Wildfires
Three Axarquía villages restrict use of fireworks due to risk of wildfires
Arenas has cancelled the fireworks display at its fair, while Iznate and Cómpeta have banned rockets and firecrackers in rural areas
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58-year-old man dies in swimming pool in Cómpeta
Emergency services were called at 7.50am on Sunday 9 August from a a house in a rural area of the Malaga province town
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Solar eclipse 2026
Malaga's best spots for watching the eclipse on Wednesday
Expert astrophotographer Carlos Castro makes sure you won't miss the event of the year and suggests the best viewpoints in the province
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Antequera fire ravages part of landfill site for six hours
The flames spread to a nearby wooded area, which prompted the mobilisation of the specialised Infoca unit
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Public land sales pave the way for 10 new affordable homes in Malaga city
Properties in the historic centre owned by the Junta de Andalucía have been transferred to private developers as the regional government continues efforts to bring unused public assets back into use
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"My sons saved my life": Benalmádena fire survivor recalls escaping fatal blaze
A mobile charger inside the man's flat ignited the fire, which killed three neighbours and has now left him severely burned and homeless
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Torremolinos approves next planning stage for 1,000-home Los Álamos development
The proposal still requires political and regulatory approval, while environmental and transport authorities have attached conditions covering traffic, heritage and aviation safety
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Two neighbours in Malaga injured following a fight during a dispute over cats
The provincial court confirmed that there was a "mutually agreed fight" and rejected the claim of self-defence, upholding the fine of 600 euros for each of the parties involved
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Health
Malaga city steps up West Nile virus surveillance after mosquito sample tests positive
City council triggers alert protocol in Campanillas district but confirms no human cases reported
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Malaga Feria 2026
Malaga metro will run until 2.30 am on the night of the fireworks display that kicks off the fair
On the other days of the fair, there will be trains running to and from the centre until 1.30am, as well as increased security at the stations
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The La Zambra hotel, formerly known as Byblos, changes hands in Mijas
The Hesperia investment group has finalised the acquisition of the five-star ultra-luxury hotel from Intriva Capital
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Culture
Film crew heads to Vélez-Málaga for four-part series on Generation of '27 poets
The footage shot this week will feature in the second episode which centres in particular on the philosopher and writer María Zambrano who was born in the eastern Costa del Sol town
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Senda Litoral
Marbella to build the first section of the coastal path in the east of the municipality
The project is the first step towards a link with Mijas and will bring about the regeneration of the La Adelfa dune and a more "natural" beach
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Marenostrum controversy
Fuengirola reassures residents and defends its actions at Marenostrum
The council has justified the new operating contract and insists that its "commitment" is to continue minimising the inconvenience "as much as possible"
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Crime
Two convicted of attempted murder after stabbing cyclist multiple times on a cycle path in Fuengirola
The victim suffered a perforated colon and had to undergo emergency surgery after asking a couple to move out of the way because they were blocking the lane