Phase One kicks off with coffee and churros
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Residents in Malaga province have been able to have breakfast on a pavement terrace for the first time in 64 days. At lunchtime restaurants served their first beers and tapas
Rural tourism set to lead the recovery of the industry as lockdown is eased
The sector has over 41,000 beds available in Malaga province and 2019 was a record year in financial terms
New coronavirus cases and deaths hit record low in Spain
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With just 59 fatalities and 285 new infections, figures are at their lowest since the start of the nationwide state of alarm
Local bars and restaurants torn over whether to open their terraces
JUAN SOTO / TONY BRYANT
Phase One of the government's plan allows a limited table service, respecting distance between customers
Government looks to renew state of alarm for another month
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Pedro Sánchez needs support of MPs to secure a new extension which is intended to be the last and would return part of the control to regional authorities
More than 30,000 furloughed local workers have yet to receive payment
NURIA TRIGUERO
SEPE has now agreed with the banks that those affected will be able to draw benefit in advance as soon as their application is authorised
Gibraltar plans to test entire population for Covid-19 antibodies
It is possible that some people had coronavirus without knowing it because they suffered very mild symptoms and were not tested
Solutions sought as respect for lockdown rules starts to wane
FRANCISCO JIMÉNEZ / IGNACIO LILLO
Families and friends walking together, teenagers congregating in groups and cyclists failing to keep distance from others are the main offenders
Local ITV testing centres facing a 150,000-vehicle backlog
FRANCISCO JIMÉNEZ
The Spanish Association for ITV centres (Aeca-ITV) is calling for the Industry ministry to extend the validity of certificates for at least three months as centres will struggle to clear this backlog
Tender process for seven-million-euro improvement to country roads is restarted
ANTONIO M. ROMERO
Damage inland caused by the heavy rain of autumn 2018 will be worked on, including one of the access roads to the Caminito del Rey
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Just five per cent of the population of Spain has Covid-19 antibodies, survey says
MELCHOR SÁIZ-PARDO / ÁNGEL ESCALERA
The country is still a long way off herd immunity, early results have shown; Malaga and the Costa del Sol has 4.4% assumed immunity, the highest in Andalucía
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Purchase contracts in Spain and the COVID-19 Corona crisis
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What does the current situation mean for those caught in the middle of a property transaction, and what can be done about it
Art, music and culture during the lockdown
A selection of websites and online activities to continue enjoying galleries, concerts and theatre during the coronavirus lockdown
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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How and where can I receive assistance if my financial situation is affected by Covid-19?
MATÍAS STUBER
Unions say many people who have lost income are confused about their situation and what they may be entitled to
Government moves to clarify rules regarding car, motorcycle and taxi passengers
The revised rules apply to all phases of Spain's lockdown easing and include more freedom for members of the same household to travel together
Provincial authority pledges 233 million euros to alleviate effects of the crisis
ANTONIO M. ROMERO
The organisation says the so-called 'Malaga Plan' is the "most ambitious ever" and will support families, councils, businesses, the self-employed and workers
Spain introduces two-week quarantine for everyone coming into the country
Edurne MArtínez
The rule will apply to residents and non-residents and will only allow people to go out to buy food and medication
MIJAS
More than 1,200 'autónomos' in Mijas apply for grants
The local council announced aid for the self-employed and SMEs affect by the Covid-19 crisis earlier this month
'Puerto Banús is for fun, beautiful people who know how to enjoy life'
ALEKK M. SAANDERS
Puerto Banús, famous for its grand parties, will spend its 50th anniversary without celebration or celebrities. Restaurateur Paolo Ghirelli, currently trapped in Buenos Aires by the Covid crisis, looks back at those early years
The province's main boulevards make way for pedestrians
IGNACIO LILLO
With 79 per cent fewer cars on the road, the debate over reclaiming towns and cities for pedestrians has reopened
Nerja sewage treatment plant on track to enter testing phase
The closure of businesses and absence of tourists in the Burriana beach area has meant that work has been able to advance quickly
THE BOTTOM LINE
Lost connections
It's almost as if Covid-19 had eaten its way through the umbilical cord that links us to what was, and maybe for some still is, our home.
THE MUSIC MAKER
Knocking really matters
It's actually quite enjoyable to flex the initiative muscles once again
THE EURO ZONE
Law and disorder
MARK NAYLER
Reshuffling and overloading courtroom timetables isn't going to help Pedro Sánchez return the economy to a semblance of normality soon
food & drink
'Restaurant' dining while in confinement
ANDREW J. LINN
While it is understandable that restaurants currently prevented from welcoming customers through their doors need to keep the money coming in, I have yet to hear about a successful fine dining experience at home
New car park to open in El Chorro as Caminito del Rey prepares to reopen
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The car park is part of the measures being adopted to prevent contagion when the attraction reopens
Malaga prepares to host the Max Awards
FRANCISCO GRIÑÁN
The gala ceremony, which was due to take place at the Cervantes Theatre in June, has now been rescheduled for 7 September
Junta de Andalucía plans to release one billion euros of funds to support regional economy
JOSÉ LUIS PIEDRA
Regional president Juanma Moreno has promised to provide small firms and the self-employed with access to loans and liquidity "to save as much as possible of the productive capability"
Costa tourism bosses angry that Canaries may get better treatment
The government has reportedly agreed a political manoeuvre to extend ERTE conditions on the islands until visitor demand increases
The unaffordable cost of closed hotels
The paralysis in tourism has not only left the sector with no income but also created maintenance costs which very few companies are able to meet
Cudeca Walkahome raises 11,000 for hospice charity
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With the annual Walkathon event thwarted by coronavirus, the virtual alternative got 1,140 supporters moving at home
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Police investigate spate of dog poisonings in Malaga
ÁLVARO FRÍAS / JUAN CANO
One dog died after apparently ingesting rat poison in a popular walking spot while several others required treatment
Cowboy hat gives away alleged card thief in Fuengirola
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Police tracked the use of the stolen cards and identified the man from CCTV
Estepona-based company designs Covid-safe green screens
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These vertical gardens can separate spaces and at the same time use Envirolyte technology which acts as a disinfectant against bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores and also against coronavirus
An exciting first week back on the training field for Malaga
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Coach Sergio Pellicer has called up a 30-man squad as La Liga plans to get league action restarted as early as mid-June
THE MUSIC MAKER
Cool runnings
For every occasional buffoon flouting the rules, there have been vast swathes of good guys doing the very best they can
