Events
Fuengirola reveals packed programme of cultural activities for October
The activities, the majority of which are free, will include exhibitions, concerts, archaeological workshops and literary meetings
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Town planning
Fuengirola creates more parking spaces as part of municipal improvement plan
Some 100 parking spaces have recently been installed in the Torreblanca district and another 48 will be added in the coming weeks
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Football
New Fuengirola tournament to promote women’s football on the Costa del Sol
Juventud Fuengirola, Esteponense, El Palo and Las Lagunas will take part in the competition, which will be staged at the Santa Fe de Los Boliches sports complex
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Idiliq Foundation celebrates charity work at Mijas gala event
Some 250 guests, from associations and sponsors, among others, attended the cocktail reception at the Mediterráneo Restaurant & Pool Terrace
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Town planning
Fuengirola continues transformation of El Boquetillo
The latest stage of the initiative to brighten up the area, which has so far included several colourful murals, will be the creation of a new community area
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Street art
Fuengirola set to get three more murals to brighten up neighbourhood
The street art is part of the town’s sustainable urban development initiative (Edusi) and will be carried out by three established urban artists
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Two extra footbridges over A-7 to bring safer access to Fuengirola town centre
Residents of both Fuengirola and Las Lagunas will benefit from the pedestrian crossings over the motorway at the Mijas road exit
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Mijas underground car park will benefit residents and businesses
The works will involve an investment of 15.7 million euros and a complex construction system to avoid damage to properties in the area
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Foreign residents support
Support programme marks one year of assisting foreign senior citizens in Mijas
Apemex, which offers a variety of services to the elderly who live alone, has the collaboration of Age Care and Age Concern, Red Cross, La Cala de Mijas Lions Club, The Royal British Legion, and Local Police
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World Diabetes Day
La Cala Lions prepare to put on their walking shoes to mark World Diabetes Day
The association’s diabetes support group has organised a five-kilometre sponsored walk to raise awareness of the condition
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Employment
More than 350 people take part in Mijas basic income and training initiative
Workers are focusing on the clearing of rural areas to prevent forest fires, as well as the cleaning of schools for the start of the new term
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Golf
Golf is a main driver for economy as players from all over Europe flock to Mijas for start of high season
The peak season for the game is expected to pump millions of euros into the local economy with players set to shop locally and book up hotels along the Costa del Sol
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Morocco earthquake
Three lorries leave Fuengirola with donations for victims of Morocco earthquake
A human chain helped load the donated goods - including medicines, food, clothes and tents - into the back of the vehicles which will make the journey to Tangier
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Appeal
Successful fundraiser in Fuengirola to help toddler Robin
More than 3,100 euros was raised at Churchill's Pub in Los Boliches to help pay for treatment in Barcelona for an 18-month-old boy with a rare form of cancer
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Mijas La Cala Lions receive cheque from local golfers
The club also raised funds at its recent President's Evening, attended by 100 guests