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Going for green glory
THREE Axarquia towns have launched their campaigns for the nationwide Ecovidrio Green Flag contest, recognising sustainable towns.
VelezMalaga, Rincon de La Victoria and Algarrobo will all compete for a chance to win the coveted award, nationally or in the regional category of Andalucia. The award aims to acknowledge coastal towns’ commitment to glass recycling and fighting climate change.
More than 1,100 hospitality businesses across the region of Malaga have already announced their participation in the contest. In Andalucia, 43 cities, towns, and villages will compete, with over 4,600 hospitality businesses participating, meaning that the Axarquia towns will face stiff competition.
Last year’s winners including Fuengirola and Chiclana in the Andalucia category, have also already announced their participation, aiming to defend their titles.
The victorious towns will receive green flags, showing visitors their commitment to the environment. The environmental impact of the Green Flags is also notable. In 2022, participating coastal towns collected 52,302 tons of glass, reducing CO2 emissions by 30,335 tonnes.
Betty Henderson
ONE of the most magical celebrations of the year in Almuñecar is set to take place this weekend, on Saturday, June 24. The San Juan festival is set to arrive, transforming the town’s beaches into a vibrant spectacle, complete with fire displays.

In light of the celebrations Almuñecar’s mayor, Juan José Ruiz Joya, has issued a statement, urging festivalgoers to be safe and keep the beaches clean.
The mayor issued a public decree on Thursday, June 15 highlighting the activities that are not permitted during the festival.
The decree states that structures, such as canopies and sunshades, cannot be put up before 10am on Friday, June 23 and must be taken back down by 10pm on Satur day, June 24. Bars and businesses are similarly not allowed to place equipment or furniture on the beach during this time.
The mayor also highlighted the importance of leaving the beach areas in pristine condition, particularly in light of their recent Blue Flag awards. He urges beachgoers to clean up after themselves, to ensure that no litter is left behind on the beaches which could also cause damage in the ocean.
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LIVING with Down Syndrome, Pedro Payares from Puerto de Santa María has chosen not to let it hold him back. Whether as a goalkeeper for Cádiz Genuine or starring in a documentary Fanáticos de lo Real.
Pedro’s mother describes him with a single word: re