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Drought crisis

Drought crisis update: water supply restrictions lifted in Malaga and western Costa del Sol areas

Chus Heredia | Malaga

Runoff continues to increase the province's reservoir levels after a series of storms and 'danas' discharged large quantities of rain in March and some of April

Railway infrastructure

Why won't Spain's high-speed trains reach a major city in Andalucía until at least 2050?

Jesús Mejías | Cadiz

State train operator Renfe will roll out AVE service to more provinces (Bilbao, Pamplona, Almeria, Huelva, Burgos, Salamanca, San Sebastián, Vitoria and Soria) over the next six years while this Andalusian provincial capital remains side-lined

Crime

Guest caught with drugs in Mijas hotel offers 'large sum of money' to police officers to avoid arrest

Juan Cano | Malaga

After cleaners found eight tablets of hashish in his room, the hotel's security staff alerted the Guardia Civil

Religion

The two couples from Malaga who met Leo XIV a month ago and joked that he would be new Pope

Susana Zamora | Malaga

During a visit to Rome, they had a meeting with the then cardinal

This was the day when the new Pope Leo XIV visited a Malaga college

This is the programme for Malaga's 2025 Noche en Blanco: a night of music, theatre and art

Cristina Pinto | Malaga

The presentation of the fundraising day.

Community spirit

Benalmádena pulls together to support children of Lina who was 'a very dear resident'

Tony Bryant | Benalmádena

Beer festival

Sample international craft beers on the eastern Costa del Sol

Jennie Rhodes | Rincón de la Victoria

Blues musicians Victor Sánchez and Paul Stylianou.

What to do

Costa del Sol blues band offer night of distinct boogie, swing and jump

Tony Bryant | Estepona

Infrastructure

Urban planning process to modernise landmark San Miguel brewery near Malaga Airport begins

Chus Heredia | Malaga

File image of Cerro de la Higuera, the second-largest wind farm in Malaga province for now, in the Guadalteba area.

Energy

Norwegian government firm plans to build most powerful wind farm in Andalucía in north of Malaga province

Chus Heredia | Malaga

Recreation of the future Sould Park family leisure park in Malaga.

Entertainment

Construction work starts on huge leisure and amusement park complex next to Plaza Mayor in Malaga: this is when it will open

Nuria Triguero | Malaga

Impressive view of the Sendero de las Cerradas, which is the official name of the trail. ABC

Tourism

The other 'Caminito del Rey' in Spain's Granada province that is free to visit

Guillermo Ortega | Granada

The Sendero de las Cerradas has similarities with the famous gorge walk in neighbouring Malaga, but it is much shorter and accessible to everyone

Archaeological remains at the metro construction site opposite Calle Peso de la Harina.

Archaeology

Human remains from Roman period found during construction work on Malaga metro extension

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

Fifteen tombs have been discovered and they are being studied on-site, before being moved for conservation

112 incident

Missing tourist last seen near toll area on Costa del Sol motorway found dead

Irene Quirante | Malaga

Marta Domínguez, Sergio Díaz, Laura Pardo, Elena Bañares, Francisco Franco, Gustavo Calero and Francisco Rodríguez, in the greenhouse.

Ecosystems

The greenhouse on the Malaga coastline that is growing algae to help the Mediterranean Sea

José Rodríguez Cámara | Rincón de la Victoria

Filming

This is the Ferrari advert for new 400,000-euro supercar that was filmed amidst great secrecy in Malaga province

Paco Griñán | Malaga

File image of the current Cercanías service between Malaga city and Fuengirola.

Rail network

Spanish government awards contract for feasibility study of coastal train between Nerja and Algeciras

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

Some of the items seized by the Local Police in Torremolinos.

Crime

More than two tonnes of fake merchandise seized so far this year in Torremolinos

José Rodríguez Cámara | Torremolinos

112 incident

Young man who was killed while attempting to cross A-7 motorway on foot 'was trying to flee from police'

Juan Cano | Malaga

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Romantic travellers' route revived in Malaga: an enchanting walk through history and nature

Fuengirola rolls out its packed cultural agenda for May

Thirteen-year prison sentence for killing woman by stabbing and pushing her over sixth-floor balcony ledge in Malaga

Lift breakdown at Hospital Costa del Sol leaves hundreds of patients without food

Fore! Costa del Sol residents wage war over stray golf balls

Extra Vithas Xanit Estepona Hospital

Vithas Xanit Estepona Hospital: a reference for quality healthcare

SUR in English | Estepona

Extra Savills

Savills expands its experience in prime housing markets such as London and Dubai in Malaga and the Costa del Sol

SUR in English | Malaga

Extra Madaura

Madaura Camp: give your children the best educational leisure experience this summer

SUR in English | Malaga

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Opinion

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Peter Edgerton

Fear Pressure

The Euro Zone

Mark Nayler

Power struggles

The Bottom Line

Ignacio Lillo

Lessons from a blackout

A look at La Liga

Rob Palmer

Flawed but fantastic

Food & Drink

A.J. Linn

France still reigns

The Bottom Line

J. R. Alonso de la Torre

The Pope matters

Costa del Sol / Malaga province

La Víbora waste water treatment plant (WWTP) located in Marbella. Josele

Energy

Green light for plan to generate electricity from biogas at Marbella waste water treatment plant

María Albarral | Marbella

The town hall has granted Acosol the licence to begin work valued at 1.2 million euros

Thousands of people enjoyed the international fair last weekend.

Leisure

Fuengirola delighted with attendance figures and organisation of its international fair

Tony Bryant | Fuengirola

File image of one of Marbella's town buses.

Public transport

Marbella renews free bus passes for residents for two more years

María Albarral | Marbella

The women's information centre meeting at the Mancomunidad building in Torre del Mar on Tuesday.

Gender violence

Axarquía women's centre triples number of services provided

Eugenio Cabezas | Torre del Mar

People strolling along Muelle 1 in Malaga city.

Population

A third of the municipalities in Malaga province have a more than 20% foreign population

Cristina Vallejo | Malaga

La Víbora wastewater treatment plant, one of those with tertiary treatment.

Water crisis

Costa del Sol sets itself challenge of covering 30% of consumption needs with reclaimed water

Chus Heredia | Marbella

Felipe Sánchez sitting next to his dog, now renamed Tano. SUR

Animal welfare

Dog that sneaked into commuter line carriage is adopted by passenger on same Malaga train

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

"His gaze stayed with me" said Tano's new owner, who found his new pet thanks to the article about its adventure in SUR

A large group of friends and family of the victim at the funeral.

Crime

Three people arrested in Malaga following murder of young man outside evangelical church in Valencia

Javier Martínez | Valencia

Santiago Segura at the presentation of the San Diego Comic-Con Málaga 2025.

Culture

Tickets for San Diego Comic-Con Málaga 2025: this is the price, where and when you can buy them

Ángel de los Ríos | Malaga

Lifeguards are already present on Marbella's beaches at the weekends.

Population

When will the lifeguards be on duty on Marbella's bustling beaches this year?

María Albarral | Marbella

112 incident

Elderly man dies after plunging from blazing eighth-floor flat in Malaga

María José Díaz Alcalá | Malaga

The paella prepared for more than 100 people.

Heritage

Traditional 'Día de las Cruces' festival celebrated in the Axarquía

SUR in English | Nerja

Spain

The electricity grid in Andalucía. Álvaro Carmona

Energy

Spanish energy giant Endesa doubles profits and calls for review of nuclear taxation

C. P. S. | Madrid

The company made a profit of 583 million in the first quarter of the year, double that of the same period in 2024, after the 'tax increase' was eliminated: its CEO has called for "fair remuneration" for the networks

Crime

Police rescue three children confined to 'house of horrors' for four years by German couple in north of Spain

Susana Neira | Oviedo

File image of Malaga city centre in the dark.

Cybersecurity

Government approves 1.1-billion-euro budget to strengthen cybersecurity just one week after nationwide electricity blackout in Spain

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

Traffic incident

Controversy after police shoot and kill dog on A-7 motorway in Spain for 'endangering' traffic

J. Varela | Tarragona

A Chinese man living in Spain explains who is to blame for the closure of so many bazaars.

Economy

Chinese man living in Spain explains why so many bazaars in the country are closing down: 'There are two main reasons'

M. O. | Madrid

Sport

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Granada

Malaga players celebrate Antoñito after scoring the penalty. Marilú Báez

Football

Malaga CF head towards safety after crucial home game at La Rosaleda

Antonio Góngora | Malaga

Antoñito's penalty was enough for the Blue and Whites to beat Granada in a display of hard work and ability, overcoming the team's recent crisis

Torremolinos players and officials celebrating on Sunday.

Football

Torremolinos football club makes history with promotion to Spain's Primera RFEF division

Nacho Carmona | Malaga

Antequera defender Fomeyem celebrates the equaliser in the 96th minute.

Football

Antequera CF salvage a point with two stoppage-time goals

Antonio J. Guerrero | Antequera

A Marbella player strikes an acrobatic pose while challenging for the ball.

Primera RFEF

Marbella FC pay for defensive errors against Real Madrid Castilla

Juan Ramón Padilla | Malaga

Aryna Sabalenka poses with the trophy marking her victory in the Madrid Masters 1000.

Tennis

Sabalenka reigns in Spain for third time in Madrid Open tennis

Enric Gardiner | Madrid

Casper Ruud kisses the trophy that confirms him as champion of the Madrid Masters 1000.

Tennis

Casper Ruud, the Madrid Open's persevering tennis champion

Enric Gardiner | Madrid

Education and Learning 2025

Education

Teaching in an international environment, the SUR in English education forum

Jennie Rhodes

Education and Learning 2025

Uncovering new talent and creativity

Harry Lawley

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary short stories

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary short stories

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary poems

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary poems

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary artwork

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary artwork

Andalucía

Cobre las Cruces mining site in the municipality of Gerena, Seville. SUR

Economy

Need for critical raw materials boosts mining in Andalucía with new projects

José Luis Piedra | Seville

The region has 2,000 exploration sites and 22 minerals with high current and future demand

Community

Watch as sailors at US naval base in Spain learn how to dance flamenco

La Voz | Cadiz

Capture of one of the videos circulating on social media.

Entertainment

This is the moment Sting gave a surprise performance to exclusive audience during a conference in Spain

Jesús Díaz | Seville

Infrastructure

Electricity grid in Andalucía requires a whopping investment of over 500 million euros to bring it up to standard

Héctor Barbotta | Seville

Wildlife

Future of Iberian lynx in Spain still not guaranteed despite remarkable increase in numbers

José Luis Piedra | Seville

Housing

The Andalusian village with the cheapest houses: homes from 15,000 euros

C. L.

Gibraltar

Politics

Brussels and London continue talks in Madrid over status of Gibraltar

Europa Press | Madrid

The Rock's chief minister Fabian Picardo has travelled to the Spanish capital this Wednesday to take part in the negotiations

Gibraltar

Spain's foreign minister talks of 'substantial progress' on Gibraltar agreement

L.V. | Cadiz

Customs officers aboard the bulk carrier.

Crime

HM Customs seizes 120kg of cocaine from bulk carrier in Gibraltar waters

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Gibraltar government

Gibraltar government minister addresses environment event at House of Lords

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Community

Gibraltar police sergeant retires

SUR in English

Events

More than 50,000 euros found hidden in a vehicle crossing into Gibraltar at the border crossing point

L. V. | Cádiz

Lifestyle

Retirement

Why do some pensioners from a particular work sector in Spain receive almost 2,900 euros a month?

Gabriel Cuesta | Malaga

The average Spanish pension has risen by 4.5%, to currently stand at 1,309.1 euros per month

The Food Critic

Cobalto 15 in Malaga, food made for sharing

Enrique Bellver | Malaga

The food critic

La Jábega (Torremolinos): Fresh seafood cuisine

Enrique Bellver

Laura Esquibel during her interview with ABC newspaper.

Religion

Laura Esquibel, the trans woman with her faith restored: 'I hope the new Pope accepts us as we are'

Pablo Ortega

Authorities, chefs and those responsible for the guide, after the presentation.

Food and drink

Michelin-starred gala in capital of the Costa del Sol already has a date and venue

Juan Soto | Malaga

Puente Romano, the longest surviving Roman bridge in Spain.

Travel

Mérida: A wealth of Roman heritage in the heart of Extremadura

Tony Bryant | Mérida

Health

Health

Alcoholics Anonymous holds informative meeting for east of Malaga organisations

Jennie Rhodes | Axarquía

Representatives from charities based in the Axarquía were provided with useful information and case studies during the session at the Lux Mundi centre in Torre del Mar

Health

EU warns of rise in measles cases due to falling vaccination rates

Álvaro Soto | Madrid

Image of the researchers who participated in the high-level meeting hosted by the Ibima Bionand Platform.

Health

Fighting Alzheimer's with carob pods - a European project in Malaga

José Antonio Sau

Health

The food in your emergency kit to help with anxiety

Julia Fernández

The mobile breast cancer screening unit this Thursday in Cómpeta.

Health

Almost 7,000 Malaga women have already benefited from mobile breast cancer screening unit this year

Eugenio Cabezas | Axarquía

Health

The shopping list for cancer prevention as recommended by the experts

Marta Fernández Vallejo | Madrid

What To Do

Work by Raquel Coba, one of the artists participating in the festival. SUR

What to do

Urban art festival takes to streets of Costa Tropical town

Jennie Rhodes | Granada

Salobreña is hosting the Artepeazos festival from 8 to 18 May with nine Spanish and international artists participating

Periana is preparing to celebrate its patron saint San Isidro.

Local festivals

Malaga town gets ready to honour patron saint of farmers with 40 tonnes of wheat

Eugenio Cabezas | Periana

Tom Jones belts out the hits during last year’s Starlite festival.

Music festival

World music icons head to Marbella for Starlite festival

Tony Bryant | Marbella

Foreign influencers in southern Spain

The Osborne winery in the sherry capital, Jerez de la Frontera. SUR

Thomas Osborne: A pioneering British 'Sherry Baron'

Tony Bryant

Thomas Osborne arrived in Cadiz from England as a young man to set up a bodega, attracted like so many foreigners at the time by the quality of its fortified wines

Foreign influencers in southern Spain

Leopoldo O'Donnell A prime minister with Irish roots

Jennie Rhodes | Malaga

Foreign influencers in southern Spain

Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel prize winner with ties to Marbella

Jennie Rhodes | Marbella

Foreign Influencers in Southern Spain

King Salman: A royal asset to Marbella's economy

Tony Bryant | Marbella

Juan Hoffmann (right) with Spanish general Emilio Esteban.

Foreign influencers in southern Spain

Juan Hoffmann: The name that was taken off the map

Jennie Rhodes

Palatial homes and luxury hotels on Marbella’s Golden Mile.

Foreign influencers in southern Spain

Roy Boston: A singer who coined the term 'Golden Mile'

Tony Bryant | Marbella

Photo galleries

The event attracted residents and tourists of a number of different nationalities

Nerja Residents Day - in pictures

Entertainment

Robbie Williams' exclusive concert in Malaga port, in pictures

Francisco Griñán / Salvador Salas | Malaga

SUR in English, in collaboration with British consular services and Marbella town hall, held an informative event at the Palacio de Congresos fair and conference centre in Marbella

Brits in Spain

SUR in English hosts UK nationals in Spain informative event in Marbella, in pictures

Josele | Marbella

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