The smoking ban in public spaces, which came into force earlier this year, has already resulted in 180 applications for awnings and terraces from catering establishments in Vélez-Mâlaga as they try to prevent the loss of customers.
Vélez-Málaga carnival 2011
Carnival in Vélez-Málaga will take place on Friday March 4th and Saturday March 5th, with the procession taking place on the Saturday. Carlos Medina will be the ‘pregonero’ making the opening speech to set the festivities in motion.
Vélez-Mâlaga Local Police Chief acquitted
A court in Málaga has acquitted the Chief of the Local Police in Vélez-Mâlaga of the alleged crime of assault against one of his neighbours.
Vélez-Málaga tram has longest waiting times in the country
The troubled Vélez-Málaga tranvia tram did not fare very well in the recent Consumer-Eroski survey carried out on the nation’s metro and tram systems.
Still no second phase of the Vélez-Málaga tram system
The second phase of the Tranvia tram system in Vélez-Málaga was completed almost two years ago now, but there is still no sign of it actually becoming operational.
Building revenue down by 88%
The financial crisis and, in particular, the inactivity in the construction industry has seen revenue from planning permission in Vélez-Málaga fall from €4 million in 2007 to €485,408 in 2010.
Coviran on the move
Coviran, the supermarket distributors with the most outlets in Spain, is looking to move its Andalucian base of operations from Vélez-Málaga to Casabermeja.
Free petrol for testing negative for alcohol in Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga Council has launched a campaign to prevent drinking and driving which, amongst other things, sees free petrol for people who test negative for alcohol.
Vélez-Málaga parking
Vélez-Málaga Council is taking the necessary steps to introduce a ‘blue zone’ parking system in the commercial areas of Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar, the idea being limited time parking in certain streets to encourage the rotation of vehicles.
Vélez-Málaga Christmas drawing competition
A total of 900 students from 13 schools participated in the Christmas drawing contest in the municipality of Vélez-Málaga.