Costa del Sol Spain

On Saturday, 5th July, over 120 animal lovers attended a charity fundraiser dinner at Miraflores Restaurante Spikes & Bobby Jones.│SHIN Dog Shelter, which took place at Miraflores Restaurante Spikes & Bobby Jones on Saturday, 5 July.  Beginning with a glass of Cava and a delicious 3-course meal, followed by live entertainment from international vocalist Harvey James, the event was sponsored …

DONALD Trump has announced that the European Union will receive a tariff letter ‘in a couple of days’ threatening to reopen his trans-Atlantic trade war. The US President announced during a meeting of his cabinet in Washington that Europe will be added to the list of countries facing American tariffs.  Trump spoke of the EU, saying, “We’re speaking with them …

On Wednesday morning, July 9, a large police operation, supported by Desokupa members, was carried out near the old N-340, in Marbella, on the former Marbella camp site.  Operation was to remove squatters from the land who had been occupying it in campervans for several years. As the authorities and Desokupa discussed the occupants leaving, a roadblock was placed. Four …

The Rob Sas Band, a powerhouse of rock’n’roll on the Costa del Sol, is back to rock Wolfmen MC, the authentic biker haven in Alhaurín el Grande, on Sunday, July 13. Expect a hot, electrifying show as they blast through their killer setlist, which includes classic rock anthems from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin and ZZ Top to Black Sabbath. The …

The Rotary Club of Marbella is holding its 18th Summer Charitable Gala on Friday, the 18th July, to raise money for ADINTRE. This wonderful local organization supports homeless people and those who are economically disadvantaged. ADINTRE was founded in 2001 by Joyce Gyimah BEM and has been providing food, clothing and social support for those in need all along the …

Sir Alex Ellis and Miriam Pérez with Norman Joliffe and Neil Hesketh Credit: Brits living in Spain British Ambassador Alex Ellis and Vice Consul in Málaga, Miriam Pérez, met with Norman Joliffe of Age Concern Fuengirola, Mijas & Benalmadena and Neil Hesketh of Support in Spain to discuss their critical work aiding British nationals.  The meeting highlighted the organisations’ efforts …

SPAIN’S far-right party Vox was on the receiving end of a powerful backlash after it outlined a radical plan to deport all eight million immigrants in the country – including those already naturalised and even their kids. Vox’s demographic emergency spokesperson Rocío de Meer later walked back the comments, explaining that the party would only target recently-arrived and non-working immigrants …

BENAMARA – COSTA DEL SOL. A row has erupted in a residential urbanisation in Benamara after residents voiced concerns over alleged violations of data protection laws during routine checks at the community swimming pool. According to affected residents, lifeguards at the pool have been instructed to ask individuals which property they belong to and write down their names or apartment …

The moment when the Virgen Del Carmen is carried to sea. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Málaga From July 15 to 19, the vibrant annual Feria de la Virgen Del Carmen will be held in Torremolinos’ coastal neighbourhood, La Carihuela. The Hermandad de Marineros Virgen del Carihuela de La Carihuela organized the event this year, which featured new attractions such as dazzling …

Raise your glass to the production of drinking-water. Credit Ayuntamiento de Marbella. The Mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, joined Andalusian President Juan Manuel Moreno to inaugurate the newly expanded and upgraded desalination plant in Marbella, a critical step in guaranteeing water supply for the Costa del Sol.  The facility now triples its previous output, increasing from 6 to 20 hectometres …