Construction
Malaga ends 'facadism' in protected historic buildings
The city council has approved a preliminary amendment to the general urban plan to prevent interior demolitions in buildings with a lower level of protection
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Lottery
ONCE lottery draw delivers 675,000 euros in Malaga neighbourhood
For the 12th time in his career as an ONCE salesperson, José Pérez has sold the winning tickets
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Agriculture
Nerja growers voice concerns over future use of Larios land
The concentration was organised by Action for Maro and its Agriculture (AMA) who fear the Vega de Maro area will be used to grow subtropical fruit following the rejection by the town hall of plans for a golf course and hotels
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Fuengirola’s new ‘sports mountain’ complex shows promising progress
The town hall has launched the tender for the first phase of the one-million-euro project, which will become a major leisure area for the Los Pacos neighbourhood of the town
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Population
Is Malaga’s native population shrinking? New data reveals 2025 demographic gap
While Malaga breaks a decade-long downward trend in births, rising mortality among the over-90s means the province needs 2,700 more babies a year to achieve natural growth
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Tourism
Malaga tourism: free holidays for small-town residents over 65 years
From 24 February to 1 March, people of retirement age from towns of under 20,000 inhabitants can apply for one of 5,000 spots to explore Malaga province
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Crime
Malaga drug offence: police arrest tenant who turned flat into cannabis greenhouse
The property had boarded up windows, motors and extractors running at full blast and an irrigation system that was causing water leaks for the other residents
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Sexual abuse
Andalucía’s High Court upholds five-year prison sentence for Antequera man who abused stepdaughter
The TSJA dismissed the defendant's appeal, ruling that his sexual abuse led to the minor’s severe mental health deterioration and self-harm
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Culture
New Caledonian Society launches in Malaga to unite Scots across Spain
Following a successful inaugural event at Malaga’s Calanmor Pub, the society aims to connect Scotland and Spain through bagpipes, whisky, and shared traditions
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Fuengirola to host a day of ‘togetherness and support’ in aid of hospitalised children
Held at the fairground on Sunday 22 February, the initiative is organised by AVOI and combines leisure, music and activities for all ages
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Rail transport
Malaga-Madrid high-speed train passengers test partial 'reopening' with bus transfer on Wednesday
The first bus to Antequera-Santa Ana departed from the María Zambrano station in Malaga at 7.30am, with six other outbound trips scheduled for the day
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Rail transport
Madrid-Malaga passengers say it's hard not to think of train crash victims while passing through Adamuz
The first passengers who tested the partial "reopening" of the high-speed line between Madrid and Malaga said the journey had been long but calm
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Culture
Sponsoring a space where music is made in Nerja
The Arts Society Nerja is providing funding for a rehearsal space for Gotelé, a group of talented young musicians from the town
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Food and Drink
Torre del Mar Tapas Route 2026: can you complete this 28-restaurant foodie challenge?
The eastern Costa del Sol town's popular 'Ruta de Tapas' runs from 27 February to 22 March with almost 30 bars and restaurants competing for the best dish and prizes for customers who complete the route
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Weather
Malaga weather warning: Storm Pedro puts province on yellow alert for Wednesday
Aemet triggers coastal warnings for the Costa del Sol, Axarquía, and Guadalhorce Valley as temperatures are set to plummet