Drought crisis
More than 85,000 inhabitants have already been affected by the disruption to their supplies since July 2023 as Malaga province's drought crisis continues to hit local residents
Agriculture
The sector estimates that production will fall by half, with growers forced to deal with a lack of rain and a plague of wasps
Transport
The Italian private high-speed train operator and the Spanish bus company have teamed up to offer the new service along the Costa del Sol in a single ticket
Music
Some 70 musicians took part in a parade at the theme park where they performed a selection of pasodobles
Fire safety
The mayor of Periana in the Axarquía told the president of the provincial fire brigade that her residents are living with “fear and insecurity” following the "temporary closure" of the service in June
Politics
The mayor will see his salary rise by 17 per cent to 78,000 euros gross per year and the salaries of 11 councillors will increase by 30 per cent to 57,000 euros a year
Press freedom
There is still time to sign up for the seven-kilometre run or two-kilometre walk at a time when "the work of journalists, who have the power, the tools and the knowledge to select and interpret reality and put a stop to fake news, is so important"
Environment
According to the latest data, around 24% of the current traffic comes from outside the metropolitan area and a similar percentage of vehicles still have no environmental sticker on their windscreen
Environment
The analysis of all municipalities with over 50,000 inhabitants shows a very wide range on their levels of readiness for the pollution control measure: from pioneers such as Estepona to those dragging their feet, like Mijas, Benalmádena and Vélez-Málaga
Parking
The measure is aimed at regulating parking in more than 70 streets of the Costa del Sol town and it is estimated it will generate around 3.3 million euros in revenue a year
Environment
The town hall expects to have received the diagnostic study by the end of this month that will mark the areas where traffic will be delimited
Crime
The criminal network allegedly swindled 325,000 euros from two women who believed they were in an online relationship with the Hollywood star
Politics
The 76-year-old headed the town hall team during one of the darkest periods in its history when it was embroiled in corruption scandals
World Tourism Day
The recognition was given to the co-founder of Idealista, Fernando Encinar, who the mayor said had been honoured because he "embodies many of the values we defend"
Weather
Scientists are calling for more measures to reduce temperatures, especially in cities and large towns, with less asphalt and more green areas