Six Andalucian towns have now been declared as being ‘tourist municipalities’ and include two in Malaga Province. In recognition of their importance to tourism, each of the towns will be able to get funding to help them cope with an influx of tourists during the summer. The Malaga towns awarded the classification are Frigiliana and Antequera. The other four towns …
Junta requests return of funds from Antequera
The mayor of Antequera, Manuel Barón (PP), has called an extraordinary plenary session for Wednesday to urge the Junta de Andalucia not to reclaim the €3.3 million provided for the Palace of Congresses, a project paralysed through a lack of funds due to the crisis.
Woman injured in fall in El Torcal
A 66-year-old woman had to be rescued on Friday after falling down a slope in El Torcal, Antequera, suffering an open fracture of her leg in the process.
Thief caught red-handed
Police in Antequera have arrested a 34-year-old man caught red-handed as he allegedly tried to rob a petrol station.
Dolmen Museum is set to open its doors to the public in 2017
The Antequera Dolmen Museum is set to open its doors to the public in 2017 following an investment of €8 million of European funds.
Two arrested for insurance fraud
National Police officers have arrested two people, a father and daughter, for alleged fraud after they operated as insurance brokers in Antequera, Málaga province, but failed to pass on client money to the insurance company.
Man arrested in Antequera in connection with the death of his son
National Police officers in Antequera have arrested a 72-year-old man in connection with the death of his 40-year-old son.
Thief steals bus in Antequera
At around 04:00 on Tuesday morning, someone stole an Alsa Group bus from the bus station in Antequera, taking the vehicle on a destructive journey before abandoning it in a cul-de-sac near the Municipal Historical Archive building.
Three copper cable thieves apprehended in Antequera
Guardia Civil officers from Antequera have arrested three people suspected of removing the entire cabling system of a public park and industrial estate.
Antequera awards bullring concession
Antequera Council has proposed awarded the concession to exploit the bullring in the town to Espectáculos Toro Torcal, headed by the bullfighting empresario José Luis Lara. It is hoped that the contract will be finalised before the Antequera Spring Fair.