Infrastructure
Work to extend Marbella's print museum to start next year
The town hall has commissioned the technical work to review the project and update the pricing, at an estimated cost of three million euros
José Carlos García
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Legal
Andalusian High Court orders regional government to review five-day suspension of student who shared teacher's photo on WhatsApp
The court demands an analysis of whether the school properly processed the case before imposing the punishment
Susana Zamora | -
Transport
Gridlock for driving licences in Malaga: 18,000 students left waiting for lack of an examiner
The province needs nine more examiners to fulfil demand
Chus Heredia | -
Housing
Malaga authorises project for 24 mini residential flats near city centre
Israeli developer White's initial plan was to offer them as tourist accommodation, but the urban planning department has issued a permit for residential use
Jesús Hinojosa | -
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AP-7 toll motorway closed and homes evacuated due to wildfire in Benahavís
Several aircraft have been brought in to assist the firefighting operation
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Infrastructure
Malaga launches Baños del Carmen beach extension and breakwater construction
The most noticeable changes will happen in the autumn, eventually leading to a fivefold beach expansion
Chus Heredia | -
Culture
Torre del Mar gears up for start of 2026 Weekend Beach festival
The popular three-day summer music event starts on Thursday 9 July in the eastern Costa del Sol town with David Bisbal and Myke Towers headlining
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Transport
Business leaders call for third lane on A-7 motorway to ease traffic congestion between Malaga and the Axarquía
A number of business organisations based on the eastern Costa del Sol have held a meeting with the government during which they also expressed the need for a coastal railway line and improvements to the most congested transport links
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Crime
Notorious Malaga priest Father Fran sentenced to 52 years in prison for sexually assaulting sedated women
The Diocese of Malaga will be liable for the financial compensation of over 400,000 euros
Irene Quirante |
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Safety
Coín installs CCTV cameras at 13 key locations to tackle fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour
Council officials say the cameras are intended to discourage illegal dumping, vandalism and other forms of antisocial behaviour, while also providing support to the Local Police and security services in the event of incidents
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Young motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with car on A-7 motorway in Marbella
The accident occurred at kilometre 1,034 at 8.50pm on Wednesday
Almudena Nogués | -
What To Do
Four-day FoodTruck Experience arrives in Torrox on Thursday 9 July
Avenida del Faro in the eastern Costa del Sol town will host the event until Sunday 12 July and a giant screen will be set up so participants can watch the Spain-Belgium match in the World Cup quarter-finals
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Infrastructure
Malaga business owners request third reversible lane to alleviate traffic between the city and Rincón de la Victoria
They also demanded improvements to the most congested links and progress in the coastal rail link
Chus Heredia and Eugenio Cabezas |
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Rubbish collection
Yellow plastic recycling bin to be collected daily in Vélez-Málaga throughout summer
The eastern Costa del Sol town and the provincial waste management consortium are stepping up their services in response to the rise in population in July and August
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Health
Alhaurín de la Torre temporarily shuts down four swimming pools due to E. coli
The facilities have to remain closed for at least 24 hours, as per the hyperchlorination protocol, to eliminate the bacteria
José Rodríguez Cámara |