What to do
Fuengirola announces 'extensive and diverse' cultural programme for August
The summer agenda includes art exhibitions, concerts and an archaeological workshop, along with theatrical, puppet and magic shows for children
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Crime
Tailored to each victim: this is how the Malaga man arrested for alleged pyramid scheme scam operated
Based on the Costa del Sol, the detainee led "a high standard of living" and invited his clients to important events, which gave them "access to other social circles"
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Astronomy
This is where you can go stargazing for free on the Costa del Sol this week
The event at the Mediterranean archaeological park will offer the opportunity to observe planets and deep space objects through a professional telescope and also feature live music
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Crime
Hooded men who robbed Aldi supermarkets armed with machetes arrested in Malaga province
After they placed a discreet tracking device on a vehicle previously used by the robbers, the Guardia Civil swung into action and detained the three suspects as they prepared to attack another store in the Guadalhorce valley
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Community spirit
Leading cancer charity in Spain celebrates 40 years of breaking records on the Costa del Sol
The annual fund-raising gala was hosted at Finca de la Concepción in Marbella and attended by almost 700 people at the weekend
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Art and culture
'The colours of the earth' exhibition in Mijas pushes the boundaries of traditional ceramics
The event, being staged at the tourist office in Mijas Pueblo until 29 August, showcases the work of multidisciplinary artist Jessica Persson
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Crime
Man admitted to hospital ICU after confronting burglars who broke into his home in Marbella
The National Police have arrested one alleged thief, who was stabbed in the back, for breaking and entering, although the investigation remains open
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Infrastructure
Green light for almost 900 new parking spaces in Nerja on Costa del Sol
The local council has approved a feasibility study for the multistorey facility which will alleviate the town's summer parking problems
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Air travel
Morocco-bound flight diverts to Malaga Airport after pregnant passenger reports feeling unwell
The Vueling aircraft made an unscheduled landing on the Costa del Sol after the crew requested urgent medical assistance for the woman
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Weather
Aemet activates amber and yellow alerts for high temperatures as new heatwave hits Spain: but how long will it last?
The state weather agency has issued heat warnings in four provinces of the Andalucía region this Monday as the mercury is forecast to soar again this week
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112 incident
Irish tourists brutally beaten and robbed in popular Costa del Sol holiday resort
The Guardia Civil is investigating four local men, one of them a minor, for allegedly attacking the two holidaymakers in the early hours of the morning
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Crime
British 'hitman' wanted for several murders captured after car crash on Costa del Sol
The detained individual, allegedly linked to a UK-based mafia gang, was found to be carrying firearms, a silencer and ammunition in the vehicle
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Health
More than 4,700 people in Malaga province need respirators due to oxygen dependence
Recent advances in concentrators, portable power sources and ventilators have increased the quality of life and life expectancy of these patients
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Economy
Torremolinos accumulates 1.4 million euros in uncollected fines since introduction of low emission zone
The ZBE has been fully operational since 15 February, but there are claims that not one single person who has breached the new anti-pollution regulation has yet been informed of their penalty
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Housing crisis
Mijas gives thumbs up to construction of 1,652 social housing units for the young and vulnerable
The council has unanimously agreed to support the Andalusian regional government's decree of urgent measures to tackle the housing crisis