Nautical
What is the strange vessel that has been spotted from several resorts along the Costa del Sol?
The large barge has aroused a lot of interest for several days due to its large size and slow progress
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Health
People who lived in UK between 1980 and 1996 can now give blood in some parts of Spain
Until recently, many people were excluded from donating because their time in Britain coincided with the outbreak of 'mad cow' disease
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History
British author and Hispanist Giles Tremlett speaks out on Franco on 50th anniversary of Spanish dictator's death
In his latest book, the writer describes him as "dull and lacking charisma, but very ambitious and possessing great leadership skills"
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Crime
Torremolinos businessman arrested for exploiting irregular migrant workers
The National Police investigation suggests he forced the victims to work 70-hour weeks, fined them for going to the toilet and paid below the minimum wage
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Economy
Calle Larios in Malaga is the most expensive street for shop rent in Spain, outside Madrid and Barcelona
The availability of vacant premises in this 'super prime' area of the capital of the Costa del Sol is non-existent, according to a prestigious retail property report
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Environment
More than 500 people take part in charity Walkathons for Water on Costa del Sol
Promoted by the We Are Water Foundation and Hilton Grand Vacations; the events were held in Benalmádena and Mijas to raise public awareness of global water and sanitation challenges
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Culture
A vision of Nerja: exhibition by late German photographer opens in the Costa del Sol town
Around 50 images by the Frigiliana resident Robert Holder can be seen until 6 January in the Ana María Márquez room of the museum
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Tourism
Marbella appears on select American Express travel list of trending destinations for 2026
The report, which has been published in Forbes magazine and features the ten must-visit destinations for next year, highlights that the Costa del Sol town offers a combination of luxury and traditional Andalusian charm
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Employment
Benalmádena to launch new employment scheme for groups at risk of social exclusion
The project will offer jobseekers the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the practices and values typical of the professional environment they aspire to join
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Local government
Frexit: Frigiliana in Malaga province threatens to leave local government association
Mayor Alejandro Herrero has said that the benefits his town receives from the supramunicipal organisation, which includes all 31 municipalities in the Axarquía, "are zero"
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Property
A Polish cooperative is negotiating block purchase of 80% of new development in Costa del Sol town
Construction of the Coto Homes development has just started with prices ranging between 250,000 and 600,000 euros
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Retail
Boom Box, where you can snap up packages from Amazon, Shein or Temu at bargain prices, opens in Malaga
The outlet business will be offering mystery packs and items with up to 80% discounts from 21 November onwards
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112 incident
Police find gun hidden in motorhome wheel arch after man is shot in leg in Malaga parking area
The wounded man was found in a pool of blood at the door of his friend's camper van, who told officers where he had seen the weapon stashed away
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History
The day they hid a saint in a Serranía de Ronda village and it resulted in a hermitage being built
During the Spanish Civil War, two residents of Pujerra hid the religious icon to save it from possible destruction, an act of faith that, years later, led to the construction of a chapel there
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Politics
Diputación approves record-breaking budget for Malaga province, despite all opposition groups voting against
The provincial authority's governing party clashed with the other groups over the way the figures are presented, the cuts, the rate of investment rollout, the increased debt... and even national politics