Solheim visit

GOLFING fans in Benalmadena will be pleased to hear that the 2023 Solheim Golf Cup Trophy will pay the town a visit.

very close to getting on the podium in the 100metre butterfly where she finished fourth, with a time of 1:01.84, in a test in the one won by British swimmer Jessica Calderbank with a time of 1:01.60.

The Lisbon International Meeting was attended by swimmers from up to 100 clubs from countries such as Angola, Spain, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland and Ukraine.

Benalmadena’s mayor, Victor Navas, confirmed: “The trophy will visit the town from May 8 until May 12. That is five days during which we will organise a series of public events to bring the cup closer to the people of Benalmadena. We will make sure that it travels around the most emblematic places in the town.”

The councillor for Sports, Joaquin Villazon added: “The Solheim Cup is a top­level competition, and the trophy’s visit to the municipality brings a very significant tourist projection to Benalmadena.”

Navas also confirmed that, within the space of two weeks, a meeting will be held with the managers of Golf Torrequebrada, ambassadors of the competition, to finalise the prepara­ tions for the organidation of the special events on the occasion of the visit to Benalmadena of the trophy of the Solheim Cup 2023.

The Solheim Cup 2023 will take place from September 22 until September 24 September at Finca Cortesin in Marbella.

The new technology will combine existing traffic light control systems with new sensors that use images processed by artificial intelligence (AI). A total of 153 artificial intelligence video sensors will be installed at 47 points in the town working through a 5G mobile network. The new technology will also allow authorities to run an app for residents with the most up­to­date traffic information.

Local councillor for Technology, Isabel González explained “We are using new technology to manage council services better. This ambitious plan will make Fuengirola safer and improve quality of life for residents,”

MARBELLA City mayor, Ángeles Muñoz announced that renovation work in the Bello Horizonte park is set to come to a close in April during a visit on Tuesday, February 14.

Several areas of the park have been overhauled as part of the project which has included the development of a new 600-metre squared skateboard park, a purpose built dog park as well as resurfacing for sports facilities and a new lighting system. Authorities have also improved safety in the park by installing a fence to keep wild boars out of the park.

The next phase of the project which is now underway