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Two children, ten and 15, die in Benalmádena house fire
A woman, reportedly the children's mother, remains in hospital in a serious condition
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Torremolinos leads Andalucía for hotel overnight stays in June
The Costa del Sol resort registered 572,675 overnight stays, ahead of Seville with 537,669, while visitor numbers rose 11.8 per cent year-on-year to 121,674
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Animal welfare
Benalmádena pledges continued support for Fidelio until new animal welfare centre is completed
The council has extended the current agreement to allow the animal protection association to remain at its current premises until the new animal welfare facility is ready for use
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Torremolinos rolls out electric tricycles and new compact sweeper to boost street cleaning in tighter areas
The investment arrives as the town hall pushes ahead with plans to outsource the service, arguing the move will cut costs and improve efficiency
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Costa del Sol
Torremolinos to create new pump track facility
The asphalt track will feature linked berms and rollers for use by bicycles, scooters, skateboards and other non-motorised vehicles, as well as a wave ramp for surf skating
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Costa del Sol
Benalmádena delivers 95 per cent of five-million-euro EU-funded tourism sustainability plan
Mayor Juan Antonio Lara said the investment had transformed the municipality, delivering more green spaces, improved accessibility, upgraded beaches, a refurbished tourist information office and new digital services
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Costa del Sol
Torremolinos is to allocate more than half a million to two lifts in Bajondillo
The project is funded by Malaga provincial council as part of a series of measures aimed at ensuring the accessibility, sustainability and quality of public spaces, whilst promoting pedestrian mobility
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Torremolinos unveils landmark redevelopment of Plaza de La Nogalera
Located adjacent to the railway station, the town hall said the redesigned square strengthens its role as one of Torremolinos' principal gateways, offering visitors a welcoming first impression of the town while creating a vibrant public space for residents and tourists alike
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Benalmádena
Benalmádena gears up for the festivities in honour of La Virgen de la Cruz
The activities get underway on Friday 31 July on the Los Nadales fairground, followed on 2 August by the traditional pilgrimage in honour of the patron saint of Benalmádena Pueblo
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Costa del Sol
Benalmádena residents can enjoy free cable car trips until end of February 2027
Under a scheme renewed between the town hall and Leisure Parks, residents registered on the municipal census can take advantage of free return trips on the attraction on the last weekend of every month
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Charity
Cudeca receives funds of 175,000 euros from a 'truly significant' gift
The Benalmádena hospice recently sold an apartment that had been gifted by the sister of Maureen Thomson, a former resident of the Costa del Sol town who died intestate in 2020
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Programme of free activities to mark the inauguration of renovated square in Torremolinos
The official opening of Plaza La Nogalera on Thursday 23 July will include live music and dance performances, a fashion show, an artisan market and children’s workshops
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Public spending
Andalusian government invests 37 million euros to boost sustainable tourism across Malaga
Malaga's regional government representative Patricia Navarro said the plans are helping destinations become "more competitive, smarter and more sustainable"
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Benalmádena sets up temporary household waste collection point ahead of new recycling centre opening
Located at the Arroyo de la Miel fairground on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and at the Torremuelle entrance car park on Wednesdays, the free service will operate from 2.30pm to 8.30pm
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Costa del Sol investigation identifies two underage boys as suspected perpetrators of several fires in Torremolinos
Their conduct posed a serious risk during the forest fire season
Antonio M. Romero |