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Spain blames people traffickers for Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain blames people traffickers for Ceuta migrant crisis

SPAIN’S Interior Ministry has blamed trafficking gangs – not the courts – for driving thousands to storm into Ceuta. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry accused organised trafficking networks of ‘instrumentalising’ a Spanish Supreme Court ruling to convince young Moroccans they now have a better chance of being allowed to stay in Spain if they arrive by sea, …

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Four bodies in one week have been found floating near the coast of Manilva

Fourth body in a week found floating off Manilva coast

A body believed to be a migrant has washed up on the shores of the Costa del Sol. It is the fourth dead body discovered in less than a week. On Wednesday, a passing sailboat saw the victim floating near Puerto de la Duquesa (Manilva). Salvamento Maritimo’s patrol boat found the body soon after the alert. The victim is a …

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Are you tired of dropped calls and no wifi in Casares, Spain? Town Hall has a plan for getting your money back

Fed up with dropped calls and dead wifi in Casares? Town hall has a plan to get your money back

Anyone who lives between Casares Costa to El Secadero knows the frustration that comes with watching a signal disappear in mid-conversation. There’s now a way you can actually do something. The Town Council steps in following weeks of network chaos Casares Council released a claim form that residents can use to request financial compensation from their service providers if they …

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Are you going to the Malaga Fair this year? Renfe offers late-night trains and easier journeys along the Costa del Sol

Going to Malaga Fair? Renfe eases journeys and adds late night trains along the Costa del Sol

Malaga’s fair is starting to shape up and people will be making plans. Normally, this busy week puts pressure on coastal transportation. But fairgoers can look forward to a welcome change. Malaga’s busiest week is a good time to increase capacity Renfe confirmed that it will be expanding its local train service for the Malaga Fair in this year. The …

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Guardia Civil officer runs down in Mijas after motorcyclist flees from traffic stop

Guardia Civil officer run down in Mijas as motorcyclist flees traffic stop

The injuries were not serious. Photo credit: Juan Carlos L. Ruiz/Shutterstock The fear of a traffic fine is common among drivers. It is nearly impossible to imagine a driver running over a Guardia Civil official in order to avoid a fine. Investigators claim that this is what happened at the Costa del Sol, after a motorcyclist chose to flee instead …

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Manilva hosts six days of music, fun and family activities at the Feria 2026

Manilva sets up for six days of live music, parades and family fun at the feria 2026

Manilva’s annual August Feria will take place from Tuesday, 4 August to Sunday, 9 August 2026. Get ready to enjoy six days of live entertainment and tradition as Manilva prepares for its August Feria. The Senior Dinner is followed by the Children’s Day. On Tuesday, senior residents will kick off the holiday week with a special dinner in Plaza de …

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