Congreso approves a sixth and final extension of Spain's state of alarm until 21 June
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The government will hand over control of lockdown easing to regional authorities in Phase Three, except for control of movement between regions
Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus
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Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 - and only call 112 in an emergency
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MATÍAS STUBER
Unions say many people who have lost income are confused about their situation and what they may be entitled to
Iconic hotels on the Costa start to reach out to customers with reopening dates
The Gran Hotel Miramar in Malaga is leading the charge and has said that it will open its doors again on 1 June
Malaga starts opening up for art, music and culture again
Museums and art galleries around the province are beginning to open their doors to the public again while online there are still a wide range of concerts, plays and exhibitions to be enjoyed
Opening of Spain's borders to tourists in July could be staggered by region
E. MARTÍNEZ / R. HAYNES / EFE
The government hopes to agree on the criteria for allowing borders to open with fellow EU countries. Quarantine rules will be lifted before July, say ministers
Animal rights and rescue association appeals for funds to overcome crisis
The CYD sanctuary in Alhaurín el Grande has recently required heavy investment in emergency repairs
Malaga Feria is officially cancelled in line with Junta's recommendations
MARíA DOLORES TORTOSA / Pilar R. Quirós
The regional government has recommended that all fairs be cancelled this summer to avoid a new Covid-19 outbreak
First bathers hit the beaches and shopping centres open as the Costa del Sol moves into Phase Two
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Bars and restaurants can now serve tables inside their premises and time limitations for exercise have been relaxed
Man gunned down in central Marbella in broad daylight
JUAN CANO / CHARO MÁRQUEZ Marbella
A 40-year-old Bosnian man with a criminal background was shot six times on a street just off the main Avenida Ricardo Soriano
Nautical tourism, a key to bringing Puerto Banús back to life
With crowds and sharing spaces with strangers not advised, renting a boat could become one of the most popular activities this summer
Andalusian regional government approves new points system to classify hotels
It will not be obligatory to join, but the Junta says it will provide security and will attract much-needed investment to the area
The province's most popular beaches can only be half-filled this summer
FRANCISCO JIMÉNEZ
Local councils will have to ensure a safe distance between bathers and keep free at least a six-metre strip by the shore
Feeling desperate for a hug? Science can explain why
ROCÍO MENDOZA
A lack of physical contact has neurological effects and leads to 'skin hunger'
British drugs trafficking war was behind Mijas Costa murder
JUAN CANO / áLVARO fRÍAS
The arrest of two Britons in the UK and Murcia has cleared up the inquiry into the shooting of a 39-year-old man in Riviera del Sol last November
Publirreportaje
Don't panic. Ask a mechanic
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The cultural heart of Malaga beats again
A. J. LÓPEZ / F. GRIÑÁN
Museums have reopened after more than two months, with a tentative initial response from the public
Michelin-starred chefs protest outside Congreso about Covid-19 money worries
ANTONIO PANIAGUA
They have criticised the government's plan to allow them to only reopen at 40 per cent capacity
Five-year-old boy survives fall from third floor in Malaga
Fernando torres / juan cano
The boy didn't lose consciousness neither after the fall nor during his transfer by ambulance to the Hospital Materno, where admission to intensive care wasn't deemed necessary
THE BOTTOM LINE
We were going to be better
When all this started we had certain expectations that the experience could make us better as a society
THE MUSIC MAKER
Gecko chamber
Around the globe, Mother Nature has been busying herself reclaiming lost ground since we scurried away to batten down the hatches
THE EURO ZONE
A bad idea
The government's stealthily-made pact with Bildu highlights, once again, their readiness to promise anything to anyone so long as they receive much-needed votes in return
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Champagne has its moments
ANDREW J. LINN
To the chagrin of the French, sales are not buoyant anywhere during this pandemic
Daniel García Peinado, Spain's ambassador for extra virgin olive oil
JAVIER ALMELLONES
The Malaga chef known for specialising in 'liquid gold' is now the culinary representative of AOVE Spain
Shaheen to sue Malaga for wrongful dismissal as Al-Thani questions administrator's intentions
ANTONIO GÓNGORA
The sheikh and his trusted advisor have gone on the offensive this week, criticising the actions of the judicial administrator
Residents 'shocked' as provincial authority rejects Axarquía coastal path plan
AGUSTÍN PELÁEZ
Vélez-Málaga town hall is redoing the project for the long-awaited stretch by the N-340 from Chilches to Benajarafe, part of the Senda Litoral scheme
Marbella council signs off on budget for projects worth ten million euros
This initiative includes the multipurpose centre in Nueva Andalucía, repairs to part of the Istán road, the remodelling of the main access to the Costa del Sol hospital and the Urban Regeneration Plan for San Pedro Alcántara
Country is in official mourning until 6 June
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This is the longest period of national mourning since the death of General Franco
Salon Varietés offers local writers their 15 minutes of fame
A new initiative will give budding playwrights a chance to see their worked performed at the short play festival later this year
Top Guardia Civil chiefs fired amid Women's Day march report crisis
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The government meanwhile is aiming to get MPs' approval for one more two-week extension to its state of alarm decree
Hilton's most luxurious hotel on the Costa will reopen on 26 June with 113 new suites
After a 25 million euro investment, the Higuerón Malaga Curio Collection by Hilton aspires to be the biggest five-star hotel in the province
Second volunteer to brave the shave for animal charity
Su Derrick of Benamargosa will be losing her locks on 8 June to raise money for the charity Axarquía Animal Rescue
