Planning
Future of iconic Tivoli amusement park on Costa del Sol to be debated in Andalusian parliament
Some four years after it closed its gates to visitors, campaign groups are also organising a public protest next month to demand its reopening
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History
Federico García Lorca returns to prop up bar at legendary Malaga café
El Café de Chinitas which was frequented by poets, bullfighters and musicians in the early 20th century, is set to reopen at the end of September with the Granada poet leaning against its bullring-shaped bar
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Rail travel
Low-cost private high-speed train operator Ouigo postpones its highly-anticipated arrival in Malaga
The company still plans to roll out its new services in Andalucía before the Christmas holidays, however there has been a delay in the transfer, delivery and testing of its trains
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World Cancer Research Day
Benalmádena supports Spanish cancer association's research day initiative
The AECC held an information day at the Vithas Xanit Hospital as part of its activities to mark World Cancer Research Day, which takes place on 26 September
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Drought crisis
Water level at major reservoir feeding Malaga drops to all-time low
All the reservoirs in the province currently store 105 cubic hectometres of water and are at just 17% of their total capacity
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Complete strangers leave envelope containing 4,100 euros for homeless man sleeping on pavement outside lottery office in Malaga
The mysterious middle-aged man and woman placed the wad of cash inside one of the foreign man's pockets and it was accompanied by a handwritten note with a biblical reference
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Tourism
Costa del Sol hotels report holiday booking slowdown in summer
Last month marked the first decline in international tourist numbers, breaking the upward trend since the start of the year, and higher accommodation prices are being blamed
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Food and drink
A perfect storm: these were the reasons behind the historic dramatic decline of wines produced from Malaga's vineyards
Until the 19th century the traditional wines of the province enjoyed great fame in Spain and abroad
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What to do
Torremolinos prepares to celebrate its patron with traditional festivities during San Miguel fair
From today until 29 September, there will be lots of activities on offer during the day in the town centre as well as nightly concerts in the municipal auditorium and, of course, all the fun of the fairground
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Property
Junta issues first notifications to cancel tourist licences for hundreds of flats in Malaga
The Andalusian regional government has given the affected property owners 10 days to present their appeals against the measure initiated by the city council in the summer
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Drought crisis
Costa del Sol desalination plant doubles water treatment capacity after completion of first phase of work
The second stage of the project at the facility will make a total of 20 hm3 available to consumers at the start of 2025 and "give peace of mind", according to the mayor of Marbella
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Drought crisis
Malaga city and Axarquía now able to receive water from western Costa del Sol
The Junta de Andalucía's upgrade work to a key pumping station has been completed and it will allow the transfer of up to 500 litres of water per second in both directions
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What to do
Malaga village gets ready to celebrate international cultural week
The event will launch on Monday 30 September and an art walk route involving artists from 14 different countries will form part of the activities
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This is the moment a car was completely engulfed by flames on A-374 out of Ronda
The vehicle was already well alight when firefighters arrived at the scene in the north of Malaga province
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Retail
Costa del Sol town to stage its first fashion show
The event will take place in Rincón de la Victoria's Plaza de la Constitución with the participation of seven local clothing and accessories shops
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