Mijas council has approved a budget during its latest plenary session, setting aside over €1 million to bolster the municipality’s security and emergency services.  The massive investment is expected to strengthen local police, fire services, and civil protection in order to address complaints about a long-standing shortage and improve operational capability. The funds will go towards the purchase of body …

The majority of Spanish dog owners have adjusted their routines as the summer temperatures increase and shade is a valuable commodity. Many dog walkers in Spain now go out early or late to exercise their dogs, bring portable water bowls and never leave them parked in cars. While awareness of the risks has increased in recent years, many new heat …

Debts paid – taxes down. Estepona government. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona In a landmark achievement, the Costa del Sol town of Estepona has officially reached ‘zero debt’ after paying off over €300 million, paving the way for what Mayor José María García Urbano has described as “the largest tax reduction in the town’s history.”  This landmark, as certified by municipal …