Trapped eagle owl freed from barbed-wire fence at sewage treatment plant
The adult male eagle owl had suffered a broken wing and damage to a claw and is now recovering at the CREA recuperation centre for endangered species in the Montes de Malaga
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Vélez-Málaga reduces IBI and Plusvalía tax by three million per year
The opposition Partido Popular has said the town hall could go further by reducing the IBI by 50 per cent for homes with electric vehicle charging points
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Former mayor of Rincón de la Victoria, José Francisco Ruiz, 'Paco Pepe', dies aged 75
The retired electrician was ousted through a vote of no confidence by his own party and returned to the town hall as an independent councillor from 1995 until 2003
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Majority support in Congress for La Desbandá to be declared a Site of Democratic Memory
Thousands of people were killed and injured as they fled Malaga by road to Almeria when the city was invaded by Franco’s troops in February 1937 during the Civil War
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At least 10 arrests made during Nerja drugs raids
Around 70 officers have been involved in the operation which has led to four vehicles and quantities of hashish, cocaine and cash being seized
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Call for longer-term accommodation for refugees in the Axarquía
The bus that set off from Nerja on Sunday 13 March returned on Friday with 57 Ukrainians
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Axarquía hospital projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 141 tonnes thanks to replacement of 35-year-old equipment
The refurbishment of the installations will optimise their performance with a 30 per cent reduction in energy consumption
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Axarquía water company appeals for responsible consumption despite recent rainfall
Axaragua is reminding residents that "every drop counts" when it comes to everyday activities like washing the dishes, showering, shaving and using appliances such as dishwashers or washing machines
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Vélez-Málaga draws up plans for desalination plant with a capacity to generate 80 cubic hectometres of water per year
The 645-million-euro project would be more than enough to guarantee supply for human consumption and for agriculture and livestock farming in the Axarquía area
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One dead and one injured after tractor overturns in Canillas de Aceituno
The accident happened on the MA-4106 road at around 4.30pm on Thursday
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Torrox aims to reduce the digital divide with new technology centre, only the second in Andalucía
The Junta has invested 78,000 euros in equipping a space with free internet, e-government point, digital and multimedia whiteboard, learning and teleworking areas, robotics kits, a 3D printer, virtual reality glasses and a drone
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La Viñuela reservoir shows signs of recovery following heavy rainfall in the Axarquía
Storm Celia deposited more than 70mm of rain in the area overnight leading to an increase of two cubic hectometres of water so far. Other reservoirs in Malaga province have also benefitted
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Axarquía women recognised for promoting gender equality
A posthumous award went to the businesswoman, Pilar Serrán, who was president of the Esperanza breast cancer charity until her death last August
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Victim's son among three arrested for stealing 60,000 euros worth of cash and valuables from Nerja pensioner
The woman’s son, with whom she had not had contact for years, gained access to the house with a copy of the keys he had stolen
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'An avalanche of help': International community rallies to bring 50 Ukrainians back to the Axarquía
A bus left Nerja on Sunday headed to the Poland-Ukraine border and is expected to arrive back on Friday, taking the refugees to Las Piedras hotel in Alcaucín, which is run by British couple Adrian and Hannah Stone