Community spirit
Benalmádena pulls together to support children of Lina who was 'a very dear resident'
The charity event will be held on Saturday 10 May to raise funds so that they can continue to live together in the murdered woman's family home
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What to do
El Bil Bil Castle in Benalmádena to be transformed into pirate market for four days
There will be 35 craft, gastronomy and catering stalls, as well as a full programme of activities for all ages
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Environment
Torremolinos to privatise its waste and cleaning service in bid to save money
The change of management is supported by a report that estimates savings of more than 3 million euros
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Economy
Benalmádena business owners demand that municipal works are speeded up and 'finish now'
The complaints are mainly focused on delays in the Pueblo, although hoteliers, the hospitality industry and retailers are also "concerned" about other areas popular with tourists
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Environment
Clearing of streams and municipal plots under way in Benalmádena in bid to prevent summer wildfires
The actions are currently mostly focused on Carvajal, but will also affect other areas such as Santángelo Norte
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Crime
More than two tonnes of fake merchandise seized so far this year in Torremolinos
Police measures to tackle illegal street vending have included the seizure of some 8,000 items on La Carihuela promenade
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Two young men arrested following new shooting incident on the Costa del Sol
National Police officers located and detained the pair for allegedly firing several shots from a moving car at the 27-year-old victim, who was also arrested
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Health
Torremolinos launches 'unique' animal-interaction therapy programme
The project has the collaboration of the Nilo foundation and will help the elderly, people with disabilities and children improve their quality of life through workshops and activities
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Parks and gardens
Renovation of the children's area in Benalmádena park comes to an end
The play area in La Paloma has been remodelled, modernised and improved to ensure the safety of the children who use the facilities
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Tourist drowns off La Carihuela beach
The tourist, aged 53, had gone into the sea to swim, despite the strong winds that had hit the coast in recent days
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Spain blackout
Miracle amid Spain's blackout: '061 told me how to perform CPR on a newborn baby over the phone... and I saved him'
Arturo has only been working as a receptionist at the Puente Real hotel for a month and a half
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Spain blackout
Generators maintained the only penguin house in Andalucía, located in Benalmádena, at 13C during the blackout
The guests who had planned to spend the night at the Selwo Aventura accommodation decided to stick to their decision, even though the power did not come back until the early hours of the next morning
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Spain blackout
How Costa del Sol's biggest resort got organised during Spain's blackout?
The Holiday World complex in Benalmádena was at 90% occupancy, with 2,300 guests staying there, and the power did not come back on in that area of the municipality until 3am
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Culture
Literary festival transforms Benalmádena into the 'epicentre of culture on the Costa del Sol'
The three-day event held in Bil Bil castle presented several renowned authors, stands dedicated to local writers and children’s workshops
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Nature
How do you CAT scan the Costa del Sol's 115-kilo turtle?
Sea Life aquarium in Benalmádena put together an expert team of 12 specialists to carry out a thorough check-up on one of its most famous residents