Relatively few incidents at Vélez-Málaga feria

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

The Feria de San Miguel in Vélez-Málaga is at an end and, despite the rains, it was deemed a great success. As far as any incidents are concerned, 31 minors were ... more..

Tranvia not doing very well

Friday, September 26th, 2008

The Tranvia tram in Vélez-Málaga is now almost two years old, but there is little cause to celebrate. Passenger numbers continue to fall and this is placing a heavy financial ... more..

Feria de San Miguel in Vélez-Málaga

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Tonight sees the start of the Feria de San Miguel in Vélez-Málaga and the festivities will continue until Monday September 29th. The opening speech, delivered by Soto Ferrer, is at 22:00. ... more..

Ban on sexist slogans in Vélez-Málaga

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Francisco Delgado Bonilla, has ordered the police and commercial inspectors to monitor, and if necessary withdraw any products which involve sexist messages or incite violence against ... more..

No municipal salary reductions in Vélez-Málaga

Monday, September 8th, 2008

The government of Vélez-Málaga (PP and PA) has said it has no intention of reducing the salaries of elected members or other principal staff in the face of the current ... more..

Vélez-Málaga declares war on noise

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Vélez-Málaga Council has declared war on noise pollution after the Supreme Court ordered them to pay €2.8 million euros compensation to 18 people in Torre del Mar who complained about ... more..

Noise pollution in Vélez-Málaga

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

This coming week should see a decision by Vélez-Málaga Council on measures to control noise pollution in the municipality. more..

Vélez-Málaga Council has improved the Zona Sur swimming pool.

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Vélez-Málaga Council has spent €122,432 refurbishing the Zona Sur swimming pool. more..

Beach bracelets in Vélez-Málaga

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

The Department of Beaches in Vélez-Málaga has introduced a bracelet system this summer to help reunite 'lost' children with their families. more..

Say ‘cheese’

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Opposition parties in Vélez-Málaga have been bemoaning the fact that there is apparently no money for painting zebra crossings, but enough to hire a photographer solely for the purpose of ... more..

Zero tolerance

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Vélez-Málaga is operating a 'zero tolerance' policy with regard to double parking. more..

Three libraries to tour Vélez beaches during the summer

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

The Cultural Department of Vélez-Málaga Council has arranged for three libraries to tour the main beaches during the summer. more..

Vélez cleaners postpone strike action

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

A proposed strike by street cleaners and refuse collectors in Vélez-Málaga has been postponed until after the summer. more..

New regulations for mobile antennas in Vélez-Málaga

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

A new Municipal Ordinance has come into effect in Vélez-Málaga regulating satellite telephony and broadcasting antennas. more..

Blue Zone parking system for Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar

Friday, June 27th, 2008

A new on-street parking system is likely in Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar shortly whereby vehicle owners will be charged to park their cars. more..

Drinking water in Vélez-Málaga set for possible price hike

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Vélez-Málaga Council is considering raising the cost of drinking water by as much as 43% after running up huge debts as a result of keeping the price at an artificially ... more..

Vélez-Málaga roadworks today

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Asphalting on the old C-355 in Vélez-Málaga will necessitate traffic diversions throughout today. The work is being carried out between the cemetery and the station at the intersection of the ... more..