Tentative agreement on new mortuary site

The controversy surrounding the proposed construction of a new mortuary in Torre del Mar is a step closer to being resolved following a tentative agreement between Vélez-Málaga Council and the promoter of the facility.

I Ruta de la Tapa in Torre del Mar

Today sees the start of the I Ruta de la Tapa in Torre del Mar organised by the Association of Merchants and Entrepreneurs and featuring a number of prizes.

Torre del Mar club fined for excessive noise

The authorities in Vélez-Málaga have fined a music bar in Torre del Mar €2,400 for exceeding noise limits, violating opening hours and disorderly conduct outside the establishment.

VPO projects in Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar

Vélez-Málaga Council has decided to dispense with the services of its own municipal housing company Emvipsa, which is €17 million in debt, and negotiate a deal with the Málaga provincial company Emprovima for the construction of VPO (subsidised) housing in Vélez and Torre del Mar.

Hashish haul off Torre del Mar

On Wednesday, Guardia Civil officers intercepted a boat off the coast of Torre del Mar, Vélez-Malaga, and seized 221 kilos of hashish.

Man in serious condition after ingesting hashish

A 34 year old Moroccan national living in Torre del Mar is in hospital as a result of ingesting an unknown quantity of hashish. The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after he failed to expel the hashish and lost consciousness and underwent emergency surgery. The police are investigating the incident.