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In pictures: Malaga releases violent prisoner as part of centuries-old tradition as thousands celebrate Semana Santa

IN PICS: Violent prisoner released in Malaga as part of centuries-old ritual as thousands hit the streets to celebrate Semana Santa

A prisoner has been released following a Semana Santa parade that transformed a city in southern Spain.  Malaga’s streets were packed yesterday as thousands of people gathered to watch a prisoner be released in front of its cathedral, as part of an 18th-century tradition.  Jose R. C. received an official pardon from the government and was released as part of …

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Malaga’s property boom drives coastal prices to levels similar to Madrid and Barcelona

Malaga property boom pushes coastal prices closer to Madrid and Barcelona levels

Malaga has seen a dramatic rise in its property values over the past 12 months. Official figures The growth in new and second-hand housing in the city, and in its popular Costa del Sol towns is comparable or even greater than that seen in other major cities. Malaga’s capital is experiencing the largest increases in housing prices due to new …

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Cataluyna introduces controversial tax on tourists

Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force in Cataluyna

Catalunya doubled their tourist tax.  Catalonia has approved a new law that doubles the tax on tourists in the entire region. It will come into force from April 1. Tourist taxes in Barcelona, the capital of the region, jumped 100 percent yesterday.  For  luxury five-star hotels the nightly tourists tax doubled from €3.5 to €7 yesterday.  READ MORE Spain’s rental …

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