The Department of Social Services in Fuengirola has decided to maintain the grants for families with fewer resources and who are outside the regional scholarship system for nursery child care.
AMA and Fuengirola Council critical of ‘unfair competition’ relating to marinas
The Association of Andalucian Marinas and Fuengirola Council have criticised the Junta de Andalucia for ‘unfair competition’ as a result of an ‘abusive and progressive’ canon imposed on private marinas since 2006 when those controlled by the Public Ports Authority pay no canon.
Preparing for Christmas in Fuengirola
The final preparations are taking place for the Christmas lighting in the municipality which will adorn up to sixty streets. In addition, the Christmas decorations at the Parque Comercial Miramar will be officially inaugurated at 20:00 tomorrow, Friday, and there will be numerous activities for all the family as well as a few surprises.
Fire in eight-storey building
An eight-story building in calle Orquídeas, Fuengirola, had to be evacuated on Monday night after a fire in one of the apartments.
Fuengirola City Tour
In just over one month of operation, the new hop-on hop-off Tourist Train in Fuengirola has carried nearly 3,000 passengers, with 60% being tourists and 40% locals. The expectation is around 50,000 passengers per year. The Fuengirola City Tour lasts about 45 minutes in its entirety, but passengers can hop on and off (or alternatively climb aboard sedately should they …
Fatal stabbing in Fuengirola
A 30 year old Arab transsexual was stabbed and killed on Friday at his home in Fuengirola. A 30 year Romanian national who lived with the deceased has been arrested as the alleged perpetrator of the crime.
Updated municipal ordinance in Fuengirola relating to pets
Fuengirola Council has updated its municipal ordinance relating to the keeping of pets, in particular dogs deemed to belong to ‘dangerous breeds’. The old ordinance dated back to 1991. Included under the new rules for dangerous dogs are such items as only walking one animal per person and the use of a rigid fastening no more than one metre in …
New businesses in Fuengirola
During the period from January 1st to October 31st, Fuengirola Council processed 635 licences either to open new businesses or register a change of ownership, representing an increase of 25.75% over the same period in 2011. Just over half of the applications related to new businesses, with the majority being shops or bars and restaurants.
Bank robbery in Fuengirola
Two armed thieves managed to get away with an estimated €8,000 after threatening staff at the Banco Popular in avenida de Los Boliches, Fuengirola.
8 illegal immigrants intercepted near Fuengirola
Eight Moroccan immigrants, one possibly a minor, were intercepted in the early hours of this morning off the coast near Fuengirola. Theyb were taken to Fuengirola marina where the Red Cross were on hand to provide food and blankets. They are now in the custody of the National Police ready to be repatriated.