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Málaga Housing Shortage: Rental Crisis Hits Students
As the 2026–2027 academic year approaches, university students and incoming foreign residents face high prices and limited long-term rental availability in Málaga.…
Málaga Speed Camera Faces Audit Over Duplicated Fines
Automovilistas Europeos Asociados has requested an urgent technical audit of a Málaga speed camera following reports of severe processing errors and duplicate fines.…
Txus Vidorreta Leads Unicaja into 2026/27 Season
As Unicaja Málaga kicks off pre-season training for 2026/2027 under new head coach Txus Vidorreta, here is what sports fans in Málaga need to know about the squad overhaul, key cha…
Málaga Feria: 4 Casetas Closed Over Safety Violations
Municipal inspectors at the 2026 Feria de Málaga temporarily closed four fairground casetas following strict checks on safety codes, emergency lighting, and local ordinance rules.…
Málaga’s Concha Fina Clam Near Extinction, IEO Warns
Málaga’s iconic smooth clam (concha fina) has virtually vanished from local coastal waters, marine scientists warn. Here is what the collapse means for local chiringuitos and ocean…
Foreign Tourism Drives Record Málaga Hotel Stays in 2026
Málaga’s hotel sector crossed the mid-summer mark in 2026 with 3.66 million overnight stays through July, driven by strong international demand.…
Málaga Beach Closures Spark Political Infrastructure Row
Emergency closures across four Málaga beaches during peak August 2026 triggered strong political debate over aging urban wastewater systems and coastal management.…
Málaga Launches €202M Tender for New Music Auditorium
Málaga has officially opened bidding for its long-promised €202.6 million Music Auditorium, featuring nearly 2,000 seats and a 48-month construction timeline.…
New BuenavistaPark Commercial Hub Planned in Málaga
Promoters of BuenavistaPark plan to begin construction on a major retail center serving 1,370 new homes in Málaga’s fast-growing expansion zone.…
Málaga Reopens Key Western Beaches After Brief Closure
Málaga Town Hall has lifted swimming restrictions across Guadalmar, Sacaba, Misericordia, and San Andrés beaches following clear water quality test results.…
Málaga Pedestrian Trips Reach 44% of Urban Mobility
Pedestrian mobility now accounts for 44% of daily urban trips in Málaga as car-free zones expand across the city center and key avenues.…
Six Málaga Beaches Closed Over E. Coli Contamination
Málaga City Council has activated red flags across six major urban beaches following heavy summer storms that triggered sewer overflows and elevated E. coli levels.…