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Shopping spree
ONE lucky Velez-Malaga resident was treated to a shopping spree on Thursday, February 2, as she won the ‘Dream for a day’ competition, winning more than €3,000 in vouchers. María Medina won the competition which more than 1,100 people entered.
The competition was developed by the local Department of Commerce to stimulate spending in shops year-round. The department estimates that the competition raised approximately €60,000 for the 121 participating businesses in the town by encouraging shoppers to visit.
In addition to Medina’s jackpot win, a total of 45 other prizes were given out, including for weekend getaways, an electric scooter, dinners, and concert tickets. This year’s competition was the 19th edition, and began back in May 2022, but was the first edition to also be offered in a digital format, through an app.
Medina must spend the vouchers in the participating businesses with a maximum spend of €500 in each, but there are plenty to choose from, from restaurants and supermarkets to tourist attractions and boutique shops.
Leading currency provider celebrates special anniversary
CURRENCIES DIRECT have been helping people save time and money on their currency transfers since 1996, making them one of the longeststanding currency providers in Europe.
This month they would like to celebrate one of their longeststanding employees, Peter Loveday, Managing Director Southern Europe.
In the 20 years Peter has been with the company he has been instrumental in overseeing and supporting its growth across Southern Europe. Under his leadership Currencies Direct has opened 20 branches across Spain, and now employs over 100 people and that expansion is set to continue.
The team at Euro Weekly News would like to join Currencies Direct in congratulating Peter on this incredible milestone.
Carnival craze
TOWNS across Axarquia are preparing for some of the most vibrant days on the calendar. Torre del Mar’s carnival will begin on Friday, February 11, Almuñecar’s begins on Friday, February 17, the same date as Torrox’s with Nerja’s one day earlier.
Aid package
THE town of Canillas de Aceituno in Axarquia is promoting an incentive to persuade families who have lived in the village for at least a year to move there permanently. The town is giving an aid package of €750 cash to families to avoid depopulation.
Walking wonder
MORE than 50 avid hikers got out into Axarquia’s countryside on the first walk of the season with AMD Almuñecar sports club on a 12 kilometre walk from VelezMalaga and Arenas. The next walk will take place on Sunday, February 19.
Tragic accidents
TRIBUTES have poured in for the victims of two fatal traffic incidents which took place over the weekend. An elderly man and woman were killed in a hitandrun incident near Almayate and a cyclist died after being hit by a motorcyclist.
Refugee rescue
A TOTAL of 52 migrants were rescued from a dinghy off the shore near VelezMalaga at dawn on Thursday, February 2. The 52 adults were all in good health and were brought by rescue teams to authorities at Malaga’s port.
Endurance feat
YOUNG athletes put their skills to the test in a duathlon in Nerja on Sunday, February 5. The sun shone on athletes as they embarked on a five kilometre run, 20 kilometre bike ride, finishing with another 2.5 kilometre sprint.
Betty Henderson
EMERGENCY work in road tunnels near to Rincon de La Victoria were announced on Monday, February 6. The regional government of Andalucia is funding the work which aims to reduce damage to the tunnels and roads as well as nearby farms due to drought.
Following the announcement, work began in the Los Acantilados tunnels closest to Rincon de La Victoria on Wednesday, February 8. Since most of the road tunnels along Rincon de La Victoria’s coastline will be affected, authorities plan to complete the work in six phases, so that other parts of the roads can remain
ARE you a board game guru or a quiz wizard? If so, a charity night in Nerja could be your chance to shine.
Fitzgerald’s Live Music venue is hosting a games night on Saturday, February 18, to raise money for two local animal charities.
As well as a quiz, guests will enjoy a variety of games like Play Your Cards Right and a raffle with plenty of fabulous prizes
