Fuengirola is set to allow the commercial exploitation of its beaches all year round and not just during specific, seasonal periods, a move already approved by the Junta de Andalucia.
Project to expand funeral home in Riogordo
The president of the Association of Municipalities of the Costa del Sol, Axarquia, Oscar Medina, and the manager of the funeral home in Riogordo, Juan Ortiz, have agreed a proposed project for the renovation and expansion of the facility.
Vélez-Málaga Council to eliminate Town Planning Agency
The separate Gerencia Municipal de Urbanismo (Municipal Town Planning Management Agency) in Vélez-Málaga is set to become a department of the past as from April 27th as part of the adjustment plan to enable the municipality to pay over €30 million of outstanding debts to service providers.
Fatal stabbing in Pinos Puente, Granada
A 44 year old man died on Tuesday in Pinos Puente, Granada, after being stabbed with a carving knife, allegedly by a neighbour.
Public bicycle rental prices in Sevilla go up as from today
The weekly and annual subscriptions for public bicycle rental for new users in Sevilla go up as from today, Wednesday April 11th.
Hydrocarbon exploration permits issued for Jaén and Sevilla
The Junta de Andalucia has given the company Oil & Gas Capital SL three exploration pèrmits to search for hydrocarbons (oil and gas) in three areas of Sevilla and Jaén provinces.
Sherry sales down in February
The president of the Regulatory Council of Denomination of Origin Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, Manzanilla de Sanlucar and Jerez Vinegar has announced that sales of Jerez wine (sherry) fell by 5.8% in February when compared to 2011.
Attempted bank robbery in Castilleja de la Cuesta, Sevilla
Police in Sevilla are searching for two masked men who attempted to rob a bank in Castilleja de la Cuesta, Sevilla, on Tuesday morning.
Above average hotel occupancy over Easter
According to data collected by the Tourist Office, hotel occupancy in Nerja during Easter week was 80.9%, which is ten points above the average experienced in the province of Málaga as a whole. In addition, 2,644 people visited the Tourist Office with the busiest day being Easter Tuesday with 481 visitors.
1,400 kilos of hashish seized between Nerja and Torrox
A resident of the Tamango Hill urbanisation between Nerja and Torrox notified police of a small craft heading towards the shore at high speed where a number of vehicles were waiting.