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A woman seeks shelter from the high temperatures by a wall. (VALERIO MERINO)

Heatwave deaths in Andalucía triple to 241 as region faces fourth extreme heat spell

Official MoMo monitoring data shows fatalities surged compared to last July as forecasters issue amber warnings for 40C temperatures

María Barranco Seville

Football

European Union warns Fifa over plan to privatise World Cup

EU Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef tells Gianni Infantino to keep 'hands off our football' as Uefa condemns commercial sell-off scheme

Dounia Sbai

Portugal

British surfer goes missing during paddle boarding excursion off the Portuguese coast

Gerard Couzens

Burgos police investigate 30 births involving Brazilian women who share the same address and companion name

The PSOE party has demanded an explanation from the regional government in light of the "serious indications of reproductive exploitation"

C.P.S.

Viral video shows naked man using cash machine in Malaga

Footage filmed in broad daylight in Carranque neighborhood sparks widespread social media speculation

Ángel de los Ríos Málaga

Carmen’s life after a face transplant: ‘I recognise myself by my eyes’

We spoke exclusively to the first woman to receive a face transplant from a donor who had undergone euthanasia. A moving account of an extraordinary case

Isabel Navarro | Fotography by Vicens Giménez

Burgohondo, in Ávila, on 23 July. (Reuters)

Wildfires in central Spain release energy equivalent to 28 atomic bombs

Isabel Miranda

During the inspection, officers found roosters with injuries consistent with fighting, as well as crest mutilations. (Guardia Civil)

Illegal cockfighting operation uncovered in Alhaurín el Grande as Guardia Civil seizes 26 birds

Europa Press Malaga

Wildfire-affected residents of Estepona, Benahavís and Archez can now apply for government support

Europa Press

Man arrested after human torso found near Malaga quarry road

María José Díaz Alcalá y Juan Cano Málaga

New heatwave scorches Andalucía as temperatures top 40C

Rossel Aparicio Málaga

Costa del Sol reports another shooting: Lithuanian shot four times at Estepona beach bar

Costa del Sol home to another shooting: Lithuanian shot four times at Estepona beach bar

María José Díaz Alcalá

Malaga beach illegal camping turning chronic issue outrages local residents

Ignacio Lillo Málaga

Work on the future boulevard, in the area around Avenida San Lorenzo, Avenida Juan Carlos I and Avenida de España.

Final piece of Estepona's seafront makeover takes shape as boulevard work advances

José Carlos García Estepona

The maritime rescue service vessel in the port of Estepona.

Three migrants' bodies recovered off the coast in Estepona and Manilva

María José Díaz Alcalá

The new UV sundial on El Bombo beach. (SUR)

Costa del Sol

Mijas installs UV sundial to promote skin cancer prevention

Located on El Bombo beach, the dial measures ultraviolet radiation throughout the day using data provided by Spain's state meteorological agency

Tony Bryant

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Vélez-Málaga construction work on HM Hospital to begin in September, with opening set for 2028

The private complex will have around 50 rooms, some 50 consultation rooms, six operating theatres, an ICU and A&E departments for adults and children

Eugenio Cabezas

Torremolinos rolls out electric tricycles and new compact sweeper to boost street cleaning in tighter areas

The investment arrives as the town hall pushes ahead with plans to outsource the service, arguing the move will cut costs and improve efficiency

José Rodríguez Cámara Torremolinos

Opinion

Bringing it home: on healthy patriotism

Healthy patriotism arrives when you make sure the people around you are okay, when you include them in your community and share good values

Anita Katsarska

The sting in the tale

When a pest problem invades your summer, it's time to call the local superhero, says columnist Peter Edgerton

Peter Edgerton

Women in danger

SUR in English editor Rachel Haynes comments on the persistent scourge of gender-based violence in Spain and how outdated attitudes toward women continue to resurface today

Rachel Haynes

The Euro Zone

Changing fortunes

A World Cup victory won't transform an economy, but Spain's macroeconomics are already in winning shape compared to 2010 says columnist Mark Nayler

Mark Nayler

Motorcyclist runs down police officer in Mijas to evade traffic fine

María José Díaz Alcalá

The development will feature an area dedicated to pet care. (SUR)

Luxury 70-million-euro Marbella development unveils on-site pet spa for residents

José Carlos García Marbella

The head of the Torrox Local Police, José Manuel Ruiz, the mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina, and the force’s chief officer, Diego Blancat. (SUR)

Torrox cracks down on illegal dumping and is set to issue more than 100 fines this summer

Eugenio Cabezas

A panoramic view of the town centre of Vélez-Málaga from the La Fortaleza tower. (E. CABEZAS)

Three Vélez-Málaga burglars arrested while breaking into house

Eugenio Cabezas

Digital image of the new pump track. (SUR)

Costa del Sol

Torremolinos to create new pump track facility

Tony Bryant

Panoramic view of Benamocarra. (E. CABEZAS)

Man in custody following brutal attack on ex-partner in Malaga province town: ‘I want her dead’

Eugenio Cabezas

The Gourmet Club Bar at El Corte Inglés in Mijas.

El Corte Inglés opens new gourmet club in Mijas featuring a specialist wine cellar and a cold food counter

José Carlos García Mijas

The mayor and a representative of Leisure Parks on the cable car.

Costa del Sol

Benalmádena residents can enjoy free cable car trips until end of February 2027

Tony Bryant

Photo of the families that have received the homes and the authorities responsible for their delivery in front of the building in Fuengirola.

Housing

Twenty-four Fuengirola families enter affordable rental flats for young people

José Carlos García

Half of Malaga province couples who divorce do not have dependent children

Cristina Vallejo

Sport

The Academy shows its worth yet again in friendly draw with Leicester City

Three youth-team players made their unofficial first-team debuts as Malaga CF recorded a 3-3 draw in the rearranged fixture at the Marbella Football Centre on Saturday

Marina Rivas / Antonio Góngora

Football

In pictures: Malaga CF - Leicester City friendly

Marilú Báez

The view inside the Ciudad de Málaga athletics stadium during the men's 5,000m.

Spanish athletics stars deliver memorable national championships in Malaga

Despite challenging weather conditions, the event, making its return to the city after 15 years, produced record-breaking performances and dramatic finals with strong local representation

Marina Rivas

Sport

Pablo 'El Bigote' Valverde crowned Spanish lightweight champion after brutal Torremolinos knockout

The Malaga boxer secured the biggest victory of his career in front of more than 1,500 fans at the Palacio San Miguel after stopping Chimo Eddine in the fifth round of their title bout

Andalucía

West Nile virus in Andalucía: Symptoms, transmission and high-risk areas explained

How the virus spreads, who is most affected, and what measures regional authorities are taking to control mosquito populations this summer

Encarni Hinojosa Málaga

Granada province registers earthquake with several smaller aftershocks

The epicentre was detected in the town of Armilla and there were no injuries

SUR

Seville city councillor speaks out against homophobic comments following publication of photo with his family

Councillor Rafa Reyes has said he kept receiving insults and threats for several days after posting a photo with his husband and their two children

Víctor Rojas

Patricia Navarro and Juan Antonio Lara at the reopening of the refurbished Bil Bil castle and the new tourist office.

Public spending

Andalusian government invests 37 million euros to boost sustainable tourism across Malaga

Malaga's regional government representative Patricia Navarro said the plans are helping destinations become "more competitive, smarter and more sustainable"

Tony Bryant

Damage to a road in the interior of the province following last winter’s storms.

Central government steps in with €8m to repair storm-damaged Malaga roads

Ignacio Lillo Málaga

Archive photo of one of the trains involved in the Adamuz crash in January 2026.

Andalucía

The disasters that took their toll on Andalucía in 2026

Antonio M. Romero

Spain

Spain declares state of emergency as Europe sends firefighting aircraft to help tackle Madrid and Ávila wildfires

With 11,500 people forced from their homes, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska took the decision, allowing central government to assume overall command and coordinate emergency resources

S. Vallejo / M. G. Casallo / J. M. L.

Spain

Orcas sink yacht off north-west Spain after targeting three other boats in same area

Natalia Penza

People are applying for the documentation required to take part in the special regularisation process in Spain.

Spain gives work permits to over 800,000 migrants that have benefited from extraordinary regularisation

The Minister of Inclusion stated that more than 70 per cent of the applications have been accepted for processing, meaning that foreign nationals also have provisional authorisation to reside in the country

Wendy Dávila

Portugal

Toddler dies after being left for seven hours in hot vehicle at nursery school

An 18-month-old girl passed away in Almada after being forgotten inside a nursery transport SUV parked in 30°C heat in Portugal

Natalia Penza

Gibraltar

Gibraltar cracks down on Spanish taxis crossing border

The government reminds neighbouring jurisdictions that the cross-border transport rules remain unchanged

SUR in English

A virtual rendering of the complex currently under construction on land reclaimed from the sea in Spanish waters.

Spanish government under fire for 'tolerating' Gibraltar's expansion into disputed waters

Antonio R. Vega

Gibraltar

Geraldine Finlayson elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London

Prof Geraldine Finlayson has been recognised for her work on Gibraltar's prehistoric and historic landscapes and her leadership at the Gorham's Cave Complex World Heritage Site

SUR in English

'A three-century-old wound has been healed' - Spanish PM as Gibraltar fence comes down

Pedro Sánchez presides over a symbolic ceremony marking the historic opening of the border, which heralds a “new era of shared prosperity” in the region

Antonio M. Romero La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz)

Lifestyle

VIDEO: Bioparc Fuengirola using specially made frozen treats to keep animals cool during the heatwave

Staff have also adjusted daily routines, increased access to shade and water and expanded welfare measures as temperatures climbed above 40 degrees across much of Spain

Europa Press
Lamborghini Urus SE: the most contradictory car from the ‘raging bull’ brand turns out to be a real success

We tested the most powerful version to date, a hybrid V8 capable of delivering a combined 800 caballos of power

Antonio Contreras Marbella
Charity

Cudeca receives funds of 175,000 euros from a 'truly significant' gift

The Benalmádena hospice recently sold an apartment that had been gifted by the sister of Maureen Thomson, a former resident of the Costa del Sol town who died intestate in 2020

Tony Bryant