Crime
Local Police in Torremolinos launch new gender-based violence unit
Working in conjunction with the National Police, the unit will comprise of three officers who have received specific training in dealing with victims of domestic abuse
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Crime
Gang members arrested in Benalmádena after kidnapping man, robbing him of 80,000 euros and leaving him tied to tree 1,200km from his home
The suspects forced the elderly gentleman into their car and made him give them his passwords to withdraw money from bank accounts
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Photo special
This is the new panoramic lift tourist attraction that will offer spectacular views of the Costa del Sol coastline
The 30-metre-high walkway and lift in Torremolinos is budgeted to cost almost one million euros, and it is finally nearing completion
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Environment
Iconic ombu tree that inspired famous Spanish poet gets the chop in Benalmádena
The huge leafy tree, which was damaged by recent high winds, has provided shade to local residents and visitors for more than 30 years
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Safety
Ahead of their New Year's Eve celebrations, Torremolinos reminds people of the firework ban in the town
The municipal bylaw, introduced in 2019, will be enforced by the police to protect minors with autism spectrum disorder, babies, the elderly and pets, who can all be distressed by the pyrotechnics
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Drought crisis
These are the areas of Benalmádena that will be hit by new water pressure restrictions
The municipal water company Emabesa pointed out that the pressure reduction has been applied to 45 of the 80 regulating valves in the Costa del Sol town's supply network
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Rail travel
This is the Costa del Sol district that has been demanding a train stop for more than ten years
Successive local mayors have supported the project and the Spanish government has pledged to build it but, after more than a decade, it is still yet to come to fruition
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Long-awaited new train station on the Costa del Sol could finally become a reality
The Nueva Torrequebrada project was given a boost after Spain's Minister of Transport, Raquel Sánchez, visited Benalmádena
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Planning
Urban art and a star-studded promenade to beautify Benalmádena
Three murals, all of them with a sea theme, are being created in Puerto Marina, as part of plans to brighten up and modernise the harbour
Lorena Cádiz |
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Environment
Town hall launches campaign to 'improve environmental quality of Benalmádena'
A team of environmental monitors will be out and about on the streets throughout December and January to inform people about the importance of using the correct containers to deposit their waste
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Christmas 2023
Popular winter wonderland Christmas park returns to Torremolinos
The park, located on the fairground until 7 January, is designed for the enjoyment of the whole family, especially the children, and will offer numerous attractions, bouncy castles, entertainment and shows
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Christmas 2023
Benalmádena offers a slice of 'largest Christmas log in Andalucía' to raise funds for local charities
The ingredients, which includes 100 kilos of sponge cake, 100 litres of cream, 40 kilos of dark chocolate and 100 litres of hazelnut paste, have been donated by local businesses
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Crime
Armed man threatens to shoot police after his vehicle was towed away from supermarket in Benalmádena
After ordering a taxi, the angry motorist picked up two shotguns from his home and was en route to the police station to "settle a score" when he was intercepted
Juan Cano / Irene Quirante |
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Running
British make up 30 per cent of runners already registered for Torremolinos Half Marathon
More than half of the 800 competitors signed up so far are from the UK, Ireland, Argentina, the Netherlands, Canada, Finland, Latvia and Germany
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Road safety and security
Torremolinos gets video surveillance and vehicle number plate recognition system to monitor traffic
The measure is being undertaken due to “public demand” and it will also provide the Local Police with a new tool to improve their response to possible emergencies
Lorena Cádiz |