Innovation
Malaga University to house Europe's most powerful quantum computer and employ over 100 engineers
The computer will have 431 qubits instead of the 317 initially announced, allowing it to handle more complex operations
Nuria Triguero
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History
Malaga province's Axarquía joins the US in its 250th anniversary independence celebrations
A parade by the Orden de Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez is taking place in Nerja on Friday 3 July and the annual historical reenactment of the Battle of Pensacola, which was led by Bernardo de Gálvez, will be happening in Macharaviaya, the village where he was born, on Saturday 4 July
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Local government
Guardia Civil raids Frigiliana town hall and other municipal offices
Alleged offences of misconduct in public office and embezzlement of public funds are being investigated in the Malaga province town
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Housing
Plans for Torrox housing cooperative announced
The project comes at a time of strong urban development activity on the eastern Costa del Sol with significant residential developments in the pipeline in areas like Calaceite and Puerto Narixa in the coastal town
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Crime
Malaga healthcare worker with 30 stitches after having face slashed by stranger
The 18-centimetre wound could have had fatal consequences, doctors say
Irene Quirante |
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Culture
Torre del Mar brings full programme of music, dance and comedy to summer evenings
The 'al son del rebalaje' stage near the eastern Costa del Sol town's lighthouse will once again provide a variety of free performances throughout summer
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Animal abuse
Two Malaga hunters convicted of killing dog by hanging
The defendants can avoid the one-year prison sentence on the condition that they complete an animal awareness course
Ignacio Lillo | -
Health
The Malaga doctor leading pioneering cancer treatment for children
Alfonso Alba Bernal, from Rincón de la Victoria, is currently doing postdoctoral research with the paediatric oncohematology group at La Paz University Hospital in Madrid
José Rodríguez Cámara | -
Housing
Malaga province to offer nearly 1,000 vacant flats as social rental units in the coming years
The central government has hired a company to manage the preparation and operation of the homes available in the province
Jesús Hinojosa |
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Beaches
Torrox is stepping up beach safety with drills and health checks
The eastern Costa del Sol town hall is conducting rescue drills in El Morche, Ferrara and El Peñoncillo beaches using a canine unit, a drone, a jet ski and medical staff
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Travel
World's largest cruise ship departs from Malaga with spectacular fireworks
The 'Legends of the Seas' megacruise ship chose the Port of Malaga for its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean
Ignacio Lillo | -
Environment
Costa del Sol doubles invasive Asian seaweed removal efforts
Municipalities in the province have requested state aid and activated protocols to remove tonnes of this species that pollutes and hinders fishing
Chus Heredia | -
Traffic delays
Lorry snags overhead power lines, causing traffic jams on the A-7 in Mijas
Several vehicles were affected by the cable on the road this Tuesday morning; in a separate incident, a tyre blowout caused delays on the A-7 near Marbella
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Malaga city
From dogs to birds and tortoises: Malaga’s pet cemetery has carried out over 700 burials
As well as cremations and burials, the cemetery offers a collection service for deceased animals and the organisation of farewell ceremonies
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Fesitvals
The 2026 Malaga Fair now has its official poster
Voting to select the winning entry from among the five finalists closed on Monday