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Mothballed high-speed train test track plan would make Malaga the most important centre of its type in Europe
Facilities in Bobadilla for the Antequera railway ring project, which have remained unused for a decade. (Ñito Salas)

Railway network

Mothballed high-speed train test track plan would make Malaga the most important centre of its type in Europe

After lying dormant for ten years, the project for the Antequera circuit in the north of the province would allow the testing of trains at over 450km/h, something currently only possible at facilities in China and Japan

Ignacio Lillo
  • Malaga under the stars: a celestial excursion in Antequera's El Torcal
    Night photography at El Torcal Astronomical Observatory. (Torcal de Antequera)

    Stargazing

    Malaga under the stars: a celestial excursion in Antequera's El Torcal

    The karst site offers night-time routes and astronomy sessions for 10 euros, with the Perseids meteor shower as the event of the summer

    Alejandro Trujillo | 25/07/2025 10:41h.
  • Twelve aircraft and almost 100 firefighters tackle major wildfire in north of Malaga province as emergency plan activated

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    Twelve aircraft and almost 100 firefighters tackle major wildfire in north of Malaga province as emergency plan activated

    The fire originated in the Cortijo Guerrero area and the A-7282 road has been partially closed as a result

    María José Díaz Alcalá | 22/07/2025 20:28h.
  • Antequera finally opens spectacular Roman villa to public more than a century after it was discovered

    It was officially inaugurated on Thursday 17 July. (Photo: A. J. G. / Vídeo: A. J. G. / Pedro J. Quero)

    Heritage

    Antequera finally opens spectacular Roman villa to public more than a century after it was discovered

    The property - one of the best preserved ever unearthed on the Iberian Peninsula - was owned by wealthy family who used to export olive oil from Malaga province to Rome around 2,000 years ago

    Antonio J. Guerrero | 18/07/2025 13:25h.
  • Malaga province town intensifies water control measures due to unusual increase in demand
    The municipal borehole known as the Moya II well in Archidona. (SUR)

    Drought

    Malaga province town intensifies water control measures due to unusual increase in demand

    The town hall points to the use of private swimming pools as the main cause and asks for public cooperation to avoid restrictions

    Julio J. Portabales | 18/07/2025 13:06h.
  • Antequera's dolmen complex will mark 10 years as Unesco World Heritage Site without permanent collection for museum
    Contemplating the CAAC exhibition on the ground floor. (A.J.G.)

    Heritage

    Antequera's dolmen complex will mark 10 years as Unesco World Heritage Site without permanent collection for museum

    An event to celebrate the ninth anniversary saw the unveiling of a giant LED screen to welcome visitors to the popular tourist attraction in the north of Malaga province

    Antonio J. Guerrero | 16/07/2025
  • Opera returns to Antequera after 25 years with a score by Bellini, Bridgerton-style costumes and a unique setting in the bullring
    The soprano Annie Fassea plays the main character in the opera 'The Sleepwalker'. (Ras de Terra)

    Culture

    Opera returns to Antequera after 25 years with a score by Bellini, Bridgerton-style costumes and a unique setting in the bullring

    La Sonnambula will be performed by an international and local cast, headed by Greek-Scottish soprano Annie Fassea and Dutch-American tenor Gabe Clarke

    Paco Griñán | 10/07/2025
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  • Coffins unexpectedly found in Campillos mass grave might indicate post-Civil War burials
    Exhumation of one of the mass graves in Campillos. (SUR)

    History

    Coffins unexpectedly found in Campillos mass grave might indicate post-Civil War burials

    Researchers are analysing whether the burial site was used again some years after the event, after detecting possible alterations to the original layout of the remains

    Julio J. Portabales | 09/07/2025
  • Hand-crocheted sun shade revitalises square in Malaga province town
    The awning made by the Asociación Escalera de Color de Sierra de Yeguas. (SUR)

    Community spirit

    Hand-crocheted sun shade revitalises square in Malaga province town

    After almost three years of work, some 20 women from the Escalera de Color association have completed the installation of the awning, which takes pride of place in the municipality - although not everybody is happy

    Julio J. Portabales | 08/07/2025
  • The area of Malaga province that is still weathering the drought crisis: 'The rains have helped but that's not enough'
    Water tankers being used by residents of Humilladero. (SUR)

    Drought crisis

    The area of Malaga province that is still weathering the drought crisis: 'The rains have helped but that's not enough'

    For weeks now, the four municipalities have been applying a ban on filling private swimming pools, street washing, uncontrolled irrigation of gardens and washing vehicles outside authorised establishments

    Julio J. Portabales | 07/07/2025
  • Nuns famous for making and selling cakes in Malaga province town issue plea for food donations

    Community spirit

    Nuns famous for making and selling cakes in Malaga province town issue plea for food donations

    The number of visitors and sales drop off as the intense summer heat kicks in and maintaining the convent makes it hard to make ends meet

    Antonio J. Guerrero | 01/07/2025
  • New fire station opens in north of Malaga province and the old one will be converted into an emergency school
    The inauguration of the new fire station. (A.J.G.)

    Fire safety

    New fire station opens in north of Malaga province and the old one will be converted into an emergency school

    The provincial authority has invested 2.6 million euros in the new facility which has been named in memory of a local fireman who died in the line of duty

    Antonio J. Guerrero | 20/06/2025
  • Archidona man dies when tractor overturns in north of Malaga province

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    Archidona man dies when tractor overturns in north of Malaga province

    The victim, 59, was trapped by the trailer of the vehicle when he was working on a private plot of land

    Irene Quirante | 19/06/2025
  • Leroy Merlin due to open Andalusian distribution centre in north Malaga province town in early 2026, creating at least 100 jobs
    Mayor Manuel Barón and representatives of Leroy Merlin, the construction company and investors. (A.J.G.)

    Business

    Leroy Merlin due to open Andalusian distribution centre in north Malaga province town in early 2026, creating at least 100 jobs

    The first stone of the 20-million-euro project was laid at the Antequera business park this week

    Antonio J. Guerrero | 18/06/2025
  • Exhumation work begins at one of the mass graves found in north of Malaga province town
    The preparation work undertaken in the municipal cemetery. (Julio J. Portabales)

    History

    Exhumation work begins at one of the mass graves found in north of Malaga province town

    Although work on the site officially started this week, a commemorative ceremony was held in the municipal cemetery on Saturday 14 June, coinciding with the Day of Historical and Democratic Memory

    Julio J. Portabales | 17/06/2025
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