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  • How drought and pests are killing trees in Malaga city
    Aerial view of Mount Gibralfaro, where multiple patches of dry pine trees can be seen. (SUR)

    Environment

    How drought and pests are killing trees in Malaga city

    Up to 2,700 dead specimens have been counted in recent months in wooded areas such as Gibralfaro, Monte Victoria, El Morlaco, Parcemasa and Los Montes

    Ignacio Lillo |
  • Malaga, how did it get its name?
    View of Malaga city from the Alcazaba fortress. (SUR)

    THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME

    Malaga, how did it get its name?

    The first uses of the name are found in documents related to coins, confirming there was a mint in the area during Carthaginian rule

    Tony Bryant |