What to do
Nerja says 'adios' to summer and launches autumn cultural programme
The popular eastern Costa del Sol town is holding a party on Saturday 14 September and activities ahead of its annual 'feria' in October also happening over the weekend
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What to do
A September packed full of historical re-enactments and festivities across Malaga province
Here's a run-through of some of the many events this month that focus on Andalucía's varied past, mainly from the centuries of Nasrid rule and the War of Independence against France
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Food and drink
From jams to energy bars, Malaga crafts a range of delicious products made from figs
In September, the black fig takes over from the variety known as the queen fig and one of the key areas in the province that produces most of this succulent, seasonal fruit is the Guadalhorce valley
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Man arrested for stabbing his father in Malaga province town
The victim was rushed to hospital in a serious condition with half a dozen stab wounds to his chest
Juan Cano / Irene Quirante |
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What to do
Malaga village prepares to celebrate its mix of nationalities
Comares' foreign community makes up around 40 per cent of the population and it will be celebrating this diversity with an intercultural day on Sunday 15 September
Jennie Rhodes |
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Education
Malaga child with special educational needs unable to start school due to administrative error
Seven-year-old Enzo has not yet been able to attend classes in Valle Niza because the school has said it hasn’t received authorisation from the regional government’s education department
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Community spirt
Dutchman cycles 2,500 kilometres from Netherlands to Mijas to raise money for donkey shelter
Ron left his hometown of Heemskerk on 10 August and has just arrived on the Costa del Sol, collecting almost twice as much as he hoped to raise during his mammoth ride
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Community spirit
Royal British Legion Mijas Costa organises parade to launch this year's Poppy Appeal
Organisers are appealing for the participation of veterans, other branches in Malaga province, schools, scout groups and associations to take part in the event on 19 October
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Leisure
Final stretch of coastal path to connect Fuengirola with Benalmádena almost complete
The neighbouring Costa del Sol municipalities will be joined by a new pedestrian footbridge over the El Jardín stream, a project financed by Malaga's provincial authority
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Community spirit
Mijas rescue centre stages charity lunch to raise funds for neglected and abused animals
The ACE/SHIN shelter will hold the event, which includes a meal and live entertainment, at Restaurante La Sierra on Saturday 21 September
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Crime
Man arrested after elderly man with Alzheimer's defrauded out of 15,000 euros on the Costa del Sol
Police arranged a fake meeting between the victim and the suspect, who was eventually detained after a dramatic chase which involved members of the public
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Housing crisis
Market reality puts a stop to most exorbitant prices being asked for rental apartments in Malaga and on the Costa
Real estate portals are full of listings offering huge discounts, but they correspond to properties that were pitched at high prices and now their owners are backtracking because there is no demand
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Man undergoes emergency surgery after shots exchanged in Guadalhorce valley town
Guardia Civil officers have made several arrests in connection with the shooting incident, in which a stray bullet also killed a local resident's dog
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Foreign tourist drowns on popular Costa del Sol beach
The 74-year-old woman was spotted floating near the breakwater and was rescued by lifeguards, who together with health workers, tried to revive her without success
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10 September
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: Mijas demonstrates its commitment to help the cause
A manifesto was read outside the town hall alongside representatives from the Costa del Sol association for relatives of and people with mental illness (Afesol)