Urban planning
Steering group set up to decide future of Costa del Sol town
The revitalisation of the historic centre has been one of the great unresolved issues for the town hall for several decades
Eugenio Cabezas
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History
Restoration of Costa del Sol monument that dates back to Spanish reconquest under way
The Cruz del Cordero is one of two remaining reminders of the date that the Catholic monarchs entered Vélez-Málaga on 3 May 1487
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Local government
Costa del Sol town hall invites bids for 3.2m-euro 'mega-contract' covering huge range of services
The council is looking for one company that can manage conservation, maintenance and repair of infrastructure, buildings and beach services
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What to do
Popular Costa del Sol music festival reveals full lineup ahead of 10th anniversary event
Organisers of Torre del Mar's Weekend Beach festival have also announced the timings for the massive summer music event which kicks off on Thursday 10 July
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Nature
The Costa del Sol town that's doing its bit to help save sea turtles
It has joined in with a national campaign to raise awareness of the presence of these animals on Mediterranean coast and the importance of their conservation
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Nature
The spectacular waterfall that's flowing into the sea again on the eastern Costa del Sol
The Cascada Grande de Maro has become something of a pilgrimage for hikers and paddle surfers again this summer after three years of little or no water due to the drought crisis in the south of Spain
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112 incident
Foreign man arrested after married couple seriously injured during 'brutal' pickaxe attack in rural Malaga hamlet
The pair in their fifties both suffered severe head injuries and were transferred to the Regional Hospital in the city following the incident which has shocked local residents
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Crime
Crackdown on counterfeit goods on the Costa del Sol
Local Police officers in Nerja have seized 290 fake football strips, 17 caps and 46 pairs of trainers that were illegally being offered for sale on the streets
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Health
New case of measles confirmed in six-month-old child on eastern Costa del Sol
Malaga province has the highest number of confirmed cases of the 89 reported in the Andalucía region, so far this year
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Public transport
Town on eastern Costa del Sol replaces entire bus fleet with hybrid vehicles
Each bus can accommodate up to 26 seated and 69 standing passengers, including reserved seats for people with reduced mobility and space for wheelchairs
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Culture
Cave foundation confirms suspension of one of the oldest festivals on the Costa del Sol and in Spain
The tender process initiated for the organisation of this year's summer event was suspended following an appeal by one of the companies bidding for the contract to manage it
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Interview
Nerja mayor reflects on 30 years in politics
On the occasion of the anniversary, the politician granted SUR an interview at the iconic Balcón de Europa on the Costa del Sol to talk about how the town has changed and the challenges for the future
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Urban planning
Local investors snap up 18th century building on Costa del Sol for conversion to hotel and restaurant
The Pareja family which owns the property has confirmed the sale of the former Casa Bastán which is a protected building in the heart of the historic town centre
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Parking
Explainer: This is how the free blue parking zone in Torrox on the Costa del Sol will work
The town hall has introduced the system to encourage more rotation in the busiest areas during the summer months
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Heritage
Eastern Costa del Sol town to invest in improvements to important archaeological site
The work will enhance the Castillo de Bezmiliana in Rincón de la Victoria which is an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC)
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