Cruise ship picks up 19 illegal immigrants

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship, returning to Málaga after a week at sea, last night pickled up 19 Moroccan immigrants, including eight children and a pregnant woman, off the coast of Almeria.

Man arrested in connection with shooting in Churriana

A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident on Tuesday morning in Churriana, Málaga, which resulted in a 30 year old woman being admitted to hospital in a critical condition.

Shooting incident in Málaga early this morning

The National Police is investigating an incident in the early hours of this morning in Churriana, Málaga, in which a 30 year old woman was shot and wounded. The shooting occurred at around 04:00 near the feria ground.

Jellyfish ahoy

There were plenty of jellyfish lurking along the Málaga coast over the weekend, the authorities removing 3,900 kilos of the stinging critters. From Saturday to Monday, 1,199 people required assistance or treatment as a result of coming into contact with jellyfish.

Mother gives birth on street

At around 08:30 on Saturday, 32 year old Cintia gave birth to a baby girl, Angela, in the doorway of her home in avenida de las Postas, Málaga.

Two injured in knife fight

Two youths were injured early this morning on playa Las Cizañas in Málaga after an argument turned into a fight in which knives were used.

Málaga Internment Centre to close this month

The Internment Centre for Foreigners (CIE) in plaza de Capuchinos in Málaga will close permanently on June 20th, with the 13 current inmates, 11 men and two women, being transferred to centres in Madrid and Algeciras.

Fatal stabbing outside school in Málaga

A 33 year old man was found stabbed to death this morning outside the infant school Tiro de Pichón in Málaga. The incident occurred during the early hours of this morning and is being investigated.

Day of the Bicycle in Málaga city

Sunday June 3rd is the Day of the Bicycle in Málaga city, a fun and festive event with around 8,000 people expected to participate.