Arts and crafts
Getting crafty on the Costa del Sol in April
European Artistic Crafts Days 2025 will be held simultaneously in different locations in Spain and across Europe from Monday 31 March to Sunday 6 April
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Drought
Second desalination plant for Malaga's Axarquía area still on the cards
The Junta de Andalucía is still processing the application for a private facility despite the state government's commitment to fund a public one
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Local Police
Costa del Sol Local Police officers recognised for bravery
Nerja town hall has also requested that Dr Carolina Valotta be included on the Junta de Andalucía's order of merit list
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Animal welfare
Costa del Sol town produces its first pet register
According to the first register, the municipality has a total of 5,631 dogs, of which 213 are classified as potentially dangerous; 1,135 cats; eight ferrets and 10 other animals considered as pets
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Vandalism
Man caught red-handed while spraying graffiti in Nerja town centre
The middle-aged man, who sprayed several buildings around the Balcony of Europe, was arrested on Monday night by Local Police officers following a tip-off from several witnesses
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Food and drink
The Malaga craft beer with a taste of Brazil
Javier León and Charo Barco from La Domadora y El León brewery in Frigiliana travelled to Brotas Beer in Sao Paolo state where the two companies produced a new variety of La Axarca
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Water supply
Junta de Andalucía to announce water supply and irrigation plans in view of increased reserves
The Malaga province delegate of the regional government, Patricia Navarro, said that the water for irrigation from the La Viñuela reservoir in the Axarquía will be mixed with reclaimed water to improve its quality and reduce salinity levels
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Culture
Costa del Sol town installs book exchange points in public spaces
The town hall is hoping to encourage locals and visitors to read more
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Weather
Malaga's 'dead' reservoir is now the one holding the most water in the province
La Viñuela in the Axarquía currently stores 67.48 million cubic metres of water compared with the 16.9 it had just 12 months ago
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Extra La Cabrera Marbella
Premium steaks meet Mediterranean views at La Cabrera Marbella
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Commerce
Shoppers offered chance to win 1,000-euro prize in Costa del Sol town
The association of small businesses in Torre del Mar has launched the initiative to encourage people to buy locally
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Sport
All-terrain wheelchair enables youngsters with reduced mobility to enjoy the mountains in Malaga province
Fundación Rincón presented the Locos de la Colina sports club in the Axarquía with a new Joëlette wheelchair this week
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Weather
Natural phenomenon: watch as Malaga province river 'bursts' and flows into drought-stricken reservoir
The bursting of the 'bocamina' in Periana happens during periods of heavy rainfall and the water feeds La Viñuela in the Axarquía
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Weather
Snow covers the mountains in Malaga province
While rain has fallen on the nearby Costa del Sol, the province's highest peaks, El Torrecilla in Sierra de las Nieves and La Maroma in Tejeda-Almijara, have a wintry appearance, just days before spring
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Food and drink
Popular Malaga foodie market comes to the Axarquía
Sabor a Málaga will be in Vélez-Málaga from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March with 36 stalls offering local products as well as presentations and workshops
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Proposal
Watch as a Costa del Sol police officer proposes to his girlfriend in front of mayor
Álvaro got down on one knee in Torrox while holding the couple's son to ask Laura, who "with her constant support has led me to achieve this long-awaited position", to marry him