Young bull makes a dash for it in Malaga
The animal at the Malagueta bullring caused a stir amongst spectactors when it scaled the arena's fence during the annual 'feria' festivities in the city
Manuel García
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Film and TV
Countdown to world premiere of Netflix series Kaos filmed in Malaga: here's the lowdown
Jeff Goldblum stars in this Greco-Roman-inspired darkly comic thriller, streaming from 29 August, after big-spend production costs and nearly two years in the making
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Health
Countdown to completion of extension to major Costa del Sol hospital
The regional health centre for the Axarquía on the eastern strip of the Malaga coast will also get a meeting room, chapel, cafeteria and offices following the latest 3.5-million-euro investment from the Junta de Andalucía
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Community spirit
La Cala diabetes awareness group appeals for support for its 'biggest event' of the year
To Mark World Diabetes Awareness Day, the support group will again hold a five-kilometre walk along the seafront promenade, followed by an afternoon of various activities and entertainment
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Youth admitted to hospital ICU in serious condition after plunging onto A-7 motorway
The victim, aged 17, was rushed to the Hospital Regional de Málaga following the incident on the Costa del Sol
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Malaga Feria 2024
Mercadona's alternative to popular Malaga Feria drink that costs almost four times less
The Spanish supermarket giant offers a version with a lower alcohol content than the one that is a big hit during the city's annual fair
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Malaga Feria 2024
An international affair: tourists join in the fun at Malaga's summer fair
People from all over the world have been taking part in the week-long annual festivities, which end on Saturday, held in the city centre and at the Real de Cortijo de Torres
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Man shot dead at clandestine party on Costa del Sol was member of a crime gang and carrying fake ID
Police investigations have finally allowed them put a name to the foreign victim, who was initally identified as a 34-year-old Belgian
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Royals
Princess Leonor pays surprise visit to Costa del Sol beach bar and restaurant
The heiress to the Spanish throne had lunch with a group of friends at the 'chiringuito' on Thursday, where they enjoyed fresh fish dishes and salads
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Animal welfare
Tension rises in Mijas between donkey taxi owners and animal rights protesters
While one side chanted “end animal mistreatment now” the other replied “this is our village” in the confrontation this Thursday lunchtime
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What to do
Mijas gears up for the last of its three summer fairs
The feria in honour of the town's patron, La Virgen de la Peña, takes place between Wednesday 4 and Monday 9 September
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Data special
Costa del Sol's holiday hotspots are some way off being worst for over-tourism, latest data shows
No municipality in Malaga province is placed in the 'Top 20' locations in Spain for the highest ratio of tourists per head of local population
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Weather
Summer heat continues in Malaga and along Costa del Sol while 16 other provinces in Spain have yellow warnings for rain
The Antequera area will likely record the highest temperature in the province today with 35C, according to state weather agency Aemet
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Crime
Youth arrested for stealing from Malaga hotel rooms by scaling the façades of buildings
Police arrested the 17-year-old after he sneaked into the community swimming pool area of a private residential development and refused to leave
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Obituary
Pioneering Malaga flamenco dance teacher 'Conchita' Zamora dies at the age of 70
Born in Madrid, she moved to Malaga at a young age and became particularly well-known because she taught classes from the early 1970s onwards. Concha always stood out for being an avid supporter of the traditional dance styles of the province