Animal welfare
Police investigate after wild boar baited, beaten and trussed up in Malaga city
Three people allegedly put the screaming animal in the boot of a car before driving off
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What to do
Christmas light and sound show set to wow visitors to Malaga's botanical garden
As in the past, visitors will be taken on a journey through seven fantasy worlds which will combine theatrical elements and live music to "create an unforgettable experience for all ages"
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Air travel
Passenger numbers continue to soar at Malaga Airport with 12% more by end of last month
The data for September shows that more than 19 million flyers have passed through the arrival and departure terminals on the Costa del Sol so far this year
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Air travel
Norwegian to link Malaga Airport with 13 Scandinavian destinations and offer 240,000 seats this winter
The airline handled more than 862,000 passengers at the gateway to the Costa del Sol last year, a record that allowed it to climb two places in the ranking of airlines with the highest passenger volume
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Motoring
Motorist who drove his car onto Costa del Sol beach investigated for two offences
A Local Police report concluded that the driver was drunk and endangered the lives of people who had to turn on the torches of their mobile phones to indicate where they were to avoid being hit
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Crime
'Pirate' taxi driver who fled at speed from police at Malaga Airport with a passenger inside vehicle is arrested
During the attempt to make a get away from the patrol, the individual failed to give way at two pedestrian crossings and another taxi driver had to jump out of the way to avoid being run over
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Air travel
United Airlines will maintain daily flights between Malaga Airport and New York next summer
The American company has announced its new schedule for 2025, and with it the hope of seeing this connection operate all year round has vanished for now
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Housing crisis
Owners of tourist apartments meet in bid to overturn council restrictions in Malaga city
Experts from the law firm Martínez-Echevarría chaired a meeting at which they claimed that the actions of the city council and regional government in Andalucía are "completely illegal"
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Theatre
Antonio Banderas brings Broadway to Malaga with his premiere of Gypsy
The city-born actor's fourth musical production as director at the city's Soho Theatre opens next week with a few surprises in store as he attempts to attract a wider audience
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Art and culture
British artist donates sculpture of a young Picasso to Malaga gallery
The work by Anthony Padgett, on display at the MVA cultural centre, depicts the city-born painter as a seven-year-old holding a dove of peace
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What to do
Tickets go on sale for first Malaga lantern festival: when is it on and how much will it cost?
The unique event in Spain will cover an area of three hectares in a city park and is inspired by traditional Chinese New Year celebrations
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Environment
Reports of oriental hornet nests in Malaga soar with 14-fold increase
The city's pest control service has gone from removing 30 nests of these invasive insects in 2023 to almost 400 so far in 2024
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Events
Malaga is bidding to host one of the biggest comic book conventions and multi-genre entertainment events in the world
A San Diego Comic-Con delegation is visiting the capital of the Costa del Sol this week to assess the city's bid as a possible affiliate in 2025
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Food and drink
What is a 'croffle' and where can you tuck into one on the Costa?
A café in Malaga is serving up this dessert that has become a viral sensation on social media and, apparently, originated in Ireland
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Cruise tourism
Luxury cruise ship Explora II docks in Malaga for first time during its inaugural Mediterranean voyage
This vessel, which has 461 suites and can accommodate up to 900 passengers, is scheduled to make three stops in the city next year