Memorial
New Fuengirola memorial does not please all sides
The council has erected a sculpture to “all victims of atrocities” on the spot where a tribute to Spanish Civil War victims had been requested
Lorena Cádiz
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112 incident
Seven families forced to leave their homes after balcony collapse in Fuengirola
The evacuated residents will be allowed home once technicians have completed their tests and can guarantee the neighbouring properties are safe
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History
Fuengirola announces opening of Roman archaeological site in Torreblanca: this is when you can visit
After months of enhancement work, visitors can now enjoy a free tour of the Roman baths, which have been fitted with walkways, and explanatory panels in Spanish and English
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Traditions
La Cala de Mijas gets ready for its traditional summer fair
The feria is held between 24 and 28 July and will include a programme of rock, pop and flamenco concerts with free admission until full capacity is reached
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Health
Early closure of A&E in La Cala de Mijas leaves half a million people with only one centre open 24 hours a day
The department's closure at 3pm, between 15 July and 15 September, will leave the Las Lagunas health centre as the only 24-hour accident and emergency facility between Marbella and Benalmádena
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Tourism
Closed since 2019, the Tamisa Golf hotel in Mijas finally gets new start
A Spanish business group has invested 5m euros in the property and hopes to reopen it and welcome guests back in mid-October
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Infrastructure
Pedestrianisation project to ease access near beach comes to an end in Mijas
The 93,000-euro remodelling scheme in two streets complies with the current regulations for people with reduced mobility
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Infrastructure
Fuengirola plans comprehensive renovation of Las Presas park
The project, which will be financed with the town hall's surplus from 2023, will also involve the rehabilitation of the path leading to the beach
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Heritage
Fuengirola fishermen recreate ancient technique that is considered an art more than fishing
This method of catching fish was banned in the 1960s but every year it is recreated by those who still remember it as part of the cultural heritage of the Los Boliches neighbourhood
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112 incident
Police officer stabbed in Fuengirola
The officer, who needed surgery, was attacked with a knife wounding him in the shoulder
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Infrastructure
Mijas hopes free parking area will ease problems until construction of new facility begins
The council has created 50 spaces on the waste land as a "temporary measure" following demands made by a local residents’ action group
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Photo gallery
British Chamber of Commerce in Spain Andalucía summer cocktails, in pictures
More than 50 members, guests and friends of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain Andalucía met for their annual summer cocktail party at La Sierra Restaurant, Cerrado del Águila, in Las Lagunas de Mijas. The event was sponsored by De Cotta Law
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Safety
Emergency responders in Mijas get new equipment to ensure better response to incidents
“We are committed to providing our professionals with the best tools so that they can carry out their important work efficiently and safely,” according to the town hall
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Health
Fuengirola faces another busy summer holiday season without its long-awaited new health centre
Despite the surging population, the Costa del Sol town has just two health centres in operation because the Los Pacos facility is still not ready
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112 incident
Man attempts to take his own life after woman found strangled in Fuengirola
The women's partner, aged 75, has been arrested as the main suspect after a written confession note was found