InforMálaga: news from Benalmádena

The Innova building will host on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00, the second edition of a sports and charity event for children and families whose proceeds will go to the Association of Volunteers for Children's Oncology of Málaga (AVOI).

The AECC of Benalmádena is organising in October a charity picnic, information stands, an informative session and the pink lighting of municipal spaces to raise awareness about breast cancer.

The municipality of Benalmádena closed September 2026 with 25,985 people affiliated with Social Security, 472 fewer than at the end of August, according to the statistics published by Social Security. In twelve months, the municipality has gained 757 contributors.

A Hungarian diplomatic delegation has taken part in the tribute events for actor Paul Lukas, winner of the 1944 Oscar, with a reception at the Town Hall, a ceremony at his restored grave and a screening within the FICCAB.

The Palacio de Deportes facility opens its new season on Friday, October 23 with a session from 18:00 to 21:00 hours, admission of 3 euros with skate rental included and proceeds going to ABAD.

The Benalmádena International Film Festival (FICCAB) has begun its 25th edition with the presentation of the Ciudad de Benalmádena Directing Award to filmmaker Gracia Querejeta, at a gala held at the Casa de la Cultura de Arroyo de la Miel.

The Municipal School of Music, Dance and Theatre and the Municipal Courses and Workshops of Benalmádena start the new school year with nearly 2,300 students, according to the City Council. The offer includes musical disciplines, dance, theatre and Spanish courses.

The City Council has resolved the call for subsidies for establishments affected by the works on Plaza de España and calle Santo Domingo, with a budget of 71,000 euros.

The mayor of Benalmádena has called for more human and material resources and modern facilities for the Policía Nacional during the celebration of its patron saints, which brought together authorities from Benalmádena and Torremolinos.

The Edificio Innova hosts on Sunday, October 4, from 12.30 pm, a day with music, paella, children's workshops and raffles whose proceeds will go to the ABAD association.

The force celebrated its patron saint with a mass and an event at the Hotel Alay where distinctions were awarded, including a Police Merit Cross and a tribute to an officer after 41 years of service.

The City Council moves forward in the selection process to fill six Firefighter-Driver positions, as part of a plan that foresees incorporating up to thirteen new staff members into the emergency services.

The City Council, through Emabesa, reinforces the cleaning of the drainage network before the rainy season and plans to work on another 5,610 storm drains before the year ends.