Culture
Dreambeach Costa del Sol reveals final lineup and programme
The summer music festival is taking place in Vélez-Málaga on Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August with David Guetta, Eric Prydz and Sasha and Digweed headlining
Jennie Rhodes
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Charity
Enjoy afternoon tea for charity at Lux Mundi Torre del Mar
Along with scones, clotted cream and jam, there will be a range of homemade sandwiches and cakes, on Saturday 1 August
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Politics
Mayor of Algarrobo to step down to take up senior post in Andalusian regional government
Natacha Rivas is to be appointed director-general for fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy
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Wildfires
Axarquía wildfire causes around two million euros of damage to crops
The blaze which started near a recycling centre in Árchez led to some 10,000 trees, mainly avocado and olive and grape vines, being burnt and there is serious damage to the irrigation networks
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Wildfires
Latest Axarquía wildfire extinguished
The blaze, which broke out near a recycling centre in Árchez on Friday 17, July led to the evacuation of around 162 people and the imposition of a precautionary lockdown in nearby Cómpeta
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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
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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
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