Infrastructure
Cártama progresses with municipal plan for creation of more parking spaces
The town hall announced that more parking for around 40 vehicles will soon be opened in the Huerta Primera area in Cártama Pueblo
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Traditions
Town hall activates special security plan to ensure public safety during La Cala de Mijas fair
The presence of personnel will be reinforced in order to ensure the smooth running of events and maximum peace of mind to residents and visitors
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Religion
Diocese reveals completion date for Malaga Cathedral's new 22.5-million-euro roof
The work, which will be extended to the ambulatory area from September onwards, is already 30% complete
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Tourism
Mijas targets British golfers in bid to promote year-round tourism
One of the main objectives of the town hall is to position the municipality not only as part of the Costa del Golf but also as a destination with its own identity, combining quality, climate, gastronomy and first-class courses
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Health
Delayed operation waiting lists in Malaga province: Junta claims a 30.3% reduction
The regional government in Andalucía has said that the waiting time for surgical procedures has fallen by 17 days, from the 98 in December 2023 to 81 days in June 2025
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Environment
Water quality at city beaches declared 'excellent' by University of Malaga study
Two samples were collected and analysed from each beach - one from the sea and one from the shore
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Politics
Political turmoil in Serranía de Ronda town: PP mayor ousted and PSOE's former-mayor to be reinstated
Benaoján's is the seventh motion of no confidence to be presented in Malaga province during the current municipal term, following some other high-profile cases
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Crime
Man jailed for four thefts from inside vehicles parked on street in Mijas
The individual broke door locks and smashed windows, using a crowbar to gain access
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Infrastructure
New delay for 27-million-euro Gran Parque de Mijas flagship project
The town hall has given the contractor until 31 July to rectify the "small details" on the almost 270,000-square-metre leisure and recreational area
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Culture
Antonio Banderas to direct return of Godspell musical at his Malaga theatre
The city-born actor has revealed the line up of shows that will feature on the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank stage in the city, ahead of the new season
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Religion
Malaga and the Costa del Sol pay homage to La Virgen del Carmen, the 'queen of the seas'
Many coastal and some inland municipalities in the province hosted festivities on 16 July in honour of the protector of sailors and merchant seafarers
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Urban planning
Partial-pedestrianisation of key Costa del Sol fishing town complete
Caleta de Vélez is one of the most important towns for the industry in the Andalucía region
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Property
Almost 50 new 'sustainable' detached homes planned for eastern Costa del Sol village
Madrid-based Metrovacesa is developing the project in Lagos, Vélez-Málaga's easternmost coastal village, which is expected to be finished by the second half of 2028
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Community spirit
La Cala de Mijas Lions wind up season with 2,000-euro donation to Afesol mental illness association
The cheque presentation was made during the Lions final event of the term, with a new season beginning in September
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Crime
Young woman arrested for stealing jewellery from Virgen del Carmen chapel in Marbella
The suspect, 25, was tracked down by police officers to a prison in Malaga province, where she was already being held for other similar offences