Two groups of tourists get stuck in the Alcazaba lift in Malaga
The service to the monument has been closed since the incident, a week ago, ahead of a planned repair
REGINA SOTORRÍO
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Taxi strike leaves hundreds waiting at Malaga Airport and train stations
From 11am on Thursday practically the entire registered fleet on the Costa del Sol stopped working for two hours, their second strike against private hire cabs
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World Alzheimer's Day: scientist at Malaga university identifies a possible treatment for disease
Inés Moreno, working in collaboration with the University of Texas, has identified a non-invasive treatment which may slow down Alzheimer’s
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Auction for the Repsol towers project will go ahead as planned, says Malaga city council
A court rejected an attempt by the Bosque Urbano association to have the development stopped, but the local authority is aware that some companies may no longer wish to continue
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Francisco de la Torre to stand again as mayor of Malaga in next year's city council elections
After months of uncertainty, the 79-year-old's confirmation has put paid to rumours in recent months that he would retire when this period in office came to an end
Pilar R. Quirós |
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Malaga unhappy about plans to delay switch-on of the city's famous Christmas lights until three weeks later than usual
The Junta de Andalucía wants councils to save energy and reduce light pollution but local businesses say they would lose out because far fewer people would visit and spend less than normal
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Young man in ICU with serious spinal injury after jumping from the rocks into the sea at Peñón del Cuervo
Malaga city council has not banned the practice despite a number of accidents of this type in the past, so the Local Police are unable to stop people doing it
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Seminar looks at recent changes in the tax and financial landscape for British citizens in Spain
Organised by Blevins Franks, the event will take place on 11 October at the Parador Gibralfaro in Malaga
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Malaga hospital tests a drug for a rare illness which causes blindness and for which no treatment exists
The hospital has been caring for more than 100 patients with pseudoxantha elasticum, a genetic disorder which affects the skin, blood vessels and eyesight
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First donations come in to help build Malaga cathedral's new 15-million-euro roof
The Church authorities are preparing a campaign to encourage people to donate, with a reminder that such contributions are tax-deductible
Jesús Hinojosa | -
De la Torre to decide soon whether he'll put himself forward to stand as mayor of Malaga again
The Mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, will not be drawn on whether he will run again as the head of the PP list for the city hall elections in 2023
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Malaga's hospitality sector reacts to "campaign of harassment" by city residents annoyed at noise levels
The Mahos association is offering legal advice to its members who are considering taking action through the courts against people who are publishing photos online of businesses accompanied by hostile messages
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Memorial saved by German consulate
Some 4,000 euros were donated to the English Cemetery in order to conserve the piece
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Malaga stages its annual Dog Party to promote responsible pet ownership
It will include a pet race with no prize for the first over the line. "The winners will be all the animals in the shelters,” say the organisers
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Malaga is already preparing for next year’s Three Kings parade, which must distribute over 10,000 kilos of sweets
The city council is looking for a company to organise the procession in January, which will be particularly special because 2023 marks its centenary
Francisco Jiménez |