New women's community group takes the plunge
The Saltwater Sisters was formed to provide a warm and supportive space for women through the experience of swimming in the sea together
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The renovation of Plaza La Nogalera in Torremolinos enters its final phase
The diversion of a power line and works to remove architectural barriers require a budget increase of almost 20 per cent
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Events
Costa del Sol FreakCon dedicates special space to indie video games at tenth anniversary
The International Festival of Manga, Comics, TV Series and Video Games is taking place in Torremolinos between 22 and 24 May
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Hate crime
Costa del Sol police report hate crimes following death of Tasered man
The cybercrime unit has opened an investigation to identify the people behind the internet profiles
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Crime
Benalmádena police officer faces 24 years in prison for alleged abuse of three underage nieces
The defendant allegedly took advantage of family trust to offer to look after the girls before sexually assaulting them under the guise of playing
Irene Quirante |
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Runners line up to face demanding mountain race in Benalmádena this weekend
The town is hosting the 17th Calamorro Skyrace on Saturday 11 April, a race that has established itself as a must-do event for international and national athletes
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Investigation
Costa del Sol autopsy rules death of man Tasered by police result of agitated delirium
The forensic report Haitam's family commissioned states that the police action caused him 86 injuries, which led to his death
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Benalmádena mayor applauds Red Cross basic emergency response team after successful first year
Mayor Juan Antonio Lara attended a presentation on Tuesday of the work carried out by the ERBE, a unit made up of approximately 15 volunteers who have received specialised training to respond to social emergency situations
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Weather
Under suspicion in Benalmádena's Vistamar hotel case: a councillor and a civil servant
Facing questions under oath this Tuesday: the local council allegedly allowed members involved in a dodgy leasing scheme, for which six people have already been arrested, to run it as a business for 15 months while rent-dodging and worse
José Carlos García |
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New stairlift platform boosts accessibility at cancer association headquarters in Benalmádena
Funded by a grant from Malaga provincial council, the new mobility aid has been installed at the AECC centre in Arroyo de la Miel to support patients with reduced mobility
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Beach safety
Torremolinos awards one-million-euro contract for beach lifeguard and rescue service
Lifeguards on duty now: the contract is for the next two seasons of 2026 and 2027, including surveillance of this Costa del Sol town's seven kilometres of coastline and accessible bathing areas as of Easter
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Sea life Benalmádena signs agreement to investigate how certain blood diseases develop
In collaboration with Malaga university, the initiative will study shark embryos to analyse how diseases such as leukaemia develop and to explore potential ways to treat them
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Benalmádena
Back step taken on Puerto Marina pedestrianisation plan
The port area has been reopened to traffic after residents and business owners rejected the plan; the town hall is open to talks to find the best solution
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Torremolinos activates a contract for its plan against West Nile Virus
The municipality is at a medium risk level, according to the regional government's monitoring network
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Three-Day festival to showcase Torremolinos’ international traditions
The 30th foreign resident days initiative takes place between 10 and 12 April, offering stage performances and tastings of typical products of around 20 countries