Crime
Two women arrested for pickpocketing elderly victims on Malaga buses
While one of them distracted the victim, the other would steal the person's purse from their handbag or shopping trolley
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Technology
Templus invests 15 million to buy and expand Malaga's largest data centre
The company, a newcomer in the sector with an investment fund behind it, has tripled the power of this facility previously owned by Avatel
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Weather
Emergency services and volunteers race to save more than 40 horses from drowning at Malaga equestrian club
An overflowing stream near the facility flooded the stables and required the intervention of firefighters and Local Police officers in an operation that also rescued 40 dogs
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Infrastructure
Receding coastline forces Malaga water company to undertake massive project to protect sewerage system
To reduce the serious risk of a major spillage, Emasa must remove one pumping station, refurbish another and create two new ones, with phase one out to tender for almost 5 million euros
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Heritage
First fire-resistant wooden beams for Malaga Cathedral's new watertight roof arrive on site
A change in the type of timber used for the gable construction will result in the project's budget increasing by almost five million euros to take it to 22.5 million
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Fitness
Malaga-based low-cost gym flexes it muscles and acquires its third chain this year, giving it a total of 200 centres
VivaGym has taken a decisive step towards becoming the leader in the fitness sector in Spain by integrating 70 establishments with a single deal
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Weather
Five flights diverted from Malaga Airport due to red alert for heavy downpours of rain and flooding on the Costa del Sol
Airport operator Aena has confirmed that the aircraft have been redirected to Seville and that one other flight has been cancelled
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Entertainment
Grease is the word at Malaga's Soho Theatre in January 2025
After more than three years since its premiere in Madrid and following a successful tour, the Spanish version of the show will be performed on the Costa del Sol for four weeks
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Air travel
Malaga Airport records 30% more passengers in October than just five years ago, making it the fastest growing in Spain
However, the high number of UK flights is causing log queues, prompting calls that the growth must be backed up with a reinforcement of border control staff
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Weather
Malaga Airport continues to operate normally as red alert for heavy rain on the Costa del Sol is activated
Airport operator Aena advises passengers with scheduled flights today to check direct with their airlines in view of the 'extreme risk' weather warning which will be in place until midnight
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Marriage
Why has the number of notary weddings in Malaga shot up?
This is what is required, how long the process takes and what it costs...
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Retail
Kik, 'the German Primark', set to open its first store in Malaga province
The German multinational arrived in Spain in September 2022 and already has 35 shops throughout the country. Its slogan is 'dress yourself from head to toe for 30 euros'
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Conservation
Special wood to prevent disasters like the one at Notre Dame to be used for roof at Malaga Cathedral
The new fire-resistant timber will cost almost five million euros more than originally budgeted
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Society
Vetsummit conference in Malaga debates the role of pets in Spanish society today
The major event in the city brought together veterinarians, lawyers, doctors, psychologists, sociologists and journalists
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Environment
Residents and holidaymakers wake up to find Malaga beach covered with used wet wipes
The state of the shoreline has shocked locals, with some saying the sand has been littered with the rubbish "for days"
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