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Big airport boost MALAGA-COSTA DEL SOL Airport’s major expansion has been approved with an investment of €830 million by Spain’s government, designed to raise annual capacity to a whopping 36 million passengers. DORA III, Aena’s fiveyear airport planning programme for 20272031, has just achieved the investment. Malaga currently has capacity for around 30 million travellers, while the upgraded airport will have more room for passengers and border checks, keeping in mind the amount of non-Schengen holiday makers arriving, namely the British. Terminal space is planned to grow from 80,000 to 140,000 square metres. Plans include a new non-Schengen pier,
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€830M MALAGA EXPANSION APPROVED AS BRITS REMAIN TOP VISITORS
EasyJet Airbus taking off from Malaga.
centralised passport controls, more aircraft boarding positions, larger security areas and a redesigned baggage-handling system. Shopping space will also increase by 41 per cent. New taxiways, improved access roads and expanded parking are included, while the existing
two runways are expected to handle the longterm demand. It is little surprise the government jumped to approve the investment given the latest figures on who is coming to the Malaga Province. Costa del Sol Airport handled over 3 million passengers in August alone, up 6.6 per cent
on 2025. International traffic accounted for 2.57 million of those travellers,
with the United Kingdom once again, by far the biggest foreign market. A total of 747,000 passengers travelled on routes between Malaga and the UK during August. That was comfortably ahead of Germany, Italy, France and the Netherlands. Brexit has clearly not ended the Costa del Sol’s appeal for British travellers. Direct flights connect Malaga with London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool and Leeds. Gatwick was the airport’s busiest destination
during June and July, with almost 260,000 passengers, while Stansted, Luton and other UK airports also featured strongly. Malaga handled 19.32 million passengers between January and August 2026, 6.6 per cent more than during the same period last year. British passengers account for the largest share of international traffic, making the expansion relevant to holidaymakers, homeowners and families travelling between the UK and the Costa del Sol.
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Flying through the air for a great cause.
THE Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group (ADSG) will host a high-speed zipwire fundraising challenge on Friday, September 26 to raise funds for its services across the Costa del Sol and inland Malaga. Taking place at Sunview Park Adventure, near Alhaurin de la Torre, the event aims to gather vital funds for ADSG’s free advice lines, volunteer network, and regular peer support meetings. These resources provide essential guidance for families navigating memory loss and allow carers to share experiences. Regular support sessions will take a short break, before full activities resume in the autumn, giving carers and people living with dementia time to recharge.
Dementia remains far more common across the region than many people realise, making community support critical. Organisers booked 25 places for the exhilarating aerial course, with a few spots still open for adventurous supporters. Participants must collect sponsorship, which goes directly to sustaining free local services. Official sponsorship forms and registration details are available via WhatsApp on 610 774 408. Whether taking on the high-flying course or sponsoring a participant, local residents can help ensure these free family support networks continue across both coastal and inland towns. Early contact is advised to secure the final remaining places ahead of the event.
Afternoon tea with Age Concern.
RECONNECTING with your local community just became easier for older adults on the Costa del Sol. Age Concern Fuengirola, Mijas & Benalmadena has updated its weekly schedule to
feature social gatherings, gentle fitness, and confidential welfare support. Weekly activities take place at the main hub on Calle Iglesia 44, Los Boliches. Coffee morn-
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ings and book exchanges run on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm. Chair exercises and Pilates run on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm. High demand means waiting lists are active, requiring advance booking via Ruth on +44 7966 948 642. Games afternoons will soon launch on Thursdays, and dedicated welfare sessions run by appointment on Fridays from 10am to 2pm Additional seasonal drop-in clubs run from September to June across the region. Benalmadena sessions take place on Mondays 11am to 1pm at Chino Pekin Restaurant. Los Boliches holds meetings on Thursdays, 11am to 1pm at Tenencia de Alcaldia. La Cala de Mijas hosts drop-ins on Fridays, 11am to 1pm at Peña Flamenca del Sur, and Mijas Pueblo meets on the first and third Tuesday monthly from 12am to 2pm at Bar Carmen. Charity volunteers provide these spaces to tackle isolation, helping older residents stay active and build lasting friendships. Contact the team on 0034 652 537 615 or email info@ ageconcernfym.com.
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SPAIN TOUGHENS BULLYING RULES
The rise places Spain towards the lower end of the rankings.
Spain’s schools are under new pressure to respond to bullying faster than ever before.
CHILDREN across Spain have returned to school under tougher bullying rules that give teachers just 24 hours to tell parents about any reported case. The new national rules, finalised by the Education Ministry in August, also require every alleged bullying case to be investigated within 10 school days and monitored for six months afterwards, replacing a patchwork of different regional timetables. For the first time, the rules single
out deepfakes and doctored photos as a specific concern, meaning schools must now treat a manipulated video shared in a group chat with the same seriousness as bullying that happens face to face. Moving the bully to another school, rather than the victim, is becoming the standard punishment in several regions, alongside immediate psychological support for the child affected. Different areas across Spain are
also introducing their own set of individual rules. In Baleares, schools have introduced an anonymous way for pupils to report concerns, while Castilla y Leon has gone further still, cutting its family-notification window down to a single day. The changes affect more than eight million children in Spanish schools, with parents now able to expect a faster response if their child reports being bullied, whether online or in the playground.
SPAIN’S minimum wage increased by 3.1 per cent in 2026, reaching €1,221 gross per month in 14 payments, an increase of €37 a month. The rise places Spain towards the lower end of the EU rankings for minimum wage increases this year, despite the country having substantially increased its minimum wage since 2018. Eurofound data shows particularly large increases elsewhere, with Slovenia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary all recording rises above 10 per cent. Luxembourg increased its minimum wage by 2.5 per cent and Poland by 3 per cent, while France also recorded a modest increase. Spain’s relatively small percentage increase reflects its higher starting point. The minimum wage has risen from €735 a month in 2018 to €1,221 in 2026, an increase of more than 66 per cent. The 2026 rise adds €518 to the annual gross salary, taking it to €17,094, with around 2.5 million workers expected to benefit. The increase applies from January 1 and remains below the personal income tax threshold. Eurofound found that minimum-wage purchasing power increased in nearly every EU country in 2026 because wage increases generally exceeded inflation.
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Get your home autumn-ready PROTECTING YOUR SPANISH INVESTMENT SEPTEMBER is the month to give a Spanish home a proper going-over before the weather turns. The heat may not be finished, but summer dust, salt air and months of hard use are starting to show, and a sudden storm can expose a blocked drain or a broken air conditioning unit. What needs to be done first depends on where the property is. Coastal homes should watch for damp, mould and rust in metal fittings, since humidity does as much damage near the sea as heat. Inland, the priority is bigger temperature swings: check heaters, hot water systems and any wood burner or gas appliance before the
cooler evenings arrive. Everywhere, gutters and drains need clearing before the first heavy rain, air-conditioning units deserve a proper service rather than simply being switched off, and pools should keep running on a reduced schedule rather than being abandoned. Anyone returning after time away should also walk the property properly, checking taps, pipes and cupboards for leaks or mould. September is one of the easier months to book a contractor, and fixing small problems now is far cheaper than facing a large bill once the rain and cooler nights set in.
September is one of the best months to get on top of home maintenance in Spain.
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RESIDENTS evacuated due to the Benahavis wildfire can return home after crews brought the blaze under control following a challenging 24 hours. The fire affected over 300 hectares of woodland and scrub after breaking out near Ermita del Rosario on the afternoon of Sunday, September 13, spreading quickly across steep terrain and driven by strong easterly winds. Around 50 people from Montemayor Alto were evacuated as flames threatened nearby properties. Residents from Montemayor, Benahavis Hills, and La Coja were subsequently granted permission to return. Andalucian emergency authorities declared the fire stabilised at 7.30pm on Monday, September 14, scaling back the operation. The response involved 200 personnel and up to 16 aircraft. Heavy machinery protected nearby residential zones overnight. INFOCA crews continue to monitor the perimeter and extinguish hot spots. Three injuries were recorded. A 78-year-old man sustained serious burns trying to tackle the flames and was moved to a specialist unit in Seville. A firefighter broke a wrist, and
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another person required treatment for smoke inhalation. No homes were destroyed, though minor damage occurred to fences and terraces. The A-7175 road reopened overnight. Locals suspect the blaze started near a stopped car.
MARBELLA will host more than 50 free health and wellbeing activities as World Wellness Weekend returns from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20. The international event runs across 190 countries, offering free exercise, yoga, Pilates, meditation, massages, dance and family entertainment. The local schedule began early on Wednesday, September 16 at the Centro Polivalente in Nueva Andalucia with a 7pm workshop on stress management. A family afternoon follows on Friday, September 18 from 5pm, featuring a children’s treasure hunt, a MasterChef Junior competition, dancing, Zumba and charity bingo. Proceeds will support CADI, a charity for children with diverse needs. World Wellness Weekend founder Jean-Guy de Gabriac will attend
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Marbella’s tourism department backing WWW 2026.
Friday’s event during the initiative’s 10th anniversary. On Saturday, September 19, action moves to the Paseo de la Alameda, featuring a healthy walk, Pilates, massages, boxing, live music and a craft market. The schedule concludes on Sunday, September 20 at the Paseo Maritimo in San
Pedro Alcantara with sessions on yoga, meditation, Tibetan singing bowls, massages and tai chi. In addition, the local community organisation created by Selina Mackenzie, Not Just A Marbella Girl, will run a Wellness Fair at Gastro House Julia in Benavista on Friday, September 18.
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Gorgeous gorge now open
Gorge walkway now open
VISITORS can now walk beneath the Puente Nuevo and explore the depths of Ronda’s famous gorge for the first time in the town’s history. On Tuesday, September 15, officials opened the second phase of the Camino del Desfiladero, a 500-metre wooden walkway running along the Guadalevín river at the base of the gorge, near Casa Manolillo in the Old Town. Combined with the 200-metre first phase opened in April 2024, the route now stretches 700 metres, leading visitors from the foot of the Puente Nuevo to the old San Miguel hermitage, near the Arab Baths. Luis Machuca, architect of the celebrated Caminito del Rey near Malaga, designed the new stretch. Built low and
suspended just metres above the riverbed, the walkway was designed to minimise visual impact and preserve the gorge’s character. Regional president Juanma Moreno described it as “a completely new way of admiring this jewel,” praising the sense of “serenity, peace, wonder and relaxation” it offers within a busy town. Investment across both phases exceeds €1.5 million, with the Malaga Provincial Council contributing €675,000. The original section has drawn over 390,000 visits since 2024. General admission costs €12, bookable at desfila derodeltajo.info. With the autumn weather approaching, the walkway is the perfect new way to experience Ronda.
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Spinning the night away PEDAL POWER meets a charitable cause on Friday, September 18, when Fuengirola hosts its fourth night-time outdoor spinning session. Classes begin at 7pm in the central square of the marina, featuring roughly 100 exercise bikes for participants seeking an hour of aerobic cycling under the lights. Every euro raised from the €10 registration fee goes directly to AFA Fuengirola-Mijas, an organisation supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as their carers. Instructors from the local Coliseo gym will run the sessions and provide the cycling equipment. Residents can register at the gym on Calle Antonio Machado or through the town council’s sports department. For those who wish to support the initiative without riding, a virtual entry option allows direct
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100s take up spinning for charity.
donations, whilst association volunteers will staff collection tables at the marina throughout the evening. Forming part of the broader Fuengirola en Forma fitness programme, the event moves to the marina square after previous editions took place on the harbour pier. AFA, founded in 2003, operates day centres,
memory workshops, physiotherapy, and family care networks across Fuengirola and Mijas. Funds raised help maintain these essential services and reduce waiting lists. President Paqui Lebron expressed gratitude to municipal leaders for hosting the event during September, which coincides with World Alzheimer’s Day.
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Malaga neighbourhood where the former Provincial Prison was located.
DISNEY has moved cameras, cranes and controlled explosives into Malaga’s old provincial prison to film scenes for its new Far Cry television series. The production, based on Ubisoft’s long-running video game franchise, has already begun rehearsals inside the disused Cruz de Humilladero building, with around 350 cast and crew preparing action sequences ahead of
the main shoot later this month. Residents nearby have been sent letters warning them of controlled detonations and dense smoke, timed to a three-tone acoustic signal before each blast so nobody mistakes the noise for a real emergency. Another test explosion is due on Thursday, September 17 at 5pm, with the biggest action scenes filmed between Saturday, September 19
and Monday, September 21. Calle Valderaduey has been closed to traffic for the length of the shoot, while nearby streets face restrictions until September 25. Familiar Hollywood faces Steve Buscemi and Lizzy Caplan are among the cast, alongside creator and star Rob Mac, best known for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The series streams on Disney+ outside the United States.
Baviera free informative breakfast ARE you finding it harder to read small print, or noticing that your vision is not quite as sharp as it used to be? At Baviera, we know that many questions arise when we start noticing changes in our eyesight. That is why we would love to invite you to join us for a free breakfast with Dr Miguel Viso in a relaxed, welcoming setting, where you can get all your questions about presbyopia and cataracts answered directly by a specialist. We look forward to seeing you at our ‘BAVIERA: Ask The Doctor’ event, an informal information session designed especially for you, where we will cover what exactly presbyopia (age-related long-sightedness) is and how it differs from cataracts. We will also explore what modern treatments and options are available today to help you see clearly again. Finally, there will be a Q&A session where Dr Miguel Viso will answer all your personal questions about your eye health in person. The event takes place on Friday, September 25, at 10am at Baviera Fuengirola, located on Avenida Jesús Santos Rein 4, just behind the Tourist Information Office. To ensure everyone receives personal attention, booking is recommended. To reserve a place, scan the QR code or send a Whatsapp to +34 613 965 150.
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Mile and march in Boliches FUENGIROLA residents can get active while supporting local hospice charity Fundación Cudeca when the ninth Pedro Cuevas Mile and March returns to Los Boliches on Saturday, September 19. The annual event, supported by Fuengirola Town Hall and Club Atletismo Fuengirola Council, starts at Plaza Pedro Cuevas at 7pm. Participants can choose between a competitive one-mile run, covering 1,609 metres across various age categories, or a relaxed coastal walk along the Paseo Maritimo. All entry fees go to Fundación Cudeca, which provides palliative care and family support across the Costa del Sol. Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female runners from the Under-15 class through to the veterans,
Event for all ages in the community.
Event for all ages in the community.
with medals for individual age-group winners. Raffle draws will generate additional funds during the evening. Online registration is open via Dorsalchip, costing €4 for Under-9s to Under-13s and €5 for older categories. Competitors can collect bibs at the Fuengirola Sports Department on Friday, September 18
between 8.30am and 2pm, or at Plaza Pedro Cuevas on race day from 6pm. A limited number of late entries will also be sold at the square between 6pm and 6.50pm before the race starts. The event forms part of Fuengirola’s wider 2026 health initiative, which features 21 local sporting activities.
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Red cars raise money
Cash & Rocket launch from Marbella.
A FOUR-DAY drive starting from Marbella ended in a Madrid gala on Monday, September 14, raising funds for vulnerable children. Casino de Madrid hosted the closing event of the Cash & Rocket Spain Tour 2026, bringing together 50 women and 25 red cars in support of Global Gift Foundation. Founder Maria Bravo, actress Eva Longoria, Cash & Rocket founder Julie Brangstrup and soprano Angelica de la Riva led the evening. The route had begun in Marbella on Thursday, September 10, passing through Seville, Trujillo and Toledo. Elena Knezek and Jessica Davenport were named top fundraisers, raising £21,071.34 between them. The tour raised €130,951 in total for Global Gift Foundation.
Longoria praised the women’s commitment, saying solidarity had become “a force capable of transforming lives.” Brangstrup said participants’ generosity had left a lasting impression on her. Nieves Alvarez and Nick Ede presented the gala. Singer Carlos Baute and soprano Angelica de la Riva performed. Christie’s director Beatriz Ordovas led a charity auction featuring artworks by Jaime Monge and Sol Felpeto. Guests included Princess Beatrice of Orleans, Vicky Martin Berrocal, Jodie Kidd and Conchita. Cash & Rocket has run these tours since 2012. Funds will support Casa Angeles, a Marbella day centre for children with special needs, and its sister project in Vietnam, backed by Bravo since 2018.
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TORREMOLINOS launches 10 days of celebration for its biggest festival, the Feria de San Miguel, running from Sunday, September 20 to Tuesday, September 29. Festivities open with the traditional romeria, a horse-and-cart pilgrimage towards Los Pinares. The blessing of the pilgrims takes place at 9am at the Ermita San Miguel, followed by a sung mass and a procession of horses and decorated carts through the town. Main celebrations begin on Friday, September 25 with the official opening speech, flamenco from Borja Cortes and the switching-on of festive lights. Nightly concerts follow at 10.30pm, featuring Falete, Los Aslándticos, Pepe y Vizio and a folk performance from Juan Navarro’s group. Closing night on Tuesday, September 29
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Time for traditions Fashion weekend
Feria de San Miguel returns.
belongs to singer-songwriter El Kanka at Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Younger visitors can enjoy the free RECREO festival at the bullring on Friday and Saturday nights. By day, Torremolinos plazas host live music, food stalls and family entertainment, with dedicated marquees for children and senior citizens. Fairground rides run throughout, plus a quiet, inclusive hour for
children with autism. Highlights also include a horse parade on Saturday, September 26, a flamenco cajon workshop, and a flower procession to San Miguel on Monday, September 28. The feast day itself, Tuesday, September 29, brings a solemn procession before El Kanka’s closing concert ends the celebrations. For all scheduling visit the Torremolinos Town Hall website.
BENALMADENA’S fashion weekend returns for its fourth consecutive year this month, bringing local retail, rising talent, and established designers to two of the town’s key locations. The event opens on Friday, September 18 at Plaza de la Mezquita in Arroyo de la Miel. This first evening focuses on local commerce and new designers. Participating brands include Menta Moda, Noelia Noelia, Zerimar, The Times Shop, Flamenca Florido, Imalu, and Miguel Miglionico. A dedicated competition will feature creations from Irene Villalobos, Teresa Perujo, Manuela Di Croce, and Maria José Perujo. On Saturday, September 19, the venue changes to the newly renovated Castillo El Bil Bil on the coast. Designers José Perea, Sofía Santini, Laura Ortiz, Este-
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Benalmadena turns into fashion catwalk.
ban Freiría, and Hassan Bouchikhi will present their collections. Saturday’s programme also includes awards recognising sustainability and innovation. The town hall recently spent more than €800,000 updating the castle’s energy efficiency, accessibility, and visitor facilities. Both evenings begin with a 7.30pm reception, followed by the main runway shows at 8pm.
Live performances will accompany the fashion, with singer Ana Romma performing on Friday, and guitarist Adrián Ariza, singer Manuel Palomares, and dancer Lorena Gavilán performing on Saturday. Local authorities created the annual event to support area shop owners, boost trade for nearby restaurants, and showcase regional creative talent.
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Lifeguards launch cleanup Checking in on the elderly THREE Benalmadena lifeguards are swapping rescue duties for rubbish collection this autumn, launching a two-part challenge to clean up local beaches. Víctor Lopez Ruz, a lifeguard with more than 25 years’ experience, has teamed up with
colleagues Aleksandar Levok and Mateo Castelloti to organise the initiative. All three work as rescue lifeguards in Benalmadena and decided to act after watching visitors treat the sea carelessly this summer. Complaints from residents
and holidaymakers about the state of Malaga’s beaches helped push the trio into action. Two dates are set. On Saturday, September 26 a community cleanup takes place at Playa Fuente de la Salud in Benalmadena, open to anyone willing to grab a bag and help. On Saturday, October 10, the lifeguards face a tougher test: paddling more than 40 kilometres between Benalmadena and Marbella on a rescue board, backed by two kayaks, over an eightto-10-hour stretch, collecting plastic waste along the way. Safety underpins the mission too. Lopez cited 43 drowning deaths recorded across Andalucia between June and August, according to the Real Federación Española de Salvamento y Socorrismo. Benalmadena’s own team carried out nearly 200 rescues in the same period. Anyone wanting to join or follow progress can find updates via Vikingo Lopez on Facebook.
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Marbella Voluntaria group looking out for each other.
A LOCAL volunteer network in Marbella is helping hundreds of vulnerable residents stay connected, backed by renewed municipal funding of over €40,000. At the core of the initiative is Proyecto Faro, which supports around 240 mostly elderly people living alone without nearby family. Volunteers provide vital practical assistance and regular human contact. They accompany residents to hospital appointments, visit them at home, join them for walks, and maintain regular telephone contact. Local shopkeepers also play a crucial role in the initiative. Business owners who recognise regular elderly customers contact Marbella Voluntaria if someone suddenly
stops visiting. This early warning system allows volunteers and local Social Services to check on the resident’s welfare quickly. The association also focuses on bringing generations together. Over the past year, nearly 900 local school pupils participated in workshops where older residents shared their life experiences. Other educational sessions help young people understand the challenges of ageing, while excluded teenagers attend social-skills workshops. Further support includes weekly sessions with a volunteer psychologist, museum trips, and theatre outings. Volunteers also advise residents facing financial hardship, helping them access utility discounts and specialist municipal services.
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Tourist day in Mijas Party without fences
Flamenco and thankyous.
MIJAS will express gratitude to its visitors with complimentary paella and live music when the town hosts its annual Tourist Day on Wednesday, September 23. Hosted in Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo, the event is open to both tourists and local residents. A flamenco performance starts at 12pm, followed by free paella served from 1.30pm. To help attendees reach the main square, the local council plans to operate a dedicated shuttle bus service. The festivities follow a successful summer season. Figures from the Association of Costa del Sol Hoteliers show Mijas achieved a hotel occupancy rate of 94.4 per cent in August, placing it third among the destinations in the
province. The sector remains vital to the local economy, supporting nearly 8,000 regional jobs in the second quarter of 2026. Tourism Councillor Francisco Jerez explained that the celebration forms part of the municipality’s contributions to World Tourism Day. However, the town also aims to encourage off-peak travel beyond the summer months. Council members continue to promote golf, sports tourism, local gastronomy, and inland attractions to draw visitors during the winter season, when tourists often choose longer stays. Mijas has hosted the popular event for several years. During the 2025 celebration, attendees consumed all of the free paella in under an hour.
RED and white confetti filled Casemates Square as Gibraltar celebrated National Day without its historic barbed-wire border fence. The celebration on Thursday, September 10 featured paper confetti, crowds singing traditional anthems, and a planned evening drone show. The event marked Fabian Picardo’s final National Day as Chief Minister following 15 years in office. He reflected on the 1967 referendum and the decade spent managing the consequences of Brexit, during which 96 per cent of local voters backed remaining in the EU. Addressing the crowd, he insisted that a provisional UK–EU agreement maintaining an open border involves no concessions on British sovereignty. A cross-party group of British MPs attended the event, alongside messages of support
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Red and white covers Casemates Square.
from King Charles III and Downing Street. Daily life at the land crossing with La Linea has changed significantly since routine checks were removed on Wednesday, July 15 under the provisional deal, resulting in increased sales for local businesses. Uncertainty remains regarding the long-term arrangement. European Parliament consent is required to conclude
the treaty formally, with a vote expected on Monday, December 14. Six Spanish MEPs have tabled an amendment seeking to block approval. Rejection by the European Parliament would end provisional application and reinstate border controls. Meanwhile, UK parliamentary scrutiny under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act continues until Thursday, October 22.
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New build patterns
MARBELLA MOMENTS BY NICOLE KING
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Don’t just blend in
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URBAN CHAI CAFÉ in San Pedro very much reminds me of one of my favourite places back in the UK. This is where I go whenever I want a reminder of home and a friendly face. There’s always a warm welcome. It was even one of the few places, together with G-Wine, that opened its doors to everyone during lockdown. They are both Zero Hero venues too. In fact, I can’t fault Carla and her team in any way. They are consistently excellent and it’s always The team. a cosy space where you can relax and know what to expect. This week, though, there was a José Antonio Aguilar Cano, a self-prochange: the brand of coffee. I was proud- claimed master roaster, has developed ly shown the new coffee machine and a highly personal approach to speciality told the story behind it. Apparently, after coffee. He and his team carefully roast 11 years with the same company, men- traceable beans and work with each café tioning no names, but it’s one of the ‘big’ or restaurant to select its own blend and ones, the coffee machine had become roasting profile, creating a unique coffee dilapidated. Despite repeated requests, experience at every venue. the supplier failed to replace it or even It’s shameful how large companies respond, so, in desperation, Carla decid- take our money and then turn a blind eye, ed it was time for a change. Betty had the so I’m delighted that, in this case, they bright idea of contacting a local supplier didn’t get away with it. Proof that when from San Luis de Sabinillas, turning ad- big business leaves a bitter taste, shopversity into an added advantage. ping local can be just the right blend.
Demand for San Pedro new builds.
GROWING demand for new‑build homes in San Pedro is revealing a clear pattern in buyer nationalities. Recent reservations at the Zinnia development show Dutch and Polish purchasers at the front of the queue, with steady interest from other northern and eastern European countries. Sales data indicates that many buyers are professionals aged between 40 and 55, including lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs and senior managers. Younger couples and individual purchasers also feature. Modern homes, improved public spaces and a quieter residential feel are proving attractive to those who want access to Marbella without the higher prices found in Puerto Banus or the Golden Mile.
A wider mix of nationalities is now active in the market. Buyers from Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Norway and Estonia have secured homes, reflecting San Pedro’s growing appeal to international clients. Local demand is present too, with purchasers from Estepona and Benahavis choosing the area for its transport links, schools and services. Motivations vary. Many Dutch, Polish and Lithuanian clients are buying second homes for extended stays, while British and Norwegian buyers often combine personal use with rental income. Relocation interest is rising among professionals seeking a stable base with healthcare access and international schooling.
Old Town tours MARBELLA Council has launched a new programme of 27 free guided walks through its historic Old Town, giving residents and visitors the chance to explore the area’s Moorish, Christian and Mediterra-
nean heritage. Specialist interpreters will lead the tours, designed to spread appreciation of local history and architecture. The first outing takes place on Saturday, September 19, opening a calendar of ac-
tivities running over the coming months. Registration is free, but places are limited. Routes will take groups past some of the town’s most treasured landmarks, including the Plaza de los Naranjos, surviving sections of the old Arab city walls, and the Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnación. Guides will tailor their explanations for different audiences, helping both children and adults understand how successive civilisations shaped the area over centuries. Marbella’s Culture department says the scheme forms part of a wider effort to protect and celebrate the town’s heritage, hoping visitors will gain a deeper understanding of a past that stretches well beyond its modern reputation. Anyone interested can check details via Marbella Town Hall’s website, or by calling the Culture department on 952 768 710.
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DIVERS are exploring a mysterious wreck off Cabopino in a mission that could solve a 139-year-old maritime puzzle. The sandy seabed may hold the remains of a 19th-century ship lost en route from France to Argentina. Work on the Cabopino wreck runs until September 30 led by the Andalucian Historical Heritage Institute (IAPH) via its Underwater Archaeology Centre (CAS). Teams will record timbers, metal fastenings and cargo, and create a detailed 3D model. This digital record will let experts study fragile parts without touching them and later support virtual reconstructions for the public. First inspected in 2022, the site lies at about six metres depth. Surveys found a structure around 39 metres long by 15 metres wide. Build style points to a Mediterrane-
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Cabopino’s underwater dig.
an merchant vessel from the modern era, likely the 19th or early 20th century. Shifting sands keep revealing new material, so more of the hull and cargo could be buried. Cargo still in place includes wooden barrel fragments and large quantities of French roof and floor tiles with Marseille marks from the 1870s to early 1900s.
These finds may help map trade routes linking the Mediterranean to Atlantic markets. Historical research points to an Italian brigbarque, Garegliano or Gagliano, wrecked in November 1887 after leaving Marseille for Buenos Aires. Identity is unconfirmed, but records and archaeology now form the leading theory.
FUENGIROLA Town Hall has scrapped the contract for its urban bus service and opened a new tender, promising more vehicles, shorter waits and greener transport for residents. Mayor Ana Mula and Councillor for Mobility Isabel Gonzalez announced the move, saying the current operator had failed to keep pace with rising passenger numbers across the town’s five routes. González admitted the existing service, launched three years ago, had not met expectations, prompting officials to cancel the deal and redesign it based on lessons learned. Free travel for residents registered on the Citizen Card will continue, and
the five existing lines will remain, though each route is being redrawn. Line 1 will serve upper Miramar Norte, line 2 will run from Avenida de Andalucia to Calle Malaga, line 3 will reach Los Boliches Health Centre, line 4 will extend to Los Pacos Health Centre, and line 5 will push out to Calle Sauces. Every route gains extra vehicles. Line 1 rises to five or six hybrid buses, while the other four routes double their single vehicles. Fully electric midibuses and minibuses join lines 2 to 5, lifting the eco-friendly share of the fleet to 93 per cent. Waiting times will fall to 13 minutes on line 1, 20 on lines 2, 3 and 5, and 15 on line 4, under the new 10-year contract.
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Going free range
LEAPY LEE - SAYS IT
When comedy was funny AS someone who earns most of his living after dark, daytime television is often a major contributor to my psyche of amusement and entertainment. In a stroke of probably financially instigated genius, some channels have recently decided to present reruns of some classic comedies of yesteryear and what a treat they are. Open All Hours, with the wonderful Ronnie Barker; Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em, starring the amazing talents of Michael Crawford; Only Fools and Horses, with David Jason; plus the antics of the zany cast of Hi- de-Hi!, are just a few of a whole host of sitcoms gracing the box this year. Of course, ITV did it for some time with programmes like Rising Damp. Another great series of days gone by. Containing marvellous dialogue, completely innocuous non-PC statements, wonderful pathos and hysterical situations, these classics of comedy are a pure joy to watch. And do you know the most gratifying aspect of them all? Not a swear word or statement of filth in sight. To me, acceptable comedy on TV died at the end of the ’80s. Since then, it has sunk into a desperate morass of sleaze and slimy stagnation, its success being measured by just how low its writers and performers can take it. And do you know why? These days there are no proper comedy writers around. The morons who churn out
the modern-day rubbish, whose success is generally judged by how often you can swear in any given minute, should hang their heads in humiliated shame. Talk about taking money under false pretences. They should all be weeded out and sent back to the gutter where they unquestionably belong. Alternative comedy? I’m sorry, in my book, today’s alternative comedies are the unforgettable, utterly unmissable ghosts of comedy past. Long may they shine as examples of the presentations that should really be making us forget our worries and delivering us a real good laugh. Come back the likes of Galton and Simpson, Roy Clarke and Ray Allen all is forgiven! Hope your all enjoying the end days of what has been a truly hot season. To me September and October have always been the best months of the year. The hordes have disappeared and are being replaced by the far more tranquil visitors who instigate a far calmer atmosphere during their late summer sojourn. I see the Christmas ads have already begun, let’s hope the mild temperatures hold out till then and the locals enjoy their chance to at last spend some time together. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.cvom
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The company aims to reach 10 million laying hens.
HUEVOS GUILLÉN, one of Spain’s largest egg producers and a major supplier to Mercadona, is investing €200 million over the next four years as it moves towards producing eggs entirely through cage-free systems. The company aims to reach 10 million laying hens by 2030. By the end of 2026, it expects 80 per cent of its 6.13 million hens to be housed in cagefree systems, up from 73 per cent in 2025 and 60 per cent in 2024. It is also targeting almost 100 million dozen cage-free eggs this year, a 28.6 per cent increase. Huevos Guillén hopes all its fresh consumer eggs will come from cage-free systems by 2028, subject to administrative approvals. The investment includes new farms designed specifically for alternative production. A €14.5 million free-range facility in Ribera del Fresno, Badajoz, will eventually house 320,000 hens across eight sheds, with outdoor areas providing at least four square metres per bird. It is expected to produce almost 97 million eggs annually. The Spanish egg sector is also moving towards cage-free production, with alternative systems accounting for around 40 per cent of production.
Oasis returns
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Barcelona is among 38 concerts planned.
OASIS has officially announced its Oasis Live ’27 tour, confirming two concerts in Barcelona on Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, 2027, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The shows will mark the Gallagher brothers’ return to Spain after 18 years. Their last Spanish performances were in 2009. Barcelona is among 38 concerts planned across the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and the United States. The tour begins in Glasgow on May 21 and includes cities such as Manchester, Munich, Amsterdam, Paris and Rome. Richard Ashcroft will appear as a special guest throughout the tour. Fans hoping to attend the Barcelona concerts must register through the official Oasis website by 05.00pm CEST on Thursday, September 17. Registration does not
guarantee a ticket. Those selected will receive a unique code giving them access to an allocated ticket-sale window. There will be no general sale or additional public presale, and fans will need a Ticketmaster account. Barcelona ticket sales will take place across September 25, 26 and 27. Reported prices range from approximately €85 to €255, depending on the ticket category, with an additional €2 Ticketmaster transaction fee. The registration system follows the controversy surrounding the band’s 2025 ticket sales, when fans faced huge queues and pricing complaints. For international fans, Barcelona now offers two opportunities to see Oasis in Spain after an 18-year wait, but registering before September 17 is essential for anyone hoping to buy tickets.
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Guardia Civil take away campervan sales fraudster.
vehicles had been sold to multiple buyers simultaneously. Further complaints emerged from Granada, Sevilla, Navarra, and the Balearic Islands, all describing identical tactics: unsigned contracts without delivery deadlines, followed by untraceable transfers into third-party bank accounts. Courts in Ayamonte and
Granollers had already issued warrants for the suspect on similar charges. Officers detained him on July 16, transferring case files to Ibi Investigative Court No. 2, which granted conditional release. Authorities advise buyers to inspect vehicles, verify documentation, and avoid wiring deposits to third-party accounts.
HOUSEHOLDS in Spain using traditional orange butane gas bottles face higher energy costs following the government’s latest bimonthly price review. The maximum price for a standard 12.5kg bombona de butano rose to €18.84 on Tuesday, September 15. The €1.01 increase, representing a 4.96 per cent jump from the previous €17.83 limit, lifts the cost of regulated bottled gas to its highest point in four years. However, the price stays below the record €19.55 recorded in 2022. International market dynamics drove the official revision. Rising global costs for raw materials, increased freight charges, and fluctuations in the euro-dollar exchange rate contributed to the higher rate. Legal caps prevent the Ministry for Ecological Transition from adjust-
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GUARDIA CIVIL officers have arrested a 46-yearold businessman in Tibi, near Alicante, over an alleged nationwide campervan conversion scam. Investigators state at least 10 victims paid deposits averaging €20,000 for large vans intended for conversion into mobile homes, only to receive nothing. The investigation began after a buyer filed a complaint at Ibi police station on June 16. She had seen the suspect’s company featured in a national television report on fraud. The woman paid an €11,000 deposit in September 2024 for an €18,000 van, promised for delivery that November. Nine months later, she had received neither keys nor vehicle. Officers searched a rented workshop and discovered eight unconverted vans, including German imports still registered to former owners. Several
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Campervan scam Butane gas rise
The ‘Butanero’ delivering gas.
ing regulated prices by more than five per cent during any single review, with additional calculation differences rolled into future adjustments. A temporary reduction in Spain’s Hydrocarbons Tax also helped limit the total adjustment. The change caps off months of price volatility. A bottle cost €15.58 in January, rising to €16.35
in March, falling to €15.39 in May, and climbing to €17.83 in July. Consequently, prices have risen over 22 per cent since May. The cap applies to standard 8kg to 20kg regulated containers, affecting millions of households without mains gas. The next official government price review takes place in November.
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DOCTORS across Spain are preparing for an indefinite nationwide strike expected to begin around mid-October after failing to reach an agreement with the government over proposed reforms to their employment framework. The action brings together the newly formed Unión Médica y Facultativa (UMYF), the Confederación Estatal de Sindicatos Médicos Starting date not yet confirmed. (CESM) and other medical unions. UMYF’s seven founding unions represent around 97,000 doctors, The dispute centres on proposed reapproximately 54 per cent of physicians in forms to Spain’s Estatuto Marco. Doctors Spain’s National Health System. are demanding a specific professionThe precise starting date has not yet al framework, separate negotiations, a been formally confirmed, although Octo35-hour working week, recognition and ber 14 or 15 are being considered. Patients payment of additional hours, changes to with non-urgent appointments could professional classification and more flexface postponed consultations, diagnosible retirement arrangements. Previous tic tests, specialist appointments and national strikes have already taken place planned operations. However, emergency this year. treatment and essential services will conPatients with October appointments are tinue under minimum-service arrangeadvised not to cancel them themselves ments. but to monitor communications from their Previous measures have protected crithospital or health centre. The longer the ical care and treatments such as chemostrike continues, the greater the potentherapy, radiotherapy and dialysis where tial impact on Spain’s already stretched interruption could endanger patients. healthcare system.
RARE red flashes appeared above Spain during the early hours of Thursday, September 10, as mysterious electrical events lit up the sky over Mediterranean thunderstorms. Known as red sprites, the fleeting phenomena were photographed from the Almeria coast and Ayora in Valencia. AEMET, Spain’s state meteorological agency, shared images captured from the Ayora observatory, while storm chaser David Mancebo recorded the event from the Almeria coastline. Images taken from Ayora between 2.19am and 2.52am showed the flashes to the south over the sea. Red sprites are large-scale electrical discharges produced roughly 50 to 90 kilometres above the ground, far above ordinary lightning. Clas-
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Indefinite doctor strike Sky sprites wow
Red sprites over Valencia.
sified by NASA as Transient Luminous Events, they last just a few milliseconds and often resemble giant flying jellyfish. AEMET reported that a powerful positive lightning strike of +129.2 kiloamps hit the sea roughly 220 kilometres south of Ayora at 2.52am, triggering the sprites photographed shortly after. Mr Mancebo recorded
around 14 sprites during the same episode as the storm system moved away from the coast. Although sprites are almost impossible to see with the naked eye, observers can capture them by looking towards distant storms 60 to 250 miles away from areas with dark, clear skies. High-quality cameras remain essential to record these brief, spectacular displays.
FINANCE IN Spain, 57 per cent of shoppers now buy supermarket own-brand alternatives over name brands. Most major supermarkets offer near-identical inhouse products for less. Aldi’s own-brand products, for example, are priced 14 per cent lower than market value.
Labour costs up
SPAIN’S labour cost per hour rose 4.8 per cent in Q2, its 20th consecutive quarterly increase. Wages climbed 4.7 per cent, while other employment costs rose 4.8 per cent. The sustained rise means businesses are paying more to employ staff, potentially increasing prices.
Shipping costs climb
A GLOBAL ship-fuel shortage is looming as wars disrupt refineries and oil transport. Refiners are prioritising more profitable diesel and petrol, reducing fuel-oil production. The shortfall could reach 218,000 barrels a day in Q3, while stocks are already 30 per cent below seasonal norms.
Grocery bill grows
UK FOOD inflation is expected to reach 4 per cent by the end of 2026 and peak at 6.4 per cent in July 2027. The Food and Drink Federation blames war, drought, and rising energy and transport costs.
McLaren invest
MCLAREN is giving the UK automotive industry a major lift with a £450 million investment in its technology centre, creating 1,000 new jobs. The expansion strengthens Britain’s position in high-value car manufacturing, supporting skills, innovation and investment at a challenging time for the sector.
STAT OF WEEK
0.9%
In the second quarter of 2026, labour productivity in the EU increased by 0.9 per cent based on persons and by 0.8 per cent based on hours worked, compared with the same quarter of the previous year.
Brazilian meat ban AS of September 3, the EU has seized trading animal products from Brazil until the country can prove they meet EU food standards. Member states agreed to the ban in May, citing safety concerns around antimicrobial use in farmed animals - a substance banned in the EU for promoting irregular animal growth. Restrictions apply to chicken, eggs, horse, beef, fish and honey, potentially causing food prices to rise across Europe. Brazil is a large supplier of meat and poultry to the EU. Approximately 25 per cent of the EU’s imported chicken and beef products are imported from Brazil each year - around 211,000 tonnes of chicken and 92,000 tonnes of beef. The newly implemented export restrictions will have major consequences for all parties. Brazil could lose around €1.58 billion annually if the export embargo is in place long-term. Meanwhile in
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Meat to get more expensive.
Europe, consumers will feel the impact on their weekly shopping. While stocks won’t dip immediately, the market pressure will lead to gradual price increases on key items. Brazil mostly exports premium cuts of beef, so the price hike won’t be as noticeable for average consumers. Chicken, however, is a more economical protein
bought in bulk. RaboResearch expects European chicken prices to rise as a direct result of the Brazilian meat ban. In an attempt to amend the situation, Brazil has allowed EU inspectors to review its production system. The hope is that a solution will be found in poultry exports, which has only a 42-day production cycle compared to beef’s two-year cycle.
Self-employed pressures
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TIMES are tough for self-employed workers and small businesses across Spain who, as determined by UPTA, lose €125 just by opening the doors to the public each day. The cost of running a business has risen to €2,980 a month, €35,760 annually. Comparatively, the average contracted worker in Spain earns less than €25,000 a year, according to the INE. In addition to salaries and tax, rent is the biggest business ex-
pense, often accounting for 50 per cent of costs. Many self-employed people with businesses requiring a physical store-front also face a ‘double-rent’ situation, meaning they are responsible not only for their rented premises, but also their home mortgage or rent. Close to €3,000 is needed each month. In order to cover those expenses, a self-employed person must work 10 hours a day, or 217 hours per month, to earn between €2,500 and €3,500 euros.
Small-businesses spend before they open.
Billionaire exit
Inditex profits
Oil up again
INDITEX posted a record firsthalf profit of €2.98 billion, as sales rose 7.6 per cent to €19.76 billion. Growth was driven by strong performance across its brands including both physical shops and online channels. Zara remains the group’s main revenue generator, while Europe accounts for more than two-thirds of sales. Despite the strong results, shares fell as profits came in slightly below analysts’ expectations. Inditex expects sales momentum to continue into autumn.
OIL has again hit $100 (€85,94) a barrel due to escalation in the Middle East and household budgets will quickly feel the effects. Higher crude prices push up petrol and diesel costs, making commuting and travel more expensive. They can also raise the cost of growing, transporting and producing food and everyday goods, adding to inflation. Meanwhile, persistent inflation could keep interest rates higher for longer, increasing borrowing costs for mortgages and loans.
ANOTHER billionaire has left Britain for greener, cheaper pastures with hedge fund tycoon Chris Rokos becoming the latest highnet-worth exit. Many cite higher tax thresholds and the abolition of the non-dom regime - a scheme that allowed the rich to live in Britain but hold residency in a second location to avoid higher tax bills - as reasons for the high-profile exits. Rokos was one of the highest tax contributors in 2025, paying an estimated £330 million. With a net worth of £2.96 billion, according to Bloomberg’s billionaire index, Rokos is now set to establish residency in Greece.
SINCE the mass migrant crossing on July 30, businesses in Ceuta have suffered direct losses of over €33 million. That’s in addition to €170.01 million in indirect damages associated with the city’s deteriorating reputation and public image, which Ceuta’s Chamber of Commerce believes will negatively impact tourism and future investment. As such, Ceuta is bracing for a more than 10 per cent cut to its GDP, a major blow to the already small economy.
Poundland sale LAST June, Poundland was bought by Gordon Brothers for just £1, but now the private equity firm has put the high-street’s cheapest chain back on the market. Following the acquisition, Gordon Brothers restructured to cover accrued debt. Over 100 stores were closed, and the brand reverted to prices rounded to the nearest pound, the chain’s signature. Having received multiple unsolicited offers, the firm hopes to finalise a deal before the crucial Christmas trading period.
Pension problem THE ratio of workers to pensioners in Spain stood at 2.35 by the end of August, the highest level since 2009. An increase in employment during summer ensured that, for every contributory pension, there was more than double the number of contributing members. However, this increase still is not sufficient to support the public pension system, which has been impacted by a sustained decline in the labour market over the last two decades. According to a report by Foment del Trebal, 685,786 more contributors would need to be added to offset the existing deficit of €5.6 billion.
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DOW JONES
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3I Group.....................................2.664,00............2.677,00......... 2.640,00.......... 51,53K Admiral Group.............................3.839,4..............3.839,4........... 3.782,4........... 10,26K Airtel Africa................................. 343,20...............345,60............342,80............ 51,1K Anglo American...........................3.936,0..............3.953,0........... 3.905,0.......... 127,66K Antofagasta................................3.700,00............3.754,00......... 3.699,00.......... 60,41K Associated British Foods.............1.858,5..............1.864,0........... 1.843,5........... 42,99K AstraZeneca...............................11.896,0............11.926,0......... 11.692,0......... 239,25K Auto Trader Group Plc................ 493,70...............498,30............492,60.......... 255,22K Aviva........................................... 711,80...............712,80............706,40.......... 155,61K B M European Value Retail.......... 226,00...............227,00............222,80.......... 105,92K BAE Systems..............................1.928,00............1.935,50......... 1.900,00......... 194,79K Barclays...................................... 491,40...............493,00............490,05.......... 651,44K Barratt Redrow............................ 283,10...............284,30............281,90.......... 220,91K Beazley.......................................1.305,00............1.305,50......... 1.304,50.......... 29,02K Berkeley......................................3.278,0..............3.293,0........... 3.266,0............ 3,96K BP............................................... 569,76...............574,30............569,70............1,43M British American Tobacco...........4.160,0..............4.162,0........... 4.111,0........... 88,53K BT Group.................................... 203,40...............204,60............201,50.......... 379,11K Bunzl...........................................2.594,0..............2.594,0........... 2.568,0............ 39,5K Centrica....................................... 151,30...............152,10............151,08.......... 477,76K Coca Cola HBC AG......................4.560,0..............4.560,0........... 4.510,0........... 14,12K Compass...................................... 31,14.................31,36..............30,92............ 76,16K ConvaTec Group......................... 217,60...............218,80............216,80.......... 195,45K Croda Intl....................................3.166,0..............3.177,0........... 3.144,0........... 12,61K DCC.............................................6.335,0..............6.350,0........... 6.325,0........... 36,94K Diageo.........................................1.622,5..............1.626,0........... 1.600,2.......... 125,12K Diploma.....................................7.065,00............7.065,00......... 7.010,00........... 10,8K EasyJet........................................ 666,80...............668,80............666,60........... 46,34K Entain.......................................... 503,20...............505,90............500,00........... 84,53K Experian......................................2.882,0..............2.885,0........... 2.807,0.......... 148,69K F&C Invest.................................. 339,20...............340,40............338,20........... 93,77K Frasers........................................ 793,00...............796,50............784,00............ 6,13K Fresnillo.....................................2.957,00............2.967,00......... 2.927,00.......... 34,99K Glencore...................................... 593,20...............598,60............592,32............2,23M GSK plc......................................1.817,00............1.820,50......... 1.789,50............328K HALEON...................................... 339,14...............339,90............336,80............1,56M Halma..........................................3.516,7..............3.592,0........... 3.510,0............ 41,5K Hikma Pharma...........................1.538,00............1.544,00......... 1.518,00........... 7,84K Hiscox........................................1.887,00............1.892,00......... 1.880,00.......... 34,45K Howden Joinery.......................... 741,50...............744,50............739,50........... 40,59K HSBC.........................................1.557,00............1.560,08......... 1.545,00...........1,74M IAG.............................................. 410,50...............413,40............410,10.......... 695,39K ICG PLC.....................................1.903,00............1.908,00......... 1.884,00.......... 15,97K IMI PLC......................................3.006,00............3.020,00......... 2.992,00.......... 10,15K Imperial Brands..........................2.514,00............2.523,65......... 2.501,00.......... 88,72K Informa....................................... 893,40...............895,00............884,60........... 39,76K InterContinental........................... 153,4.................153,4..............152,5............. 3,76K Intertek........................................5.850,0..............5.855,0........... 5.850,0........... 15,67K
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J Sainsbury................................. 337,70...............338,30............333,90.......... 366,52K JD Sports Fashion........................ 78,34.................78,74..............78,00........... 402,59K Kingfisher.................................... 290,53...............292,00............289,00........... 99,67K Land Securities........................... 629,50...............632,00............626,57........... 36,73K Legal & General.......................... 291,00...............292,00............287,70.......... 905,94K Lloyds Banking........................... 111,15...............111,50............110,35.............3,2M London Stock Exchange..............8.464,0..............8.466,0........... 8.332,0.......... 122,61K Londonmetric Property............... 176,90...............177,76............176,10........... 475,1K M&G........................................... 332,57...............333,20............331,00.......... 147,25K Marks & Spencer........................ 384,00...............384,50............375,80.......... 239,35K Melrose Industries...................... 475,00...............476,80............468,20........... 72,18K Mondi.......................................... 823,40...............827,20............814,40........... 15,18K National Grid..............................1.127,00............1.131,50......... 1.126,50.......... 135,2K NatWest Group........................... 696,46...............697,40............693,80.......... 402,46K Next...........................................14.700,0............14.725,0......... 14.615,0........... 4,56K Pearson......................................1.178,50............1.178,50......... 1.163,00.......... 29,36K Pershing Square........................3.790,00............3.850,00......... 3.752,00............ 4,9K Persimmon.................................1.113,0..............1.114,5........... 1.102,5........... 58,24K Prudential.................................... 982,00...............983,60............976,80.......... 191,66K Reckitt Benckiser........................5.080,0..............5.080,0........... 5.018,0........... 21,56K Relx............................................2.583,00............2.588,00......... 2.543,40......... 200,03K Rentokil....................................... 332,90...............332,90............329,30.......... 131,09K Rightmove.................................. 486,20...............486,50............479,10........... 96,16K Rio Tinto PLC..............................7.255,0..............7.301,0........... 7.254,0........... 88,46K Rolls-Royce Holdings................1.441,00............1.447,80......... 1.433,60......... 396,76K Sage...........................................1.001,50............1.003,00...........985,40.......... 123,68K Schroders.................................... 585,5.................586,0..............585,0........... 198,49K Scottish Mortgage......................1.468,50............1.473,00......... 1.455,75.......... 85,98K Segro.......................................... 933,00...............934,20............929,80.......... 172,54K Severn Trent...............................2.940,0..............2.950,0........... 2.930,0............ 9,74K Shell............................................3.581,5..............3.596,5........... 3.575,0.......... 332,25K Smith & Nephew........................1.044,50............1.044,50......... 1.026,50......... 176,84K Smiths Group.............................2.545,00............2.549,00......... 2.526,00.............34K Spirax-Sarco Engineering...........6.775,0..............6.855,0........... 6.755,0............ 2,37K SSE............................................2.348,00............2.368,00......... 2.348,00.......... 51,48K Standard Chartered....................2.325,00............2.330,00......... 2.303,00......... 268,48K Standard Life............................... 922,50...............924,50............913,50.......... 108,96K Taylor Wimpey............................. 77,50.................77,76..............77,06........... 872,39K Tesco.......................................... 474,70...............475,30............468,01.......... 418,22K Unilever.......................................4.636,0..............4.638,0........... 4.586,0........... 72,21K Unite........................................... 475,20...............475,20............468,80........... 22,61K United Utilities............................1.329,00............1.334,00......... 1.323,00.......... 40,16K Vistry Group................................ 267,20...............268,36............265,20........... 30,67K Vodafone Group PLC................. 129,950.............130,050..........128,350...........3,17M Weir Group................................2.688,00............2.702,00......... 2.680,00.......... 25,72K Whitbread...................................2.341,0..............2.393,0........... 2.340,0............ 9,68K WPP............................................ 379,50...............379,65............373,50.......... 429,03K
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3M.............................................. 164,97...............165,37............162,55............3,29M Amazon.com............................... 256,78...............257,59............253,14...........26,72M American Express....................... 324,69...............326,26............322,21............1,93M Amgen........................................ 377,35...............386,99............377,22............2,27M Apple........................................... 332,27...............336,22............326,30...........50,72M Boeing......................................... 210,45...............211,62............207,22............4,14M Caterpillar.................................... 818,57...............826,00............813,51............1,83M Chevron...................................... 214,06...............215,55............212,02............6,57M Cisco........................................... 112,13...............112,22............108,36...........14,16M Coca-Cola..................................... 88,29.................88,65..............87,81.............9,99M Goldman Sachs..........................1.029,18............1.042,99......... 1.018,59...........1,16M Home Depot................................ 308,74...............311,21............307,90............3,49M Honeywell................................... 202,36...............204,20............201,54............2,75M IBM............................................. 243,29...............243,63............235,00............4,92M J&J............................................. 265,58...............270,40............265,25............4,71M JPMorgan................................... 356,23...............360,05............354,79............5,36M McDonald’s................................. 252,53...............254,73............252,15.............4,1M Merck&Co................................... 143,93...............145,90............143,68............8,68M Microsoft.................................... 495,63...............498,97............492,58...........14,52M Nike.............................................. 36,80.................37,05..............36,62............19,97M NVIDIA........................................ 218,29...............222,00............218,15...........89,06M P&G............................................ 145,27...............145,49............143,55...........11,53M Salesforce Inc............................. 247,72...............250,55............242,02............9,74M Sherwin-Williams........................ 323,31...............324,91............317,55............2,17M The Travelers.............................. 375,20...............375,30............369,60............1,62M UnitedHealth............................... 379,09...............391,73............375,90............7,48M Verizon......................................... 50,61.................50,82..............50,22............16,46M Visa A.......................................... 370,45...............371,81............367,98............3,49M Walmart...................................... 107,15...............107,21............105,72...........17,07M Walt Disney................................. 106,55...............107,36............105,64............7,26M M - Million Dollars
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Change Net / % Volume Most Advanced Biodexa Pharmaceuticals DRC......................... 96,96 %........................142,44M Trugolf Holdings.............................................. 76,03 %.........................434,8M MKDWELL Tech............................................... 51,96 %..........................1,46M Frequency Electronics...................................... 42,40 %..........................1,55M Future Fintech.................................................. 40,49 %.........................53,28M GT Biopharma.................................................. 39,32 %........................544,27K China SXT Pharma........................................... 32,64 %.........................14,16M Korsana............................................................ 29,91 %........................114,12K Columbus Acquisition...................................... 27,83 %.........................91,71K New Fortress Energy........................................ 22,00 %.........................18,93M Aixcrypto Holdings........................................... 21,08 %........................624,14K Cheche Group.................................................. 20,93 %.........................39,79K Nocera............................................................. 19,89 %........................610,78K Alphatecs......................................................... 19,68 %..........................6,46M Global Engine Holding...................................... 19,51 %........................263,77K Americas Car-Mart........................................... 19,50 %..........................2,98M OIO................................................................... 18,45 %........................154,52K Reading Int B................................................... 18,19 %.........................41,18K Veritone........................................................... 18,18 %..........................5,27M M - Million Dollars
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Change Net / % Volume Most Declined U Power...........................................................-32,84 %........................171,79K CDT Equity.......................................................-27,55 %.........................10,19M Lianhe Sowell...................................................-26,15 %..........................2,88M Advasa Holdings..............................................-25,89 %.........................20,78M CVD Equipment................................................-25,36 %........................844,36K GlucoTrack.......................................................-21,05 %........................744,25K Singularity Future Tech....................................-18,88 %........................659,65K Adial Pharma....................................................-18,27 %........................108,47K Hub Cyber Security..........................................-18,21 %........................634,55K Greenland Mines..............................................-17,54 %........................869,62K CPI Card...........................................................-16,48 %..........................1,55M Stardust Power................................................-15,88 %.........................10,53M Ambitions Enterprise Management Co LLC......-15,82 %.........................833,3K Greenwave Tech Solutions...............................-15,74 %.........................35,69K Telos................................................................-15,60 %..........................1,32M Silexion Therapeutics.......................................-15,38 %..........................2,58M bioAffinity Technologies...................................-15,34 %........................827,86K Sellas Life Sciences.........................................-14,42 %.........................14,71M Nomadar..........................................................-14,20 %..........................14,3K M - Million Dollars
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Watermelon woes
SPAIN’S watermelon sector is in crisis as foreign competition puts pressure on prices. While Brazil remains the EU’s top supplier, Morocco’s exports surged 14 per cent in the first half of 2026. For Spain, a tough summer, overlapping seasons, and a saturated market are raising concerns.
Employment shortfall
UK DATA centres have fallen short of predicted job creation, despite being the main defence for their rapid rollout. The tech centre predicted datacentres would generate 40,000 jobs, but new projections amended that figure to 10,400. So far, only 4,400 direct jobs have been created.
Gold on the move EUROPEAN banks are moving gold out of North America, motivated by the geopolitical unrest that has defined President Trump’s second term. With trade and military wars escalating, many countries are taking precautions by moving reserves closer to home. The Netherlands was the most recent bank to act. In a secret operation, the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) removed some 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada. Approximately 27
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Sponsors in jeopardy THE new government under Andy Burnham is looking to restrict unlicensed betting operations after UK consumers spent over £379 million on unregulated sites in the first half of 2025. New regulations wouldn’t only affect gamblers, but several premiere league clubs who hold multi-million-pound deals with such firms. Over the summer, commercial deals
between football clubs and unlicensed operators rose from six to 10. Everton’s deal with the Stake.com crypto casino is under special scrutiny, given it is the club the Prime Minister publicly supports. The Premier League is lobbying against such restrictions, citing that most of the clubs’ casino sponsors aren’t readily available in the UK, except with a VPN.
gold bars were transferred across the Atlantic, the remainder was moved by selling and buying the equivalent amount in London. London’s Bank of England in London is a prestigious institution. As one of the largest custodians of gold, it holds an estimated 400,000 gold bars worth more than £200 billion. DNB officials reportedly feel Dutch gold can be more easily traded if held at the Bank of England, especially in the event of a “crisis situation”. The Bank of Spain remains secretive about its gold. On last count Spain managed 281 tons of gold, an unknown portion of which is confirmed to be held in the United States. With tensions worsening between the two countries, experts suspect Spain could be the next to move its reserves, if it hasn’t already.
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No rooms FOR many in Spain, shared rentals are their only hope for independent living. But even that could be taken away. A new Fotocasa study finds that, for the first time, 53 per cent of those looking for a room to rent are unsuccessful, the demand having grown so considerably.
Service sector THE UK’s service sector strengthened in August, reaching a four-month high as business and consumer spending picked up. The services PMI rose to 52.5 from 52.1, signalling continued expansion. However, rising costs and stronger price pressures remain a concern, adding to inflation worries for the Bank of England.
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GRANDPARENTS, parents and Disney fans have a special treat this September as IMAGILUSION brings its inclusive family musical, Around the World, to Opera Benalmadena. The 80-minute show
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guitarist Jonas Molina performing West Coast and electric blues, Marbella-area artist Hot Nacho delivering original tracks and classic blues from the 1920s to the 1960s, and Granada pianist Alex Serrano on boogie keys. Audience members can expect harmonicaled melodies, a swinging rhythm section, and plenty of dancing in the aisles. Tickets cost €20 and can be purchased from the box office or online at
salonvarietestheatre.com. Box office hours run Monday to Friday from 11am to 2.30pm, as well as one hour before showtime. Wheelchair spaces must be reserved at the counter. Children under five are not permitted inside the auditorium. The theatre is situated on Calle Emancipacion, just off Church Square. Early booking is recommended, as tickets sold out quickly last year.
Disney magic on stage pays tribute to beloved Disney classics while promoting positive values. Mickey Mouse pilots the flight, with Minnie Mouse as cabin crew, guiding audiences
through a colourful journey of music, dance and illusion. Favourite characters from Frozen, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Moana and Encanto appear through live singing, choreography and magic tricks. Performed in Spanish, every show includes live Spanish Sign Language (LSE) interpretation, ensuring deaf and hard-of-hearing guests can enjoy the magic alongside hearing audiences. The performance takes place on Saturday, September 19, with a 5pm start at Opera Benalmadena (Auditorio de Benalmadena) in Arroyo de la Miel, an ideal slot for young children. Tickets are available via the venue’s official booking platform, where the tagline sets the tone: “Fasten your seatbelt, the adventure begins!” For more information visit the official website.
San Pedro gets a slice of Cuba.
Slice of Havana SALSA rhythms, sizzling street food and the scent of rum will fill San Pedro Alcantara’s boulevard, as a slice of Havana and caribbean vibes land on the coast. The Gastro-Cultural Festival La Pequeña Cuba (‘Little Cuba festival)’ will run from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20, bringing delicious gastronomy, creative crafts, zingy cocktails and live music to introduce locals and visitors to Cuban culture and traditions. Food stalls, craft areas
and musical performances will line the boulevard throughout the four days. Councillor Remedios Bocanegra, who presented the programme, said Marbella Town Hall wants to keep supporting the city’s different associations and communities. She placed particular emphasis on backing San Pedro’s Cuban community and honouring its roots, especially at a difficult time for their homeland, marked in recent years by serious shortages and a complex
economic and social situation. Beyond the entertainment, the festival carries a deeper message. A manifesto addressing Cuba’s long-standing situation will be read on Saturday, September 19 at 7pm. Caribbean music, craft stands, cocktail bars and food stalls will tempt visitors. Anyone curious about Cuban cuisine, drink or traditions can experience them without leaving Marbella. For more information, visit Marbella Town Hall’s website.
Charity sport and sipping NOBU Marbella is bringing tennis, padel, dining and fundraising together for its 2026 breast cancer awareness campaign in support of AECC Marbella, the Spanish Association Against Cancer’s local community office. It’s all about the racquet sports on Sunday, September 20, when the Nobu Marbella Charity Tennis and Padel Tournament is held at the luxurious Puente Romano Tennis Club. Raffles will also take place, with a luxury stay at Nobu Hotel Marbella among the advertised prizes. A charity gala follows on Thursday, October 1, at the exquisite Nobu Marbella. Tickets cost €150 per person and include a special Nobu menu prepared by the extremely talented Chef Yannick Lohou and his culinary team. Live entertainment and a charity raffle are also planned for the evening.
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BLUES lovers on the Costa del Sol can look forward to a two-night special this month. The Blue Stompers Jump Review return to headline Fuengirola’s Salon Varietes Theatre for the fourth annual Blues Room. Extended to two performances following previous sell-outs, the shows take place on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, starting at 7.30pm. Stylianou’s jump and boogie band hosts the event, accompanied by New Yorkborn, Malaga-based guest singer Suzette Moncrief. The line-up features Madrid
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Nobu diners can also support the campaign through Golden Hope, a cocktail made with smoky mezcal infused with grilled red pepper and pineapple, finished with Midori, yuzu foam and jalapeño. A New Bloom is the campaign’s special dessert, both designed especially for the initiative. AECC Marbella supports people affected by cancer and their families through information and support services. The campaign has a €12,000 fundraising target. For more information visit the Puente Romano or Nobu Marbella websites.
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Yami Thai Chinese Sushi Fusión Restaurant in Fuengirola.
BING Asian Fusion, a favourite seafront venue on Fuengirola’s Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 40, has renamed itself Yami Thai Chinese Sushi Fusión Restaurant. While the front-of-house team remains the same to welcome regular customers, a new kitchen team has taken over to update the culinary direction. The revamped menu features a mix of Thai, Chinese and sushi options. Lunchtime diners can choose a three-course set
menu for €14.90, available between 1pm and 4pm. Starter choices include Thai spring rolls, chicken satay, hot and sour soup, and crispy chicken salad. For the main course, options include Thai chicken in red curry sauce, beef in black pepper sauce, sweet and sour chicken, or crispy Babi Pangang pork with sweet chilli sauce. Meals come served with white rice, though diners can upgrade to noodles for an extra €1. Dessert consists
of vanilla ice cream, followed by coffee or tea. Situated directly on the coast, Yami continues to cater to residents and tourists seeking Asian cuisine by the sea. Dinein reservations, takeaway and delivery options can be booked directly through the restaurant’s website. The update offers a refreshed kitchen approach while maintaining the established identity and familiar staff that diners expect.
THE World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is returning to La Cala de Mijas this September, bringing the community together for coffee, cake and fundraising in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. The popular event takes place on Friday, September 25, from 10am at The Blarney Bar in La Cala. Now in its ninth year, the fundraiser has already raised more than €36,000 for Macmillan. Everyone is welcome to get involved, whether by baking or simply buying a treat to donate. Cakes, biscuits, scones, brownies, banana bread and savoury snacks such as sausage rolls are all welcome. Organisers say the important thing is taking part, with food donations accepted at The Blarney Bar from 10am. Visitors can also enjoy the popular ‘Guess the Weight of the Cake’ competition and a charity raffle, featuring prizes donated by local businesses. Coffee and cava will also be available,
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with proceeds going to Macmillan. Local businesses are being encouraged to support the fundraiser by donating raffle prizes, vouchers or making a financial contribution. For business donations, contact Gillian York on 634 323 047 or gyork020671@sky.com. For general enquiries, contact Rena Carter on 648 102 568 or steverena@hotmail.co.uk. With cake, coffee and community spirit on the menu, organisers hope this year’s event will raise even more for the charity.
Ladies Freemason feast GEMINI LODGE No. 51 is inviting women to a fun evening of delicious dinner and good company at Miraflores Golf Restaurant on Saturday, September 19. A 7pm reception leads straight into dinner at 8pm, with guests enjoying a three-course meal, half a bottle of wine and water for €50 per person. Billed as “An Evening of Elegance and Celebration,” the event takes place at the Bobby Jones Restaurant, part of Miraflores Golf Club, a favourite for its stunning terrace views and private functions. Gemini Lodge No. 51 has been active in the region for more than a century, built on the masonic principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Members come from a mix of backgrounds and nationalities, drawn together through fellowship and community work rather than shared profession or faith. Organisers describe the evening as a chance “to connect more with the community.” Guests choose their start-
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er, main and dessert in advance, with a vegetarian main available for those who prefer, meaning dietary requirements are sorted well before the night begins. Tickets cost just €50 per person, and includes the full three-course dinner, half a bottle of wine and water. Full details are available via Bobby Jones & Spikes Restaurant’s Facebook page and Instagram.
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Classic cars come back Saddle up this September SATURDAY, September 19 marks the 31st running of the Amigos de los Clasicos rally in Torremolinos. The event has grown steadily since 2022, when around 70 cars took part. Last year’s edition attracted roughly 120 vehicles, and organisers expect another strong turnout this year. Entrants travel from across Andalucia, as well as Murcia, Alicante, Madrid and Salamanca. Every car must be at least 35 years old, ensuring a display of genuine vintage vehicles rather than modern reproductions. Registration takes place at Plaza Blas Infante, outside the town hall, from 9.30am. The
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convoy sets off at 10.45am, giving spectators time to view the cars beforehand. The route follows Rafael Quintana Rosado street, past the roundabout near the old fire station, then joins the ring road towards Malaga. Cars continue along Avenida de La Riviera before tracing the coastal promenades at El Bajondillo and La Carihuela. The parade finishes at the fairground after passing
through the town centre. Awards are presented on the day for categories including the entrant who has travelled furthest, the oldest and youngest drivers, and the best-preserved vehicle. Long-standing participants who have attended every edition are also recognised. The rally is free to attend and open to the public.
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Back for its ninth year.
FUENGIROLA will host the ninth edition of Fuengirola a Caballo on Saturday, September 19, turning the town centre into an equestrian showground from 11.30am until 10pm. Festivities span several locations, including Plaza de la Constitucion, the area around Plaza Reyes Catolicos and Avenida Condes de San Isidro. Traditional carriage displays, equestrian shows and a horsewomen’s parade feature on the bill, along with the 48th Exhibicion de Enganches and the third International Traditional Harness Competition, held in memory of breeder Jose Luis Martín Lorca. Organisers see the day as a warm-up act before Fuengirola’s biggest annual event, the Feria del Rosario, which runs
in October. Building excitement ahead of the main fair has become a tradition in its own right. Carriage participants gather at 11.30am before setting off on a route through the streets at midday, starting and finishing near the Plaza de Toros. Equestrian performances take place at Plaza de la Constitucion, while musicians entertain crowds at Plaza Reyes Catolicos. Prize-giving happens at 5.50pm on Avenida Condes de San Isidro. Road closures and heavier footfall are expected across the centre. Anyone hoping to catch the carriages or enjoy the atmosphere should plan ahead. Further details are available on the Fuengirola Town Hall website.
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PARTY in the Square returns to Puerto de la Duquesa with music, dancing and fundraising all coming to Manilva’s port. Saturday, September 19, the event runs from 7pm to midnight in the square at the heart of the marina. Local favourite Rocking Johnny takes the stage, entertaining crowds as he has done for more than two decades on the Costa del Sol. Behind the festivities lies a charitable cause. Money raised on the night goes to Fundacion Aprona, an Estepona-based charity providing occupational therapy, specialist education, residential care and early childhood support for people with additional needs. Local businesses have rallied behind the fundraiser, keeping entry free for all.
Sponsors include Ryders, Corner Flag, Shandies, The Bar, Tobacconist and Morgan Hair Design. The event comes after a difficult summer for live music in Manilva. A council cap limiting licensed performances left several gigs cancelled or scaled back, frustrating performers and venue owners who rely on the season for income. Rocking Johnny has spoken out about the impact, warning that elderly residents especially depend on such nights for company. No tickets are required. Visitors can grab a drink from nearby bars, find a spot in the square and enjoy the atmosphere until close. Families, regulars and first-time guests are all welcome, marking a fitting close to summer in Duquesa.
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Misunderstood mammals CASARES hopes to change how residents view its bats, with two special nights planned this September. Known as Noche de los Murciélagos (“Night of the Bats”), the event returns to the town, combining talks, storytelling and hands-on tracking to challenge old superstitions about the flying mammals. El Secadero hosts the first event on Friday, September 18, followed by a second session in Casares town centre on Friday, September 25. Both begin at 7.30pm. Talks open the evening, starting with Vecinos Nocturnos (“Night-time Neighbours”) from Alfredo Valencia of SIE Caxara. Jorge L. Romo then explores bats’ role in biodiversity, before a children’s storytelling session, Murci Historias, led by Susana Oda
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and Begoña Cabrera. Participants swap listening for action at 9.15pm. Using radiofrequency equipment, they join a guided workshop locating and monitoring local bat colonies, with children invited to try the devices themselves. Organisers hope the event will shift long-held fears. Insect-eating bats can consume hundreds of pests nightly, offering natural pest control without chemicals.
Casares’ celebration forms part of EUROBATS’ International Bat Night 2026, a Europe-wide effort supporting bat conservation. Families wanting something different this September now have a good reason to head out after dark. Evenings combine education and entertainment, appealing to both children and adults without feeling like a lecture.
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THE self-employed workforce in Spain has changed significantly over the past four years, with foreign workers accounting for all of the net growth recorded since July 2022. Figures from UPTA, based on Social Security data, show that the number of foreign autonomos rose from 399,890 to 532,356 between July 2022 and July 2026. That is an increase of 132,466 people, or 33.1 per cent. During the same period, the number of Spanish self-employed workers fell by 7,630. Overall, the RETA gained 124,836 members, meaning the increase among foreign workers more than offset the decline among Spanish nationals. Chinese nationals form the largest foreign group, with 71,242 self-employed workers, followed by Romanians, Italians, Moroccans and British nation-
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als. Colombia, Ukraine and Russia recorded some of the strongest increases since 2022. Foreign autonomos now account for 15.4 per cent of Spain’s self-employed workforce, compared with 12 per cent four years ago. Much of this activity is concentrated in Cataluña, the Valencian Community, Madrid and Andalucia. Foreign entrepreneurs are also working across sectors including com-
merce, hospitality, construction, transport, professional services and property. At the same time, authorities are increasing efforts to tackle false self-employment, where workers are registered as autonomos despite effectively working as employees. Inspections are focusing on sectors such as delivery services, with thousands of workers being regularised.
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SPAIN’S new television and streaming classification system came into force on Thursday, September 10, giving viewers clearer information about potentially unsuitable content. The rules apply to television, on-demand services and certain high-profile online video creators. Existing age categories remain: TP (Todos los New classification rules. Publicos, or suitable for all audiences), +7, +12, +16, +18 and X for adult content. A separate la- imitable behaviour or language. The inforbel means “especially recommended for mation should help parents make quicker children.” choices and use parental controls more Broadcasters must display ratings on effectively. screen and in electronic programme News and current-affairs programmes guides. Streaming platforms must show are exempt from formal ratings, but chanthem on programme information pages nels must issue verbal warnings before and when playback begins. potentially unsuitable footage. Sports, Series will generally receive one rating music, cultural and political broadcasts for an entire season, based on the epi- are also generally excluded, although sode with the highest age classification. combat sports may require classification. This is intended to prevent viewers asAdult-rated programmes cannot be suming every episode is suitable because broadcast on television between 6am earlier installments carried a lower rating. and 10pm. Serious breaches, including New content warnings will explain rating content two or more levels below whether a rating relates to sex, violence, the correct category, could bring fines of fear or distress, drugs, discrimination, between €750 and €75,000.
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How well do you speak Spanish? A RECENT poll asking readers how well they speak Spanish produced a wide range of responses. Some feel comfortable with everyday conversations and reading, while others struggle with understanding native speakers. Several remain determined to improve, but one questioned whether learning another language is worthwhile. For some, the main challenge is understanding spoken Spanish. David M Wolff feels confident about his ability, but finds that speaking and understanding can be different things: “I speak Spanish very well, but I find it very hard to understand these Spaniards. They speak too fast.” Lesley Marlor also sees conversation as important for improving. “I’m sorry, little. I’ve taken many courses and need more conversations with Spanish speakers, but it can be difficult since most people want to converse in English. I keep trying. My Spanish reading has improved.” Her experience highlights the difficulty learners can face when others prefer to speak English. Andy Solomons has found grammar particularly challenging. “Very poorly. I did start lessons, but when we got to the verbs that seem to defy all rules I got very confused and, to be honest my memory is rubbish (in my late 70’s). I just pick
up what I need as I go along.” Judith Dominique Wolfenegg is more comfortable using Spanish in daily life. “Enough for everyday matters and for chatting a bit with neighbors and acquaintances. I also enjoy watching TV shows like La Voz and reading books and magazines in Spanish. Every now and then you have to look up a word, but that’s no problem in the age of smartphones, Google, DeepL, and the like. I still need to improve my grammar, especially the past tenses.” However, Tristan Clark takes a different view, questioning the need to learn Spanish when English is so widely used. “What’s the point, everyone speaks English. The Internet, aviation, computer code and programming all in English. Medicine, biology, physics, chemistry papers 90 per cent are written in English, 90 per cent of designs and patents are English. We are just making more work for the human race. The future is NOT languages, especially when we are relying daily on the speed of communication now.” Overall, most people said their Spanish was limited or moderate, although several are continuing to learn and use it. The responses show that regular conversation, patience and practical experience can all help learners make progress.
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life. ‘Navetas’, shaped like inverted boats, served as collective tombs, proving the island has long taken both life and afterlife seriously. Agriculture here is modest, limestone soils favouring grazing, though terraced hills and fertile valleys provide cereals, potatoes, fruit and almonds. Livestock thrive, and cheese travels well beyond the island. Fishing supplements rural life, with lobsters particularly abundant. Shoe production employs many, while tourism, once modest, is fast taking centre stage - visitors are especially attracted to Menorca’s beaches, blending tradition, industry and steady progress into an increasingly compelling destination. Menorca’s past is as rich as its treasures - an “oven-ready” (Borisspeak, sorry!) must-see! Thanks for emails to my website below. Delighted you also enjoy my novels!
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piece than a deep-dive, the documentary investigates what it must be like to fail so spectacularly in a time where every moment is immortalised on social media.
Scarpetta NICOLE KIDMAN steps into Kay Scarpetta’s scrubs in Prime Video’s adaptation of the iconic Patricia Cornwell novels. The series starts on a gruesome but promising note, when Scarpetta revisits the first major case of her career, but the mystery is soon spoiled by science-fiction theatrics. Both Scarpetta and the audience are so distracted by the chaos that the actual culprit must essentially identi-
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YOUR favourite jeans probably spend most of their time paired with a T-shirt and trainers, but they do so much more. With a can few simple swaps, that trusty everyday pair can take you from casual coffee dates to dinner plans Credit: Roman Samborskyi, Shutterstock w i t hout
requiring a completely new wardrobe. Start with the top. Swap your basic tee for a silky blouse, fitted knit or crisp white shirt. Tucking it in, even partially, instantly gives your outfit more shape and makes it feel considered rather than thrown together. Next, add a smart layer. A tailored blazer is the easiest way to elevate jeans, while a structured
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Of course, there are ocI AM pleased that we are casions when medical inable to talk more opentervention is appropriate. ly about mental health But most of the everyday than we once did. But stresses of life aren’t gosometimes I do wonder ing to be cured by a prewhether we have gone a scription. We have to find little too far in the other our own ways of coping. direction. Exercise helps some Apparently, around 27 people. Others swear per cent of school-age by meditation, music, children in the UK now gardening, walking or have an ADHD diagnosis. disappearing someUnless somebody has where quiet with a cup been tipping something of coffee. unusual into the water But there is another supply, that figure strikes stress-buster that doesn’t get the recogme as extraordinary. Stress, on the other hand, is nothing nition it deserves. A haircut. new. Women have understood this for years. During the Second World War, the Britwhen ish government famously encouraged Sometimes, people to “Keep Calm and Carry On.” We everything seems to now tend to regard the slogan with a cer- be going wrong, a trip tain amount of amusement, but there was to the hairdresser can actually a serious message behind it. Life make the world seem can be difficult, frightening and stressful, a little more manageand sometimes we have to find ways of able. Perhaps it’s time READ MORE we men caught up. getting on with it. The information provided in this column is for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. Read more at euroweeklynews.com/author/mstephan/
IF your hair feels dry, rough or noticeably less glossy than usual, it might be time to give your conditioner a little extra help. Enter the hair mask, a simple addition to your routine that can give tired-looking strands some much-needed care. So, how often should you use one? For most people, once a week is a good place to start. If your hair is particularly dry, damaged, coloured or regularly exposed to heat, you may benefit from using a mask twice a week. On the other hand, fine or naturally oily hair may only need one every couple of weeks.
When is the best time to apply it? After shampooing, while your hair is clean and damp. Gently squeeze out excess water first, as soaking-wet hair can dilute the product. Apply the mask mainly through the midlengths and ends, leave it on for the recommended time, then rinse thoroughly. Think of a hair mask as a weekly reset rather than an everyday essential. Whether you’re battling frizz, dryness, breakage or simply want softer, shinier-looking hair, the right mask can be a worthwhile step in your routine.
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jacket can create a similar effect. Stick to neutral shades for a timeless look, or choose a rich autumnal colour when you want to make more of a statement. Don’t overlook your shoes and accessories. Ballet flats, loafers or heeled boots can completely change the mood of an outfit, while a structured handbag, statement earrings or a sleek belt adds those finishing touches. The best part? You don’t need new jeans. You just need to style the ones you already love differently.
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FROM COAST TO COAST LUCCA MOVALDI PRESIDENT: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CLUB MARBELLA
From Paris to Marbella Let the Americas take you away!
A musical journey across the Americas opens Marbella’s Dia de la Hispanidad celebrations
Aftermath of train derailment.
FRENCH investigators are treating suspected sabotage as the primary line of inquiry after a regional train derailed in Normandy on Friday, September 12, leaving 44 people injured. The TER Nomad service, carrying 186 passengers from Rouen to Caen, struck a heavy metal object near Cleon at approximately 19.45. Police sources reported that a section of railway track, weighing between 250kg and 300kg, was left on the line. Another train had passed through the same section safely an hour earlier. The train was travelling at around 140km/h when several carriages left the tracks, leaving one wagon on its side. The force of the impact shattered windows and threw ballast stones into the passenger area. One
traveller described a series of jolts before a violent shake threw him from his seat. Emergency services launched a largescale rescue operation, deploying 130 firefighters, five medical units and 80 vehicles. An 18-year-old woman suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Rouen University Hospital. Officials confirmed her condition has since stabilised. Toxicology tests conducted on the driver were negative. Rouen prosecutor Sébastien Gallois has launched an inquiry into causing serious injuries, and judicial police have recovered the train’s event recorder. Rail operator SNCF suspended services between Rouen and Caen, arranging replacement buses while forensic teams examined the scene.
Sardinian shell stash BEACHGOERS in Calasetta, Sardinia, quickly alerted officers from the Sant’Antioco Forestry Corps after spotting a tourist removing marine life from the water at Spiaggia Grande. Inspectors searched the shoreline and retrieved a live, young noble pen shell (Pinna nobilis), locally known as a nacra, or more famously ‘mother of pearl’. The tourist had secretly hidden the giant bivalve in a rocky crevice, just a metre from his beach umbrella. Authorities identified the suspect, opened formal legal proceedings, and referred the case to the public prosecutor’s office. Reaching long lengths over one metre, the noble pen shell is the largest native bivalve mollusc in the Mediterranean basin. European Union law has strictly
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DEAR friends, The American International Club Marbella is very much looking forward to resuming its activities and getting everyone together again as we welcome the arrival of our autumn season. After a wonderful summer, it is time to reconnect with old friends, welcome new members and enjoy all the things that make our Club so special. The Club is, above all, a group of friends from the many nationalities that make the Costa del Sol such a wonderful place to live. We get together for good times, good conversation, meeting new people, networking - and, of course, plenty of good laughs along the way. Our autumn season is about to begin, and what better way to start than by saying goodbye to a wonderful summer with our Welcome Back Luncheon by the Sea at La Terraza Restaurant at the Hapimag Hotel on Thursday, September 17. It will be a lovely opportunity to catch up with old friends, welcome new members and simply enjoy an afternoon together. But that is only the beginning. On Thursday, October 8, we will be heading to San Pedro de Alcantara for ‘Music of the Americas’, a very special concert opening the celebrations of Dia de la Hispanidad in Marbella. The programme brings together two internationally acclaimed pianists travelling from Paris, Duo Alonso de Proteau, together with
wonderful soprano Marcela Daza, for a musical journey through Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and the United States. It promises to be a beautiful evening of music, culture and friendship - and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy something special with friends and family. Music of the Americas Thursday, October 8, at 8.00pm. Teatro La Alcoholera, San Pedro de Alcantara Book your tickets: rsvpmarbella@ gmail.com Presented by: San Pedro de Alcantara, Concejalía de Extranjeros Residentes, Excelentisimo Ayuntamiento de Marbella, American International Club Marbella, and Musicality. Don’t miss out - book your tickets now and join us for a beautiful evening of music, culture and celebration in San Pedro! And, of course, we couldn’t possibly finish the season without celebrating Thanksgiving in style, which we will be doing at La Fonda Hotel. Because some traditions are simply too good to give up! We look forward to seeing you all again - and to welcoming plenty of new faces along the way. After all, the best part of the Club has always been the people who make it what it is. Oops… here’s a little note from me. From time to time, I have a little help from AI polishing the words - but the thoughts, stories and opinions are very much my own.
Endangered mother of pearl.
protected the species under the Habitats Directive since 1992, making it illegal to collect, disturb, or harm the animals or their shells. Intact shells command extremely high prices among collectors, the species is historically famed for its mother-of-pearl interior and ‘sea silk’ threads. However, harvesting pro-
tected species carries severe consequences under Italian environmental law. Convicted offenders face prison sentences between two months and two years, along with fines ranging from €2,000 to €12,000. Forestry officials urge holidaymakers to leave all coastal wildlife untouched and stick to the souvenir shops instead.
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Emergency slide PASSENGERS bound for Prague were forced to slide down emergency chutes on Thursday, September 10, after a lithium powerbank overheated in an overhead locker on an easyJet Airbus A320 at Milan Malpensa. Cabin crew spotted smoke billowing from a piece of cabin baggage while flight U23905 was taxiing for departure. The pilots immediately aborted take-off, brought the Airbus A320 to a halt next to the airport fire station, and ordered an immediate evacuation. All 146 passengers evacuated down inflatable chutes, with two people sustaining minor bruises during the exit. Emergency services met the aircraft, while nearby planes were evacuated as a precaution and both runways were temporarily closed. Italy’s aviation safety
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Oktoberfest comes to Munich airport.
EasyJet flight stopped due to powerpack smoking.
agency, the ANSV, confirmed that a lithium charger packed inside a trolley bag had suffered thermal runaway, igniting the bag. Although the cabin did not catch fire, dense smoke triggered the evacuation response. Operations partially resumed after an hour, and passengers eventually reached Prague on a replacement aircraft.
EasyJet prohibits passengers from using power banks to charge devices mid-flight. Safety guidelines state that chargers should be carried in hand luggage, ideally on the person, so crew members can act rapidly if a unit begins to overheat. The incident follows a series of similar fires on commercial flights worldwide over the past two years.
LANDING in Munich will have you feeling festive this autumn, and you don’t even need to leave the terminal to join in. Munich Airport has launched its own Oktoberfest programme for 2026, giving passengers a taste of Bavarian tradition weeks before the famous “O’zapft is!” call rings out at the Theresienwiese. The city’s official festival, now in its 191st edition, runs from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday, October 4. Airport celebrations began on Wednesday, September 2 and continue until the festival’s final day, with millions of visitors expected to pass through the terminals. Travellers stepping into Terminal 2 are greeted with gingerbread hearts,
whilst costumed folk groups perform in the public atrium between Terminals 1 and 2 and beyond security. Concourses are dressed with regional motifs, and staff wear dirndls and lederhosen for the occasion. Beer lovers need not wait until reaching the city centre either. Airbräu, the airport’s own brewery, hosts its Gaudium tapping ceremony on Saturday, September 19, with the first keg poured free of charge. A live music schedule follows, mixing brass with rock, pop and folk. Diners can also tuck into roast chicken, pork knuckle and pretzels, giving short-layover passengers a chance to sample proper Bavarian fare without setting foot in the city.
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Stolen masterpieces Airport croc shock OF all the things airport security might expect to find in a suitcase, a dried crocodile head is certainly not one of them. Yet that was the bizarre discovery made by Italian authorities during checks at Turin’s Dried crocodile head found in suitcase at Turin airport. Caselle Airport, after officers found the Crocodiles are cov- found guilty. Italian law preserved reptile re- ered by international allows for significant mains hidden inside a wildlife protection rules fines for vio-lations inpassenger’s luggage. under CITES, mean- volving protected wildThe 22-year-old Ital- ing travellers require life, as well as possible ian man had reportedly the correct permits imprisonment. travelled from Miami via and documentation to The bizarre discovery Istanbul when Guardia transport certain speci- highlights the risks of di Finanza officers dis- mens across borders. bringing unusual animal covered the unusual Authorities seized souvenirs home from item, which had been the crocodile head and overseas, particularly wrapped in brown pa- launched an investiga- when they involve proper. tion into where it came tected species. The passenger is now from and how it came For airport security under investigation over to be in the passenger’s officers, however, it was the alleged illegal im- luggage. certainly one luggage port of a protected aniThe case could prove surprise that will be difmal specimen. costly if the man is ficult to forget.
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TWO paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir are missing after thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera and removed four artworks in an early-morning raid. The museum occupies Les Collettes, Renoir’s former home, where the artist spent the final years of his life. The break-in happened The museum alarm was triggered at shortly before 6am on 5.48am. September 8. The thieves cut through the garden fence before entering the building. veillance footage, while France’s speThe museum alarm was triggered at cialist art-crime investigators examine 5.48am, and police arrived just five min- the break in. utes later. The rapid response appears The theft has renewed concerns over to have disrupted the escape. Two of security at French museums, following the four paintings were abandoned in several high-profile cultural property the museum grounds and later recov- robberies in recent years. French auered. thorities announced a 33-point security The two remaining works, Portrait of plan in July, including measures aimed Madame Colonna Romano and Young at protecting vulnerable artworks. For Woman at the Well, were on loan from Cagnes-sur-Mer, the loss is particularParis’s Musée d’Orsay. The four target- ly significant because the museum is ed paintings were collectively valued at not simply an art gallery. It preserves around €9 million. Police are searching Renoir’s former home, personal history for two suspects identified through sur- and connection to the town.
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CALPE’S famous Moors and Christians celebrations have received a major national boost after being officially declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest by Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism. The prestigious recognition celebrates the cultural importance of one of Calpe’s best-loved annual traditions, famous for its colourful costumes, parades, and dramatic historic reenactments. The award comes at a particularly significant time, as the celebrations mark their 50th anniversary, making the national recognition an especially fitting tribute to the generations of residents who have helped keep the tradition alive. What began five decades ago has grown into one of the most anticipated events on Calpe’s calendar. Months of preparation go into the elaborate costumes, performances, music and parades, with families and festive groups playing a central role in preserving the tradition.
COSTA BLANCA golf is set to receive recognition, with the region’s golf course association named among the winners of the 2026 UEPAL Awards. The Association of Golf Courses of the Costa Blanca and Valencian Community will receive the Award for Promotion of the Local Economy at the eighth UEPAL Awards in Elda on September 18. The honour recognises the association’s contribution to economic development through sports tourism, generating employment, attracting visitors and strengthening the region’s international profile. For the southern Costa Blanca, where golf is popular with international residents and visitors, the award has a strong local connection. Association members in the south include La Finca, La Marquesa, Las Ramblas, Lo Romero, Campoamor, Villamartin and Vistabella, placing some of the area’s best-known courses within the organisation.
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A VENDOR in Torrox Costa has delivered a life-changing payout after just six months in his role. Francisco Lucia sold the winning Sueldazo lottery coupon at his regular pitch in La Carraca, handing a local resident €2,000 every month for the next 10 years. The total prize of €240,000 formed part of the Sunday weekend draw, which carried a theme celebrating the launch of Madrid’s Formula 1 Grand Prix. The win comes shortly after the same town collected €20,000 from a separate ONCE draw the previous month. Lucia, who previously worked in a fruit warehouse, expressed delight at his new career path and the positive reaction from his regular customers. The same draw brought further fortune across Andalucia, with another €240,000 Sueldazo prize landing in Sevilla. Additional payouts of €20,000 were awarded to ticket holders in Motril, Cadiz, Malaga, and Marbella.
SHAUN GARNER from Channel 4’s Sun, Sea and Selling Houses and his best friend Emily Cornwell recently completed the 131-kilometre Camino Ingles up through the North of Spain, raising money for PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter along the way. Beginning in Ferrol, the best-friends trekked through towns, villages and rural countryside, soaking up the beautiful views along the way. By the time the pair reached their final destination in Santiago, their fundraiser had reached €4,354. Before they’d even set foot on the trail, they had raised upwards of €1,000. Over 150 donations were collected. Every single one - whether a €10 pledge or €100 - will make a huge difference for the cats and dogs at PAWS-PATAS. PAWS-PATAS will put this money to good use, covering the cost of food, veterinary care, and shelter maintenance. It also means the animals in their care will enjoy a few more treats over the coming months.
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THE island has a new reason to celebrate after local cycling star Enric Mas finally achieved the victory that has eluded him for more than a decade. The 31-year-old Movistar rider has won the Vuelta a España, becoming the first Spaniard to take the prestigious Grand Tour since Alberto Contador in 2014. For Mas, the triumph marks the culmination of years of near misses at the race. He had previously finished second three times, in 2018, 2021 and 2022, before adding a third-place finish in 2024. This time, however, the Mallorcan held his nerve to secure the red jersey and write his name into Spanish cycling history. Mas, who was born in Arta, had to survive a demanding final weekend before heading into the final stage in Granada with the overall lead. Norwegian Tobias Halland Johannessen claimed victory on the final stage, but the attention was firmly on Mas as he crossed the finish line with his Movistar teammates.
THE town of Puerto de Mazarron hosted an action-packed weekend of competitive water sports and endurance racing, with the second edition of the Phoenician Shipwreck Challenge taking place at Playa del Puerto. The major sporting event, which took place on September 12 and 13, gathered athletes of all age groups for two days of regional open-water swimming and thrilling aquathlon championships. The action kicked off with the sixth stage of the Regional Open Water League, the Phoenician Shipwreck Challenge Open Water Swim. The event offered a 1-kilometre youth race as well as a 3-kilometre adult race. On the second day, the focus shifted to the Regional Aquathlon Championship, where athletes took on a 1,000-metre open-water swim, followed by a 5-kilometre run along the idyllic beachfront promenade. Athletes showcased an incredible amount of grit, talent, and determination as they tackled this challenging, but rewarding, race.
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A LITTLE extra weight might seem harmless, but carrying excess body fat can affect your cat’s health and quality of life. The tricky part? It is not always easy to spot gradual weight gain, especially when you see your cat every day. One of the simplest checks is to look at your cat from above. Ideally, you should see a gentle waist behind the ribs. From the side, their tummy should slope upwards towards the hind legs rather than hanging noticeably low. You should also be able to feel their ribs beneath a thin layer of fat without pressing firmly. Changes in behaviour can offer clues, too. Is your cat less interested in playing, jumping or exploring? Do they tire more quickly or spend even more time sleeping? These changes can sometimes be linked to carrying excess weight. An overweight cat may also struggle to groom properly, particularly around their back and hindquarters. This can lead to a greasy, matted or unkempt coat. If you think your cat is carrying too much weight, speak to your vet before changing their diet. A gradual, carefully managed weight-loss plan can help your cat become fitter while protecting their health.
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Volkswagen is considering ending the traditional SEAT brand.
SEAT, one of Spain’s best-known car brands, could disappear before 2030 if Volkswagen decides to phase it out and concentrate more heavily on its sister brand CUPRA. The possible change would affect the future identity of a company that has been part of Spanish motoring since 1950, although it would not mean the immediate closure of the Martorell factory near Barcelona. Reports suggest Volkswagen is considering ending the traditional SEAT brand by the end of 2029 as part of a wider restructuring aimed at cutting costs and simplifying its operations. CUPRA has already overtaken SEAT in sales during the first half of 2026, recording 170,100 vehicles compared with SEAT’s 129,600. Martorell is being transformed into an important electric vehicle production centre.
End of an era The plant has begun producing the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID Polo, while also assembling battery systems for electric vehicles. This means manufacturing in Spain could continue even if the SEAT badge eventually disappears. The possibility has angered workers, with the works council describing the potential loss of the historic brand as unacceptable and calling for clarity over Volkswagen’s commitments following major investment in electrification. However, SEAT has stressed that no decision has been made about its future. The uncertainty therefore centres on the survival of the SEAT name rather than the immediate future of Spanish car production.
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Not even one beer SPAIN’S drink-drive limit is going back before Congress, and if the bill passes there will be no room for even a small beer before driving. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska confirmed on Monday, September 7 that the government will re-table its proposal to cut the blood alcohol limit from 0.5 to 0.2 grams per litre. The text is unchanged from the one Congress threw out in March, when it lost in committee by 19 votes to 18. At 0.2, the head of the DGT, Pere Navarro, has said drivers cannot drink anything at all. The limit would apply to everyone, including novice and professional drivers, who already face a stricter 0.3. The same bill would also make it an offence to share the location of police alcohol and drug
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Spain’s proposal would cut the general blood alcohol limit from 0.5 to 0.2 grams per litre.
checkpoints, whether on social media or through navigation apps. Marlaska presented the summer road-safety figures, stating that approximately 240 people died on Spanish roads in July and August, 10
more than last summer. Nothing changes for now, however. The 0.5 limit stays in force unless Congress votes differently, and the four parties that blocked the bill in March have not yet signalled a change of heart.
McQueen makes debut MONZA is always an exciting stop on the Formula 1 calendar, but the race on September 7 took things up a notch. The Tifosi were out in full force not only to cheer on the two crimson-red Ferraris, but also to see 20-yearold Kimi Antonelli’s first home-race victory. But even more excitingly, drivers had a special guest join them on track at the Monza Grand Prix: Disney’s Lightning Lightning McQueen comes to life at Monza Grand Prix. McQueen. To celebrate the 20year anniversary of the first Cars In what surely felt surreal for drivmovie, Formula 1 collaborated with ers and long-time fans of both franDisney to bring the seven-time Piston chises, Lightning McQueen made his Cup champion to life. Formula One debut before the race Cars is credited with introducing began, completing an honorary lap on a generation of children to racing, the iconic Monza Circuit. including current drivers like chamThe official FIA Safety Car, a pionship-leader Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Red Bull’s Liam Lawson, who cred- also bore signs of the partnership. its the fictional race car as being his Fans got a close up look at the be“childhood hero.” Many drivers had spoke Cars-inspired livery when the the chance to “meet” the car over the Safety Car was deployed following weekend, with some gifted a replica Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc’s secof the iconic Piston Cup. ond-lap crash. Credit: Formula 1
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ROAD TEST BY MARK SLACK
Hyundai i20 – a must-drive entry on your shortlist UNTIL recently, as there’s been a rash of new superminis, smaller cars were becoming an endangered species. One of the most long lived is Hyundai’s i20, which in its latest guise offers a redesigned line-up with generous standard equipment and an enjoyable drive. The range starts from just €23,286/£20,010 for the lead-in Element model that comes with air conditioning, auto lights, high beam assist, power windows, cruise control, rear parking sensors with rear view camera, navigation, 25cm/10” display screen, Android Auto and Apple Car Play and 40cm/16” alloy wheels. Black Line and Tech Line models are priced at €27,010/£23,210 and €28,529/£24,515 respectively. Power comes from a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that develops 90PS, with either 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic gears. It’s a perky engine, despite a leisurely 11.5 seconds to the benchmark 100kph/62 mph. Allied to a smooth gear change, this makes it a surprisingly entertaining drive on cross-country roads. For a small car there’s an admirable amount of space inside and it’s practical too. In addition to passenger space, the storage for in-car bits-n-bobs is good,
FACTS AT A GLANCE Model: Hyundai i20 Element Engine: 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, 90PS Gears: 6-speed manual (optional 7 -speed automatic) Price: €23,286/£20,010 Performance: 11.5 secs to 100kph/62 mph - 180kph/112 mph maximum speed Economy: 5.7 l/100km 49.6mpg Emissions: 130 g/km Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets with decent door pockets, a good size glovebox and cubby trays in the centre console. The central tray on the dash-
board is also plenty big enough for a smartphone - and, on higher-spec models, it comes equipped with a wireless
phone charging pad. Build quality is largely excellent for, by today’s standards, a cheaper car, although there are some less tactile plastics inside the car. On the road the i20 deals with the worst excesses of our potholed tarmac admirably and through twisting cross-country roads it’s possessed of sharp handling. Style is very subjective but along with some lively colour options - Mangrove Green Pearl, Lucid Lime Metallic, Vibrant Blue Pearl and Lumen Grey Pearl - there’s a mix of slim, sharp lines. It’s far from the generic styling so often seen on our roads. While newcomers including Renault’s 4 and 5 and Nissan’s Micra may be grabbing the headlines with their retro inspired lines, neither offer the space and practicality of the i20. Hyundai has managed to combine the best of a practical, downto-earth transport choice with a style that wouldn’t look out of place parked adjacent a trendy café bar. If you’re looking for an all-rounder small car that is equally at home in the city or on longer runs, then the i20, especially the well-equipped lead-in model, is a mustdrive entry on your shortlist.
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BENALMADENA is preparing for a weekend of sailing, competition and coastal action as the 20th edition of the 24 Hours Nautical Race - Costa del Sol Senda Azul Trophy arrives at the Puerto Deportivo on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4. Organised by the Club Nautico y Maritimo de Benalmadena and the Puerto Deportivo, the event will bring together cruising yachts and sailors for one of the established fixtures on Andalucia’s sailing calendar. The competition will feature three races under the ORC system.
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Health and wellness is a priority in Marbella.
Benalmadena prepares for 24 hours of sailing. The opening race gets underway on Saturday at 11.00am, followed by a second race from 5.00pm. The final race takes place on Sunday morning, between 10.00am
and 1.00pm, before the winners are presented with their trophies at 2.00pm. Sailors will compete across ORC 1, ORC 2, A2 and Promotion classes, with the latter designed to make the event more accessible to boats without a rating certificate. With its 20th edition, the regatta promises plenty of action on the water while offering visitors a chance to enjoy Benalmadena’s coastline and Puerto Deportivo.
Wellness weekend MARBELLA is preparing to put health, movement and wellbeing centre stage as the World Wellness Weekend returns from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20, bringing more than 50 free activities to venues across Marbella, Nueva Andalucia and San Pedro Alcantara. Now in its fifth year in Marbella, the event forms part of a global celebration taking place across 190 countries and more than 15,000 cities. This year’s programme has also expanded from three days to four, with World Wellness Weekend founder Jean-Guy de Gabriac joining the opening event at Parque del Mediterraneo on Thursday.
The weekend offers something for all ages and interests. Highlights include beach volleyball, family activities, Pilates, massages, boxing, chess, healthy walks and live music. On Sunday, San Pedro Alcantara will host a relaxed morning of yoga, meditation, Pilates, tai chi, Tibetan singing bowls and massages along the Paseo Maritimo. Beyond fitness, the event is about bringing people together and making wellbeing accessible. It also retains a charitable focus, supporting CADI, a local organisation that has received contributions from the event for the past four years.