Costa del Sol Spain

Gerry Hannam is on a quest to save lives with his family after attending a CPR/Defibrillator Training Course with Diving with Nic, in Mijas. The Hannams were equipped with vital skills for responding to cardiac emergencies by the highly-trained and experienced instructors. They hope to encourage others to do so. The three-hour training course takes place at Diving with Nic’s …

The ‘Benalmadena Accesible’ initiative has awarded two new plaques to local businesses for their commitment to accessibility for people with reduced mobility.  The fashion retailer and bar “100 Montaditos”.Kéme Pongo?Both “” in Arroyo de la Miel’s bustling shopping streets were honored for meeting high standards of accessibility, including wide doorways, ramps, adapted facilities. The awards were presented by Jorge Roman, …

A PHALLANX a Danish expats cheered the tennis legends of their country to an amazing first day lead during a crucial Davis Cup game in Marbella. The Costa del Sol was flooded with thousands of people as the major international tournament took place. The Danish team started off perfectly in the qualifier with Spain, securing a 2-0 victory after the …

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced plans to remove 53,000 tourist apartments from rental platforms across Spain – with 6,000 of them located in Malaga province. The announcement was made by the socialist leader at a demonstration at the University of Malaga, after visiting a site of affordable housing construction. Speaking to supporters, Sanchez declared that his government had …

SPAIN’s role in the importation of Russian gas has once again been brought to light after Washington issued an ultimatum for the EU to cease buying Russian energy. The awkwardness of European positions has been brought to light by the demand. Fearing the Russian war machine’s breath on its neck and the Kremlin, Brussels has sought to close off Kremlin …

Fuengirola Council contracted a private investigator firm to investigate the excessive absenteeism of public employees. Initially the council denied rumours about the hiring, but several sources now confirm the move. The council initially denied the rumours, but multiple sources have now confirmed that the hiring has taken place. The contract has been awarded to Themis Investigaciones Privadas for €15 thousand …

Marbella Paying tribute to The Clash Credit: Mesa Pop, Facebook. Marbella Calling Festival is coming to showcase the finest talent in the Spanish Rock scene. The headliner will always be the main attraction, followed by five other up-and-coming artists. The festival attracts radio stations and major labels from across the country. The eclectic lineup features rocking-good performances from Al Dual, …

After literally years of chasing after it, I have finally received my Spanish pension. If you’re hoping your journey will be smoother, I sincerely wish you luck — though I’m not optimistic. You may not have to put yourself through this. You may have moved to Spain with an impressive nest egg or are banking on a big lottery win. …

Fuengirola’s third outdoor night spinning race will take place on Friday 26th September at the T-breakwater, which is the beginning of Boliches. Starting at 7pm, this event, which is part of the ‘Fuengirola en Forma’ programme, will be promoting healthy lifestyles and community togetherness. The €10 registration fee will entirely benefit the Fuengirola-Mijas Alzheimer’s Family Association (AFA), coinciding with World …

Benalmadena is preparing for World Alzheimer’s Day, which takes place every year on September 21. The city has compiled a list of events to commemorate the day.  Organised by the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Patients (AFA Benalmadena) with support from the local council, this years activities will take place under the theme of “Igualando Derechos” (or, …