Traditions
Vélez-Málaga gets ready to honour San Miguel during annual 'feria'
There is a packed programme of activities and concerts on each day of the fair in the eastern Costa del Sol town from 24 to 29 September
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Industrial action
Transport union confirms bus strike will go ahead during Malaga town's annual fair
The CC OO has confirmed the industrial action over pay and conditions will coincide with Vélez-Málaga’s Real Feria de San Miguel
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Tourism
Pokemon-style characters lead visitors on historical tour around Costa del Sol town
Rincón de la Victoria has launched an app in four languages to allow people to get to know the town better, thanks to Diana, Eric and Miguel
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Crime
The fight against thefts in the countryside: 1,500 kilos of stolen mangoes seized and four people arrested in Malaga province
The Local Police, Guardia Civil and National Police forces have launched a coordinated operation to stop thefts as the tropical fruit harvest gets under way in the Axarquía area
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Health
Costa del Sol osteopathy clinic investigated for allegedly operating without correct authorisation
The Junta has opened an investigation for a potential “serious infringement” after a complaint from the Andalusian college of physiotherapists
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Environment
Costa del Sol town declares war on dog pee and 'uncivilised owners'
The initiative, which will last 21 days, includes the production of 20,000 leaflets printed on recycled paper and a social media campaign that aims to reach 25,000 people
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Employment
Costa del Sol bus service staff plan strike to coincide with town's annual fair after a 'chaotic' summer
The CC OO union said that talks have reached a deadlock over the “worsening” of conditions and is threatening industrial action on 28 and 29 September, the key days of the San Miguel feria
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Politics
American resident to replace Costa del Sol councillor who resigned after drink-driving
Judy Rust has lived in Nerja since 2017 and has been involved in the local community since moving to the town
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Drought crisis
Costa del Sol desalination plant project delayed until February 2025
The Junta de Andalucía and the central government met in Madrid on Wednesday to discuss the Axarquía project, the area in Malaga province worst hit by the drought
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Environment
Environmentalists warn against the 'agricultural extractivism' of Malaga’s subtropical crops
GENA-Ecologistas en Acción has criticised the planting of avocados and mangoes in places with low rainfall, as well as their impact on soil erosion, the breakdown of traditional farming models and job insecurity
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Community spirit
Eastern Costa del Sol town starts shuttle bus service for people with disabilities
Torrox town hall and El Taller de la Amistad have also renewed their agreement for the use of municipal premises in Torrox Costa
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What to do
Nerja says 'adios' to summer and launches autumn cultural programme
The popular eastern Costa del Sol town is holding a party on Saturday 14 September and activities ahead of its annual 'feria' in October also happening over the weekend
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What to do
Malaga village prepares to celebrate its mix of nationalities
Comares' foreign community makes up around 40 per cent of the population and it will be celebrating this diversity with an intercultural day on Sunday 15 September
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Education
Malaga child with special educational needs unable to start school due to administrative error
Seven-year-old Enzo has not yet been able to attend classes in Valle Niza because the school has said it hasn’t received authorisation from the regional government’s education department
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112 incident
Foreign tourist drowns on popular Costa del Sol beach
The 74-year-old woman was spotted floating near the breakwater and was rescued by lifeguards, who together with health workers, tried to revive her without success