Costa del Sol Spain

Dogs and drones have been used to support the meticulous search on foot, which was carried out in areas that were previously identified as hotspots, but could not be explored. The focus of this search has been on ruined homes and ravines, in particular.

Marbella has been a magnet for millionaires for many years, but it is now looking to expand its appeal. Years of success for the Costa del Sol are based on year-round pleasant weather, strong privacy policies and upscale housing options. Leaders of the city want to go further and make it Europe’s Silicon Valley. Startups seem to prefer the Costa …

The president of the regional government of Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has announced the downgrading to Operational Level 1 after the fire was successfully contained, paving the way for residents to gradually return to their homes

Marbella launched a crackdown against graffiti in public areas. Local police and the council are combining efforts The police will assist in tackling vandalism from parks, cleaning, and works departments. Co-ordinated response targets immediate removal All parties involved hope to remove new graffiti as soon as possible and restore the affected surfaces. Mayor Angeles Munoz met Javier Garcia of the …

So far, only seven ‘genuine reports of disappearances’ have been filed with the Guardia Civil

After the fire that broke out in Estepona-Benahavis on Thursday, 7th July, almost 1,800 of the 2,000 people who were evacuated are now back at their homes. The emergency services confirmed that the fire does not have any active fronts or flames. Crews are concentrating their efforts on perimeter security, and cooling hotspots. Updates on evacuations in affected areas Residents …

Several of the victims of the fire in Los Gallardos and Bédar are from the United Kingdom, a country from which new residents have arrived in recent decades to revitalise the region

Most of the victims were foreigners who got trapped when they fled the fires that spread quickly across the countryside.

Marbella Lifeguard on Patrol Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella beaches closed the month June with safety, after lifeguards carried out almost 1,500 operations on the coast. This is a significant improvement from the 2,600 recorded the year prior. According to the official figures, most actions were focused on prevention, giving warnings to beachgoers and sharing information, as well as minor …

The 36-yearold man took the money to the nearest National Police Station in Costa Tropical, where officers were able track down the person that had made the withdrawal.