Crime
One of South America's most wanted drug lords arrested on the Costa del Sol
'Pipo' Chavarría, the leader of the Los Lobos cartel, was arrested in a joint operation involving the Ecuadorian and Spanish police
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Tourism
How much money is being invested in the new hotel projects announced for Marbella in the last two months?
Since the end of September, the town hall has approved works and procedures for two new hotels and four refurbishments and extensions. The opening of Spain's first Waldorf Astoria has also been announced
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Retail
'Low-cost' retail chain opens its first store in Malaga province this week
Action, which currently operates 2,000 stores in ten countries, offers thousands of regularly changing items in 14 different categories including cosmetics, cleaning supplies, toys, home decor and DIY
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Weather
Arctic air mass will bring wintry weather to Spain this week: this is how it will affect Malaga and the Costa del Sol
Minimum temperatures in some inland areas of the province are expected to drop to 1C
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Community spirit
Costa del Sol choir gears up for festive fundraising performances
Love to Sing members have lined up a series of concerts on the coast in the lead up to Christmas to “support those less fortunate in the local communities”
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Beach safety
New lifeguard service in Mijas will be the 'best on the Costa del Sol
The town hall has awarded the contract for 1.5 million euros per year, which will allow it the lifesaving service to employ almost 90 staff at peak times of the year and extend its operational period
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Horticulture
Posthumous recognition for 'father of modern agriculture' in southern Spain
The production of red fruits in Huelva, fruit and vegetable growing under plastic in Almería and the subtropical crops of the Axarquía and Costa Tropical in Granada would not be possible without the pioneering contributions of Dr Dieter Wienberg, who died on 18 December 2023
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Crime
Care worker at Malaga juvenile protection centre arrested for sexually assaulting three children
The victims were allegedly chosen due to their vulnerability: one had a disability of more than 50%, while the other two had no family
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Infrastructure
Eastern Costa del Sol town hall takes over responsibility for local roads
The council has signed an agreement with the Junta de Andalucía with the aim of improving access, road safety and facilities within the municipality
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Health
Malaga province would have 3,000 fewer cancer diagnoses each year if people didn't smoke
Tobacco is responsible for more than 16 types of tumours, including lung, bladder and almost all head and neck tumours, according to the experts
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Inflation
Price rises accelerate towards the end of the year, but why more so in Malaga?
Inflation currently stands at 3.6% in the province, which includes the Costa del Sol, compared to 3.1% nationally
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Climate change
Protesters rally in Malaga over climate change: 'The situation is critical'
The city participated in the demonstration called by the international Climate Alliance platform, coinciding with other rallies throughout Spain
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Employment
Costa del Sol marks a milestone in tourism employment this summer
The sector accounted for almost 21% of workers in Malaga province, after job creation grew by 19% in the third quarter
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Sport
Registration opens for cross-country race in Torremolinos
Taking place on Sunday 30 November, it includes various categories, with course distances varying according to age group
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Weather
Storm Claudia smiles on Malaga and leaves more than 150mm of rainfall in parts of the province
The inland Serranía de Ronda and the Axarquia areas have benefited most from the latest rains