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postponed in Las Lagunas and La Cala

Due to the storm forecast for this weekend, in Las Lagunas, the celebration will be rescheduled to Saturday 14th, while in La Cala, it will take place on Saturday 21st. NEWS/08

SAN BLAS BLESSES MORE THAN

FOR MENDO AND PELÁEZ

250 bread rings in Osunillas at Andalusian Indoor

Mijas joins the campaign S ‘Bracelets of Hope’

To mark World Cancer Day, the municipality is joining this initiative, in which local football clubs are collaborating

On Tuesday 3rd, the San Antón Hermitage hosted the commemoration of the feast day of the saint who protects against throat ailments

Municipal Emergency Plan activated in response to the arrival of a new storm

Employees from various departments and security personnel have been working hard over the last few days to minimise the effects of Storm Leonardo in Mijas NEWS/02-04

Firefighters, Local Police, Civil Protection, Parks and Gardens, Operational Services, Street Cleaning, Livestock and Rural Areas continue to coordinate in anticipation of a new storm that will reach Mijas on Saturday 7th, for which yellow alerts have already been issued due to wind and coastal phenomena. Throughout the week, a team has been working to ensure the safety of residents in the face of Storm Leonardo, which has caused various incidents in the municipality, includign fallen trees, damage to the Coastal Path and several landslides.

Five athletes from Club Atletismo Mijas took part in the event, winning two medals and two fourth places

The renovation project for the Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre is out to tender

It contemplates expanding and reorganising spaces for retirees and connecting the interior courtyard to the garden area

NEWS/06

The Town Hall will put the use of the bar kiosk in Andalucía Park in Las Lagunas out to tender

Companies interested in managing this catering facility have until March 4th to submit their proposals

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Half a thousand students will learn how to start a business in a entrepreneurship conference

Mijas will host the III Málaga Entrepreneurs Conference on February 13th, from 9 to 14 hours, at the Manuel España Theatre

NEWS/05

Today, Friday 6th, the parks and access to the Gomenaro River will remain closed / Jacobo Perea.

Storm

The Town Hall activates the Local Emergency Plan in

response to Storm Leonardo

The Fire Brigade, Local Police, Civil Protection, Parks and Gardens, Operational Services, Cleanliness and Rural Areas will continue to coordinate their efforts in anticipation of a storm this Saturday

Report by C.M, J.P., B.M., C.B., A.L. and Ed. Dept.

Francis, Joseph, Kristín, and now Leonardo. Storm after storm, Mijas has adapted to each situation as required, and with the measures for this latest weather event, it has done so again. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), reported on Tuesday 3rd at midday via the Town Hall’s social media that, “with the aim of coordinating all prevention

On Friday 6th

the parks and access points to the Gomenaro River will be closed

and response measures for the expected weather situation” the following day, she held “an online meeting with the mayors of the other 102 municipalities in Málaga”.

According to the mayoress, “the ground is saturated with water, which is causing landslides, fallen trees and risks to infrastructure”. This came after the highest alert level for rain was declared in Andalusia and classes were suspended across the region for Wednesday 4th of February, except in Almería”.

Emergency plan activated

The Mijas Town Hall stressed that the Local Territorial Emergency Plan had already been

Meeting with 102 may s

THE MAYORESS OF MIJAS, ANA MATA (PP), MET ON TUESDAY 3RD WITH ALL THE MAYORS OF THE PROVINCE “with the aim of coordinating all prevention and response actions in view of the weather situation”.

fully activated on Tuesday 3rd.

“We have deployed preventive measures throughout Mijas, reinforcing the emergency services, Fire Brigade and Civil Protection, Operational Services and Parks and Gardens”, said Mata, who insisted that “the 112 telephone number should be used responsibly in any emergency situation”. However, it should be noted that on Monday 2nd, the mayoress called a meeting of the Mijas Town Hall Emergency Advisory Committee in view of the weather forecast for Wednesday. The emergency plan was activated

on Monday at pre-emergency operational level 0, and it was decided to close the parks, the Coastal Path, and access to the river.

Among the measures adopted for Wednesday 4th, when orange alert was in place in Mijas due to rain and wind, were: the suspension of school activities; the suspension of activities in senior citizens’ centres; the suspension of UP activities; the recommendation to work from home whenever possible; the closure of parks and public spaces with trees due to the risk of falling; the suspension of outdoor sports

THE EMERGENCY

PLAN

remains in force

THE TOWN HALL’S EMERGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MET ON THURSDAY 5TH and decided to keep the Local Emergency Plan active in anticipation of the arrival of Marta, a new storm, in Mijas on Saturday 7th.

activities; and the preventive evacuation of flood-prone areas.

All of these measures remained in force on Thursday 5th, when Mijas was on yellow alert for rain, wind and coastal phenomena, while on Friday 6th it was expected that only municipal parks and access to the Gomenaro River would remain closed.

Committee meeting

The decision to maintain these measures was taken on Thursday 5th in the morning during a new meeting of the Mijas Town Hall Emergency Advisory Committee, where it was decided to keep the municipal plan in place in view of the forecast for a new storm on Saturday 7th, which has been named Marta, and for which yellow alerts have already been activated in Mijas due to wind and coastal phenomena. Mata chaired the meeting, during which the situation in the municipality and the incidents arising from storm Leonardo

were also assessed.

The mayoress announced that all public parks would remain closed, as the excessive moisture in the ground could cause trees and branches to fall and break. She also said that access to the river would remain closed, although the sports facilities would open on Friday 6th, as would the UP, unless a sudden deterioration in conditions forced them to close.

Truce in the weather

“Tomorrow, Friday, a respite from the bad weather is expected between one storm and the next, but we must not let our guard down”, explained the mayoress. The Fire Brigade, Local Police, Civil Protection, Parks and Gardens, Operational Services, Cleaning and Rural Areas will continue to coordinate their efforts to respond as quickly as possible to new incidents and minimise the risks arising from the storm.

Mata chaired the meeting on Thursday 5th, which was attended by several councillors, the head of the Mijas Fire Brigade and senior officers of the Local Police / Beatriz Martín.

The mayoress during the meeting / Mijas Press.

PROTECTING

The priority, PEOPLE

THE MAYORESS, ANA MATA (PP), EMPHASISED THAT HER “PRIORITY IS CLEAR: TO PROTECT PEOPLE”. She therefore urged citizens to “be responsible, avoid unnecessary journeys and follow only information from ofﬁcial channels”. Finally, the mayoress stated that they continue to “work in a coordinated manner to ensure everyone’s safety” and called for the responsible use of the 112 emergency number.

ANIMALS

safe

NO SCHOOL and other measures

ON ALERT SINCE SUSPENSION OF also

ON TUESDAY 3RD, THE MIJAS TOWN HALL MADE THE RACECOURSE AVAILABLE TO OTHER MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE SHELTER OF ANIMALS. The facilities will remain open while adverse weather conditions persist, providing refuge for horses, equines and other animals from both Mijas and surrounding towns under red alert. The councillor for Livestock and Rural Areas, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), explained: “In Mijas, we understand that in situations like this, coordination and cooperation between municipalities are key. That is why we are making the racecourse available to those councils that are under red alert and need a safe space for their horses and other animals”. Basic Basic Income staff are on site to receive animals, while the Local Police are coordinating the various requests. Animal Domus was the ﬁrst animal protection organisation to use the facilities, bringing in a dozen dogs.

On Monday 2nd, it was decided to close municipal parks, the Coastal Path and access to the river. These measures were intensiﬁed on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th, when the following were in force: the suspension of school activities; the suspension of activities in senior citizens’ centres; the suspension of UP activities; the recommendation to work from home; the closure of parks and public spaces with trees due to the risk of falling; the suspension of outdoor sports activities; and the preventive evacuation of ﬂood-prone areas. FOR TODAY, FRIDAY 6TH, THE CLOSURE OF PARKS AND FOOTBRIDGES OVER RIVERS AND STREAMS REMAINS IN PLACE.

ON MONDAY 2ND, THE FIRST MEETING OF THE TOWN HALL’S EMERGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE WAS HELD, chaired by the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), and attended by the councillors for Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox); Fire Brigade and Civil Protection, Francisco Jerez (Vox); Operational Services, Beaches and Parks and Gardens, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP); Livestock, Cleanliness and Rural Areas, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), and Social Inclusion and Sports, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), as well as the chief superintendent of the Local Police, Juan Manuel Rosas, and the deputy ofﬁcer of the Mijas Fire Brigade, Francisco Manuel Mérida. At this meeting, the Local Territorial Emergency Plan was activated at preemergency operational level 0.

Monday 2nd carnival and sporting events

THE TOWN HALL ANNOUNCED THAT THE CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS PLANNED FOR THIS WEEKEND HAVE BEEN POSTPONED until Saturday 14th in Las Lagunas and until the 21st in La Cala. Meanwhile, the Royal Andalusian Football Federation announced the suspension of sporting events from Friday 6th to Monday 9th. This affects regional and provincial competitions, the Third Federation, the National Youth League, futsal and women’s football, as well as the Andalusian Championship for provincial women’s under-12 and under-16 futsal teams.

The mayoress, Ana Mata, pictured with the councillor for the Fire Brigade, Francisco Jerez (left), has been on the ground throughout the storm / Jacobo Perea.

Photo: Cristina Bejarano.

Photo: Prensa Mijas.

Photo: Irene Pérez.

The impact of storm Leonardo in Mijas

Report by C.Martín, C.Bejarano, J.Perea and Ed. Dept.

At midnight on Wednesday 4th, Aemet’s orange alerts for rain and coastal phenomena and yellow alerts for wind came into effect across the Costa del Sol with the arrival of storm Leonardo. The rainfall began in the early evening and the first incidents were reported throughout the night. Early in the morning, the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), visited the vicinity of the Gomenaro River and took stock of the incidents: “It has been a difficult night in various areas of the municipality, with a very strong maritime storm that has damaged the coastal path at El Capricho, which has been damaged and will have to be repaired as soon as the storm passes, as well as a watchtower that has been swept away”.

Mata, accompanied by the councillors for Civil Protection and the Fire Brigade, Francisco Jerez (Vox); Operational Services and Parks and Gardens, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), and Livestock, Rural Areas and Cleanliness, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), pointed out that “trees have also fallen in several areas of the municipality, causing road blockages, but we have acted quickly”.

THE TOWN HALL Schools INSPECTS SCHOOLS

ED. DEPT. / C.M The councillor for Education, Juan José Torres Trella (PP), inspected the schools on Wednesday morning to ensure that there

Fallen trees, damage to the Coastal Path and various landslides were some of the incidents reported

Teruel pointed out that “a tree fell on Calle Sergio García in Riviera at around three in the morning and we acted to remove it, and also, at the Calahonda roundabout, a pine tree fell, blocking traffic”. Along with Parks and Gardens, the Mijas Fire Brigade also attended to resolve the incidents; in the case of Calahonda, large tree trunks had to be cut up to clear the road.

Staff from the

Town Hall, Fire Brigade, Local Police and Civil Protection are working

on the ground

Operational Services also inspected roads and monitored riverbeds and landslide-prone areas. The Town Hall closed pedestrian access to the beaches.

Mata stressed that the team “worked through the night” from Tuesday to Wednesday and highlighted that the danger was compounded by “rain on already wet ground” combined with strong winds.

were no incidents. Only minor leaks were detected at María Zambrano and Las Cañadas schools.

During Wednesday evening and the early hours of Thursday 5th, with a yellow alert for rain, wind and coastal phenomena, incidents continued, with around thirty incidents recorded during that night and Thursday morning. The Fire Brigade, Local Police, Civil Protection, Parks and Gardens, Operational Services, Street Cleaning and Rural Areas worked on the ground to minimise the consequences of this storm.

More interventions

The government team explained that multiple interventions were carried out due to fallen trees and branches (especially in Las Lagunas, Calahonda and Riviera). They also cleared architectural debris such as cornices and advertising hoardings, particularly at Dunnes Stores in Las Lagunas and Kiabi (Parque Miramar); and attended to broken windows and awnings in residential buildings (La Cala and Las Lagunas), a satellite dish (Las Lagunas), and a pergola (Riviera del Sol).

the beaches.- 5. Working on the removal of fallen trees / Mijas Press, J.P., S.P.

MIJAS STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPECTING

BARRIERS BLOCKING ACCESS

B.M. / J.P./ A.L./ P.M. / C.M. The Mijas Town Hall has closed access to the Gomenaro River as a precaution. This time, to prevent people from crossing, concrete bollards have been installed alongside barriers and security cordons. The councillor for the area, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), said on Wednesday 4th that the Local

Police had been “inspecting all the river crossings since the previous day because there are reckless people who keep trying to cross.”. The councillor for the Fire Brigade and Civil Protection, Francisco Jerez (Vox), explained that, explained that near the rivers “cars skid and get stuck,” and urged people to respect the closures.

1. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, visited the affected areas with councillors Daniel Gómez Teruel, Francisco Jerez and Eloy Belmonte.- 2. Damage to the Coastal Path.l.- 3. A fallen treel.- 4. The Town Hall closed access to

Torres Trella in La Cala / Patricia Murillo

Jerez, next to the Gomenaro River / J.P.

Cuevas Dawson in Entrerríos / P.M.

Half a thousand students

will learn how to launch a business at the III Entrepreneurship Conference

Mijas will host this event on Friday, 13th of February, from 9:00 to 14:00 hours, at the Manuel España Theatre

Jacobo Perea / Beatriz Martín

On Tuesday 3rd, the III Málaga Young Entrepreneurs Conference was presented. The event is aimed particularly at young people studying vocational training and will take place on the 13th of February, from 9:00 to 14:00 hours, at the Manuel España Theatre.

The aim is to facilitate access to this training on entrepreneurship for young people from across the Costa del Sol. It is organised by the Andalusian Youth Institute and sponsored by the Provincial Council. “We want young people to be motivated to become entrepreneurs and to see entrepreneurship and self-employment as another enriching professional alternative with a future”, said the regional minister for Employment, Mari Carmen Márquez

In this regard, the councillor for Youth, Melisa Ceballos (PP),

stated that “for young people who are unsure about their future, these conferences are a way of encouraging them and showing them that there are different job opportunities that they can pursue throughout their lives”.

Students from the vocational training programmes at IES Las Lagunas, Sierra de Mijas, Vega de Mijas and Ana Carmona ‘Veleta’ will attend, although students from other secondary schools in

Mijas are also invited.

The conference is organised by MS GROWTH; its CEO, Álvaro García, added that “our goal is to reach young people from Mijas and other towns with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants who are studying here. Other young people from the area who are interested in the conferences are also welcome to attend”. Registration is available via the website jornadajovenesemprendedores.com.

GROUPS

The Arts Society reveals the secrets of Ronda and the mystery of art theft

The Danish Club and the Salón Varietés host the collective’s upcoming lectures

F.M.R. The Arts Society Costa del Sol, linked to an international network based in London with more than 300 associations worldwide, is preparing its upcoming cultural events. With a large proportion of its membership residing in Mijas, the society organises monthly meetings to explore history and the arts in greater depth, returning this month with two high-level proposals.

The event in our municipality will take place on Tuesday 10th at 10:30 hours at the headquarters of the Danish Club, located on the Mijas road. Under the title ‘Hunting the Borderlands in Ronda’, speaker Rafael Anderson will explore the complex Arab heritage of the city of Tajo. Anderson will unravel the symbolism of this ‘citadel in the sky’ and its strategic role as a shifting border between the Nasrid and Christian kingdoms over the centuries.

The day before, on Monday 9th at 16:30 hours, the Teatro Salón Varietés in Fuengirola will host the talk ‘How to steal a million’. Shauna Isaac will analyse the most famous art thefts in history, the motivations of the thieves and the failures that ultimately led to the recovery of masterpieces. Both lectures will last one hour and admission is 10 euros per lecture, payable on the door. These talks represent an excellent opportunity for local residents to connect with Andalusian history and the mysteries of universal creativity.

Danish Club in Mijas / Archive.

At the centre the regional minister for Employment, alongside the councillor for Youth and the CEO of the organising company / B.M.

Municipal facilities

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION CENTRE in Las Lagunas

Project tender

OBJECTIVES

To gain space by redistributing the existing areas, as well as making the site more accessible

Updating and EXPANSION OF SPACES

The INTERIOR COURTYARD WILL BE CONNECTED to the garden

THE AIM IS TO MAKE THE SPACE EFFICIENT, integrating energy use, structural systems, climate control, natural light, water and space management, as well as implementing measures to improve user comfort

The BUILDING WILL ALSO BE ACCESSIBLE. A lift is being considered

The renovation project

for the Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre is out to tender

It includes the expansion and reorganisation of spaces to improve functionality and will connect the interior courtyard with the garden area

3,500 USERS

at present

The current facilities date back to 1986, and the aim is to “completely refurbish the spaces”

The Mijas Town Hall has put out to public tender the drafting of the remodelling project for the Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre. The aim of this initiative is to gain space by redistributing the existing areas, as well as making the centre more accessible and user-friendly. The tender for this project has a budget of 60,000 euros.

The centre is located on a 2,233-square-metre plot classified as consolidated urban land with a public facility rating.

The current facilities date back to 1986, so the project aims to completely refurbish the spaces,

There are currently 3,480 users in the Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre, which has become too small. “As soon as the 2026 budget comes into force, the project will be put out to tender to adapt this space to the needs of our senior citizens. We have many activities spread out, even in other facilities such as Las Cañadas. Here we have a very large space, but it is old and currently underused. The needs of the elderly are increasing, so it is appropriate to improve these facilities”, explained the councillor for Senior Citizens, Silvia Marín (PP).

which will be expanded, as the facilities have become obsolete

and there are many users. Almost 3,500 people currently use the facilities.

Comprehensive refurbishment

The refurbishment will connect the interior courtyard with the garden area to encourage use, relaxation and enjoyment, as well as improve conditions for the activities carried out at the centre, with workshops and outdoor multi-purpose rooms.

According to the councillor for Senior Citizens, Silvia Marín (PP), “as soon as the 2026 budget comes into force, the drafting of the project will be put out to tender in order to adapt this space to the needs of our elderly residents. We have many activities spread out, even

2,233 m2 from 1986 plot FACILITIES

in other facilities such as Las Cañadas. Here we have a very large space, but it is old and currently underused. The needs of the elderly are increasing, so it is appropriate to improve these facilities”.

The aim is to make the centre efficient by integrating energy, structural systems, climate control, natural light, water and space management, as well as implementing measures to improve user comfort. The building will also be accessible both internally and externally, and the installation of a lift is being considered. “We want to create more multi-purpose rooms, dance and games rooms, and spaces for activities and workshops. This will provide suitable faci-

current facilities have become too small. Hence the importance of this refurbishment project to gain space and offer a greater number of workshops and services to our senior citizens”

lities for these purposes”, added the councillor.

Active participation centres, also known as senior citizens’ day centres, offer a range of activities, with the fundamental aim of meeting the recreational needs of older people, as well as providing a socio-cultural framework where they can satisfy their thirst for information and knowledge. Recreational activities are organised on a daily basis, either directly by the Senior Citizens’ Department or at the initiative of the various retirees’ associations, always with the relevant information provided to the technical team.

More services

“The Las Lagunas centre has 3,480 users, which means that

The aim is to make the space efficient, integrating energy use, structural systems or climate control

the current facilities have become too small. Hence the importance of this refurbishment project to gain space and offer a greater number of workshops and services to our senior citizens”, said the head of the Senior Citizens Department.

There are currently three centres in the municipality of Mijas, one for each urban centre.

Report by Ed. Dept. / Info: Cristina Luque/ Design: Carmen Martín

The councillor for Senior Citizens, Silvia Marín (right), and the area coordinator, Mercedes Gálvez, at the centre / Cristina Luque.

“The Las Lagunas centre has 3,480 users, which means that the

SILVIA MARÍN Councillor the Senior Citizens(PP)

ROUTES OF THE PARADES

PARQUE Mª ZAMBRANO

Calle Antonio Machado

postponed in Las Lagunas and La Cala due to storm

The Mijas Town Hall has announced that, due to the storm forecast for this weekend with the arrival of a new storm, the Carnival celebrations in Las Lagunas and La Cala have been postponed. This was due to be the first weekend of the Carnival celebrations, but the rain forecast for Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th has led to the postponement of these events in both urban centres. In Las Lagunas, the festivities have been rescheduled for Saturday 14th of February, while in La Cala will take place on the 21st of

February. In Mijas Pueblo, the original date, Sunday 15th, remains unchanged. According to the Department for Festivities and Traditions at the Mijas Town Hall, all three celebrations will be full of colour and joy, and residents are invited to take part. In addition, the band La Periférica will perform at each of the celebrations.

The celebrations will begin on Saturday 14th in Las Lagunas. The event will begin at 11 hours with a parade departing from Miguel Hernández Avenue, next to María Zambrano Park. The parade will end at Andalucía Park at around 13

The new dates will be the 14th of February for Las Lagunas and the 21st for La Cala; Mijas Pueblo will remain on Sunday the 15th

“There will be three celebrations this year, full of colour and joy, and all residents are invited to take part. I encourage everyone to dress up too”

hours, where the fancy-dress competition will take place.

On Sunday 15th, Mijas Pueblo will also celebrate its Carnival party with a parade and a fancy-dress competition. The event will start at 11 hours at the Town Hall. After the parade, the celebration will continue in the Virgen de la Peña Square where the costume contest will be held.

On Saturday 21st of February, it will be La Cala’s turn; the parade will start at 11 hours at the Cultural Centre and the fancy-dress competition will be held at La Butibamba Park.

The Festivities Department encourages everyone to attend in fancy dress, as there will be prizes and gifts. Those interested must register one hour before the parade at the departure points. Prizes for the winning group will range from 60 to 300 euros.

Departure 11:00 hours LA

(Departure) Boulevard

Cultural Centre

Calle Torremolinos

Calle Torreón

Calle Marbella

Calle Cártama (Arrival) Parque La Butibamba

(Departure) Avenida Miguel Hernández, next to María Zambrano Park

Calle Margarita

Avenida de Los Lirios

Calle Geranio

(Arrival) Parque Andalucía Departure 11:00 hours

Departure 11:00 hours

(Departure) Avenida Virgen de la Peña, next to the Town Hall Avenida Virgen de la Peña Avenida de Méjico

Plaza de la Paz

Calle Málaga

Plaza de la Libertad

Calle Carril

Calle Coín

Barrio Santana

Calle Coín

Calle Carril

Plaza de la Libertad

Plaza de la Constitución

Avenida del Compás

(Arrival) Plaza Virgen de la Peña

P. DE LOS SIETE CAÑOS

15/02

MIJAS PUEBLO

SILVIA MARÍN Councillor for Festivities and Traditions (PP)

Ed. Dept. / Cristina Bejarano

WHAT´S ON

SUNDAY 8TH

Fancy dress party in aid of Adimi Caseta de la Peña Hostelería, Fuengirola fairground, 12:30 h

TUESDAY 10TH

‘Quién soy cuando nadie me mira’. Lecture by Mónica Morales

Manuel España Theatre, 12 h Aimed at young people aged 16 to 18. Open to the general public. 1 hour long. Free admission until full capacity is reached

FRIDAY 13TH

III Málaga Young Entrepreneurs Conference

Manuel España Theatre, 9 h Free admission until full capacity is reached

SATURDAY 14TH

‘Del Revés’, by Guelmi Manuel España Theatre, 20 h Advance tickets at lacocheraentradas.com, 16 euros and at the box office one hour before the show, 18 euros.

SUNDAY 15TH

‘El gato con botas’ (Jabetín Teatro) Manuel España Theatre, 18 h Advance tickets at lacocheraentradas.com, 9 euros, and at the box office one hour before the show, 10 euros.