Community spirit
La Cala de Mijas Lions search for treasure
The winners of the event, which raised 410 euros, were presented with a trophy and certificates, while the losers received a wooden spoon
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Transport
Fuengirola joins Malaga metropolitan transport consortium which should bring service and connectivity improvements
The consortium consists of 20 municipalities with a total population of almost 1.2 million people. The town being integrated into it will also allow the possibility of new routes being added for the summer season, holidays and fiestas
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Health
Fuengirola launches campaign to warn of the dangers of too much exposure to sun's rays
Municipal staff, local residents and tourists are being targeted in an effort to raise awareness of the prevention of skin cancer and of the damage that ultraviolet rays can cause
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Transport
Fuengirola bus driver strike affects local service
Among the workers' complaints are salary differences and the need to reorganise the service
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112 incident
Charred body with a knife in its chest is found after camper van blaze on the Costa del Sol
Firefighters discovered the corpse after receiving a report of a vehicle on fire early this Friday morning in the Faro de Calaburras area of Mijas
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Animal welfare
Vulture makes surprise flying visit to balcony of seafront holiday apartment on Costa del Sol
The occupants of the tourist flat took a video of the huge bird, which has since gone viral on social media, before it continued on its way after a few hours of rest in Fuengirola
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Environment
More than 440 people reported in Mijas for not respecting waste disposal and dog mess rules
A dozen plainclothes police officers have been monitoring compliance with a campaign to prevent rubbish bags from being left on the streets and to ensure pet owners clean up after their animals
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Semana Santa 2024
Fuengirola produces handy Holy Week guide with full details of Easter procession routes and schedules
The booklets, which are also available in digital format (link in story), can be picked up from the town hall or any of the municipal offices
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Crime
Gang that rented luxury villas on Costa del Sol to grow marijuana is busted
Police have arrested 13 people involved in an alleged international drug trafficking ring after raids on several properties along the coast
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Tourism
Urgent work under way to repair storm damage to Mijas beach before the Easter holidaymakers arrive
Last weekend's storm hit El Bombo beach and a chiringuito, so four machines working 12-hour shifts are moving around 200,000 cubic metres of sand to make the area pristine again
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International Women's Day 2024
Fuengirola's first woman lawyer: 'The divorce law gave me my career breakthrough; everyone wanted a woman to lead them'
In her 44-year career, María Jesús Martínez del Campo has seen it all: one of the first divorces passed by the Marbella courts was one of her clients
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Weather
Weekend storm and waves take big chunk out of popular Costa del Sol beach
The town councillor for beaches in Mijas has demanded a plan from the Coasts authority to stabilise the shores in the whole area
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Employment
Fuengirola municipal bus service drivers plan strike action from 15 March
Staff have announced daily three-hour stoppages every day until 30 April, unless their working conditions and the organisation of the service are improved
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International Women’s Day 2024
Mijas to honour diabetes support group founder during Women’s Day celebrations
Anne Bowles, of La Cala de Mijas Lions, is being recognised for more than 20 years of dedicated service to the local community and her continued efforts to raise awareness of diabetes
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Art and culture
Five-star Fuengirola hotel hosts latest exhibition by Malaga urban artist Darko
Featuring 40 pieces that are part of his Emotional Geometry collection, the artist's works can be viewed until 16 April
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