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Mijas native Mari Carmen Jaime will announce the start of the festivities at the Municipal Auditorium at 21:00 Auditorium at 21:00
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The draw for the senior citizens’ trip will take place on the 11th
New programme for the Manuel España
CP Mijas-Las Lagunas make their debut in 2nd RFEF
The final list of successful applicants has now been published, although there are more applications than places available SPANISH PAGE 23
The programme drawn up by the Culture Department running until December is packed with comedy, theatre, music, dance and flamenco SPANISH PAGE 28-29
The blue-and-white side play away at Puente Genil on Sunday 6th with a revamped squad and boundless enthusiasm SPANISH PAGE 35
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Mijas launches Sports Excellence Awards, with 100,000 euros in funding These incentives, for which applications can be submitted until the 25th, are aimed at residents registered in Mijas who achieved sporting success in 2025 NEWS/05 RALLY
480 children aged 0 to 3 start the school year at Mijas municipal nursery schools The four public centres start the term virtually at full capacity, with occupancy between 95 and 100 per cent SPANISH PAGE/14
The municipality ends August close to full hotel occupancy on the Costa del Sol at 94.4 per cent The town improves on its August 2025 figure by 0.83 percentage points and is one of three destinations on the Costa del Sol that continue to grow NEWS/04
Mijas shows its support for the people of Ceuta The Street On Wednesday 2nd September, coinciding with Ceuta Day, Mijas joined the rallies organised across Spain to demand, as a first priority, the protection of the people of Ceuta following the progressive deterioration of daily life in the autonomous city. Hundreds of residents across the municipality’s three town centres came together as a sign of support and solidarity with the people of Ceuta. “Ceuta’s integrity is under threat and its public services are under a strain that is sustainable neither in space nor in time”, stated mayoress Ana Mata. Furthermore, Ceuta residents living in Mijas or with close ties to the municipality read out a manifesto demanding security, resources and effective border control from the State. / Nuria Luque. NEWS/02-3
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Cleaning Department fines FCC more than 6 million euros
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BUS contractor faces seven TIMETABLES disciplinary proceedings The Transport Department facilitates travel to the festivities
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On the afternoon of Wednesday 2nd, Mijas held as many as three official events in support of Ceuta, outside the Town Hall and the branch offices in Las Lagunas and La Cala, thereby joining the call issued by the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP). The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), who was in Las Lagunas, called for the protection of Ceuta’s residents as an immediate
Ana Mata
urged the State to heed “the cry for help from the residents of this autonomous city”
priority, following the progressive deterioration of daily life in the autonomous city. “Today we are calling a spade a spade. Ceuta is not suffering from a migration problem. Ceuta’s integrity is under threat and its public services are under strain that is sustainable neither in space nor in time”, she said. Ceuta residents living in Mijas or with strong ties to the municipality were tasked with reading a manifesto entitled ‘We Are All Ceuta’, which called on the State to provide security, resources and effective border control, always with respect and rejecting any expression of hatred or confrontation. Among
Mijas held
three official rallies to join the call organised by the FEMP
these residents was Rosa Moreno, who described what her family is going through in Ceuta, a situation “anything but normal, especially for the children, who can no longer go to the park or the beach, have missed out on their local fair and can no longer even go out for a walk in the street, as they used to. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. My family tells me things that break
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On the afternoon of Wednesday 2nd, demonstrations in support of the people of Ceuta were held at all three town centers my heart”, said the resident. Last event last Wednesday, which coincided with the celebration of Ceuta’s Autonomy Day, was a unanimous call for responsibility. “It’s not about sending more doctors or more resources; we have to start at the root of the problem, which is to remove the invaders from our country and, after that, offer people everything they deserve. We must return to and restore normality and, above all, ensure that this never happens again”, said Eloy Belmonte (Vox), deputy mayor of Las Lagunas, to which the mayoress added that “we cannot have a president who has been on holiday for the whole month, whi-
The rally in Las Lagunas took place at the Las Lagunas branch office / N.L.
stands with Ceuta LA CALA
le these people have been unable to leave their homes because their personal integrity has been violated”. Authorities and local residents shared the same view: to continue to stand by Ceuta, defending the rule of law, security and peaceful coexistence. “What has taken place in the autonomous city is a full-blown invasion; the situation is becoming deadlocked and the Government needs to get its act together now and resolve this problem”, concluded the spokesperson for Ciudadanos at the Mijas Town Hall, José Carlos Martín. Gathering in La Cala Outside the La Cala branch office, the deputy mayor of Mijas, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), and the deputy mayor of La Cala, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), as well as other councillors from the government team, led this gathering, accompanied by local residents and citizens from Ceuta living in the municipality, in yet another show
of solidarity and support for the autonomous city. Cuevas Dawson took part in the event, where he emphasised that Ceuta’s integrity is under threat and warned that the strain on its public services is “unsustainable”. According to the councillor, “Ceuta is being invaded and there is appalling neglect on the part of this Government towards the people of Ceuta, who are really suffering. And we, the people of Mijas, are here supporting the people of Ceuta and will continue to do so until the Government takes action”. For his part, Maldonado called on the Spanish Government to take urgent measures. “From here, from Mijas and from all over Spain, we call on our Government to strengthen our borders and, above all, to consolidate our unity so that we can defend ourselves against situations such as this”, he added. Mijas Pueblo, stands with Ceuta The defence of our borders, security and peaceful coexistence
In La Cala, it was a Ceuta native living in Mijas who was tasked with reading out the manifesto. On this occasion, Álvaro Cerezo emphasised that “when Ceuta suffers, Spain responds; when Ceuta needs help, Spain stands by its side; and when anyone questions who we are, our response is one and the same. Ceuta is not for sale, Ceuta must be defended”. There were more Ceuta natives supporting their people from La Cala. Isabel María Fernández, another Ceuta native living in the municipality, said that this situation “is very hard to bear because you are seeing everything that is happening in Ceuta and you cannot do anything about it, and that creates a great sense of helplessness”.
On the right, the spokesperson for Cs Mijas, José Carlos Martín / N.L.
were also discussed in Mijas Pueblo. There, outside the Town Hall, hundreds more residents gathered, confirming that Spain stands with Ceuta. Mario Bravo (PP), a councillor on the government team, wished to “make Mijas’s position clear: we are against any invasion and we demand that the Government restore the original situation. As a country, we need a Government that ensures our borders are respected”, he emphasised. Mijas Pueblo also joined, as did La Cala and Las Lagunas, in the demonstrations that took place on Wednesday afternoon to mark Autonomous City Day and, above all, in solidarity with the people of Ceuta and in defence of national integrity.
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LAS LAG U N AS
At the microphone, local resident Rosa Moreno, accompanied by the mayoress of Mijas and the deputy mayor of Las Lagunas, Eloy Belmonte / A.L.
During the rallies held simultaneously across the country, numerous town halls have unanimously endorsed the FEMP’s manifesto in solidarity with the autonomous city. In this context, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), attended the rally organised in Las Lagunas to raise her voice in defence of the people of Ceuta. The mayoress of Mijas insisted that the absolute priority must be to guarantee the protection of Ceuta’s population. During her speech, Mata was unequivocal: “Today we are calling a spade a spade. Ceuta is not suffering from a migration problem. Ceuta’s integrity is under threat and its public services are under strain that is sustainable neither in space nor in time”, she stated emphatically to those present.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, during her speech at the rally organised at the Las Lagunas branch office / N.L.
M I J AS P U E B LO From left to right: the deputy mayor of Mijas, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson; Álvaro Cerezo, a resident of Ceuta living in Mijas; and the deputy mayor of La Cala, Juan Carlos Maldonado / A.L.
In Mijas Pueblo, councillors from the government team were present: Mario Bravo (centre), Francisco Jerez (left) and Mari Francis Alarcón (right) / A.L.
In the case of Mijas Pueblo, Salvador Pérez, a Ceuta native who has lived in Mijas for over 40 years, was tasked with giving voice to the manifesto. A text which, as well as offering words of encouragement in support of the people of Ceuta, also demands a definitive solution to this crisis: “We ask the Government to take action once and for all and stop doing the foolish things it is doing out of fear of something it harbours. From here, we assert Ceuta’s Spanish identity. Ceuta is Spain and Spain is Ceuta”, Pérez emphasised. Some of those present at the rally wanted to make their support for the people of Ceuta clear, such as Gara Pagés, a woman from Mijas who has lived in Ceuta since 2017 and said she felt “supported”. “The tears”, she continued, “can’t be held back any longer, because we’ve had a very tough few days behind us. I’m a nurse in Ceuta and the situation is dreadful”. For her part, local resident Blanca Berral, said she felt “sadness; I feel despair for them; I’ve been speaking every day to people I know from there ever since this began. I also feel frustration, because at the end of the day we see that politicians aren’t uniting either, as there’s no representation from a certain political side; we should all be as one”.
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Tourism
The town improves on its August 2025 figure by 0.83 points and is one of three destinations on the Costa del Sol that continue to grow
Mijas ends August close to full hotel occupancy at 94.4 per cent FRANCISCO JEREZ
Councillor for Tourism (Vox)
“We are not talking about isolated figures, but rather the confirmation of a trend: we came off a June and July that were above expectations, and August has surpassed them once again. What matters is not just the percentage; it is that we are growing while much of the province is stagnating or declining. That speaks volumes about the work of the hotels, restaurants and professionals in the sector in Mijas”
Ed. Dept. / Design: M. Fernández
Mijas closed the month of August with a hotel occupancy rate of 94.4 per cent, according to data published by the Costa del Sol Hotel Entrepreneurs Association (Aehcos). This figure places the town 1.55 percentage points above the provincial average, set at 92.85 per cent, and makes it the third destination with the highest occupancy rate in the province, behind Benalmádena (96.2 per cent) and Torremolinos (95.5 per cent). Mijas has also improved on its own figure for August 2025 by 0.83 percentage points, when it recorded 93.57 per cent. It is one of the three main tourist towns on the Costa del Sol to have seen growth compared with last summer, alongside Benalmádena and Torremolinos, and is outperforming the province as a whole. This performance has enabled it to climb two places in the provincial rankings: a year ago, Mijas was in fifth place among the major destinations. It is also the second consecutive month in which the municipality has ranked among the top destinations on the Costa del Sol. In July, Mijas recorded an occupancy rate of 92.26 per cent, the second-best figure in the province after Torremolinos, and in August it has increased this figure by more than two percentage points. Exceeding expectations The results for the province as a whole have comfortably exceeded the sector’s expectations. At the end of July, Aehcos estimated an occupancy rate of 88.87 per cent for August and anticipated a slight moderation compared with the previous summer; the actual figure
MIJAS EXCEEDS
expectations 94,4 per cent occupancy in August According to data published by the Costa del Sol Hotel Entrepreneurs Association (Aehcos).
1,55 percentage points above the provincial TRH Mijas Hotel Reception / Archive.
at the close of the month, at 92.85 per cent, is almost four points above that forecast and 0.70 points above the 92.15 per cent recorded in August 2025. The councillor for Tourism at the Mijas Town Hall, Francisco Jerez (Vox), praised the results, noting that “this is not an isolated figure, but confirmation of a trend: we came off a June and July
International
market accounts for 60.5 per cent of staying guests
that were above expectations, and August has surpassed them once again”. “What matters is not just the percentage; it is that we are growing while much of the province is stagnating or declining. That speaks volumes about the work of the hotels, restaurants and professionals in the sector in Mijas”, he added. Visitor profile The August figures also reflect a
change in the visitor profile. International visitors accounted for 60.5 per cent of guests, compared with 39.5 per cent from Spain, a breakdown that confirms the gradual recovery in Spanish demand observed during the middle of the summer: in July, domestic visitors accounted for 32.2 per cent. The councillor emphasised that these results are due both to the diversity of the town’s offering and to the ongoing dialogue with the sector through Mijas Lab, the public-private tourism forum established in March.
average, set at 92.85 per cent, and the third destination in the province, behind Benalmádena (96.2 per cent) and Torremolinos (95.5 per cent).
Compared with 2025, Mijas also improved on its own figure by 0.83 percentage points, having recorded 93.57 per cent in the same period last year.
Tourism forecast Looking ahead to the coming months, Aehcos forecasts a provincial occupancy rate of 88.58 per cent in September and over 83 per cent in October, with a year-on-year comparison that the association itself describes as moderate. In Mijas, the estimate for October stands at 80.7 per cent.
Mijas Tourist Office / Archive.
A diverse destination According to the councillor for Tourism, “Mijas combines beach, mountain, golf, gastronomy, culture and a historic centre with its own identity. This allows us to offer very different experiences within a single destination, and explains why we perform well both in and out of the peak season”. he noted. Tourism currently supports nearly 8,000 jobs in the town, with 7.974 workers linked to the sector in the second quarter of the year, up 3.60 per cent on twelve months ago.
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ANA MATA, MAYORESS OF MIJAS (PP) “We are launching a pioneering grant scheme IN MIJAS WITH 100,000 EUROS IN FUNDING”
uring t e presentation o t is grant sc e e, t e ayoress e p asise t at t ere are any a i ies or o t e act t at t eir son or aug ter co petes in a sport eans acing an e pense t at t ey so eti es cannot a or . n t is regar , na ata e p aine t at t is is y i as o n a an t is go ern ent tea a e t oug t o a t ose peop e o, t roug practising sport, reac ery i portant representati e po iu s o ic e are e tre e y prou , an o, oreo er, a ays carry t e na e o i as it t e in e ery one o t ese co petitions .
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, presented the call for applications alongside the councillor for Sports, Mari Francis Alarcón / J.Perea.
Mijas launches Sports Excellence Awards worth 100,000 euros The awards are aimed at athletes registered as residents of the municipality who achieved sporting success in 2025 Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: Isabel Merino / Translation: C.Arroyo
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), accompanied by the councillor for Sport, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), presented the new line of Sports Excellence Awards on Thursday 3rd. This is a pioneering measure in the municipality, aimed at recognising the achievements of local
The application
R EQ U IR EMEN TS
AP P LICATION S
Submission of applications from
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to reward sporting achievement
SEPTEMBER
Applications can be submitted via the municipal eo fice on t e ebsite
www.mijas.es The application must be accompanied by the SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTATION listed on the e-office, under the section ‘Solicitud de premios a la excelencia deportiva’. For athletes UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, the application and its annexes must be submitted and signed by their parents or legal guardians.
process opens on Friday 4th, and those interested can submit their applications until the 25th of this month
fitting to recognise them. That is why Mijas Town Hall wants to help them maintain their dedication, which requires a great deal of support to bear fruit”, explained the mayoress.
athletes who attain success in national or international tournaments, with a budget allocation of 100,000 euros. “Mijas has great athletes who always fly the flag for our municipality. Many are competing at the highest level, giving their all, so we feel it is very
Award amounts Individual athletes can apply for an award of 2,500 euros if they have taken part in World Championships, Olympic Games or Paralympic Games with the Spanish national team in their respective disciplines. Having competed in European Cham-
100,000 EUROS
pionships or European Cups with the Spanish national team carries an award of 2,000 euros. Achieving a podium finish in Spanish Championships or Cups as an individual, in club rankings or representing the Andalusian team will also be recognised with an amount of 1,500 euros. Finally, achieving an individual placement between 4th and 10th position in Spanish Championships or Cups will be awarded 750 euros. In team sports, the criteria are similar.
e ob ecti e o t ese a ar s is to raise t e tec nica e e o at etes, contribute to t e progression o sporting per or ance, and CON SOLID ATE HIG H-LEV EL AN D COMP ETITIV E SP OR T AT N ATION AL AN D IN TER N ATION AL LEV EL. o be e igib e, app icants ust eet t e oo ing re uire ents
To have achieved the SPORTING RESULTS for which the financial award is requested BETWEEN 1ST JANUARY AND 31ST DECEMBER 2025. TO BE REGISTERED AS A RESIDENT in Mijas at the time of achieving the accolade. NOT TO HAVE BEEN SANCTIONED by a final ruling for serious or very serious infractions of sporting discipline.
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2026 Mijas Fair
CHECK THE PROGRAMME
SUNDAY 6TH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM MIGUEL GONZÁLEZ BERRAL 21:00 h. OPENING ADDRESS FOR THE FAIR BY MARI CARMEN JAIME MARMOLEJO Performance by the UP dance group, led by instructor Reme Fernández
MONDAY 7TH ALL CHILDREN’S RIDES AT THE FAIRGROUND WILL COST €2.50. During the fair, from 19:00 to 21:00, the characteristic sounds of the rides will be turned off so that children with special needs can enjoy the fair without acoustic barriers.
MIJAS TOWN HALL 18:30 H. Registration for children to take part in the GIANTS AND BIG-HEADS PARADE. 19:00 H. GIANTS AND BIG-HEAD PARADE.
PARROQUIA INMACULADA 19:30 H. Novena to our patron saint, the Blessed Virgen de La Peña.
ENTRANCE TO PLAZA VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA 22:00 H. Inauguration of the Fairground and switching on of the artistic illuminations by local authorities.
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MURALLA DAYTIME FAIR 13:30 H. Inauguration of the DAYTIME FAIR Livening up the Day Fair: 14:00 H. DJ BERNA. 15:00 H. Performance by NUEVO DÍA party band. 16:00 H. DJ BERNA. 16:30 H. Performance by NUEVO DÍA party band. 18:00 H. Closing of the Day Fair 18:00 H. STREET PARADE THROUGH MIJAS BY THE INVITED MUSIC BANDS 21:00 H. SOLEMN PROCESSION OF THE SACRED IMAGE OF THE BLESSED VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA along the usual route.
TUESDAY 8TH PARROQUIA INMACULADA 11:30 h. Peal of bells heralding the feast day of the Blessed Virgen de la Peña Solemn main church service in honour of our patron saint and perpetual mayoress, the Virgen de La Peña.
MUNICIPAL BOOTH 20:00 H. CHILDREN’S KING AND QUEEN competition. Children can enter the draw from 20:00, until the children’s performance.
21:00 H. Children’s performance: ‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’. 21:30 H. Draw and coronation of the CHILDREN’S KING AND QUEEN. The winner must be present during the draw; otherwise, the draw will be re-drawn.
MUNICIPAL BOOTH
22:30 H. Performance by the group Rock con Ñ. 00:00 H. Headline performance by Medina Azahara.
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED
THURSDAY 10TH
DAYTIME FAIR 14:00 H. Opening of the DAY FAIR Livening up the Day Fair: 14:00 H. DJ VICENTE 80. 15:00 H. Performance by A-COMPÁS party band. 16:00 H. DJ VICENTE 80. FROM 16:00 TO 20:00 H.. Free children’s play area. 17:00 H. Traditional fritters with chocolate. 17:00 H. Performance by A-COMPÁS party band.
MURALLA
DAYTIME FAIR 14:00 H. Opening of the DAY FAIR Livening up the Day Fair: 14:00 H. DJ VICENTE 80. 15:00 H. Performance by TRENZAO party band. 16:00 H. DJ VICENTE 80. FROM 16:00 TO 20:00 H.. Free children’s play area. 17:00 H. Performance by TRENZAO party band. 18:00 H. DJ VICENTE 80. 18:00 H. Election of the ‘Marchoso’ and ‘Marchosa ‘of the Day Fair. 19:00 H. Performance by the group LOS LUNES NO HAY PESCAO. 20:00 H. Closing of the Day Fair.
01:00 H. DJ Vicente 80. FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED
SATURDAY 12TH
MURALLA
18:00 H. DJ VICENTE 80. 19:00 H. Performance by the band MALAMANERA. 20:00 H. Closing of the Day Fair.
WEDNESDAY 9 TH
21:00 H. Performance by the UP ballroom dance groups, led by instructor Juan Jesús Leiva.
23:30 H. Headline performance by de Marta Quintero.
FRIDAY 11TH
01:00 H. Tribute Night. FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED
DAYTIME FAIR 14:00 H. Opening of the DAYTIME FAIR at La Muralla de Mijas Livening up the Day Fair: 14:00 H. DJ BERNA. 16:00 H. Performance by ANA SERRANO’s group. FROM 16:00 TO 20:00 H. Free children’s play area. 17:00 H. DJ BERNA. 17:30 H. Performance by ANA SERRANO’s group. 18:30 H. DJ BERNA. 19:00 H. Performance by the band STEREO 80. 20:00 H. Closing of the Day Fair
MUNICIPAL BOOTH
23:00 H. Headline performance by Camela. FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED
‘Salve’ to the Virgen de la Peña performed by the Nuevo Día Orchestra
MURALLA
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED
During the giants and big-heads parade on Monday 7th at 18:30, the Town Hall will set aside an area so that people with reduced mobility can enjoy the parade with a clear view. It will be in the car parks at Plaza de La Paz.
7 TO 12 SEPTEMBER In honour of Our Lady, the Virgen de la Peña
MUNICIPAL BOOTH 22:30 H. Presentation of the CANDIDATES FOR QUEEN, KING, LADIES-IN-WAITING AND ESCORTS for the 2026 Mijas Fair. Performance by the UP dance group, led by instructor Víctor Rojas. 23:30 H. Performance by ‘Pop Star 80-90’.
FAIR AND FESTIVITIES
IN CLU S IV E PA RA DE
MUNICIPAL BOOTH 21:00 H. TRIBUTE DINNER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
Our elderly will be treated to a welcome sangria cocktail, and received by the Festivities Committee and the Town Council. The Grandfather and Grandmother of the 2026 fair will be presented with a gift. The dinner is open to all elderly residents who have collected their invitation.
MIJAS TOWN HALL 11:00 H. BIKE RIDE.
MURALLA DAYTIME FAIR 14:00 H. Opening of the DAY FAIR Livening up the Day Fair: 15:00 H. DJ VICENTE 80. 16:30 H. Performance by the band MANIACOS. FROM 16 TO 20 H. Inflatable Games. 18:00 H. DJ VICENTE 80. 18:00 H. RUNNING OF INFLATABLE BULLS, starting point: Cañada de Gertrudis 19:00 H. Performance by the band LOS FABRIZZIO. FROM 19 TO 00 H. Horse parade. 20:00 H. Closing of the Day Fair.
MUNICIPAL BOOTH 23:00 H. Fiesta DJ Teteo. DJ Michael Stiven, DJ Cohelo y Alba Dreid. FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED
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Street Cleaning
The local executive fines FCC
more than 6 million euros
In 2026, it faces seven disciplinary proceedings over street cleaning and waste collection breaches; two of these are very serious Editorial Department
The Street Cleaning Department of the Mijas Town Hall has, so far in 2026, opened seven disciplinary proceedings against the FCC Barbetium joint venture, the contractor awarded the street cleaning and waste collection service, imposing penalties totalling more than 6 million euros, and has also deducted 306,942 euros from its monthly invoices for services it failed to provide. Two of the cases are classified as very serious: the repeated failure to provide scheduled routine services and the breach of obligations regarding the implementation of the service and the facilities agreed in the contract, the latter carrying a penalty of 7 per cent of the contract price, approximately 6.09 million euros out of a total value of 87 million, stated the council. The Department carries out daily checks and assures that “all
The councillor presented the figures at a press conference / Patricia Murillo.
the services covered by the contract are recorded and inventoried, so that the Town Hall knows, on a daily basis, what services have been provided and under what conditions; monitoring that results in a monthly balance when the contractor submits its certification”. “Here we do not act on impressions; we act on a daily record, service by service, with the do-
cumentation in front of us”, said the councillor for Street Cleaning, Eloy Belmonte (Vox). In the eight certifications processed between January and August, 286,718 euros have been deducted for services not carried out (169,133 for waste collection and 117,586 for street cleaning) and a further 20,224 euros in penalties under the Quality Plan. July and August alone
account for 132,929 euros, 43 per cent of the total amount deducted this year. “If a service has not been provided, the first step is simply not to pay for it; the formal proceedings come later, because that failure to comply also incurs a cost for the resident”, noted Belmonte. The 6 million euro fine for failure to fulfil implementation obligations was imposed last May, when proceedings began and the period for submitting representations opened. The company has not responded to the claims, and the case is continuing, pending the relevant municipal department’s enforcement of the fine, the Town Hall emphasised. They also added that the proceedings processed this year attribute to the contractor the repeated failure to provide scheduled services, breach of obligations regarding the roll-out of the service and the agreed facilities, and failure to fulfil the duty to report breakdowns of vehicles assigned to the service. The councillor wished to highlight the scale of the company: “We are not dealing with a small firm overwhelmed by a contract that is too big for it, but with a leading multinational in its sector”, the councillor added. Belmonte pointed out that from
the time the contract was awarded in 2022 until November 2023, the previous govenrment team, formed by the PSOE and Ciudadanos, “did not audit a single service, with 100 per cent of the certifications paid without any review whatsoever, and not a single penalty or deduction was processed”, he clarified.
It also
deducts a further 306,942 for unrendered cleaning services These are the figures available to date, the Town Hall emphasised, “although there are proceedings currently still underway. Disciplinary procedures require time and effort, and are not resolved overnight”. The contract, awarded in 2022 by the previous government team, also includes an annual price review, the local executive pointed out, which is automatically applied and mandatory for the Town Hall regardless of the level of compliance with which the service is provided. “This is the contract that Mijas inherited and which this Department has to manage”, explained Belmonte.
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The e-office now offers more than 360 online procedures The Executive highlights that the platform enables interaction with the local authority in a safer and faster environment Editorial Department
The Mijas Town Hall’s e-office, launched by the government team in June 2025, now offers citizens more than 360 procedures that can be carried out online. The interoperable general register, electronic files, official resolutions, electronic invoicing and the notice board, among others, are the main services included in this channel for engaging with residents. “The identification and authentication that are essential for operating through the e-office ensure that the data provided and received by citizens are protected”, emphasised the
councillor for Digital Modernisation, Juan José Torres Trella (PP). Faster processing Torres Trella pointed out that the e-office streamlines the internal processing of the matters that matter most to residents. This is because it eliminates several steps that were previously more numerous and timeconsuming when dealing with matters in person. Reaching a resolution and subsequently notifying the interested party is now much quicker. The eoffice also includes information on municipal departments and a link to the municipal transpa-
JUAN JOSÉ TORRES TRELLA
Councillor for Digital Modernisation (PP)
“Virtually all the procedures that citizens carry out with the local authority can be completed electronically, with all the benefits that this brings in terms of speed, convenience and, above all, security”
rency portal. Torres Trella stated that online administration “improves service to the public and avoids unnecessary journeys and waiting times”.
FOREIGNERS
The 3rd Costa del Sol International Business Networking Event will take place on Tuesday 22nd C.M. The Foreigners Department and Costa del Sol networking groups have once again joined forces to collaborate on the 3rd Costa del Sol International Business Networking Event, with Nexo also joining the initiative on this occasion. The event will take place at El Chaparral Golf Club next Tuesday 22nd at 18:00. Tickets can be purchased in advance for 20 euros and include tapas and a complimentary drink. To book a place or obtain further information, please email sambusiness1st@gmail.com or send a WhatsApp message to +34 711 093 412.
Meeting point “This is an excellent opportunity for the business community to come together, showcase their products, services and expertise, share local market trends and establish new contacts and opportunities for collaboration”, explained the Foreigners Department.
SOLIDARITY
Soroptimist donates food to support 520 families in Mijas Mijas Red Cross and the Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo Association will receive the food J.A. When it comes to helping others, it is always necessary to lend a hand and build support networks, especially for those going through difficult times or situations they cannot resolve on their own. With this aim in mind, Soroptimist International Costa del Sol has made a food donation intended for families in the municipality via the Mijas Food Bank, run by the Mijas Red Cross, and the Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo Association. The organisation has been collaborating with food banks in Mijas for over fifteen years. While this aid was traditiona-
Soroptimist Costa del Sol donated essential items to the Mijas Food Bank, which is run by the Red Cros / N.L.
Members of Soroptimist alongside volunteers from the Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo association / N.L.
lly provided at Christmas, this year Soroptimist wanted to extend its support to the summer period. The donation, worth 2,950 includes basic items such as sunflower oil, macaroni, rice and chickpeas, selected according to the families’ needs. The organisation emphasises the importance of finding out first-hand which products the families need most. “These are very basic foods, but we always consult the food banks to find
out what their needs are, and these are the products they have indicated are really needed”, explained Anette Skou, a member of Soroptimist Costa del Sol. Additional aid Sonia Hernández, a volunteer representative for Mijas Red Cross, explained that there is a wide variety of profiles among the families supported. “We have all kinds of families: with several children, single people,
couples…”, she noted. She also pointed out that “many are unemployed or in precarious jobs whose income is insufficient to cover basic expenses such as rent, electricity or water”. Hernández emphasised that Soroptimist’s donation complements the food that the Red Cross regularly receives from stores such as Mercadona and Hipercor, mainly fresh produce close to its expiration date. However, basic non-perishable foods are harder to come by, which is why this contribution is particularly important to
complete the food parcels intended for families. For his part, Miguel Ángel Lozano, a volunteer with the Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo Association, expressed his gratitude for Soroptimist’s support. “We are extremely grateful, because every year Soroptimist donates products that we really need. It’s a very important donation”, he said. Nueva Cultura explains that they currently support 220 families and that one of their main challenges is ensuring an even distribution of food.
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Pepita Díaz, Mijas’ centenarian grandmother
Pepita Díaz, con la alcaldesa y su familia / Jacobo Perea.
Jacobo Perea / Diseño: Carmen Martín
On 22nd August 1926, on Avenida del Compás, Pepita Díaz was born in her parents’ home, the house where she still lives today and where she raised her two children: Isabel María and Fulgencio, from her marriage to Fulgencio Berral, who passed away in 2025. She says she takes getting older in her stride and admits there is “no secret” to reaching this age in such good health. On the morning of Wednesday 2nd, all smiles and surrounded by
On 22nd August, this native of Mijas celebrated Ana Mata, mayoress of Mijas (PP) “It’s a joy to be able to come and congratulate Pepita her birthday, and on Wednesday 2nd she because she is a woman of great responsibility and received a visit from the mayoress, Ana Mata her family, she was surprised by the presence of numerous media outlets and by a visit from the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), who did not want to miss the opportunity to congratulate Pepita once again, who remarked that the past year had gone by “very quickly”. “It’s a joy to be able to come and congratulate Pepita because she is a woman of great responsibility and obligations, who continues
to live in her own home, in her own surroundings with her family, which has grown, alongside her granddaughters, and who is dearly loved”, said Mata. Although she devoted her whole life to raising her children, she also worked as a supply teacher in La Noria, in Osunillas, where she taught local children. “I taught them a little bit, adding, subtracting, and praying because they
obligations, who continues to live in her own home, in her own su oundings with her family, which has grown, alongside her granddaughters, and who is dearly loved”
were preparing for their First Communion”, said Pepita. Grandmother to three granddaughters: Adriana, Natalia and Blanca, she said, “I love them all equally. They’re all beautiful”. With the fair just around the corner, she said she holds very fond
memories of the festivities: “I have lots of good memories; we used to have a wonderful time”. She’s already blown out the candles but “I didn’t remember to make a wish”, she admits with a laugh. Well, our wish for you, Pepita, is that you celebrate many more.
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WHAT´S ON ACTS OF Worship for
THE patron saint Novena in honour of Ntra. Sra. de la Peña Church of the Inmaculada Concepción: Rosary, novena, prayer for the deceased and floral offering, 19:30 Mass, singing of the hymn and the Salve Regina, 20:00 Until 7th September
friday 4th Fotofilia Photography Series: VI Afopriego League Photography Exhibition Venue: Nuevo Enfoque Mijas. El Coto Estate. ‘Los Olivos’ residential complex, phase 1, unit 25. Opening at 19:30 Until 30th September
saturday 5th
friday 11th
SUNDAY 6TH Presentation of children to the Virgen de la Peña Church of the Inmaculada Concepción, Sunday 6th, 18:30 Proclamation of the Mijas Fair and Festivities 2026 by Mari Carmen Jaime Marmolejo Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium, Sunday 6th, 21:00 Performance by the UP dance group, led by Reme Fernández
Concert by the Zus Chválenická Grand Wind Orchestra and Accordion Orchestra – Pilsen, Czech Republic Costa del Sol Park, La Butibamba, 20:00 Free admission
Cross-stitch exhibition by Francisca Gómez Nadales Las Lagunas Cultural Centre Until the 14th of September Tourist Day Wednesday 23rd, Virgen de la Peña Square, 12 noon Flamenco and free paella
do not miss
tuesday 8th Procession of the patron saint Main service, 11:30 Greeting to the Virgin by the brass bands, 18:00 Procession, 21:30, from the Church of the Inmaculada Concepción to her chapel
Lecture by Dr Carlos Bentabol Mijas Dental Care, Calle Rumania 1, La Hacienda de Mijas Golf Estate, Unit 1, 16:00 Live music, art raffle, glass of wine & tapa Admission: 5 euros. In aid of families affected by the earthquake in Colombia
Exhibition: ‘400 Years of the Consular Corps in Málaga: 1641– 2026’ La Cala de Mijas Boulevard During September Daaf Zwiers’s painting exhibition La Cala Cultural Centre Until the 7th of September
The Champions Burger: ‘The big game’ Las Lagunas fairground Until the 6th of September Dancing at Active Participation and Senior Citizens’ Centres Mijas Pueblo Active Participation Centre, every other Sunday from 19:00 to 21:30. Next session: 13th September Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre. Fridays, 20:00 to 22:30 La Cala Senior Citizens’ Centre, Sunday,19:30 to 22:00. Next session: 6th September No prior registration required
Flamenco Mijas Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Wednesdays at 12:00 Plaza de la Constitución, Saturdays at 12:00 Free admission
mijas fair Mijas Fair and Festivities 2026, from 7th to 12th September Full programme on page 6 of Mijas Weekly
Organic market La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office. From 09:00 to 13:30. Sundays 13th and 27th September
5th Charity Padel Tournament Club Cerrado del Águila, 11th to 13th September 30 euros via the Vola app Further information on 677 43 88 77 Gifts, prize draws and plenty of charity spirit
5th Wine Fair Roali (Avda. Los Perales 2, Las Lagunas), 18 September Free admission. Tastings, wine tastings, prize draws, discounts and much more. RSVP on the website vinoroali.com
Azz House Painting Exhibition Folk Museum in Mijas Pueblo. Until the 14th of September ‘Miró’ Exhibition CAC Mijas Organised by the Remedios Medina Foundation Until the 12th of November
FOREIGNER’S DEPARTMENT MIJAS TOWN HALL USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS SALUD RESPONDE (Doctor’s prescriptions etc.)......................................... 955 54 50 60 EMERGENCY/DOCTOR, AMBULANCE ANDALUSIAN HEALTH ............................ 061/112 LOCAL POLICE - MIJAS EMERGENCIES 24H........................................................... 952 46 08 08 / 952 46 09 09 OFFICE, MON - FRI 8:00-14:00.................................................................. 952 19 70 97 FIREBRIGADE 24H...................................................................................... 952 58 63 82 CIVIL GUARD 24H....................................................................................... 952 47 40 30 MIJAS TOWN HALL - MIJAS VILLAGE......................................................... 952 48 59 00 TOWN HALL BRANCH LAS LAGUNAS......................................................... 952 59 36 44 FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT (MON - FRI 9:00 - 14:00).............................. 952 58 90 10 SENIOR CITIZEN’S DEPARTMENT ............................................................. 951 06 20 05 SOCIAL SERVICES (MON - FRI - 8:00 - 14:00)........................................... 952 47 66 91 WOMEN’S CENTRE..................................................................................... 952 58 90 01 FREE FURNITURE COLLECTION .................................................................. 648 960 541
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY 24H............................................. 016 HELPLINE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE - ANDALUSIAN GOVERNMENT 24H........................................... 900 20 09 99 MIJAS TAXI....................................................... 952 47 82 88
Charity tables ‘Make solidarity your gift this autumn’ Square in front of La Cala Town Hall branch Last Wednesdays and Saturdays in September and October, and 25th and 20th November