Summer
Free yoga and Pilates sessions on eastern Costa del Sol beaches throughout summer
The classes will take place on Torre del Mar, Caleta and Benajarafe beaches and are free for residents and visitors
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Murder
Cristina, the victim of the alleged gender-based murder whose body was found in a well in Rincón, went missing at the end of March
Her former partner, now under arrest, had been reported by other women for domestic violence; Cristina had been stabbed several times
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Environment
Malaga is experiencing a marine heatwave, with water temperatures up to five degrees above average
Concern within the scientific community extends beyond the impact on ecosystems and the introduction of tropical species: autumn storms could be very severe
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Costa del Sol
Benalmádena relaunches summer door-to-door glass recycling service for businesses
With the arrival of the summer period and the increase in activity across the hospitality and retail sectors, the scheme has been reintroduced to make glass recycling easier, improve waste management and help maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the municipality
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History
Confirmed: Famous Marbella shipwreck identified as 18th-century vessel, the Armada's Fernando
One of four experimental ships built as part of a naval reform, the vessel sank off the coast of San Pedro Alcántara in 1760
José Carlos García |
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Food and drink
Fuengirola opens new haven for wine lovers
Vinalium reopens as a shop and bar with new owners and at a different location
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Local government
Mayor of Frigiliana and six councillors to give evidence in Torrox court as fraud investigation continues
The investigation in the Malaga province town centres on seven alleged offences: misconduct in public office, misappropriation of public funds, fraud in public procurement, forgery, coercion, influence-peddling and membership of a criminal organisation
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Tourism
Malaga to freeze new tourist flat and hotel developments for three years ten days from now
The city council will convene a full council meeting next week to give initial approval to a modification of the general urban development plan regulations
Jesús Hinojosa | -
Traffic
Malaga's Low Emission Zone fines soar to 35,000 amid legal wrangling
The city council is considering whether to appeal the Andalusian High Court ruling to the Supreme Court
Chus Heredia |
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Health
Three Malaga doctors receive threats from patients in just one week
The president of Malaga's medical association supports the new law the regional health ministry is preparing to protect healthcare workers
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112 incident
Three arrested after women's body found in well near Rincón de la Victoria
An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of death, and the find is being treated as a possible case of domestic violence
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Local government
Guardia Civil officers spend 13 hours searching Frigiliana town hall
The mayor, Alejandro Herrero, left the building at 10.31pm on Tuesday 30 June as alleged offences of misconduct in public office and embezzlement of public funds are being investigated in the Malaga province town
Eugenio Cabezas and María José Díaz Alcalá | -
Local government
Mayor of Frigiliana after 13-hour-long police search of town hall: 'Everything seems fine'
Antonio Herrero left the Malaga province town hall shortly after 10.30pm on Tuesday 30 June as part of a police investigation into alleged offences of misconduct in public office and embezzlement of public funds
Eugenio Cabezas and María José Díaz Alcalá |
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Costa del Sol
Marbella mayor's stepson sentenced to nine years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering
Joakim Broberg was also handed a 4.9-million-euro fine for his role in a Costa del Sol criminal network that smuggled cannabis to northern Europe
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Tourism
Malaga's urban planning department prepares for approval moratorium on tourist flats and hotels under four stars
The city hall has called a special meeting next week to approve the measure which will suspend the granting of permits for new tourist accommodation in the city
Jesús Hinojosa |