GENA urges action over inappropriate use of cycle paths

The environmental group GENA-Ecologists in Action, has complained to Vélez-Málaga Council about the inappropriate use of the cycle lanes in the municipality, pointing out the potential for serious accidents or injuries.

14 detained in Vélez-Málaga drugs raid

UDYCO agents of the National Police yesterday carried out a dramatic raid on five homes in the Carabanchel district of Vélez-Málaga aimed at putting an end to the drug trafficking in the area.

Vélez-Málaga PP criticises loss of parking spaces

The construction of a cycle path on avenida de La Pasionaria in Vélez-Málaga has provoked indignation from the Partido Popular due to the fact that the project removes fifty parking spaces along the road.

Drunk as a skunk

Police were alerted to the presence of a stationary vehicle, engine still running, at an intersection in Vélez-Málaga and went to investigate.

Vélez-Málaga Accessibility Plan

Vélez-Málaga Council is carrying out an accessibility plan with the aim of adapting pavements and crossings within the municipality to facilitate easier movement of the physically disabled.

Animal cruelty prosecution in Vélez-Málaga

Police in Vélez-Málaga have opened proceedings against a fifty year old man for a serious offence of cruelty to animals and, if convicted, he could face a fine of up to €30,000.

Passing of a local journalist

Antonio Jesús Zapata, a well known journalist and radio presenter in the Vélez-Málaga area, has died at the age off 44 years following a heart attack. He leaves behind a wife and two sons. The funeral will take place at Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza in Vélez-Málaga.