Malaga recorded twice as many days with temperatures above 40 degrees in July
Aemet’s statistical data confirms that the number of such days has risen from seven over the last 25 years of the 20th century to 14 so far in the 21st century
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Benahavís murder suspect remanded in custody without bail as police probe alleged sexual offence
The suspect, who refused to make a statement, arrived at court after being discharged from hospital following the injuries he inflicted on himself during his arrest
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Man acquitted of drug trafficking after security guard unlawfully searched rucksack on Malaga–Álora Cercanías train
Judges ruled that a private security guard exceeded his legal powers by opening luggage before police arrived, leaving prosecutors without admissible evidence to support the case
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Costa del Sol
Benalmádena businesses invited to enter Virgen de la Cruz fair decoration competition
The competition includes awards for both shop windows and business interiors/terraces, with first, second and third prizes of 250, 150 and 100 euros in each category
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Torremolinos fights coastal rule changes to protect famous beach bars
Council calls on government not to apply new legislation retrospectively to safeguard local businesses and jobs
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Hiking in Malaga
New digital map enables hikers to plan 1,400-kilometres of routes across Malaga province
The tool makes it easy to check distances, difficulty levels, terrain, facilities, photographs, maps and 3D images from a mobile phone or computer
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Weather
The terral wind pushes temperatures to nearly 41°C as the amber weather warning remains in force in Malaga on Tuesday
Coín has once again recorded the highest temperature in the province, at 40.8, with Estepona, Manilva and the airport not far behind
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Car parks
Mijas steps up car park plan and prepares to build six car parks with 2,450 spaces
The town hall has awarded the contracts for the design of the Indira Gandhi primary school and the Santana district projects and is about to award contracts for four more
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History
Archaeological survey of Marbella Castle completed after 15 years of work
Eleven excavations have been carried out since 2011, resulting in the documentation of significant finds from the Roman and medieval periods
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Animal welfare
Five Marbella Local Police horses to retire and live out their years in not-for-profit sanctuary
The town hall reversed its decision to auction the animals off for a collective sum of 600 euros following criticism from animal welfare activists
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Employment
Malaga has nearly 790,000 people in work and bucks the national trend of rising unemployment
The province ranks third in Spain for the biggest fall in unemployment and fifth for growth in Social Security contributions
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Crime
The family of the Coín resident who was dismembered six years ago: 'This is a pain that eats away at you from the inside'
One of the victim’s sisters recounted the ordeal they have endured since his disappearance in the midst of the pandemic
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Summer escapades
A cool haven to escape the heat in Malaga province's Axarquía
Situated in the municipality of Alfarnatejo and very close to the road linking Riogordo and Periana, the Sábar river is easily accessible and offers a stunning setting to cool off this summer
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Culture
Torrox town hall to allocate more than 154,000 euros to local music group
The funding for the eastern Costa del Sol town's Vive La Música association will provide stability for the cultural and educational project until 2028
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Women in business
Applications open for 23rd Benalmádena businesswoman award
The initiative, with a prize of 1,000 euros, promotes equal opportunities and recognises the contribution of female entrepreneurs to the local economy