Costa del Sol – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:24:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png Costa del Sol – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Nueva Alcantara Club and children’s charity come together for a padel weekend with a purpose https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/nueva-alcantara-club-and-childrens-charity-come-together-for-a-padel-weekend-with-a-purpose/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/nueva-alcantara-club-and-childrens-charity-come-together-for-a-padel-weekend-with-a-purpose/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:24:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575400 Grab your racket, because on August 7 and 9, every smash and rally will be doing a lot more good than just working up a sweat. Marbella Town Hall has once again lent its support to the Nueva Alcantara Club (NAC) Charity Padel Tournament, now in its eleventh year and returning from August 7 to 9, at the club’s San Pedro Alcantara courts. Every euro raised will go straight to an education…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/nueva-alcantara-club-and-childrens-charity-come-together-for-a-padel-weekend-with-a-purpose/feed/ 0 Tivoli World revamp: Have your say on Benalmadena plans before August 18 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/tivoli-world-revamp-have-your-say-on-benalmadena-plans-before-august-18/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/tivoli-world-revamp-have-your-say-on-benalmadena-plans-before-august-18/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:34:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575394 Benalmadena town hall has just opened a public consultation on plans to transform the old Tivoli World site. Locals and anyone with an interest can chip in with their views right now. The idea covers a bigger amusement park plus a shopping centre and a couple of hotels on the land that has sat closed and unused for years. Documents already published set out the early outline for a Plan de…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/tivoli-world-revamp-have-your-say-on-benalmadena-plans-before-august-18/feed/ 0 Friends night at Christy’s Fuengirola turns terrace into cool family retreat https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/friends-night-at-christys-fuengirola-turns-terrace-into-cool-family-retreat/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/friends-night-at-christys-fuengirola-turns-terrace-into-cool-family-retreat/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:07:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575370 Friends packed out Christy’s in Fuengirola on Thursday, July 30, for an invitation-only Friends Night that felt more like a big family gathering than a night at the pub. Long-time patrons and newcomers mixed easily as staff and regulars proved once again that everyone quickly becomes mates in this Irish gastropub. Nick kept the banter flowing all evening while guests tucked into a fantastic free…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/friends-night-at-christys-fuengirola-turns-terrace-into-cool-family-retreat/feed/ 0 Fuengirola drivers, be extra vigilant at bus stops from now on to avoid fines https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/fuengirola-drivers-be-extra-vigilant-at-bus-stops-from-now-on-to-avoid-fines/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/fuengirola-drivers-be-extra-vigilant-at-bus-stops-from-now-on-to-avoid-fines/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:25:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575368 Drivers around Fuengirola must watch themselves more carefully, as nipping in for a quick pick-up near a bus stop could now come with a nasty little suprise. Council bosses in Fuengirola have rolled out a network of video cameras that directly link to Local Police, designed to catch drivers who park or stop illegally at bus stops across the town. The device identifies unauthorised vehicles…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/01/fuengirola-drivers-be-extra-vigilant-at-bus-stops-from-now-on-to-avoid-fines/feed/ 0 Overnight closure hits Marbella AP-7 on-ramp as noise barriers go up https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/31/overnight-closure-hits-marbella-ap-7-on-ramp-as-noise-barriers-go-up/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/31/overnight-closure-hits-marbella-ap-7-on-ramp-as-noise-barriers-go-up/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:00:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575351 Drivers heading towards Benalmadena on the AP-7 will face a short overnight diversion this weekend while crews push ahead with major noise-reduction works on the Marbella bypass. Officials from Spain’s Ministry of Transport have confirmed the on-ramp at kilometre 1044, direction Malaga, will shut from 10pm on Sunday, August 1, until 6am on Monday, August 3. This eight-hour window will…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/31/overnight-closure-hits-marbella-ap-7-on-ramp-as-noise-barriers-go-up/feed/ 0 Two children die in Costa del Sol house fire as mother fights for her life https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/31/two-children-die-in-costa-del-sol-house-fire-as-mother-fights-for-her-life/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/31/two-children-die-in-costa-del-sol-house-fire-as-mother-fights-for-her-life/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:30:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575266 A devastating house fire has claimed the lives of two children on Spain’s Costa del Sol, leaving their mother in a serious condition in hospital. Emergency services were called to an apartment building on Thursday 30 in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, after flames broke out and rapidly spread between the third and fourth floors. Despite the efforts of firefighters and paramedics, two siblings…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/31/two-children-die-in-costa-del-sol-house-fire-as-mother-fights-for-her-life/feed/ 0 Fed up with dropped calls and dead wifi in Casares? Town hall has a plan to get your money back https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/30/fed-up-with-dropped-calls-and-dead-wifi-in-casares-town-hall-has-a-plan-to-get-your-money-back/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/30/fed-up-with-dropped-calls-and-dead-wifi-in-casares-town-hall-has-a-plan-to-get-your-money-back/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:20:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575244 Anyone living between Casares Costa and El Secadero will know the frustration of watching that little signal bar vanish mid-conversation, again. Now there’s a way to actually do something about it. Casares Council has released a ready-made claim form for residents hit by repeated mobile, internet and fibre outages, allowing them to seek financial compensation directly from their providers.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/30/fed-up-with-dropped-calls-and-dead-wifi-in-casares-town-hall-has-a-plan-to-get-your-money-back/feed/ 0 Going to Malaga Fair? Renfe eases journeys and adds late night trains along the Costa del Sol https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/30/going-to-malaga-fair-renfe-eases-journeys-and-adds-late-night-trains-along-the-costa-del-sol/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/30/going-to-malaga-fair-renfe-eases-journeys-and-adds-late-night-trains-along-the-costa-del-sol/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:54:13 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575203 As the Malaga fair starts to take shape, people will want to start making plans . This busy week usually puts pressure on coastal transport, but this year a change is coming that fair goers will appreciate. Renfe has confirmed an expansion of its local train services for the Malaga Fair this year, adding 59,300 extra seats between August 15 and 23, bringing 1,214…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/30/going-to-malaga-fair-renfe-eases-journeys-and-adds-late-night-trains-along-the-costa-del-sol/feed/ 0 Guardia Civil officer run down in Mijas as motorcyclist flees traffic stop https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/guardia-civil-officer-run-down-in-mijas-as-motorcyclist-flees-traffic-stop/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/guardia-civil-officer-run-down-in-mijas-as-motorcyclist-flees-traffic-stop/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575190 A traffic fine is something most drivers dread. Running over a Guardia Civil officer to avoid one is almost unthinkable. Yet that is exactly what investigators say happened on the Costa del Sol after a motorcyclist allegedly chose to flee rather than face the consequences of a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre. Instead of ending with a ticket, the encounter left a Guardia Civil traffic officer…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/guardia-civil-officer-run-down-in-mijas-as-motorcyclist-flees-traffic-stop/feed/ 0 Manilva sets up for six days of live music, parades and family fun at the feria 2026 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/manilva-sets-up-for-six-days-of-live-music-parades-and-family-fun-at-the-feria-2026/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/manilva-sets-up-for-six-days-of-live-music-parades-and-family-fun-at-the-feria-2026/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:15 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575144 Get ready for six days of tradition and live entertainment as Manilva preps to host its annual August Feria from Tuesday, August 4 to Sunday, August 9 2026 Senior residents will open the festive week on Tuesday evening with a dedicated dinner at Plaza de la Vendimia. Following the meal, the talented Maribel Castillo will take to the stage for Se Me Enamora el Alma, a live orchestra tribute to…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/manilva-sets-up-for-six-days-of-live-music-parades-and-family-fun-at-the-feria-2026/feed/ 0 Calanova Golf residents demand recycling plant relocation after fires, noise and health fears https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/calanova-golf-residents-demand-recycling-plant-relocation-after-fires-noise-and-health-fears/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/calanova-golf-residents-demand-recycling-plant-relocation-after-fires-noise-and-health-fears/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:20:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575125 Residents of Calanova Golf Urbanisation took their long-running battle against a nearby recycling plant straight to the doorstep of Mayor Ana Mata at Mijas Pueblo town hall on Wednesday, 29 July. Armed with whistles, banners, and raised voices, the group made sure councillors could not miss their message about noise, dust, smells and repeated fires that have made daily life intolerable.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/calanova-golf-residents-demand-recycling-plant-relocation-after-fires-noise-and-health-fears/feed/ 0 Oliver! The musical comes to Fuengirola with tickets on sale now https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/oliver-the-musical-comes-to-fuengirola-with-tickets-on-sale-now/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/oliver-the-musical-comes-to-fuengirola-with-tickets-on-sale-now/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:29:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575120 Few stories capture hope, hardship and triumph quite like this wonderful musical. Audiences in Fuengirola can experience the magic on the stage this October. Theatre lovers can pop a date in the diary as one of the most cherished productions in musical theatre Oliver! comes to the Salon Varietes this October. Auditions were held in June to find the perfect cast, and now…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/oliver-the-musical-comes-to-fuengirola-with-tickets-on-sale-now/feed/ 0 Animal lovers can swing into the sixties for charity fundraiser in Sabinillas https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/animal-lovers-can-swing-into-the-sixties-for-charity-fundraiser-in-sabinillas/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/animal-lovers-can-swing-into-the-sixties-for-charity-fundraiser-in-sabinillas/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:54:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575110 Fancy some nostalgic music, groovy dancing, karaoke and charity vibes? Then head to Sabinillas for fundraising fun. If you love hits from The Beatles, The Kinks, or The Rolling Stones you will find yourself transported straight back to the golden era of British pop while helping vulnerable animals in desperate need this August. Sabinillas are lacing up their dancing shoes for ‘A Night of 60’s…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/animal-lovers-can-swing-into-the-sixties-for-charity-fundraiser-in-sabinillas/feed/ 0 Solar mega-project flattens Guadalhorce Valley farmland near Coin leaving locals fearing ecological ruin https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/solar-mega-project-flattens-guadalhorce-valley-farmland-near-coin-leaving-locals-fearing-ecological-ruin/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/solar-mega-project-flattens-guadalhorce-valley-farmland-near-coin-leaving-locals-fearing-ecological-ruin/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575096 Locals around Coin and the rest of the Guadalhorce Valley stare in disbelief at what was once Spain’s breadbasket now scraped bare for enormous solar plants. Nearly 2,000 hectares of the richest agricultural soil in La Jara have been turned solid like concrete, with tens of thousands of photovoltaic panels and hundreds of miles of cable set to cover a vast stretch of the Guadalhorce Valley right…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/solar-mega-project-flattens-guadalhorce-valley-farmland-near-coin-leaving-locals-fearing-ecological-ruin/feed/ 0 Show us what you’ve got, ‘Benahavís Has Got Talent’ fundraising evening for ACE shelter https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/show-us-what-youve-got-benahavis-has-got-talent-fundraising-evening-for-ace-shelter/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/show-us-what-youve-got-benahavis-has-got-talent-fundraising-evening-for-ace-shelter/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:12 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575088 The Benahavis community are coming together to support animals in need across the Costa del Sol in a fun and different way. A special evening of varied talent is set to raise crucial funds for local rescue pets. Do you have the talent it takes? Laughter, music, and community spirit will take over The Irishman in Benahavis for a special charity evening dedicated to helping abandoned animals.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/show-us-what-youve-got-benahavis-has-got-talent-fundraising-evening-for-ace-shelter/feed/ 0 Estepona drivers are even closer to getting some breathing space with new car park 70% complete https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/estepona-drivers-are-even-closer-to-getting-some-breathing-space-with-new-car-park-70-complete/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/estepona-drivers-are-even-closer-to-getting-some-breathing-space-with-new-car-park-70-complete/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:51:38 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575074 Anyone who has circled Estepona’s centre hunting for a parking space for the tenth time this summer will be excited by this update. Council engineers confirm that foundation work on the underground car park beneath Estepona’s new boulevard has reached 75 per cent completion, with the final concrete pour pencilled in for August 2026. Once finished, the facility will hold spaces for more than 300…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/estepona-drivers-are-even-closer-to-getting-some-breathing-space-with-new-car-park-70-complete/feed/ 0 Benalmadena residents get free cable car rides until 2027, what to know before you book https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/benalmadena-residents-get-free-cable-car-rides-until-2027-what-to-know-before-you-book/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/benalmadena-residents-get-free-cable-car-rides-until-2027-what-to-know-before-you-book/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:18:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575068 Local residents can once again ride the iconic Benalmadena Cable Car for free on the last weekend of every month, following a freshly renewed agreement running through February 2027. Reaching the summit of Monte Calamorro without paying standard fares offers a fantastic monthly escape, provided you follow the Town Hall’s specific booking rules. Local leaders say the programme strengthens…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/benalmadena-residents-get-free-cable-car-rides-until-2027-what-to-know-before-you-book/feed/ 0 New La Cala Lions president bags €535 from Percy Pig charity bar crawl https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/new-la-cala-lions-president-bags-e535-from-percy-pig-charity-bar-crawl/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/new-la-cala-lions-president-bags-e535-from-percy-pig-charity-bar-crawl/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:08:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575066 Sandra Tavendale, newly installed president of La Cala de Mijas Lions Club, collected more than €500 this week on behalf of the charity fundraising group after a lively afternoon of persuading the generous residents of Mijas to stick their hands in their pockets. The La Cala Lions and their supporters never pause their efforts for local good causes, even in the hottest months.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/new-la-cala-lions-president-bags-e535-from-percy-pig-charity-bar-crawl/feed/ 0 Why Mijas is suddenly full of construction work https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/why-mijas-is-suddenly-full-of-construction-work/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/why-mijas-is-suddenly-full-of-construction-work/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:20:18 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575047 If you begin to notice more works going on in the various neighborhoods of Mijas, there’s probably a good reason. Parking capacity across the vast municipal area is about to grow sharply at the same time as a multi-year programme of street and public-space repairs gets under way. Design contracts for two brand-new car parks have just been awarded and will create more than 650 spaces between…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/why-mijas-is-suddenly-full-of-construction-work/feed/ 1 Brand new competition worthy pump track, a fresh space planned for riders and skaters in Torremolinos https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/brand-new-competition-worthy-pump-track-a-fresh-space-planned-for-riders-and-skaters-in-torremolinos/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/brand-new-competition-worthy-pump-track-a-fresh-space-planned-for-riders-and-skaters-in-torremolinos/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:12:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575034 Riders and skaters are in for a treat as Torremolinos will soon be home to a brand new sports track in El Pinillo, but this isn’t your average track, as the council says it is a scheme being designed to be used as an everyday sports area, but also as a host arena for future competitions. Torremolinos Town Hall has confirmed plans to build a pump track next to the Javier Imbroda sports hall…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/brand-new-competition-worthy-pump-track-a-fresh-space-planned-for-riders-and-skaters-in-torremolinos/feed/ 0 Registration for Estepona’s first full marathon is underway, be quick as places are filling https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/registration-for-esteponas-first-full-marathon-is-underway-be-quick-as-places-are-filling/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/registration-for-esteponas-first-full-marathon-is-underway-be-quick-as-places-are-filling/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575026 Estepona is warming up its hamstrings up for a major day of running on Sunday, October 11 2026, as hundreds of distance runners take to the streets for the areas first-ever 42.2-kilometre road race. Runners will tighten their laces and assemble at 8:30am local time at the Estepona Athletics Stadium on Avenida Juan Carlos I, the marathons main hub for both the start and finish lines.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/registration-for-esteponas-first-full-marathon-is-underway-be-quick-as-places-are-filling/feed/ 0 Melody brings final night of Mijas fair to a euphoric close https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/melody-brings-final-night-of-mijas-fair-to-a-euphoric-close/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/melody-brings-final-night-of-mijas-fair-to-a-euphoric-close/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:01:06 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575019 Thousands packed into one final night of celebrations with a familiar voice sending off the fair off with a bang. Melody closed the La Cala Feria with her ‘El Bosque Encantado Tour 2026′, bringing in a full house to the main tent on the festival’s final night. Fans travelled from across Andalucia and other parts of Spain to catch the performance, packing the venue to capacity.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/melody-brings-final-night-of-mijas-fair-to-a-euphoric-close/feed/ 0 Brave Costa del Sol firefighters risk everything racing to Spain’s biggest wildfire https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/brave-costa-del-sol-firefighters-risk-everything-racing-to-spains-biggest-wildfire/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/brave-costa-del-sol-firefighters-risk-everything-racing-to-spains-biggest-wildfire/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:39:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575016 Selfless Costa del Sol firefighters voluntarily left their home stations late Monday night, heading straight into one of the most dangerous blazes Spain has seen in decades. Twenty-seven of them, plus twelve vehicles, set off from Malaga province for Avila to join the fight against the Burgohondo wildfire that has already scorched more than 50,000 hectares. Eleven firefighters from the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/brave-costa-del-sol-firefighters-risk-everything-racing-to-spains-biggest-wildfire/feed/ 0 Caminito del Rey launches WhatsApp alerts so visitors never miss vital travel updates https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/caminito-del-rey-launches-whatsapp-alerts-so-visitors-never-miss-vital-travel-updates/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/caminito-del-rey-launches-whatsapp-alerts-so-visitors-never-miss-vital-travel-updates/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:07:21 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575009 Changing weather has caught out many visitors heading to one of Spain’s most spectacular walks, but now a new digital service hopes to make those last-minute surprises far less likely. Anyone planning a visit to Malaga’s famous Caminito del Rey can now receive instant updates directly on their phone after the attraction launched its own official WhatsApp channel. Designed to keep visitors…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/28/caminito-del-rey-launches-whatsapp-alerts-so-visitors-never-miss-vital-travel-updates/feed/ 0 ARCH equine rescue charity seeks bilingual secretary to support rescues in Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/arch-equine-rescue-charity-seeks-bilingual-secretary-to-support-rescues-in-spain/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/arch-equine-rescue-charity-seeks-bilingual-secretary-to-support-rescues-in-spain/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:20:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574979 ARCH, the equine rescue centre in Alhaurin el Grande is looking for a new secretary for a paid part-time role of two hours across three days each week at its centre. Applicants must speak a decent level of Spanish and English. The organisation’s “Utilidad Publica” status brings some reasonably heavy official Spanish paperwork that needs careful handling. Computer literacy is essential…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/arch-equine-rescue-charity-seeks-bilingual-secretary-to-support-rescues-in-spain/feed/ 0 Unforgettable zip wire challenge in September powers ADSG Dementia Support across Malaga region https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/unforgettable-zip-wire-challenge-in-september-powers-adsg-dementia-support-across-malaga-region/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/unforgettable-zip-wire-challenge-in-september-powers-adsg-dementia-support-across-malaga-region/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:33:06 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574975 ADSG (the Alzheimer’s and dementia support group) is about to launch a truly unforgettable charity event this September designed to raise the vital cash needed to keep its important work going for people affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia along the Costa del Sol and in the Malaga area. And as they keep discovering, it is a condition that is much more common than many of us care to accept.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/unforgettable-zip-wire-challenge-in-september-powers-adsg-dementia-support-across-malaga-region/feed/ 0 Flood-hit family of seven near San Roque still waiting for promised help as officials stay silent https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/flood-hit-family-of-seven-near-san-roque-still-waiting-for-promised-help-as-officials-stay-silent/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/flood-hit-family-of-seven-near-san-roque-still-waiting-for-promised-help-as-officials-stay-silent/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:05:18 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574912 A family of seven near San Martín del Tesorillo, close to San Roque in Cadiz Province, has been hit by three devastating floods this year. Their home sat under four feet of water. Everything they owned was destroyed, and they could not return for 11 days. Earlier Euro Weekly News reports told of the first two disasters after Storm Francis and Storm Leonardo. Furniture, appliances, clothes…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/27/flood-hit-family-of-seven-near-san-roque-still-waiting-for-promised-help-as-officials-stay-silent/feed/ 0 Costa del Sol expat expert talks about how to face dehydration risk as visitors fall ill https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/26/costa-del-sol-expat-expert-talks-about-how-to-face-dehydration-risk-as-visitors-fall-ill/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/26/costa-del-sol-expat-expert-talks-about-how-to-face-dehydration-risk-as-visitors-fall-ill/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:41:12 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574869 Steve, a long-term experienced expat on the Costa del Sol who has lived through some of the strongest heatwaves in Spain and suffered them, wrote to Euro Weekly News to advise other foreigners living on the southern coast of the importance of keeping hydrated. Every year hundreds fall foul of this easy-to-avoid trap but needn’t. Have you had visitors, family members who have come over to visit…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/26/costa-del-sol-expat-expert-talks-about-how-to-face-dehydration-risk-as-visitors-fall-ill/feed/ 0 Dream turns true: One Fuengirola resident nets €1m after night-time vision of ONCE jackpot https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/26/dream-turns-true-one-fuengirola-resident-nets-e1m-after-night-time-vision-of-once-jackpot/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/26/dream-turns-true-one-fuengirola-resident-nets-e1m-after-night-time-vision-of-once-jackpot/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:40:44 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574845 A local resident from Fuengirola walked up to an ONCE stand last weekend clutching a dream that had just come true. He told the seller, José Manuel Campos, better known as Josele, that he had dreamt of landing a million euros on a Mega Millonario scratchcard. Moments later he scratched the ticket right there in Plaza de la Hispanidad near the fairground and discovered he really had bagged the top…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/26/dream-turns-true-one-fuengirola-resident-nets-e1m-after-night-time-vision-of-once-jackpot/feed/ 0 Huge music gathering as Bella Festival lands again in Marbella https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/26/huge-music-gathering-as-bella-festival-lands-again-in-marbella/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/26/huge-music-gathering-as-bella-festival-lands-again-in-marbella/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:46:13 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574831 Marbella’s homegrown pop and indie gathering is back for round four, and this time it’s spilling into a two-day affair. Bella Festival returns to OMA Sound, continuing a run that’s already pulled in more than 10,000 people at each of its first three outings. Fronting this year’s bill are Lori Meyers, Sexy Zebras and Niña Polaca, with Marlena and Mafalda Cardenal adding their own style to the…

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