2026-08-20

The Malaga fair breathalyser machines have unexpectedly turned into a viral drinking challenge among attendees. SUR in English
Rincón de la Victoria is gearing up to celebrate its 191st anniversary with various local festivities. SUR in English
Estepona has earmarked nearly 850,000 euros to refurbish 14 children’s playgrounds across the municipality. SUR in English
The Feria de Málaga is entering its final stretch with a weekend agenda full of events, including Scottish bagpipes and puppet shows. Diario SUR
Beyond its famous coves, the Maro cliffs in Malaga province offer fascinating facts and beautiful landscapes. SUR in English

PP and Vox are intensifying their offensive against the Government over the Ceuta crisis, with Feijóo rejecting the transfer of 500 migrant girls to the Peninsula. elDiario.es
Ayuso is increasing the fire tax that citizens pay through their town halls in Madrid, aiming to collect 37.8 million euros over two years. elDiario.es
The Generalitat Valenciana is being forced to rely on volunteers and overtime due to an insufficient forestry firefighting staff with a deficit of 300 personnel. elDiario.es
Months of protests warned about the construction site where the worst fire experienced in Aragon broke out, devastating over 18,500 hectares. elDiario.es

A drone registered to U.S. defense contractor Shield AI flew within 500 meters of an Ecuadorian fishing boat just hours after a suspected CIA attack. Dropsite News
Senators are criticizing the Trump Administration’s demands to access health data in Africa as a condition for receiving lifesaving humanitarian aid. ProPublica
The U.S. has broken its own record for holding a journalist in custody as Carlitos Ricardo Parias approaches 300 days behind bars with a festering wound. The Intercept
Democratic socialist Oliver Larkin aims to oust Representative Jared Moskowitz in Florida, who is a top AIPAC beneficiary backed by an AI super PAC. The Intercept
Senate candidate Mike Rogers took thousands from AT&T and pushed to let telecoms share private customer data without a warrant before joining the company. The Lever

Internal emails reveal that ICE worked with the Iranian regime to set up deportation flights as the Trump administration laid plans for war. The Intercept
Families in Iran are questioning what crime a 20-day-old infant committed to become a civilian casualty in the ongoing war. The Intercept

There is a frantic race inside Big Tech to quell the growing public backlash and regulatory scrutiny surrounding AI development. WSJ
Google has introduced a new technology built specifically by deaf people, for deaf people. Forbes
Manufacturing technology orders have set a new half-year record, showing robust growth in the sector. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
The Orioles heavily bashed MLB technology after Alonso’s controversial blast was ruled a foul ball. ESPN

Nerja Camping’s Villa del Mar is hosting a “Boozie Brunch Pool Party with Simona” featuring live music on August 23rd, 2026. Villa del Mar

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