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Drug-trafficking
Malaga police dismantle cannabis laboratory in Torrox that produced oils, gummies and pills
The Guardia Civil have arrested one person and are investigating another for a crime against public health
Eugenio Cabezas
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Legal
Jailed for fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits in Malaga with fake work contract
The provincial court has dismissed a worker's appeal after finding he never worked for the company whose fake employment records allowed him to claim 6,588.52 euros in unemployment benefits
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Swimming pools
Axarquía village swimming pool reopens for first time since devastating floods in November 2024
The flooding of the Benamargosa river left behind mud, reeds and vehicles swept away by the current, causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, warehouses, restaurants, banks and public spaces
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South of Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga steps up rat and insect control
The measures include the placement of bait, rodent control and insect control treatments, depending on the extent of the infestation detected in the eastern Costa del Sol town
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Sexual assault
Malaga province bar owner convicted of raping unconscious young woman
The provincial court of Malaga has sentenced the defendant to eight years in prison
Irene Quirante |
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Costa del Sol
Benalmádena issues 365 environmental enforcement fines in the first half of 2026
These cases concern offences including illegal disposal of garden waste, furniture and household items, as well as depositing rubbish outside the permitted collection times or without first requesting the appropriate municipal collection service
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Fuengirola
Ancient family fishing tradition returns to Los Boliches beach this weekend
Although the tirada del copo method of fishing is no longer permitted, it is preserved today as an important part of Fuengirola's cultural and historical heritage
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Construction
Malaga authorises three tourist flat complexes days before three-year moratorium comes into effect
Two projects in the historic centre and another in the Girón-Las Delicias area received their building permits from the urban planning department in June
Jesús Hinojosa | -
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Weather
Malaga province faces second warmest summer on record and meteorologists warn of storms in September
The airport weather station has recorded the third hottest June since 1942 and forecasts suggest this trend of setting records will continue throughout the summer
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112 incident
Stretch of AP-7 motorway in Estepona closes due to lorry fire
The driver of the lorry reportedly required medical assistance for smoke inhalation
Irene Quirante | -
Investigation
Malaga court reopens investigation into death of man Tasered by police in Torremolinos
The court has revoked the provisional closure of the 'Haitam' case and demanded a "thorough and effective investigation" of the police intervention
María José Díaz Alcalá | -
Housing
Around 70 Malaga motorhome owners remain in Sacaba on Tuesday, day of scheduled eviction
Residents of the area complain that the settlement is disrupting community life and are demanding urgent solutions from the city council
Matías Stuber | -
Construction
Malaga proceeds with transfer of former Astoria cinema site to Fundación Unicaja
One of the conditions is that Unicaja, in addition to building its headquarters there, will enhance the city's cultural life with various designated spaces
Jesús Hinojosa |
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Health
Euthanasia authorised for young woman from Malaga province suffering from neurodegenerative disease
Alida Azabal, 25, wants to fulfil her dreams such as swimming with sea lions and visiting the Oceanogràfic in Valencia with her mother before she dies
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Court rejects appeal by Malaga hotel worker who was fired after pouring his urine over kitchen utensils
The employee said he was diabetic and "couldn't hold it any longer" but was dismissed for a ‘very serious’ breach of health and safety regulations