Infrastructure
Cable theft leaves Estación de Benaoján without lighting
The thieves made off with just 30 metres of cable near the start of the circuit, leaving the area's street lighting out of action
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Firefighters use ropes to rescue paraglider unhurt from steep terrain near Ronda's Cueva del Hundidero
Firefighters from Ronda mountain rescue unit brought in after pilot crashes on dangerous gorge slope between Montejaque and Benaoján
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Crime
Two further arrests in connection with the death of Alejandro, the young man who went missing in Ronda two years ago
National Police deploy specialised search units to victim's former residence following release of four initial suspects on bail
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Crime
The house where Alejandro, the young man who went missing two years ago in Ronda, used to live is being searched again
Specialist officers have carried out a second search of the property following the release of the four suspects
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Environment
Rare pinsapo firs lost in mountain fire
Reforestation project on San-Pedro to Ronda road, home to over 2,000 native trees, is destroyed
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Igualeja fire
Igualeja fire controlled after a weekend of alarm in the Serranía de Ronda
The fire, close to the village, mobilised 170 forest firefighters and 22 aircraft. One family, two restaurants and a service station had to be evacuated
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Igualeja fire
Restaurant owner evacuated in Igualeja fire: “Uncertainty, my heart in my mouth and lots of prayers”
Salvador Gil had to leave the premises along with several staff members as the flames approached; he describes not knowing what he will find when he is able to return
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Forest fire
Residents of Igualeja in lockdown as 140 firefighters and aircraft tackle wildfire
The MA-7304 has been closed to traffic and operational level 1 of the Infoca Plan activated
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Forest fire
Igualeja breathes more easily after a night surrounded by fire: 'We’ve had a real scare'
For hours, the wind drove the flames towards the village, where one family was evacuated and several access routes remain cut off: "Your local residents are your biggest concern," said the mayor
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Things to do
Tickets to visit the Caminito del Rey are now on sale until May 2027
Tickets will go on sale from this Wednesday, the 23rd
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Crime
Ronda disappearance: one of the detainees had appealed the public for help in finding Alejandro on numerous occasions
The woman used her social media accounts, the broadcast media and newspapers to ask the public for help
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Crime
Missing Ronda man's neighbours say detainees carried out work in the patio to 'bury a dog' following his disappearance
Alejandro Navarro Ríos' family are calling for justice
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Ronda construction worker dies after falling off three-metre-high wall
The incident happened while the 65-year-old victim was participating in the construction of the wall
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Crime
Four arrested after police raid home of man who went missing in Ronda more than two years ago
National Police officers have searched the property where Alejandro Navarro Ríos lived, using machinery
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Infrastructure
Ronda completes Tajo gorge trail with walkway under Puente Nuevo
The second phase opens on 16 September, free for Ronda residents, while general admission is 12 euros
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Culture
Ronda presents a spectacular journey through light and verse
Luz y Verso offers a multisensory experience featuring projections of Spanish masterpieces, live music and poetry, all within a large 360º geodesic dome
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Technology
A ‘tree’ powered by artificial intelligence takes root in Benarrabá to combat the heat
Since January, the company Biotonomy has been trialling its ‘Tree Hub’ project in the municipality – a mobile solution that combines nature and technology to cool down squares lacking vegetation
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Second attempt to restore Ronda's Mondragón Palace courtyard after no bids for original tender
The town hall has increased the budget from 135,000 to 160,000 euros, and interested firms have until 21 September to submit their bids
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Infrastructure
Ronda monitors 51 storm-damaged buildings, 16 of which at serious risk
The urban planning department has worked on around 30 properties and is now undertaking ancillary works costing 78,000 euros on Calle Armiñán