Estepona

Estepona City Council expresses gratitude to Red Cross for aiding over 1,400 individuals in the past year

The Annual Report of the Red Cross in Estepona was presented today by Maria Aguilar, councilor for Citizen Participation, and Enrique Garcia, president of the local assembly. The report highlighted the organization’s work in social inclusion, elderly care, youth support, children’s services, immigration assistance, and combatting gender violence. Throughout the previous year, the Red Cross…

Estepona City Council Resolves Massive Debt Inherited from Previous Administration

The current governing body was forced to settle a debt of nearly 3 million euros, which included both the principal and interest accumulated due to late payments, as a result of a legal claim filed by the construction firm for works that were contracted in 2005. In April of this year, the Estepona City Council…

Estepona City Council Organizes the XXVI Provincial Competition of ‘Women’s Epistolary Composition’

Women residing in the province of Malaga who are over 16 years old are invited to participate in the XXVI ‘Women’s Epistolary Composition’ Contest. The deadline for submissions is June 30. The main goal of this literary contest is to promote literary culture and enhance women’s involvement in various literary genres. Participants can submit one…

Estepona’s Youth Photography Competition: Capture the City Through Your Lens

From May 6 to June 6, young people aged 14 to 35 can participate in the Photography Contest ‘Estepona through the mobile’ organized by the Estepona City Council. The contest aims to encourage cultural expression through photography, promote awareness of the city’s surroundings, and showcase the creativity of young individuals. Participants are required to capture…

Cancelada’s Solidarity Storage Market in Support of Los Pasos de Noa

An upcoming event on May 10 will allow neighbors and groups in Cancelada to sell gently used items from their homes. Registration can be done at the local Mayor’s Office, and donations can be made through bizum at 620 569 004. The City Council of Estepona has announced that Cancelada will host a Solidarity Storage…

Paqui Villegas introduces her new book at Casa de las Tejerinas

On the upcoming Friday, May 9, at 6:00 p.m., there will be a presentation of Paqui Villegas’ book ‘De vida… y vuelta’ at Casa de Las Tejerinas, with free entry until the venue reaches full capacity. The lawyer and poet Ignacio Díaz Galán will be hosting the event. The Estepona City Council has announced that…

Estepona hosts the X Charity Walk ‘From the Shadows to the Light’ for suicide awareness and prevention

Scheduled for this Saturday, May 10, the event will kick off at 06.00 am from the Paseo Marítimo (Malva Beach beach bar). All proceeds will be dedicated to supporting individuals at risk of suicide and their families. The councilman from the Sport delegation, Luis Gil, along with the representative of ‘Pieta House’ Foundation, Michael Ohalloran,…

Estepona’s Cine-Club presents the acclaimed Italian movie ‘Tomorrow is Another Day’

On Thursday, May 8, at 8:00 p.m., the Padre Manuel Cultural Center will host the screening of the film ‘Tomorrow is Another Day’ by the Estepona City Council. This work, centered on feminism and directed by Paola Cortellesi, tells the story of a mother and wife navigating post-war Italy in an effort to secure a…

Estepona City Council fined 1.2 million euros for irregularities in urban development agreement under PSOE government

The urban development agreement signed in 2005, which required a modification of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) of the municipality, was never implemented due to violations of town planning laws. The amounts paid by the company, totaling 1,225,242.99 euros, were used by the socialist government to cover current expenses, including the salaries of municipal…

Estepona City Council presents the 5th Outdoor Speed Painting Competition ‘Estepona, Jewel of the Costa del Sol’

In a span of around four hours, artists will need to create a picturesque piece showcasing landscapes or charming corners of the city. A panel of esteemed individuals will select the two winning artworks, with prizes of 600 and 300 euros, respectively. The Estepona City Council has announced that the 5th Outdoor Speed Painting Competition…