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Obtainer 06-10 featuring Inge Rinkhoff
Friday, 9 Jul, 2010 – 13:20 | No Comment
Obtainer 06-10 featuring Inge Rinkhoff

Lunch at Nikki Beach, White Night in Nikki Beach
The famous “White Night” at the Nikki Beach Club in Marbella marked the start of  the summer season. The day before this I met friends for lunch …

Dario Meets David Mairs – The Flying Scotsman
Saturday, 3 Jul, 2010 – 9:33 | No Comment
Dario Meets David Mairs – The Flying Scotsman

I listened to Maurice Boland’s hilarious live interview with an audacious 60-year-old man, who was just about to hurl himself from a Cessna, on his first parachute jump to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research. …

In Marbella spring has also arrived
Friday, 25 Jun, 2010 – 12:19 | No Comment
In Marbella spring has also arrived

This month I made an excursion to Marbella‘s landmark, the snow-white city gate. Armed with a mini-skirt, hair stylists and make-up artists I scaled the airy heights and tried to keep “my composure” up there …

The Best of… Maria Petrak
Monday, 14 Jun, 2010 – 12:43 | 2 Comments
The Best of… Maria Petrak

“The Best of Marbella” and “The Best of Vienna Blog” were launched by their creative and dedicated founder, Maria Petrak, making an outstanding impression on today’s “internet networking” and “social media” world. It began with …

Obtainer featuring Inge E. Rinkhoff
Monday, 17 May, 2010 – 15:45 | No Comment
Obtainer featuring Inge E. Rinkhoff

The latest Obtainer is featuring Marbella’s pearl Inge E. Rinkhoff. Enjoy the following extract or read the original column:
Stylish in Marbella…
This past month I received one of the most outstanding Marbella Villas for sale: The …

Marbella honoured Laura Stanbridge
Thursday, 29 Apr, 2010 – 12:58 | No Comment
Marbella honoured Laura Stanbridge

Long time campaign supporter Laura Stanbridge received an award at the first Annual Entrepreneur Assembly for her original initiatives and contributions to the City.
Jose Luis Hernandes, Marbella’s Councillor for Tourism and Foreigners Department, presented Laura …

Christian Leroy returns to the Marbella pitch, but not as well as expected
Wednesday, 28 Apr, 2010 – 22:16 | No Comment
Christian Leroy returns to the Marbella pitch, but not as well as expected

Marbella football fans have been waiting for a rescue from the team’s deplorable state, and many have thought that salvation would carry one name: Christian Leroy. Coach Alfredo Santaelena may have been answering those expectations …

Julián Muñoz faces another year in prison for neglecting ex-wife
Friday, 16 Apr, 2010 – 8:09 | No Comment
Julián Muñoz faces another year in prison for neglecting ex-wife

Julián Muñoz, disgraced former mayor of Marbella, is now facing yet another legal challenge. In addition to possible sentences for the ‘caso Minutas’ and ‘Malaya’ scandals, prosecutors are asking a one-year jail term for Muñoz …

Remembering Jacko: Michael Jackson’s Marbella performance, 1988
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 9:25 | No Comment
Remembering Jacko: Michael Jackson’s Marbella performance, 1988

Luxury, rock, shadows, and fame. In the late 80s, Marbella was much more than a fishing village. The villagers rubbed elbows with Hollywood actresses and international pop idols. With so many celebrities walking …

Why Inge E. Rinkhoff is the real pearl of high-society in Marbella
Monday, 12 Apr, 2010 – 21:06 | One Comment
Why Inge E. Rinkhoff is the real pearl of high-society in Marbella

Marbella – A place-name which resonates southern flair, wealth and lifestyle. Marbella lies 57 kilometres south-east of the provincial capital of Malaga on the coast of the Mediterranean. The town belongs to a comarca (administrative …

Banderas establishes foundation for cancer care and scholarships to U.S.
Thursday, 1 Apr, 2010 – 18:34 | No Comment
Banderas establishes foundation for cancer care and scholarships to U.S.

Antonio Banderas gestures during Tuesday's press conference inaugurating his new foundation.
Antonio Banderas, in his hometown of Malaga for Holy Week, on Tuesday announced the establishment of his new foundation, Fundación Fusionadas. With assistance from the …

Antonio Banderas in native Malaga for Easter
Tuesday, 30 Mar, 2010 – 7:23 | No Comment
Antonio Banderas in native Malaga for Easter

Actor Antonio Banderas was in his hometown of Malaga on Palm Sunday, playing a more traditional role by attending the Church of San Juan. He is this year’s Mayordomo, a role he has played …

Roca freed over Malaya, but remains in prison for Saqueo
Thursday, 25 Mar, 2010 – 15:06 | No Comment
Roca freed over Malaya, but remains in prison for Saqueo

The Málaga Provincial Court has ordered the provisional release of the most important player in Marbella’s Malaya corruption scandal, Juan Antonio Roca. His release was granted on March 23 because he has served his maximum …

Claudio Caniggia “El Hijo del Viento”
Wednesday, 17 Mar, 2010 – 18:50 | No Comment
Claudio Caniggia “El Hijo del Viento”

Once capable of running 100 metres in less than 11 seconds, former Argentina striker Claudio Caniggia deserves his nickname El Hijo del Viento (Son of the Wind). Yet it was on the …

Yanela Brooks sings “Marbella Marbella” At Hotel Incosol
Tuesday, 9 Feb, 2010 – 9:45 | One Comment
Yanela Brooks sings “Marbella Marbella” At Hotel Incosol

Enjoy this lovely video of the wonderful cuban singer Yanela Brooks singing “Marbella Marbella”. More than 400 people attended the event which was a great succes.
And once again a very big thank you to our …