Forum
Malaga to host second 'Women who change the world' forum
The event, which is free to attend, will feature women who are breaking new ground in the worlds of business, education, technology, politics and social organisations
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Sport
Cártama opens registration period for its popular Christmas race
The festive race, which takes place on 22 December, offers various distances and a non-competitive category for those who want to participate in fancy dress
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What to do
Benalmádena enhances pet-friendly status by hosting first national dog show this weekend
More than 70 breeds from all over Spain are expected to be present at the event, with the aim of "highlighting the role that dogs play in society and all the positive aspects that responsible ownership generates”
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Property
Malaga calls for cancellation of another 400 tourist flat licences
The council has so far asked the Junta's tourism department to cancel the permissions for 1,560 holiday lets in the city for not having an independent access and utilities supply
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World Tourism Day: 27 September
Malaga museums and monuments open their doors for free this Friday to mark World Tourism Day
In 2023, almost 30,000 visitors took up the offer of free admission on 27 September. This year 34 venues are taking part in the initiative, all of them listed here
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International Day of Older Persons
Malaga offers more than 250 activities as part of 'seniors month' in October
Workshops, excursions, cultural routes, concerts and competitions are among the activities planned in the province over the coming weeks to coincide with the UN's International Day of Older Persons
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Environment
Algae air-purifying lampposts and climate refuges: Is this the future for cities in Spain?
The Greencities & S-Moving forum in Malaga is showcasing the latest technological advances in urban transport and street furniture
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Leisure
Costa del Sol cinema screens set to reopen after ceiling collapse
Cinema-goers will be able to enjoy discounted prices at the Yelmo complex on the eastern strip of the coast during the first week with online tickets costing 5.90 euros
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Transport
Transport union agrees to operate minimum bus service during Costa del Sol town fair
The last round of talks between bus company Travelsa and the CC OO ended without agreement with the strike going ahead as planned in Vélez-Málaga
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Drought crisis
Junta imposes strict measures to ensure massive adventure sports complex doesn't harm Malaga town's water resource
The 267-million-euro Transcendence project in the Guadalhorce valley includes plans for 510 cabin-style accommodation units, 35 adventure sports activities and a holistic wellness centre
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Tourism
This is our selection of a dozen autumn day trips or weekend getaways to enjoy around Malaga province
Here are some suggestions to make the most of the season that delivers the greatest variety of landscapes and weather: take your pick or do one every week
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Infrastructure
Major sewer upgrade work resumes on Fuengirola promenade
Now the summer is over, the final phase of work has been resumed to put and end to the discharge of wastewater into the sea during periods of bad weather
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Planning
Concession for Malaga's controversial hotel tower could be scrapped if documents are not submitted in time
The Port Authority in the city needs to review certain details about the planned development and the clock is ticking, although the promoters coud possibly request a four-month deadline extension
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Health
These are the measures being implemented to combat spread of mosquito-borne West Nile virus in Malaga town
While there is no evidence of human transmission, the disease has been detected in insects captured in traps near the Guadalhorce river
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Motoring
One lane of AP-7 motorway on Costa del Sol to shut for two months due to roadworks
Traffic will be affected from Monday 30 September until 5 December on a short stretch of the road
José Rodríguez Cámara |