Flock of fashionistas

Betty Henderson

BENALMADENA Fashion Weekend returned to the town’s Plaza de la Mezquita last weekend, and it was a huge success! The event showcased the latest fashion trends for the upcoming spring‐summer season and gave local businesses a plat‐form to showcase their work.

Javier Marín, the councillor for Business, launched the event before it officially began on Saturday, April 29 at a press conference where he highlighted the importance of supporting local businesses. He added, “This event is a great showcase of what many of the shops in Benalmadena offer for the spring‐summer season”.

LA SALA in Puerto Banús was buzzing with excitement on Wednesday, April 26 as more than 80 guests gath‐ered for a fantastic charity fashion and lunch event in aid of Darkness into Light mental health initiative.

The event, organised by Anne Ryan, supported peo‐ple affected by mental ill‐ness, suicide, and self‐harm, as well as their families through their local charity partner, Afesol Salud.

Attendees enjoyed an amazing afternoon filled

The event, which was or‐ganised by Juan Ramón Martín, featured some of the most popular local stores like The Times, Las Cositas de Noa, Kiss me, Imalú, Lima y Limón, D’Pekes, Modas Florido, Cha‐ranga, and Pakiamor Alta Cos‐tura.

The two‐day event was a celebration of fashion, with models strutting down the runway showcasing the latest trends in clothing, footwear, and accessories. The audience was thrilled by the spectacle, and the participating busi‐nesses enjoyed an increase in foot traffic and sales.

Benalmadena Fashion Weekend has become a must‐see event in the fashion calendar, and this year’s edi‐tion did not disappoint.

Chic and charitable

with great food, live music, and incredible fashion, all while contributing to a noble cause. The generosity of sponsors and guests raised a staggering €2,000, with more contributions still pouring in.

Anne Ryan expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the incredible support shown by all who attended and spon‐sored the event. “Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday and supported our charity event. Your kindness and generosity will make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most,” she said.

Anne added her personal thanks to all of the staff at La Sala, Angel Clothing and the amazing models, and Gilly Sax entertainment whose work made the event unfor‐gettable.

More information about the initiative is available on‐line: https://www.darkness intolight.ie/event/Spain.

Betty Henderson

THE Spanish Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) recently conducted a survey to find out which Spanish cities are the cleanest and dirtiest. The results of the survey were released on Thursday, April 27, and some of them are surprising!

A total of 6,863 residents participated in the survey which found that the worst offenders when it comes to dirty streets are Palma, Alicante, and Sevilla, all of which are popular tourist destinations. San Sebastián de los Reyes, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Barcelona, and Madrid also made the list of the ‘worst’ cities.

But it’s not all bad news. Oviedo, Bilbao, and Vigo were praised by their residents for their clean streets. Pamplona and Albacete also received high ratings, with Albacete showing a significant improvement from the previous survey.

However, the OCU warned that overall the results are mediocre, with one in three cities receiving a ‘poor’ rating. The main issues cited by residents were dog mess on the streets, litter outside of bins, graffiti, and dirty suburbs.

The OCU has called on local authorities to increase street cleaning and to crack down on dog owners who don’t clean up their mess.

AUTHORITIES in Madrid went into uproar on Wednesday, April 27 after a Chilean artist placed a provocative sculpture in the capital’s iconic Puerta del Sol square.

Nicolás Miranda’s sculpture depicted former Spanish King Juan Carlos aiming a rifle at a larger statue of a bear, which is a beloved emblem of Madrid. The artwork is a clear reference to the disgraced monarch’s love of hunting, which has sparked controversy in the past.

Juan Carlos, who abdicated in 2014, has been heavily