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Polling stations close as Spain waits for local election results to come in

Turnout at 6pm was slightly higher than in the last local elections four years ago, both in Malaga province and in Spain as a whole [...]

The people decide the future of their municipalities in Spain's 28M local elections today

In Malaga province, a total of 1,204,201 voters have the opportunity to appoint 1,215 councillors, 103 mayors and two autonomous local authorities [...]

With direct flights between Malaga and New York about to take off: what to eat, see and try in the Big Apple

From 2 June the route between the Costa del Sol and the USA will operated by United Airlines three times a week [...]

María Zambrano ‘comes home’ to Vélez-Málaga

A sculpture of the illustrious thinker and philosopher by local artist Francisco Martín has been unveiled on Plaza Las Carmelitas [...]

City of Malaga medal awarded to Axarquía philosopher

María Zambrano, who was born in Vélez-Málaga, has a train station, schools and parks named after her [...]

Tuna with high level of histamine investigated as cause of 66 cases of food poisoning in Andalucía

Fourteen people needed hospital treatment after consuming the fish, while 51 people presented with symptoms at health centres and clinics in Almeria [...]

Worrying Nasa satellite image shows how drought is leaving its mark on Andalucía

The Terra satellite capture was compared to images taken in May last year, which depicted the region as much more green and lush [...]

Algeciras jihadist's mental faculties were 'severely affected' when he attacked, report claims

Yassin Kanjaa, who carried out the attack in January in which the sacristan Diego Valencia was killed, suffers from psychosis and at the time had no control over his behaviour,… [...]

Andalucía aims to become green hydrogen production hub with development of 15 new projects

One of the most ambitious is being promoted by Cepsa at its energy parks in the Campo de Gibraltar (Cadiz) with the start-up of two plants [...]

Helping voters get to their local election polling station on the Costa Tropical

Almuñécar residents with reduced mobility can request assistance from the local Civil Protection volunteers on Sunday, 28 May [...]

- Chris King
Average price of electricity in Spain increases substantially on Monday, May 29

On Monday, May 29, the average price of electricity for regulated rate customers linked to the wholesale market in Spain will fall by 12.79 per cent compared to today, Sunday… [...]

- Chris King
Everton survive as Leeds United and Leicester City are consigned to the Championship

The final round of Premier League games this afternoon, Sunday, May 28, left three clubs hanging on the precipice and looking at Championship football next season. All three of Everton,… [...]

- Chris King
Turnout by voters across Spain on election day is 1.43 points up compared to 2019

According to data provided by the Ministry of the Interior, this Sunday, May 28, participation in the municipal and regional elections across Spain has risen by 1.43 points compared to… [...]

- Anna Ellis
Elche receives €97,000 for its status as a Tourist Municipality 

Elche has received €97,000 from the Cooperation Fund for its status as a Tourist Municipality of the Valencian Community. Consideration of the recognition of Tourist Municipality grants the right to… [...]

- Chris King
Police catch woman in possession of 102 envelopes containing PSOE ballot papers in Sevilla’s Dos Hermanos

A woman was identified by National Police officers in the Sevilla district of Dos Hermanas today in possession of 102 envelopes containing PSOE ballot papers. They reportedly caught her by… [...]

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