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Crime

Lawyers of the family of man killed after being tasered on the Costa claim that 'excessive use of force' by police led to his death

María José Díaz Alcalá | Malaga

Haitam Mejri, 35, died from cardiorespiratory arrest in an internet café in Torremolinos after being subdued by officers acting on a crime tip-off

Motoring

These are the types of internal combustion engine cars the EU will allow beyond 2035

Patxi Fernández | Madrid

The new plan responds to requests from industry and the slow uptake of electric vehicles, which is below the expectations of both the European Commission and the manufacturers themselves

Mental health

Youth numbers continue to spiral upwards while adult deaths by suicide are declining

Alfonso Torices | Madrid

Last year 78 teenagers took their own lives in Spain, an increase of 18% and close to an all-time high

Alan Carr and Amanda Holden with locals in Moclín during the filming of the Christmas special. Granada V&C

Entertainment

An Anglo-Spanish Christmas in rural Andalucía for popular British TV show

Alekk M. Saanders | Granada

Combining themes of property restoration, travel and culture, Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's Spanish Job programme chronicled the pair's fruitful work in a small village in Granada province

Quick links

Some of the pizzas made to break the record.

Charity

Fuengirola breaks tasty world record with 2,344 pizzas in a row

Juan Soto | Fuengirola

Employment

Bureaucracy costs each self-employed person in Spain some 200 hours in lost time and 3,000 euros per year

Cristina Cándido | Madrid

Less than one per cent of the 12,700 service areas in Spain are truly pet friendly.

Animal welfare

Spain fails in 'pet friendly' roadside service stations ahead of Christmas exodus

Patxi Fernández | Madrid

'Nobody should be alone at Christmas' says Age in Spain

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Family accused of putting dead grandmother on flight from Malaga to London Gatwick in order to 'save on repatriation costs'

Alejandro Trujillo | Malaga

Storm leaves more than 35mm of rainfall in some parts of Malaga province

Weather

Storm leaves more than 35mm of rainfall in some areas of Malaga province

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

The extra surveillance, regulation and road safety measures will begin this Friday 19 December and will continue until midnight on Tuesday 6 January.

Motoring

DGT launches 'Operation Christmas' with 22.4 million journeys anticipated on Spain's roads

Patxi Fernández | Madrid

The Andalusian Parliament bids farewell until 2026 with Christmas carols. EFE

Christmas 2025

Watch as Andalusian parliament bids farewell until 2026 by singing Christmas carols

Héctor Barbotta | Seville

Only representatives from the ruling Partido Popular political party participated in the traditional performance

A limited edition origami cake made by Yuzu Pastry.

Food and drink

Japanese pastry shop to open another branch on the Costa del Sol

Marina Martínez | Malaga

After opening its first store in Fuengirola, the company will soon offer its famous mochis and cakes in a new location in Malaga

A high street shop window promoting mortgage products in Madrid.

Housing

Spain's mortgage market is on track for best year since 2010

Clara Alba | Madrid

Crime

Pensioner falls down flight of stairs during violent robbery in Marbella

María José Díaz Alcalá | Malaga

Sport

Seven thugs arrested in Malaga for violent brawl before football match in Granada

Irene Quirante | Malaga

This gorge is located on the outskirts of Ronda town.

Hiking in Malaga

Ronda's hidden gorge: not as famous as the town centre one, but it's just as spectacular

Javier Almellones | Malaga

The tornado caused the collapse of the Christmas lighting on the La Cala boulevard.

Weather

Mijas tornado leaves at least half a million euros of damage in its wake

Tony Bryant | Mijas

Storm Emilia leaves first notable rise in Malaga province reservoirs: this is the one that has gained the most

Food that the suspect allegedly tried to steal.

Crime

Ham-fisted thief caught stealing cured legs of pork from Mercadona supermarket in Malaga town

Irene Quirante | Malaga

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Shots fired in attempt to stop suspected drug traffickers fleeing petrol station in Marbella

Larios terminates 400 land lease agreements on eastern Costa del Sol as plans for tourism complex advance

Wind power slashed 4.6 billion euros off electricity bills in Spain last year claim

China imposes 20% tariffs on European pork but Spain benefits

Christmas in Malaga province is different: it starts with fire and ends with a lot of noise

The people of Malaga have already started shopping for the Christmas Eve menu.

Food and drink

Malaga people are buying their festive food earlier to avoid last-minute price hikes

Juan Soto | Malaga

Extra Marbella Arena

Beat Live will bring Craig David, UB40 and Two Door Cinema Club to Marbella Arena next summer

SUR in English | Marbella

The plan for the Guadalmedina riverbed crossings.

Infrastructure

Malaga finalises preliminary project for 'plaza-bridges' in city with 300m euro price tag

Chus Heredia | Malaga

What to do Christmas 2025

Christmas market in Seville city centre.

Christmas 2025

These are the best Christmas markets to visit across Andalucía's eight provinces this 2025

Valme J. Caballero | Seville

Jesús Ruiz outside the Teatro Real in Madrid, the venue for the Christmas lottery draw.

Christmas 2025

Meet the man who has been queuing since Sunday to be first in the audience for Spain's huge Christmas lottery draw

Sara Torre | Madrid

'A Nativity of Light' premieres in Malaga this Christmas.

Christmas 2025

What are the dates and show times for the magical Christmas light and sound show in Malaga's Calle Larios

Isabel Méndez | Malaga

Christmas 2025

Alice Christmas: all you need to know about the new festive light show at Malaga's botanical garden

Almudena Nogués

Christmas 2025

Tickets for prime spots to see magical Three Kings parade in Malaga city centre go on sale on 18 December

Isabel Méndez | Malaga

The videomapping show on the cathedral in 2024.

Christmas 2025

Christmas videomapping show projected onto Malaga Cathedral: these are the times and the dates

Isabel Méndez | Malaga

Image of the mountaineers who set up the small Nativity scene at the top of La Maroma.

Christmas 2025

This is where the highest Nativity scene in Malaga province can be found

Eugenio Cabezas | Malaga

Families participating in Christmas festivities at Miramar shopping centre

Christmas 2025

Miramar shopping centre in Fuengirola introduces Christmas festivities programme

SUR | Fuengirola

Artist's impression of this year's Christmas show in Calle Larios.

Christmas 2025

Malaga reveals details of city's new Christmas light and sound show on Calle Larios: this is what it will look like

Juan Soto | Malaga

Christmas 2025

El Corte Inglés is already lit up for a dazzling Christmas in Malaga

SUR | Malaga

Image of the world's largest nativity scene, now open to visitors in Alicante's city hall square.

Christmas 2025

The world's largest Nativity scene is in Spain

Ana I. Martínez | Alicante

Christmas 2025

This is the emotional video that's been released to promote Spain's huge Christmas lottery draw

A. Mateos | Madrid

The international carol service at San Andrés church in Torre del Mar on Saturday 13 December

Christmas 2025

Eastern Costa del Sol international communities unite for carol service

Jennie Rhodes

Plaza de la Constitución in Torrox Pueblo is ready for the Christmas switch-on tonight (weather permitting).

Christmas 2025

Is this the first town on the Costa del Sol to switch on its Christmas lights?

SUR in English | Torrox

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History

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Costa del Sol / Malaga province

Crime

Manager of Costa del Sol rental car business arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking

SUR | Malaga

The suspect reportedly managed the logistics of the criminal gang and provided hire vehicles that were used to transfer the cocaine to other parts of Spain

The proposed recreational park project for tourist donkeys, 'El Burrito de Mijas'.

Animal welfare

Visitor park for tourist donkeys planned on the Costa del Sol

José Carlos García | Mijas

A crane is used to install the new footbridge over the Guadiaro river in Benaoján.

Infrastructure

New river-crossing bridge installed seven years after previous one was destroyed in Serranía de Ronda flooding

Julio J. Portabales | Benaoján

Local residents and Guardia Civil officers during a search which led to the discovery of the weapon in July.

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Man injured in assault in Malaga village still in hospital five months after 'brutal' attack

Eugenio Cabezas

Crime

Petrol for drug-running boats seized by police on the Costa del Sol

Irene Quirante

Sports

Benalmádena athletes and sports clubs to be recognised at gala awards night

Tony Bryant | Benalmádena

Technology

Costa del Sol dental clinic slapped with big fine for excessive monitoring of staff and patients

Susana Zamora | Vélez-Málaga

The Spanish data protection agency's ruling found that the number of video surveillance devices placed in corridors, consultation rooms and offices was too much

Digital image of how the future Nerja bus station will look

Transport

Easten Costa del Sol town hall approves plans for bus station

Eugenio Cabezas

Runners set off during last year's fun run in Torremolinos.

Costa del Sol

Torremolinos to end the year again with the San Silvestre street race

Tony Bryant

Legal

Supreme Court acquits 19-year-old man under 'Romeo and Juliet clause' in case involving suspected abuse of 12-year-old girl in Malaga province

Juan Cano | Málaga

Photo of the bus and HOV lane in Malaga, 11 December.

Traffic

New bus and high-occupancy lane opens on A-357 on Malaga city outskirts following year of construction work

Chus Heredia

Crime

Five suspects arrested in connection with kidnapping and murder in Mijas in attempt to steal cryptoassets

María José Díaz Alcalá

Spain

Demonstration in Madrid in defence of European values in May. EFE

Politics

Three out of four residents believe that Spain will face future challenges better as a member of the EU

Álvaro Soto | Madrid

Spain continues being a 'pro-European' country, although the positive perception of the alliance has fallen slightly, according to the latest survey

Eviction of the occupied former high school in Badalona on Wednesday.

Housing crisis

Around 400 squatters evicted by riot officers from abandoned school in north of Spain

Cristian Reino | Barcelona

Weather

This year in Spain likely to be classed as 'extremely warm' after autumn with above normal average temperature

J. A. Guerrero | Madrid

File image of passengers boarding a Cercanías commuter train.

Transport

Everything you need to know about the subsidised transport pass for trains and buses that will be launched in Spain mid-January

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

Animal welfare

Large-scale operation to remove 25-metre whale washed ashore in northern Spain

H. Rodríguez | A Coruña

Sport

González and Fernández with the trophy on Sunday. Premier Padel

Padel

Malaga's Bea González wins Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona to cap six-title season

Marina Rivas

The Malaga star, whose grandfather Chuzo died last week, overturned the world number ones in a dramatic final alongside teenage partner Claudia Fernández

Malaga secured only their second away win of the season.

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Malaga

Second-half masterclass helps seal priceless away win for Malaga CF

Daryl Finch

Marbella's Álex Martínez pushes forward with the ball.

Football

Torremolinos snatch last-gasp derby draw at Marbella to stay clear of danger

Jorge Garrido

Runners filled the central Alameda on Sunday morning.

Running

Malaga Marathon sets new records on historic day

Marina Rivas

Check out where you finished in the Generali Malaga Marathon standings

Running

Malaga marathon in pictures (1)

Ñito Salas and Marilú Báez

Running

Malaga marathon in pictures (2)

Ñito Salas and Marilú Báez

Andalucía

Elves at the Father Christmas house in Bedmar .Peque Navidad

Christmas 2025

Visit Father Christmas' house without leaving southern Spain: these are the dates and ticket prices

Marta Negrillo | Jaén

A toy factory, card workshop, biscuit decorating class and a 25-metre slide complete an immersive experience in Andalucía designed to be enjoyed by the whole family

A homeless person takes shelter from the cold in the street.

Society

Homelessness grows by 57%, with more than 8,000 people living on Andalucía's streets

José Luis Piedra

File photo of an employee receiving calls at the Hotel Salobreña.

Tourism

Hotels on Granada's Costa Tropical are almost fully-booked for Christmas

MJ Arrebola | Granada

Jet skis

Restrictions on jet skis to come into force in Almeria's Cabo de Gata Natural Park

E. P. | Almería

The beach in Garrucha, where the body of the child was found.

Child abuse

Court reports continuous physical and sexual assault of boy murdered in Mojácar and accuses mother's partner

Camilo Álvarez y Nerea Escámez | Granada | Almería

The whole of Granada pushing for the Capital of Culture at an event held on 16 November at the Puerta de la Justicia.

European Capital of Culture

Granada bidding to be European Capital of Culture 2031

Jorge Pastor

Gibraltar

Christian Santos with the ship's captain Frederick Boris Becker. SUR

Tourism

Gibraltar Tourist Board welcomes cruise ship AIDAluna on maiden visit

SUR in English | Gibraltar

The Sphinx-class luxury ship will return on New Year's Day, strengthening the Rock's appeal as Mediterranean cruise destination

The Rock of Gibraltar, from the Spanish side of the border.

Politics

EU and the UK finalise Gibraltar Treaty but without announcing when it will come into force

J. M. A. | Madrid

Christmas 2025

Gibraltar mayor to receive Bethlehem Light of Peace in annual ceremony

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Politics

Nicholas Guerrero to be appointed as Gibraltar's 21st mayor today

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Transport

Gibraltar government introduces initial regulations for electric scooters

SUR in English | Gibraltar

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Gibraltar hosts landmark disability conference

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Lifestyle

Do you want to slash 20 euros off your monthly electricity bill? Try these simple measures...

J. Castillo | Madrid

It's not about going all out, sometimes it's enough to review your regular habits to save money

Andalucía Bird Society

Peter Jones

Andalusian favourites

Motoring

What is the most popular colour for used-car buyers in Spain?

N.S. | Madrid

Marta Lamas and her husband on their latest house swap this summer in Tours (France).

Tourism

You come to my place, I'll go to yours: rise of home swaps and free travel

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

Motoring

Firefighter's viral video warns motorists of risks of new V-16 beacon, soon to be obligatory in Spain

Almudena Nogués | Malaga

Community

The multilingual priest of Torremolinos

José Rodríguez Cámara | Torremolinos

Health

Drinking and not getting a hangover, a mission... almost impossible

Carmen Barreiro | Madrid

Here are some science-backed tips for coping with the any excesses as well as possible

Children in Spain are now eligible for 100 euros towards glasses or contact lenses.

Health

This is how to get 100 euros towards the price of glasses or contact lenses for children under 16 in Spain

Alfonso Torices | Madrid

Image of the sports club for children with cancer at Malaga city's Materno Hospital.

Health

Malaga hospital opens pioneering centre to study the impact of physical activity on children with cancer

José Antonio Sau | Malaga

Some of the team involved in the dog therapy programme at its launch event on Thursday.

Health

Malaga hospital to use innovative dog therapy to treat patients with eating disorders

José Antonio Sau

Health

Andalucía to implement single-appointment breast- screening system as of 12 January

Europa Press

Health

Pharmacies across Andalucía to be allowed to renew prescriptions for patients with chronic conditions

Jesús Hinojosa | Malaga

What To Do

The festive space is installed in the gardens of the Picasso cultural centre. SUR

Christmas 2025

Torremolinos swings open the doors of its Christmas winter wonderland park

Tony Bryant | Torremolinos

Open until 4 January, it features children’s rides, bouncy castles, theatre shows and a festive market selling typical sweets and delicacies

Foodie festival

Start Christmas week with a hearty dish of 'migas' on eastern Costa del Sol

Jennie Rhodes | Torrox.

Popular five-piece Celtic fusion band The Stolen Gnomes.

Concert

Live music with a fresh Celtic twist on the Costa del Sol

Tony Bryant | Fuengirola

Christmas 2025

Tickets for prime spots to see magical Three Kings parade in Malaga city centre go on sale on 18 December

Isabel Méndez | Malaga

The Danish artist's son at the opening of the exhibition in Mijas.

Art exhibition

Danish artist marks 100 years with new exhibition in Mijas

Tony Bryant | Mijas