Music festival
Iconic Costa del Sol festival attracts 75,000 music fans
The economic impact of Torre del Mar's Weekend Beach is estimated at approximately nine million euros
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History
Malaga village honours local American independence hero
Macharaviaya in the Axarquía paid tribute Bernardo de Gálvez who was born in the village and went on to play in key figure during the Battle of Pensacola
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Photo gallery
Tiny Malaga province village pays tribute to American independence hero, in pictures
Macharaviaya in the Axarquía paid tribute at the weekend to Bernardo de Gálvez who was born in the village and went on to play a key role during the Battle of Pensacola
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Hobby
The Costa del Sol's third little big Danish castle is nearing completion
After seven months of work, El Morche resident Anton Jensen is finalising a miniature fortification next to a picnic area in El Peñoncillo, following on from the ones he's already built in Lagos and El Calaceite
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Health appeal
Family pleas for a donor for Ivan and all those in need of a bone marrow transplant
Parents Álvaro and Maribel, originally from Torremolinos but who now live in Malaga's Guadlhorce valley, are using social media to encourage people to donate, not only for their son who suffers from leukaemia, but anyone else who needs stem cells
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Beach safety
'A life cannot be replaced': Costa del Sol lifeguards aim for zero casualties this summer
Socorrismo Málaga is in charge of ensuring that bathers on a large part of the western Costa del Sol coastline can enjoy the beach this summer without incident
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Business
Boat rental business booms on the Costa del Sol after Covid-19 crisis
The nautical sector in holiday resorts along the coast of Malaga province is currently riding on the crest of a wave and there is something on offer for every budget, from 35 to more than 8,000 euros
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Animal welfare
Would you clone your pet? Laboratory in Marbella makes it possible with prices starting from 55,000 euros
Ovoclone is the first company in the country to offer the service that is fully legal in Spain
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Weather
What does the weather have in store on the Costa del Sol and across Malaga province this week?
Temperatures could soar above 40C in some areas as the hot 'terral' wind blows in between Wednesday and Friday
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Travel
Almost 60 cruise ships set to sail into Malaga over next 12 weeks
September is expected to be the busiest period with half of the vessels scheduled to arrive that month
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Community spirit
Costa del Sol's American community celebrates independence with 'unforgettable day'
Attended by the USA's consul in Malaga, Roberta Aaron, the Stars and Stripes party in Benalmádena Costa was hailed a “resounding success”
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112 incident
Eight people treated in hospital after birthday candles spark fire at tourist rental property in Malaga
Residents of the five-storey accommodation block were evacuated as firefighters fought to extinguish the blaze and as many as 16 of them were affected by smoke inhalation
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Crime
Man involved in alleged trafficking of blood diamonds arrested at Malaga Airport
The precious stones are mined in Africa by slaves and then used to finance civil wars. Following the arrest, a large property on the Costa del Sol, the detainee's summer residence, was searched
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Crime
Costa del Sol-based gang responsible for 70 burglaries across Spain is busted
The two foreign nationals arrested travelled around the country using vehicles rented under false names
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Man arrested in Fuengirola after young foreign tourist held in choke hold and raped in Marbella
The 23-year-old suspect, who has a criminal record, was detained within 24 hours of the incident being reported to the police