Supermarkets
Spanish supermarket chain opens branch in Malaga's Axarquía
The opening in Riogordo brings the number of Dia supermarkets in Malaga province to 95 and takes the Andalusian network to over 530 outlets
Eugenio Cabezas
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Transport
Rincón de la Victoria improves the visibility of road signs
The main aim of the work is to improve road safety for both drivers and pedestrians by ensuring greater visibility of the road markings in the eastern Costa del Sol town
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Culture
Evaristo Guerra opens exhibition of his Christmas cards for Diario SUR in Torre del Mar
The 25 paintings created by the Vélez-Málaga artist since the newspaper launched the initiative in 2001will remain open to the public until 10 August at the eastern Costa del Sol town's tourist information office
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Tourism
Axarquía opens up areas for camping and motorhomes to encourage tourism
The Mancomunidad association of town halls of the Costa del Sol-Axarquía has, for the first time, compiled and digitised a list of over 20 sites in the east of Malaga province
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Wildfire
Wildfire in Árchez: Cómpeta lockdown lifted and road reopens
Axarquía: the fire broke out next to a road and a recycling centre; 162 residents of rural homes have been evacuated
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Fires
Fire breaks out in popular Vélez-Málaga sushi restaurant
This incident comes just a week after a fire broke out near El Ingenio shopping centre while a second affected the areas around La Fortaleza in the eastern Costa del Sol town
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Health
Malaga woman suffering from incurable conditions fulfils two bucket-list dreams before assisted dying
Alida Azabal, who has postponed her approved right to die, swims with sea lions and visits Valencia's Oceanogràfic with her mother
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World Cup final
Here's where you can watch the World Cup final in the Axarquía area of Malaga province
A number of town halls along the eastern Costa del Sol will be installing giant screens in public places for residents and visitors to watch the clash between Spain and Argentina on Sunday 19 July while others are encouraging people to support the local hospitality trade
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Wildlife
Wild ibexes return to Malaga village streets to escape summer heat
A local resident in Canillas de Aceituno has photographed the animals on Calle Convento, where they seek out vegetation and a cool spot on the hottest nights
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Transport
Axarquía town halls demand improved transport options as pressure on existing infrastructure grows
Business leaders, local authorities and the Andalusian regional government met to discuss ways to put a stop to the traffic jams that have been choking the eastern Costa del Sol for years
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Sport
Axarquía women's walking football team looking for new players for 2026-27 season
Any females over the age of 40 interested in joining the Costa del Sol Sisters are invited to attend a training session in Benamargosa when they start training again in September
Jennie Rhodes | -
Sport
Nightriders: over 100 motorbikes to ride through the night around the Axarquía
The bikers will set off on Saturday 18 July from Venta Ramírez, in El Trapiche and the route will pass through Periana, Alfarnate, Colmenar and Riogordo
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Sport
Rincón de la Victoria Open Golf Tournament to bring together around a hundred players
Registration is now open for the event at Añoreta Golf until Thursday 3 September at 9am with the participation fee set at 40 euros for members and 55 euros for non-members
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Local government
Frigiliana town hall does U-turn on leaving Axarquía association of town halls
This reconsideration comes two weeks after a Guardia Civil operation placed the mayor, councillors and staff at the centre of a judicial investigation into alleged offences of misconduct in public office and embezzlement of public funds
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Public transport
Vélez-Málaga town hall to hold meeting with Malaga transport consortium following complaints by passengers
Reduced prices and an increase in users have been accompanied by numerous complaints leading to residents starting a petition calling for more frequent services, advance ticket sales and greater capacity on buses
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Investigation
Torre del Mar fire perpetrator under investigation for several Vélez-Málaga fires in recent days
The town hall has asked residents to report any suspicious behaviour that could endanger the public
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Infrastructure
Nerja aqueduct added to the 'Red List' due to severe state of disrepair
The Hispania Nostra heritage association has warned of the progressive deterioration of the eastern Costa del Sol aqueduct, which is believed to have been built in the late 19th century and closely linked to the cultivation of sugar cane and to the former San Joaquín de Maro factory
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Parks and gardens
New park officially opens in Rincón de la Victoria
The first phase of the Parque del Mediterráneo, located in Torre de Benagalbón in the eastern Costa del Sol town officially opened on Monday 14 July
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Housing
Migrant settlement under Torrox bridge dismantled by police
The Guardia Civil, the Local Police, civil protection and the cleaning service removed the illegal settlement located very close to the border with Vélez-Málaga
Eugenio Cabezas |