LGBT+
LGBT+ football championship suspended over participant's 'transphobic behaviour'
Organiser Diversport Torremolinos says "it made no sense to continue" after incident at event designed to combat discrimination
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Culture
Benalmádena exhibition celebrates female icons and children's rights
The 'Niñas del Mundo' collection at the Casa de Cultura features illustrations of role models like Frida Kahlo and Marie Curie as children
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Chinese New Year festivites in Benalmádena demonstrate 'mutual respect between cultures'
The Costa del Sol's Chinese community came together on Sunday to enjoy a programme of spectacular dance performances and parades, along with cultural workshops and traditional cuisine
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112 incident
Malaga 112: worker suffers burns all over his body after hotel pipe burst
The accident occurred when a hot water boiler caused a steam pipe to burst
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Mental health
Family to launch anti-bullying platform after teenager's death
Benalmádena in mourning as school insists it was unaware of harassment, while family denounces ongoing bullying and cyberbullying
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Attractions
Costa del Sol attractions ready as major theme parks reopen for new season
Selwo Aventura, Selwo Marina and the Benalmádena cable car have officially reopened for the 2026 season
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Tourism
17% of the homes in Benalmádena are tourist accommodation
This is the main conclusion drawn from a study commissioned by the town hall to assess the impact that tourist accommodation and vacant homes have on the property market
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Mental health
UPDATE: Benalmádena school says no bullying had been reported prior to 14-year-old girl's death
The Malaga education department said Ángela was "a well-integrated student" and that her classmates had appointed her class representative this year
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Mental health
Five active bullying protocols in Benalmádena high school where pupil took own life
The regional minister of education has stated that they are trying to determine whether the school environment played a role in 14-year-old Ángela's death
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Torremolinos approves university hub for abandoned Plaza Pablo Picasso building
The town council reclassifies the former museum site to host a new UMA-affiliated centre specialising in dentistry and biotechnology
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Crime
Malaga violence: young man fractures acquaintance's skull in abandoned children's home
The 21-year-old victim has undergone surgery at the Hospital Regional in Malaga, while the police have arrested the 23-year-old suspect
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Mental health
IES Benalmádena tragedy: police investigate bullying claims after 14-year-old takes her own life
National Police are analysing the mobile phone and tablet of 14-year-old Angela to identify traces of school-based or cyber-bullying. While her parents confirm she was undergoing treatment for harassment, staff at IES Benalmádena have declined to comment as the family launches a platform to protect other children
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Events
FreakCon Torremolinos celebrates its 10th anniversary with a K-Pop themed event
Tickets are now available for the K-Pop Fest that will take place in May in the Costa del Sol town
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Mental health
Police investigate bullying claims after 14-year-old girl’s death in Benalmádena
The student was reportedly undergoing psychological treatment for school-related harassment prior to the tragic incident
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Torremolinos saw rising visitor spending and strong tourism growth in 2025
The UK market was once again crucial to the Costa del Sol town’s success, with a 13 per cent increase compared to 2024 – generating more than 1.3 million overnight stays