Holy Week 2026
Malaga Holy Week 2026: folding chairs line up before processions despite ban
Many people brought all sorts of portable chairs to reserve a good spot from which ot watch the processions on Palm Sunday
Jesús Hinojosa
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Community
Royal British Legion community comes together at spring ball
Armed forces veterans and guests enjoyed an evening packed with British tradition, raising more than 4,000 euros in Mijas on Saturday
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Mijas formalises 1.3-million-euro contract for the maintenance of its new leisure park
The town hall said progress has been made in providing the essential technical resources for the proper operation and maintenance of the Gran Parque de Mijas, one of the largest urban parks in Andalucía
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Crime
Mijas: heavy presence of Guardia Civil as villas raided and 12 arrests made
This is a Europol operation against an international criminal organisation for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering offences
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Water welfare
Malaga waters: committee to declare end of drought for provincial countryside after five-year crisis
Irrigators fear that pre-drought water levels cannot recover and warn of storm damage to infrastructure
Chus Heredia |
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Holy Week 2026
What to do in Malaga during Holy Week: new musical, gourmet hamburgers and free tours
Pablo López is performing twice at the Cervantes theatre, Hotel Miramar is hosting a fashion show and Alessandra García is paying a tribute to her career at the Cánovas theatre
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Policing
Vélez-Málaga asks for more Police and Guardia Civil following recent crime wave
Among the measures proposed, the eastern Costa del Sol town hall has requested additional resources including adequate vehicles, as well as the use of helicopters and drones to improve control of the area
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Housing
Malaga city council launches five projects for 300 temporary rental flats
The city council has awarded plots in the Soliva, Cañada de los Cardos, El Clínico and Colonia de Santa Inés areas for the construction of homes specifically for young people and over-65s
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Traffic
Malaga Holy Week: water supply breakdown changes public bus routes
Repair work on Calle Pedro de Quejana could last ten days, causing significant traffic jams in the city centre ahead of the public holidays
Chus Heredia |
Extra Helicópteros Sanitarios
Complex heart rhythm disorders treated by internationally recognised specialists
SUR in English
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Holy Week 2026
Malaga gives out bracelets for parents to easily locate their children during Holy Week
Parents can request the identification device at the offices of Protección Civil
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Infrastructure
Marbella opens new tourist office and Aula del Mar after renovating its emblematic lighthouse
The town hall has inaugurated the overhaul of this space after an investment of 1.8 million euros co-financed by the provincial authority
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Technology
Cyber companion is always there for Carmen
A 85-year-old Malaga woman has been living for two years alongside Temi, a robot that has become indispensable for her daily life
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Heritage
More time for the careful restoration of the Casa de María Barrabino in Torremolinos
The works are focused, in this phase, on the recovery and relocation of the pieces of the original 19th century Nolla flooring
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Holy Week 2026
Why are there no classes in Malaga city schools on Easter Monday?
The Semana Santa holidays are one day longer for students this year, with classrooms reopening on 7 April
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Infrastructure
Reclaimed water ready within a year
A 6.5-million-euro pipeline will supply parks, Malaga football academy, the Parador Golf and the airport
José Rodríguez Cámara |