Crime
Spanish police uncover car theft network in Malaga province
The police have arrested six members of the criminal organisation, which would steal the vehicles and sell them in Spain and other EU countries
Eugenio Cabezas
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Crime
Third wave of burglaries in Vélez-Málaga spreads panic among property owners
Residents have reported that four masked individuals had once again targeted farms and rural homes during Holy Week
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Traffic
Malaga province traffic: A-357 in Pizarra closes following van-lorry collision with one dead
The accident occurred at around 11.15am and authorities have diverted traffic to other roads
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Weather
Malaga under province-wide warning for heavy rain from midnight
State meteorological agency Aemet forecasts more than 15mm in one hour, mostly between midnight and 9am on Wednesday
Ignacio Lillo | -
Crime
Mijas assault: hooded young man points gun at police during identity check-up
The suspect, who has a record for drug-trafficking, tried to flee on foot and allegedly assaulted the police during the arrest
Irene Quirante |
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Transport
Malaga metro breaks passenger record during Holy Week despite strike
The network closed with almost 720,000 passengers, despite partial strikes reducing availability on key dates such as Holy Monday and Maundy Thursday
Ignacio Lillo | -
Infrastructure
Malaga's San Andrés port investors delay fee payments again
Qatari fund Al Alfia maintains negotiations with prospective partners to begin construction in the Huelin district
Ignacio Lillo | -
Registration opens for John Virgo memorial golf day in Mijas
Held at the Miraflores Golf Club on 12 July, the fundraising event will honour the snooker legend who died on the Costa del Sol earlier this year
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Economy
Malaga's tax revenue from foreigners has tripled since 2019 thanks to investments
Second home purchases, high rental prices and increased tax scrutiny are behind the rise in the province
Cristina Vallejo |
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Crime
Police hunt Malaga man after machete attack on ex-partner’s parents in Las Castañetas
The police are still trying to locate the suspect, but they have arrested the woman's father for violating a restraining order
Irene Quirante and María José Díaz Alcalá | -
Fuengirola to host free spring celebration for older residents
Held in the municipal auditorium on Thursday 23 April, the event begins at 6pm and includes live entertainment and light refreshments
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Crime
Marbella three accused of murder and attempted murder face 114 years in prison
The trial is going to take place before a jury court this month, after getting postponed in November
Irene Quirante | -
New stairlift platform boosts accessibility at cancer association headquarters in Benalmádena
Funded by a grant from Malaga provincial council, the new mobility aid has been installed at the AECC centre in Arroyo de la Miel to support patients with reduced mobility
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Housing
Only nine per cent of properties available to rent in Malaga can be afforded by average-income households
A reasonable monthly rent for a Malaga resident's salary would be 845 euros, while the market price for a two-bedroom flat is 1,245 euros, according to Idealista
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