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Crime
Paedophile sentenced to two years in prison for sexual assault of friend's young daughter in Fuengirola
The high court of justice of Andalucía upheld the conviction after it was proven that the man touched the victim while she was asleep
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Housing crisis
Avalanche of 12,000 applicants for just 123 flats in new social housing development in Malaga
The draw for the subsidised properties, with prices starting at 175,000 euros, will take place in the coming weeks
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Culture
Month-long cultural programme welcomes in autumn in Malaga village
Comares Cultural includes a classic car rally, trips, walking tours, foodie events and more throughout October
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Gaza crisis
Families of Malaga men taking part in humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza fear for their safety
Those close to Manolo García and Rafa Borrego, the pair from the province who are sailing on the boats intercepted by Israeli forces, say "we haven't heard anything from them"
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Gaza crisis
Spontaneous march in Malaga over Israel's interception of Gaza flotilla brings traffic to a halt
The organisers of the protest had permission for it to be a static gathering, but the large crowd rebelled and took their demonstration through the city centre
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Employment
After summer holiday season ends, unemployment starts to rise in Malaga and along the Costa del Sol
The province begins October with 109,366 people unemployed, which is 8,266 fewer than just a year ago, or 7% down in percentage terms
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112 incident
Man rushed to hospital after being kicked and stabbed outside Marbella nightclub
Police are still looking for the suspects, believed to be brothers, who fled the scene
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Housing crisis
Marbella will approve construction of 800 subsidised housing units in San Pedro over five-year period
"Housing is an absolute priority" for the local government team, emphasised the deputy mayor, noting that access to housing is "one of the main challenges in stressed areas" like the Costa del Sol
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Finance
Malaga province is home to the poorest municipality in whole of Spain
The town chalks up an average income per capita of only 13,831 euros, which compares very unfavourably to Pozuelo de Alarcón, the wealthiest place in the country with an average income of over 88,000 euros
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Culture
Tickets go on sale as Cirque du Soleil's big top returns to Malaga with new show
Kurios has all the attractions of world-famous contemporary circus company: spectacular acrobatics, a touch of humour, live arts and an immersive, steampunk-inspired atmosphere
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Crime
Help sought for repeat offender who 'terrorises' Mijas neighbourhood
Local residents and the man's close circle of friends are desperate for the authorities to find a solution for his mental health issues, which manifest themselves in aggressive behaviour
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Health
East of Malaga health area extends colon cancer screening options
The idea is to be able to screen more people between the ages of 50 and 69 years of age residing in the 31 Axarquía municipalities who have agreed to participate in screening
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Community spirit
Costa del Sol town hall and Cudeca to train volunteers to help the elderly
The collaboration agreement between the two organisations also includes a programme aimed at combatting loneliness among older people
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Air travel
Ryanair launches nine new winter routes at Malaga Airport
The Irish airline has added two brand new routes to the Costa del Sol and extended other connections that have only been offered in summer until now
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Community spirit
Charity event raises 2,700 euros for bar owners affected by devasting fire in Torremolinos
The local community came together for a day of fun, live music and a variety of pub games to raise funds to help the eight owners who lost their businesses in the blaze in Avenida Salvador Allende