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In 2024, 689 complaints were filed with the patient ombudsman in the province of Malaga for alleged medical errors, almost 50 more than the previous year. This puts Malaga in second place in Andalusia, after Seville. Most complaints were about long waiting times, a problem in which Andalusia is at the top of the national list. On average, patients in the region wait 169 days for an operation. According to […]
Ryanair has announced it will cut 800,000 seats for the summer of 2025 in protest at the high airport charges imposed by Spanish airport operator Aena. The move has caused concern on the Costa del Sol. However, Malaga airport remains important to the airline. Elena Cabrera, Ryanair’s director for Spain and Portugal, said the company will continue to invest in Malaga, expecting growth of 7% in the summer of 2025. […]
The Low Emission Zone (ZBE) in Alicante will come into effect on 30 January. The area around the old town will continue to have the same restrictions as in 2011 and is now classified as ZBE Zone 1. Vehicles with high emissions will be banned. In Zone 2 (traditional centre) and Zone 3 (Gran Via) there will be no changes for vehicles. The policy for the Low Emission Zone in […]
Alfas del Pi has opened a mobile eco-park. It helps residents recycle waste that cannot be put in regular containers. This includes electronics, toys and pruning waste. The eco-park is located in two locations. In Albir (Calle Tauró) and in the city centre (Calle Reino Unido). It is staffed by staff who sort the waste. It is free for residents of l’Alfàs del Pi and l’Albir, provided they are registered […]
Altea recently installed six Mupis, electronic information machines that provide visitors and tourists with access to comprehensive information. The Mupis provide information on local events, festivals, culture, nature, sports and tourism, thus enriching the visitor experience. The project, which includes five outdoor Mupis and one indoor Mupi, was made possible in part by a grant from the Spanish Government under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, funded by the EU […]
Benidorm City Council will soon start installing an underground pumping system in Elche Park, worth 130,000 euros. The pumping system will collect rainwater from Almendros and Maravall streets and channel it to Alcalde José Such and the park. The work will be completed before Easter. The new system will prevent flooding and traffic problems during heavy rain. Councillor José Ramón González de Zárate emphasises that the installation will not inconvenience […]
Benidorm City Council recently replaced 70 street signs in the historic city centre. The signs were outdated and in poor condition. Councillor for Public Spaces Francis Muñoz stressed that the new ceramic signs would enhance the streetscape and improve street identification. This renovation is part of a wider plan to improve signage in the city. This includes the installation of 25 ‘Metrominuto/Biciminuto’ panels, digital screens for traffic, air quality and […]
The City Council of Torremolinos (Málaga) has increased financial support to social and charitable organisations by 62.5%, to 65,000 euros. This increase is intended to support various foundations and associations with a social purpose. The amount is significantly higher than last year. This step emphasises the continued commitment of the council to strengthening social services and supporting initiatives that benefit the community.
A tragedy has struck Cartagena when a 37-year-old woman lost her life during a diving expedition in the Cueva del Agua, located in Isla Plana, Murcia. The incident occurred on Saturday night, when the Emergency Coordination Centre '1-1-2' received an emergency call at 23:04. The caller, who was at the entrance of the cave, reported that his diving partner was missing and in possible danger. In response to the call, […]
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