Crime
Benalmádena pueblo on edge after string of 'gold and cash' burglaries
Police launch special operation in the Costa del Sol town after nine homes raided in two months; thieves use balconies to target Old Town properties
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Costa del Sol
Renovation of San Miguel cemetery in Torremolinos announced
The 100,000-euro project aims to maintain the safety and hygiene of the cemetery by ensuring proper waterproofing to protect its structural components
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Charity
St David’s Day bash in Benalmádena raises 3,000 euros for children’s cancer cause
Organised by the Welsh Society Costa del Sol, hundreds of people converged on Plaza de La Mezquita to enjoy an afternoon of live music and entertainment and traditional Welsh food
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Cost del Sol
Two-month culture and entertainment programme returns to Benalmádena port
The Rumbo al Puerto initiative offers a free schedule of events, workshops and concerts each weekend until the end of April
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Theft
Local entertainment sector rallies after musical instruments stolen from a van in Benalmádena
The equipment, which belongs to the family of Cath John, was stolen in the early hours of Saturday morning, just hours before the popular singer and her family were to begin organising the annual St David’s Day event in the town
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Housing crisis
Benalmádena to build 230 subsidised housing units as council tenders plot
The town hall will prioritise architectural quality over the highest bid to ensure a high standard of affordable housing for the municipality
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Torremolinos
Torremolinos announces new logistics facility to improve operational capacity of public services
The new 1,000-square-metre multi-purpose infrastructure will be located next to the bullring and will be able to accommodate materials, maintenance crews, auxiliary facilities and the municipal vehicle fleet
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Celebrating women’s rights: Torremolinos highlights equality throughout March
Under the banner of ‘Where the future is born’, the town hall has presented a programme of activities to mark International Women’s Day, which includes the presentation of awards recognising outstanding women in the fields of science, medicine and research, and the annual march, which will take place on Monday 9 March
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From the beach to the cliffs: this is how the Senda Litoral will reach Benalmádena
The work will start in September in Carvajal and will continue in Tres Calaveras with a four-metre-high footbridge, overhanging areas and viewpoints
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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
José Carlos García |