Police smash ‘biggest hashish gang in Spain’ but leader escapes
THE National Police and Guardia Civil have arrested 19 people in the break-up of what officials described as “the biggest hashish-trafficking criminal gang operating...
Payback for vendors
PROPERTY owners who lost money when they sold their homes, premises or land are entitled to claim back the ‘plusvalía’ tax, according to a...
House tax hunt
Tax office investigation shows Marina Alta has twice as many properties as inhabitants and off-the-radar pools, extensions and houses would fill a town the...
Málaga’s top speed traps
THREE radar speed traps in Málaga are amongst the Top 20 nationally that generated the most in fines during 2016. According to the traffic...
Roving drink-drive unit to patrol 10 inland towns
THE Traffic Department (DGT) has provided a patrol car outfitted with latest-generation alcohol testing equipment, to be shared by 10 towns in the Guadalhorce...
Málaga’s free cultural night is largest ever
MÁLAGA'S 10th annual 'Noche en Blanco' this Saturday, May 20, will offer around 220 free activities at 92 sites in the city.
The initiative to bring...
Hospital enlargement plan
Villajoyosa Hospital will get its long overdue expansion, but no date is set for work to begin.
Regional health department councillor, Carmen Montón visited the...
Jávea brings private prosecution over cyclists’ deaths
JÁVEA local authority will bring a private prosecution against the drunk- and drug-fuelled driver who killed three cyclists from TriLlebeig triathlon club and left...
Thirty towns unite to help children with cancer
THIRTY municipalities in the provinces of Málaga, Granada and Cádiz will be showing their support for the children’s cancer care charity AVOI on June...
Estepona and Marbella culinary markets move forward
NEW culinary markets planned in Estepona and the San Pedro de Alcántara district of Marbella have taken a major step forward, with construction now underway...
Alhaurín declares war on tiger mosquitoes
ALHAURÍN de la Torre this week carried out a fogging campaign against tiger mosquitoes at local parks and green zones, and will be publishing...
Real book ticket to Cardiff
Gareth Bale's Real Madrid will be playing the Champions' League final at Cardiff Millenium Stadium on June 3 against Italians Juventus. Los Blancos lost...
Málaga shines
THE UK’s Sunday Times has published a double-page spread devoted to the tourism and cultural transformation of the city of Málaga.
The article praises the...
Police nab Puerto Banús watch snatching gang
FIVE people have been arrested in the break-up of a gang that police say robbed luxury watches valued at a total of over €98,000 from...