Málaga Capital
Málaga, the third city in Southern Europe with the most potential for data centres
Málaga ranks as the third city in Southern Europe for data centre potential, according to Savills' Power and Place index, placing it 11th globally.
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Málaga Capital
Mortgage Signings in Málaga Reach Highest Levels Since 2010
Málaga registers 12,864 mortgages in the first half, 19% more than in 2025, the best figure since 2010. June, with 2,646 signings, is the most active month since 2007.
Málaga Capital
Málaga Fair Sets Public Transport Record and Creates 1,400 Jobs
Málaga Fair 2026 ends with a record 209,059 travellers and 1,400 jobs. Hotel occupancy reaches 93.57% and the drone show attracts 370,000 people.
Mijas
Mijas approves the stabilisation of 380 temporary workers
Mijas approves the public employment offer for stabilisation for around 380 temporary workers, following a judicial process and a cancelled strike.
Málaga Capital
Plaza Mayor and McArthurGlen Cancel Late Night Shopping After Strike
Plaza Mayor and McArthurGlen cancel midnight opening this Thursday after the July 30 strike, which saw 99% of shops close.
Rincón de la Victoria
Rincón de la Victoria invests €341,147 to improve its electrical network
Rincón de la Victoria carries out six projects with E-Distribución to renew and bury electrical lines for €341,147.
Torremolinos
Torremolinos achieves its best unemployment figures since 2007 in July
Torremolinos ends July with 3,748 unemployed, the lowest figure since 2007, after a 12.2% year-on-year decrease. Hospitality leads hiring with 1,182 contracts.
Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga closes 2025 with a surplus of over 9.1 million
Vélez-Málaga closes 2025 with a surplus of 9.1 million to cover rising water costs and pay off debts.
Marbella
Marbella mobilises five million for investments and services until the end of the year
Marbella approves five million in budget modifications for investments and services, using state funds, municipal assets, and surpluses.
Málaga Capital
Málaga Fair 2026 Reduces Average Spending to €77
UCE estimates that Málaga residents will spend €76.63 on the August Fair, €12 less than in 2025. The bus will be the preferred transport.
Mijas
Mijas reduces its payment period to suppliers to 27 days and will invest the surplus
Mijas reduces its average payment period to suppliers to 27.46 days, the best figure since 2018, and will use the surplus for sustainable investments.
Málaga Capital
Málaga hoteliers face the Fair with 'positive expectations' despite a weak July
Mahos anticipates a Málaga Fair with 'positive expectations' and revenue similar to 2025, despite July being below last year.