History
The Nao Victoria visits Fuengirola
The replica of the historic ship that made the first round-the-world voyage berths in the marina today, 23 April
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Charity
Fundraising fashion show in Mijas to support local dementia support group
Held at Miraflores Golf Club on 28 May, the event will be hosted by international couturier Brian Piccolo and will include a talk about his career and a raffle with a prize of a tailored garment
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Tourism
Mijas seeks new tourist markets in the Balkans
The Costa del Sol town attracts visitors from Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia by presenting itself as a "perfect destination, capable of offering experiences throughout the year"
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Costa del Sol
Work on Fuengirola's 'sports mountain' park set to begin 'in the coming weeks'
The contract for the first phase of the new sport and leisure park has been awarded and has a completion period of 110 days
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Fuengirola reschedules Nordic festivities for this Saturday
The initiative, which was cancelled due to adverse weather, takes place in Parque de los Deportes in Los Pacos and will combine culture, music and gastronomy
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Mental health
Mijas requests transport ministry to install suicide prevention measures on A-7 footbridges
The council urges an immediate, comprehensive technical review of all footbridges on this stretch within the municipal area, focused on preventing falls onto the motorway
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Mijas rescue centre welcomes visitors to mark World Donkey Day
Donkey Dreamland is holding an open day on Friday 8 May, when visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of the 20 donkeys that are currently being cared for at the centre
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Politics
Ana Mata elected new president of Mijas PP to finally replace ex-mayor Ángel Nozal
Mata, who became mayor in 2023, appointed Mario Bravo as vice-president and Daniel Gómez as general secretary
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Fuengirola fire station undergoes strategic refurbishment
The work involves a partial refurbishment of the building, covering 1,400 square metres, aimed at modernising the facilities, improving safety and optimising the operational efficiency of the fire prevention, firefighting and rescue service
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Successful fundraising dinner for Mijas animal charity
Held at the La Sierra restaurant in La Cala de Mijas last Saturday, the spring charity event raised 2,700 euros for the ACE canine shelter
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Crime
Spain's Ministry of Equality honours Dolores Vázquez in Madrid for Lesbian Visibility Day
The Mijas resident unjustly imprisoned for the Rocío Wanninkhof murder committed by British man Tony King receives official recognition 25 years after the Costa del Sol tragedy
Iván Gelibter | -
Gender-based violence
Mijas gender-based violence: woman escapes alleged assault by breaking bottle over man's head
A local heard the woman's cries and called the police, who arrested the suspect
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National kayak polo league tournament comes to Fuengirola this weekend
Nine teams from different parts of Spain are competing in the sporting event held in the Fluvial river park on Saturday and Sunday
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Town hall launches ‘greener Fuengirola’ training and employment programme
The 12-month programme combines practical work experience with training in gardening and is aimed at both young people under the age of 30 and individuals aged between 30 and 44 who are currently unemployed
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Crime
Mijas robbers pose as construction workers to rob bank at gunpoint
The Guardia Civil are working to locate the two suspects, who ended up leaving the bank empty-handed
María José Díaz Alcalá |