Infrastructure
Marbella town hall considers introducing bus-VAO lane
The town hall plans to test a dedicated bus and high-occupancy vehicle lane, known as a VAO, for two months before final implementation
José Carlos García
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Infrastructure
San Pedro's new library 'to be finished by end of 2026'
The 1,300-square-metre facility will include a 700-square-metre study area, a reading room, book storage and an auditorium, as well as a rooftop area for cultural and educational activities
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Petition
Petition for AP-7 toll road discounts on Costa del Sol continues
Malaga's PP party have been collecting signatures in Manilva, demanding central government subsidise the pay motorway to relieve traffic congestion on the coast
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Crime
Marbella three accused of murder and attempted murder each face almost 40 years in prison
The case is scheduled to be tried by jury from 17 November at the provincial court in Malaga
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Marbella town hall carries out pest control measures on trees in San Pedro park
The initiative is aimed at preserving the health and environmental value of one of the town's main green spaces
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Planning
Historic Marbella tourist office to be adapted into multi-purpose space
The transformation of the La Fontanilla building means that a new facility will not have to be built and the aim is to target visitors interested in culture
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Tourism
Marbella's Boho Club gets green light for major 47m-euro-plus expansion
The boutique hotel located on the town's exclusive Golden Mile will grow from 30 to 250 rooms
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Hospitality
Costa del Sol-based company snaps up Marbella Golf and signs agreement with Hilton to open first Waldorf Astoria in Spain
Hand-in-hand with the hotel giant, the Fuengirola firm will develop a resort that will combine accommodation, wellness, sports and exclusivity
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Environment
Marbella launches cleanliness campaign in historic old quarter
The town hall, in Spanish and English, encourages "shared responsibility in maintaining this jewel in the town's crown in perfect condition"
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Community spirit
Charity fashion show in Marbella to help baby Jay receive sight-saving surgery
The event is in support of Through Our Eyes, a non-profit association helping children access life-changing eye surgeries
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112 incident
Elderly man detained for latest gender-based murder in province dies in Malaga prison
The octogenarian was awaiting trial after allegedly stabbing his wife, 83, to death on the Costa del Sol in October
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Community spirit
Elite business leaders gather for Sinergias Club's fifth annual charity gala in Marbella
The 14 November event at The Westin La Quinta will combine high-value networking with meaningful social commitment
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Education
Seven-year-old suffers broken nose at school in Marbella after allegedly being pushed and insulted
The girl told hospital staff that she had been bullied since last year but the education department maintains that the school had not received any alert from her family nor had the teachers detected any "evidence" of harassment
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World Travel Market 2025
Marbella explores new business opportunities at World Travel Market in London
Director general of tourism, Laura Arce, held over 40 meetings with tourism professionals to strengthen ties with the UK during the three-day international trade fair
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Corruption
Former Marbella councillor ordered to pay town hall 550,000 euros for 'Saqueo II' corruption case
Municipal sources have told SUR that they will use "all the resources at their disposal" to recover the money from Carlos Fernández Gámez