Traditions
Vélez-Málaga gets ready to honour San Miguel during annual 'feria'
There is a packed programme of activities and concerts on each day of the fair in the eastern Costa del Sol town from 24 to 29 September
Eugenio Cabezas
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Industrial action
Transport union confirms bus strike will go ahead during Malaga town's annual fair
The CC OO has confirmed the industrial action over pay and conditions will coincide with Vélez-Málaga’s Real Feria de San Miguel
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Environment
Malaga triples budget to eradicate rats and other pests after complaints pile up
A city councillor has suggested that the increased numbers of rodents, cockroaches and mosquitoes appearing throughout Europe could be related to a general rise in temperatures
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Planning
This is when plans to transform Malaga's famous Correos office tower into a luxury hotel could become a reality
The planned five-star hotel will have 165 rooms, as well as several restaurants - one of them on the top floor offering 360-degree views of the city
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Property
Marbella Activa opposes refurbishment of historic former governor's house
The construction of 11 luxury homes in an area considered to be an asset of cultural interest (BIC) has angered local residents in the Costa del Sol town
David Lerma |
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Education
Animal rights party weighs in on Fuengirola town hall's agreement with bullfighting academy to use public school
Pacma the council should withdraw "any kind of collaboration" with activities that "promote violence towards animals", especially when minors are involved
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Health
Malaga town ramps up measures to prevent spread of mosquito-borne West Nile virus
The fumigation work follows the detection of the virus in a sampling of the insects around the Guadalhorce river area, specifically in Campanillas
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Courts
Natalia's brutal death in Marbella: alleged killer decapitated his victim after having sex
The prosecution teams are demanding a 25-year prison sentence for the killing and 150,000 euros in compensation for each of the victim's two children
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Road safety
Illegal street races on the Costa are back: watch as police smash gathering of 100 people and 40 vehicles
Videos of the event have surfaced on social media showing motorbikes doing wheelies and cars racing dangerously close to each other
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Tourism
Pokemon-style characters lead visitors on historical tour around Costa del Sol town
Rincón de la Victoria has launched an app in four languages to allow people to get to know the town better, thanks to Diana, Eric and Miguel
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Entertainment
Costa del Sol filmmaker seeks Spanish locals and 'guiri' foreign extras for comedy about the Torremolinos of the 1960s
In the case of foreigners, it is specified that people with Nordic, Swedish, British or German nationality will be considered for the roles
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Crime
The fight against thefts in the countryside: 1,500 kilos of stolen mangoes seized and four people arrested in Malaga province
The Local Police, Guardia Civil and National Police forces have launched a coordinated operation to stop thefts as the tropical fruit harvest gets under way in the Axarquía area
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Community spirit
Couple wed by 'Elvis' in Las Vegas use Costa del Sol party to benefit local dementia support group
Karen Fox and Mike Griffiths organised a party for those who could not attend their wedding in the States and, instead of gifts, the couple asked for donations to the La Cala Lions Club Alzheimer’s support group
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Health
Costa del Sol osteopathy clinic investigated for allegedly operating without correct authorisation
The Junta has opened an investigation for a potential “serious infringement” after a complaint from the Andalusian college of physiotherapists
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Infrastructure
Military says 'yes' to Malaga town's request and will loan it a fighter jet
One of the conditions of delivery is that the aircraft occupies a "prominent and frequently visited spot" and the agreement obliges the town hall to cover the transport and insurance costs
José Rodríguez Cámara |