Infrastructure
Arrival of new Costco supermarket on the Costa del Sol is speeded up
The cinema complex that will be demolished to make way for this new shopping experience will cease all operations on 9 June
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112 incident
Hit-and-run victim searches for driver that left him seriously injured after knocking him off electric scooter in Benalmádena
The town's Local Police force has launched an investigation to identify the owner of the vehicle and the person who was driving it at the time of the accident
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Culture
Benalmádena's landmark El Bil Bil castle will close doors at the end of the summer to undergo renovations
Designed in 1927 by a foreign family, it was renovated in the 80s and 90s, when it was already in the hands of the town hall, which means that this project will be its biggest intervention since then
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Crime
Six arrested after police dismantle gang connected with violent robberies in Malaga town
On one occasion, the Cártama-based group even assaulted the victim, threatening her with a knife to steal a mobile phone, a wallet and 130 euros in cash
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Motoring
The two municipalities in Malaga province that act as 'tax havens' for cars
Apparently there are 14 cars per inhabitant in these municipalities and three vehicles per capita were registered last year, so how can this be?
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Property
Seasonal rentals for workers in Marbella to be offered at reduced prices
A number of companies have already shown their interest in building these properties and opposition political parties in the town hall are calling for free land for subsidised housing
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Food and drink
Belgian couple move to Marbella to open tapas bar
The managers of El Cuchillo restaurant in Belgium move to Malaga province to launch their business on the Costa del Sol
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Infrastructure
Work on Malaga metro on Calle Hilera reaches halfway point and faces most complex phase
In mid-June, work will begin on the tunnel at the corner next to the Banco Santander, which means major traffic reorganisation
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Infrastructure
Provincial authority unanimously approves 90.5-million contribution to La Rosaleda stadium extension
The supramunicipal body will cover its one-third share, spread over five years, as the owner of a stadium that will host the 2030 World Cup
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Employment
Summer season foresees 32,000 temporary contracts in Malaga province: here are the most sought-after profiles
Randstad expects a record season for temporary jobs in the transport, hospitality, retail and entertainment sectors
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Community spirit
Nerja Pool League raises 540 euros for Axarquía's Taller de la Amistad charity
The money was raised at the recent end-of-season prize-giving evening
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Crime
Lucky escape for special operations policeman from Malaga who was shot during anti-drugs raid
The officer was involved in securing a house that was to be searched when he was hit by a bullet, which became embedded his backpack
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Retail
Shops in Malaga and main Costa del Sol towns to open every Sunday from 1 June until end of September
Shopping centres, department stores and individual shops in Algarrobo, Benalmádena, Estepona, Fuengirola, Manilva, Marbella, Mijas, Nerja, Rincón, Torremolinos and Vélez-Málaga will have free opening hours until the end of September
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Population
Malaga man cremated by mistake: forensic experts admit they mixed up his body with a woman's
The institute of legal medicine in Cadiz admits in a report that the pathology service did not correctly follow the protocol established for the identification of the bodies
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Community spirit
The Andalucía Performing Arts Society hosts two events in lead up to 21st anniversary
The first was a karaoke competition held in Alhaurín el Grande, an event it hopes will become an annual activity
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