Technology
Nasa hackathon in Malaga: a 48-hour space mission with its feet firmly on the ground
Nearly one hundred people competed in the Nasa Space Apps Challenge from Campus 42 Málaga, which was held simultaneously in 350 cities around the world
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Animal welfare
End of road for horse-drawn carriage rides for tourists in Malaga
Mayor Francisco de la Torre has announced the immediate revocation of the 25 licences still active in the capital of the Costa del Sol
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Gaza crisis
More than 4,000 protesters march on Malaga to demand 'peace and justice' for Palestine and release of aid flotilla activists
Unlike the impromptu rally in the capital of the Costa del Sol on Thursday, Saturday's march for Palestine was held in numerous cities across Spain
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Tourism
Malaga mayor bangs drum in favour of three to four-euro tourist tax again
The tourist rental sector seems to be in favour of the move, but city hotels are against it at the moment
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Food and drink
Michelin-starred restaurant announces imminent move to Museo de Málaga
Blossom, headed by the chef Emi Schubert, has already opened booking reservations for the new city location
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Technology
Malaga hosts first European research lab to provide satellite broadband from space to anywhere on planet
Vodafone, Malaga University and satellite manufacturer AST are behind this pioneering technology centre in the city
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Housing crisis
Avalanche of 12,000 applicants for just 123 flats in new social housing development in Malaga
The draw for the subsidised properties, with prices starting at 175,000 euros, will take place in the coming weeks
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Gaza crisis
Spontaneous march in Malaga over Israel's interception of Gaza flotilla brings traffic to a halt
The organisers of the protest had permission for it to be a static gathering, but the large crowd rebelled and took their demonstration through the city centre
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Culture
Tickets go on sale as Cirque du Soleil's big top returns to Malaga with new show
Kurios has all the attractions of world-famous contemporary circus company: spectacular acrobatics, a touch of humour, live arts and an immersive, steampunk-inspired atmosphere
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Air travel
Ryanair launches nine new winter routes at Malaga Airport
The Irish airline has added two brand new routes to the Costa del Sol and extended other connections that have only been offered in summer until now
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Education
Andalucía's first private online university opens initial academic year from its Malaga base
Utamed's opening ceremony reflected on the challenges of higher education in a technologically-driven and fast-changing world, with 1,500 students already enrolled and the objective of "being a driving force" for educational innovation
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Entertainment
Malaga influencer Masi Rodríguez booted out of MasterChef Celebrity 10
The presenter, actress and singer becomes the sixth contestant to leave the latest series of the popular TV cooking show in Spain
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Environment
City council removes parrots' nests and prunes trees in Baños del Carmen eucalyptus grove
Residents of the Pedregalejo area have regularly warned of the risk of falling branches and fires
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Education
Parents claim 'discrimination' after child with autism expelled from Costa del Sol summer camp
The mother and father of the seven-year-old boy claim that he was kicked out of a sports centre in the city for "misbehaving" and are calling for inclusive protocols
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Innovation
Vodafone to launch its first satellite internet technology lab at Malaga University this week
The head of the British telecom giant's innovation hub in the city said, "The aim is to offer broadband coverage anywhere on the planet: in the desert, in the middle of the ocean and, why not, even in the middle of empty Spain"