The regional minister for social inclusion and the town’s mayor visited the site of the ABAD association centre and highlighted the work of the organisations in the sector
Food and drink
The town's mayor presented the winners with commemorative plaques and certificates of recognition
Tourism
The development, built as an ultra-luxury project by the Al-Mailem family and developer Grant Thomson, became a refuge for Kuwaitis during the Gulf War
Benalmadena
The leading tourism gathering in Northern Europe, the three day event marks the start of the travel year, bringing together industry experts and high purchasing power consumers at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
The town hall says the sector brought in more than 4 million euros in 2025 compared with 2.2 million the previous year
The detective hired by the company found that the worker drank alcohol during his working day, sometimes alone and sometimes in the company of other colleagues
Infrastructure
Spanning one hectare, this stage includes a multi-sport court, playgrounds and a calisthenics area
Hospitality
The hotel chain will start operating Holiday World's 864 rooms in March under the Affiliated by Meliá brand
Benalmádena
The council has deactivated the municipal emergency plan and reopened public parks after a day of numerous operations, mostly related to fallen trees and large branches, damaged fences, billboards and displaced street furniture
Animal welfare
An eight-metre long-finned pilot whale was able to escape to sea on its own after ending up on the beach of Puerto Marina in Benalmádena
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The gang, accused of 25 crimes against property, operated in tourist and wealthy areas
The runners, who were encouraged to participate in fancy dress, followed a three-kilometre route through the streets of the town and on to plaza Costa del Sol, where an afternoon of live entertainment was held
Community spirit
The Christmas campaign was organised for the sixth consecutive year by Carol Baxter and Claudio Castellon, along with the support of the Sunny View school, Pub Branigans and Bar Chill
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The suspect was eventually apprehended early on Sunday morning after colliding with a Local Police car and crashing into a roundabout
Planning
The project, which is now under way, plans to totally transform the 50,000 square metre location with paths, children's play areas, calisthenics, a skating rink and cultural centre