Innovation
First European centre to develop connectivity between mobiles and satellites to open in Malaga
The Vodafone and Malaga University project will drive the technology needed for phones to have smooth coverage across the globe
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Infrastructure
Marbella bans shops and ground-floor premises being converted into tourist flats
This is the first recommendation that the town hall is implementing with regard to this activity, in addition to the creation of a municipal register of holiday accommodation for rent
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Television
Game of Thrones actor stars in new Liverpool gangster series shot in Malaga province
Two mansions in Marbella, the port of Malaga and El Torcal in Antequera are among the locations that appear in the BBC drama This City Is Ours
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Health
Family of young Malaga parasurfer reaches agreement with Junta to offer better care for amputees
The dad of Sarah Almagro, who had to have her feet and hands amputated as a result of meningitis, explained that the Andalusian government is "drafting the rules" for a regional committee to coordinate the care of these patients
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Climate change
High temperatures bring forward appearance of processionary caterpillars with 500,000 venomous hairs in Malaga province
Even minimum contact with this pest can generate problems for humans and be deadly to pets, warns Spain's environmental health company association
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Crime
Gang that transported drugs from Malaga province to Europe using 'go fast' method is busted
Eighteen people have been arrested and 3,565 kg of hashish, 54 kg of marijuana, two lorries, nine high-powered vehicles, cash, a pistol, two weapons of war and machinery for the manufacture of number plates have been seized
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Infrastructure
New Olympic-size swimming pool in Mijas still not open 18 months after completion due to drought and defects
The town hall is confident that the 4.6-million-euro facilities will be ready at the end of this month, blaming the water shortage and construction problems detected as the cause of this delay
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Security
'Smart' cameras installed on Malaga's Cercanías lines to control crime, foil fare dodgers and stop graffiti
Train service operator Renfe has completed the installation of the system in 16 stations on the C1 and C2 lines in the province
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Athletics
More than 200 runners sign in first 48 hours up for Estepona's coastal half marathon
Organisers said that this rapid pace of registration confirms the growing interest in one of the most outstanding events on the Andalusian race calendar, which takes place on 4 May
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Finances
Fourteen Malaga villages face 35 per cent hike in water rates
The increase covers treatment and supply with the aim of paying off a nine-million-euro debt that the public water company Axaragua has blamed on increased electricity prices, materials and salaries
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Agriculture
Andalusian regional government to meet Costa Tropical farmers to tackle avocado pest
The meeting to discuss measures against the ambrosia beetle, first detected in Motril in 2023, is taking place in Almuñécar although there are no known cases there
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Photo gallery
This is the current state of the famous Tivoli amusement park on the Costa del Sol, in pictures
SUR photographer Salvador Salas captured these exclusive images at the currently closed iconic tourist attraction in Benalmádena this Thursday 20 February
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EXCLUSIVE
Iconic Tivoli amusement park to reopen its doors on the Costa del Sol with 100-million-euro investment: this is what we know so far...
Benalmádena town hall and real estate group Tremón have finalised an agreement that includes the renovation of the attractions and the creation of a tourist and commercial complex
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Inland tourism
Watch as the largest hedge maze in Spain prepares to open its gates in inland Malaga province town
Laberintus Park has already sold out all tickets for its opening day this Saturday
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What to do
Celebrate Malaga province's 'liquid gold' this coming weekend
La Molienda in Riogordo pays tribute to the Axarquía's olive oil industry with a series of exhibitions, presentations and tastings from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 February
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