A Guardia Civil officer stationed in Algarrobo has been arrested and charged with an alleged crime against the public health following an investigation into drug trafficking.
Drug mule found dead in Algarrobo
A 34-year-old Moroccan national found dead a few days ago in an apartment he rented in Algarroba had sixty packets of hashish in his body, several of which had broken open.
Inauguration of new circuit in Algarrobo for radio controlled cars
After months of extensive testing, the new circuit in Algarrobo for radio controlled vehicles will be officially inaugurated on Sunday March 10th.
Mercadona now in Algarrobo
As from today, Thursday November 22nd, the supermarket chain Mercadona has a new outlet in Algarrobo, the facility having required an investment of €3 million. The chain now has eleven stores in the Axarquia – three in Rincon de la Victoria, two in Vélez, two in Torre del Mar, one in Chilches, one in Nerja and one in Torrox – …
Improved waste collection in Algarrobo
Algarrobo Council is installing new recycling bins and a cardboard compactor to improve waste collection in the main industrial area, La Peña, a project being carried out in collaboration with the Málaga Provincial Council.
Fiesta de San Sebastián 2012 in Algarrobo
Thursday to Sunday in Algarrobo, Málaga province, is the Fiesta de San Sebastián with medieval markets, bullfights and other activities. The big day is Friday with the procession of the patron saint through the streets of the municipality.
Three charged in connection with industrial accident in Algarrobo
The Málaga Public Prosecutor has brought charges against three people in relation to an industrial accident in Algarrobo which led to a worker suffering multiple injuries and being declared permanently unfit for work in the construction industry.
Algarrobo introduces community service option
Algarrobo Council has adapted municipal ordinances so that as from Wednesday December 22nd, people between the ages of 14 years and 25 years who commit certain crimes will have the option to do community service rather than pay fines.
Axaragua to increase charges
As from January 2011, residents in Vélez-Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria, Algarrobo and Torrox will see a 36% increase in the water treatment rate charged by the water company Axaragua.
Algarrobo suspends selection process for new police officers
Algarrobo Council has been forced to suspend the recruitment process to select two new police officers after an error was discovered in the procedure to make public the date of the first examination, which took place in August. The Council now has to wait for a report by the Andalucia Advisory Council before proceeding further with the selection process.