly unusual in that it does not appear to be shelved, which is typically happens to political motions outside of municipal management.

According to PP Government sources, the Treasury has already received the idea and is working on the study needed to implement it. Since the ratio of electric automobiles barely above 10%, the benefits won’t require a substantial drop in income. The PP would have considered this while endorsing the Sueña Torrevieja motion. The same sources highlighted that the tax’s collection enables the implementation of current pedestrian safety measures and resurfacing projects on public roads.

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Police arrest two after stabbing

Two people were arrested after one person was hurt by a weapon during a fight that broke out in Villena early yesterday, Saturday 8th March.

Around 00:20, a fight broke out in the municipality’s town centre in the Medio Vinalopó district.

The detainees are 21 and 22 years old. The young man was treated at the scene by the Emergency Medical Service (SAMU) ambulance medical team after they allegedly stabbed him in the side. He was later taken to the General University Hospital of Elda, where he presented with an open wound and hypovolemic shock from the trauma.

In order to determine the cause of the altercation that broke out between the injured guy and the two young men who were detained as suspected stabbing culprits, the investigation has been taken over by the territorial unit of the Judicial Police of the Civil Guard of Villena.

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In Benidorm hotels, British tourists surpass national tourists

The rise in hotel occupancy in Benidorm during the second half of February, which accounted for 42% of arrivals and was three points higher than in the first part of the month, was once again mostly due to British tourists. The Costa Blanca’s tourist capital, Hosbec, finished this time with hotels at 76.8%, higher than the monthly average of 75.5%, according to data.

With these numbers, the Brits have surpassed the national tourists, whose share of visitors decreased from 43.8% to 40.2% in the second half of the month. Similarly, the Dutch accounted for 5.2% of all visits, with Belgians coming in second at 5% and Irish at 2.2%.

With 76% of reservations confirmed for the first half of the month, one point more than during the same period in 2024, the March predictions support the upward trend. Hoteliers are able to keep positive expectations for the season because of this steadiness.

Due to the celebration of CEVISAMA and the rise in economic activity in the ceramics industry, Castellón had the highest average hotel occupancy rate in the Valencian Community, at about 85%. The employers’ group claims that “tourism and professional events combined to favour these positive results.”

While reservations for the first half of March were comparable to last year, Valencia saw a decline in occupancy, particularly in 4-star hotels. With 74.2% occupancy in the second half of February and a monthly balance of 72.8%, the Costa Blanca—aside from Benidorm—also had a minor decline, falling 3.3 points short of 2024.

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Elche wins 4.2 million euros on the lottery

The residents of Elche are now over 4.2 million euros richer after yesterday’s, Saturday March 8th, National Lottery draw. The Lottery Administration number 2 in the city of Elche, which is situated in the Plaça de Baix, has received the whole first prize of the draw, which was ticket number 73,267. They had ten series consigned, or one hundred tenths. Everything points to the sale of about 70 tenths, which are valued at 60,000 euros each, pending the final numbers.

As it happens, the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish sold the majority of the tickets—roughly 60.