Nature
The Costa del Sol town that's doing its bit to help save sea turtles
It has joined in with a national campaign to raise awareness of the presence of these animals on Mediterranean coast and the importance of their conservation
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Needle spiking investigation after foreign tourist reports sexual assault in Malaga club
Police officers are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine whether the young woman was injected with anything, before reportedly becoming the victim of groping
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Drought crisis
The area of Malaga province that is still weathering the drought crisis: 'The rains have helped but that's not enough'
For weeks now, the four municipalities have been applying a ban on filling private swimming pools, street washing, uncontrolled irrigation of gardens and washing vehicles outside authorised establishments
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Nature
The spectacular waterfall that's flowing into the sea again on the eastern Costa del Sol
The Cascada Grande de Maro has become something of a pilgrimage for hikers and paddle surfers again this summer after three years of little or no water due to the drought crisis in the south of Spain
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Animal welfare
Scabies threat to mountain goats in Malaga province: hunting plan rolled out in 60 areas to help prevent disease spread
The Junta de Andalucia regional government has extended the temporary hunting emergency zones for this species for the periods 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
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Property
Green light for Dolce&Gabbana's designer development in Marbella
Local developer Sierra Blanca Estates has already obtained the building permit for this luxury residential project on the Costa del Sol - the Italian firm's first residential complex in Europe
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Armed forces
Floating giants: two Spanish Navy warships arrive on Costa del Sol to take part in spectacular amphibious landing exercise
A city beach will be the setting for the simulated hostage release involving marines, planes, helicopters and fast boats on Tuesday morning
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Employment
Mijas records lowest unemployment figures in last 20 years
The figures, which the town hall said is “positive news”, represent a year-on-year decrease of 12.05 per cent
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Infrastructure
Benalmádena responds to requests and creates more than 40 new parking spaces
The town hall has carried out a series of modifications to three streets in the vicinity of Playa Arroyo de la Miel in order to ease the pressure for locals and visitors
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Entertainment
Young Malaga singer goes viral after missing her parents' wedding to attend TV talent show audition
While her mum and dad were saying "I do", Irene was aiming to gain a place in order to win the star prize of the show - a glittering career in the music industry and fame
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Community spirit
Rotary Club Marbella organises golf event in aid of local charities
The tournament, which will be played in the Stableford format, will take place on Saturday 12 July at Las Brisas Golf Club
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Crime
Break-in at English Cemetery in Malaga: thief flees with alms and church donations
Members of St George's parish discovered a hole in the ceiling through which the burglar gained access to the interior of the church
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Mental health
Death by suicide is on the rise in Malaga province
The total was 168 last year, but a number of associations in the capital of the Costa del Sol are working with those affected and their families to prevent more suicides and help heal the grief
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Date announced for reopening of Ronda-San Pedro road to traffic and it's several weeks ahead of schedule
Storm Jana in March triggered a huge landslide that blocked the road and demolished a viaduct on the route that is a lifeline between the Costa del Sol and the inland mountain area
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Foreign man arrested after married couple seriously injured during 'brutal' pickaxe attack in rural Malaga hamlet
The pair in their fifties both suffered severe head injuries and were transferred to the Regional Hospital in the city following the incident which has shocked local residents