Population
Malaga and Almeria are the only two provinces in Andalucía that are gaining both national and foreign residents
In Spain, there are only four other places in the same situation: the Balearics, Castellón, Guadalajara and Madrid
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Drought crisis
Costa del Sol can breathe a little easier while Malaga and the Axarquia will end summer with just enough water
The latest projections, based on three continuous months of declining levels in the province's reservoirs, are broadly in line with the estimates made by the Junta de Andalucía's drought committee back in May
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History
Benalmádena starts drafting of Torre Bermeja medieval tower project
The council is surveying the current state of conservation of the foundations of the watchtower located at the entrance to the marina
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Politics
Benalmádena mayor blasts former local government team for not carrying out legionella prevention measures
Juan Antonio Lara said his council is working “against the clock” to “urgently” tackle to problem, which he described as “a very serious health risk”
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Property
Photo tour: This is the most expensive house for sale on the Costa del Sol and it costs a cool 35 million euros
It is an "authentic Spanish estate" located in "one of the most sought after areas" and features 16 bedrooms, a wellness centre, cinema, bar, games room with Formula 1 seating, a bowling alley and a poker room - according to the property listing
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Air travel
Malaga Airport smashes 2.5 million passengers in a month barrier for first time ever
The gateway to the Costa del Sol closed July with the best month in the 105-year history of the infrastructure with an average of almost 600 flights a day operating on its runways
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Environment
Agricultural association warns of speed of spread of oriental hornet and threat to honey production
Malaga province is particularly suffering, "especially on the coast, as well as in the Genal and Guadalhorce valleys", which is causing a "significant" problem for local beekeepers and to the wider Andalucía region, COAG has claimed
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History
Ronda's Damas Goyescas collect their medals 45 years on
The local council will present awards to this group of women (the 'Goyesca Ladies') who were appointed in 1979 to represent the town for that year and yet never received them at the time due to cutbacks
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Weather alerts
Aemet activates yellow alert for high temperatures in Malaga and along Costa del Sol, from Estepona to Nerja
The mercury could again exceed 40C in some parts of the province this week, according to Spain's national weather agency
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112 incident
Local resident drowns on popular Costa del Sol beach
The man's body was found washed up on the shore at midday on Sunday
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Drought crisis
Four inland areas of Malaga province call for responsible water use to avoid possible cuts
The municipalities of Almogía, Casabermeja, Villanueva de la Concepción and the Sur del Torcal area of Antequera remind the general public of the recommendations they should follow to save water so as not to deplete levels in the reservoir from which they draw their drinking water supply
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Discover Andalucía
Arroyo Totalán, a beach hideaway for dogs on Malaga's municipal border
While dog beaches are never the prettiest places for a sandy stroll by the sea along the Costa del Sol, the pleasure of seeing four-legged friends enjoy the seaside more than compensates
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Property
Another report on housing in Malaga: the rich also weep
Luxury homes start at 1.95 million euros in the province, a figure that is only exceeded in the Balearic Islands
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Costa del Sol
Fuengirola set for traditional Los Pacos festival
Events in the Costa del Sol town begin on Thursday 22 and will run until Saturday 24 August in Plaza Suomi
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Farming
Rebellion on Malaga farms: new animal welfare regulations threaten viability
Farmers deplore Brussels' failure to take into account the reality of the industry and predict farm closures