Energy
Spanish electricity bills soar due to heatwave ahead of government aid
High temperatures increase demand, reduce solar efficiency and winds, but renewables cushion the blow of gas compared to other European countries
José A. González
Rail transport
Seville-Madrid high-speed rail resumes services more than ten hours after fallen power cable sparks fire
The fall of an electrical cable caused serious damage to the overhead power lines and a fire, affecting high-speed, medium-distance and commuter trains in Andalucía
Miguel G. Casallo and Salvador Vallejo
Marbella named Europe's best sports destination for 2026
José Carlos García
Marbella
112 incident
One-year-old British girl dies in hospital after Fuerteventura resort pool accident
Police are investigating the tragedy, which marks the third British child drowning in Spain in seven days
Gerard Couzens
Tomb Raider series being filmed on location in Almeria and Tabernas
Many residents of Almeria have already seen film crews setting up in various parts of the city and the province
E. Gabriel Llanderas
Almería
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Gallery
The night of San Juan - in pictures
Celebrations took place on Tuesday night along the Costa del Sol with bonfires, barbecues and fireworks
Migue Fernández / SUR
Body of man found floating off Fuengirola beach
Irene Quirante
Imserso
Here is how you can join Spain’s subsidised Imserso holiday scheme for seniors in 2026
Dilip Kuner
Malaga
Construction
Malaga officially appoints Sierra Blanca as lead developer for El Bulto regeneration
Jesús Hinojosa
Mijas town hall ordered to pay 25,000 euros after unauthorised repainting of La Veleta sculpture
José Carlos García
Mijas
Assisted dying
Spanish Supreme Court rules parents can legally appeal against a child’s euthanasia
C. P. S.
Madrid
Extra Clínica Dental Estepona
Clínica Dental Estepona enhances its international dental care model on the Costa del Sol
Housing
Malaga province sees more mortgages granted despite a drop in sales driven by fewer cash buyers
Cristina Vallejo
Costa del Sol
Fuengirola moves forward with plan for a residential care home and day centre for senior citizens
The town hall has put out to tender the concession rights so that interested companies may prepare a project, construct and operate a building with 120 places, as well as a day care centre for 40 dependent persons
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Housing
Marbella launches construction of 25 affordable homes in high-end Golden Mile's heart
Construction will begin in September and the plan is to make the homes, starting at 180,000 euros, available before the end of 2027
José Carlos García
112 incident
WATCH: car crashes into busy restaurant terrace injuring seven people
The 47-year-old driver had lost control of her car during an epileptic seizure
Eugenio Cabezas
San Juan 2016
Ten years after the Breixt referendum the UK needs its friends in the EU more than ever before
Jennie Rhodes
Old flames
There are plenty of mind-bending festivals to be witnessed in Spain; the San Juan festivities are quite tame in comparison
Peter Edgerton
Table talk
European leaders congregate in Brussels to discuss details of the bloc's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), one of the most contentious in the bloc's history
Mark Nayler
World Cup 2026
Colour and vibe in three countries
In the first week of the World Cup superstars have lived up to their billing and new legends have been created
Rob Palmer, commentator ESPN
Marine plants grown in greenhouses in Rincón de la Victoria to be planted in the Mediterranean this summer
José Rodríguez Cámara
Rincón de la Victoria
Infrastructure
Ronda bullring enters final phase of restoration after scaffolding removal
Julio J. Portabales
Tourism
Former Costa del Sol tourism landmark hotel site set for 250-million housing revival
José Rodríguez Cámara
Tattoos, hair dye and impromptu street parties: how the Malaga CF squad are celebrating promotion
The party to commemorate the play-off final win spilt into city-wide festivities as players fulfilled promises and fans joined all-night events
Malaga CF
Malaga CF's promotion open-top tour - in pictures
The city's streets were a sea of blue and white as fans turned out to cheer the players who have put the club back in Primera
Marilú Báez, Migue Fernández & Ñito Salas
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Almeria
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Málaga
Sport
Málaga CF promoted: Blue and whites beat Almería 2-1 in playoff final
Goals from Carlos Ruiz Rubio and David Larrubia seal a playoff final win against Almería to complete a historic club resurrection
Dilip Kuner
Tourism
Spain opens applications for bargain 50-euro holiday scheme for more than 7,000 retirees
Applicants have until 10 July to submit their documents for the 2026-2027 travel programme
CPS
Supreme Court dismisses nuns’ appeal against Belorado monastery eviction
Julio César Rico
Burgos
Travel
Spanish airline Iberia changes hand luggage terminology but maintains size and weight
The airline aims to make booking flights clearer and simpler for the customer
Iñigo Goñi Davó
Spain housing crisis: 40,000 euros only enough for home deposit in five provincial capitals
A study shows that prospective buyers needed far larger financial reserves in most parts of the country, while rising rents and stagnant wages continue to make saving increasingly difficult
Virginia López Esplá
Costa de la Luz
Tourists face paying to use beach showers at popular beach in Spain
A controversial smart shower trial at Matalascanas beach on the Costa de la Luz sparks backlash over mobile phone theft risks and rising holiday costs
Natalia Penza
Wildfires
How the Andalusian forest fire extinction units operate in Malaga during the high-risk season
The Brica unit in Cártama boasts an Airbus Super Puma helicopter, ready to transport firefighters into difficult terrain and to act as an airborne water bomber
Ignacio Lillo
Carboneras council delays decision to strip El Algarrobico hotel of its building permit
A surprise alliance between independents, socialists and a former PP councillor saw the vote pushed back over fears of crippling compensation claims against the town
Europa Press
Legal
Andalucía rejects closure of Malaga juvenile detention centre following complaint
The local residents' association had demanded the urgent closure of this building as part of the appeal filed against the urban planning department
Jesús Hinojosa
Andalusian influencers around the world
Anita Delgado: An Indian princess born in Malaga
Jennie Rhodes
Gibraltar
Gibraltar police seize 1,750 litres of illegally stored fuel from Upper Rock cave
Seizure disrupts drug traffickers' fuel supply and removes fire risk from nature reserve
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Gibraltar
Special Olympics Gibraltar National Games 2026 set to welcome international athletes
SUR in English
Gibralta-UK relations
Gibraltar's chief minister thanks Starmer for his support after resignation announcement
Fabian Picardo has written to the prime minister after he announced that he was stepping down this Monday morning
SUR in English
Gibraltar
Mediterranean Steps closed at Upper Rock Nature Reserve after rockfall causes safety concerns
Specialists are to inspect the area and remedial work carried out before the route can be reopened
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Review
The rhythm of the sweet: why Sabine Beach Marbella is a masterclass in culinary performance
A 60th birthday feast in the Marbella dunes proves that when you pair pristine seafood with proper flamenco rhythm, even the ghost of Michel Roux claps along
Dilip Kuner Marbella -
Food and drink
Malaga Repsol Guide awards the restaurants that Spanish celebrities recommend
The 15th Repsol 'solete' list includes 250 establishments across Spain
Marina Martínez -
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From the UK to La Rosaleda almost every week: the story of one of Malaga CF's most devoted fans
"I spend a large part of my salary on following the team, but it’s 1000% worth it," says Luke Chambers from Doncaster, who has been a supporter since the age of 11
Jorge Garrido Malaga
Extra CaixaBank
CaixaBank, leading bank in Spain, reinforces its services for international clients with a new remote assistance centre in Malaga
SUR in English
Málaga
Extra Helicópteros Sanitarios
The Costa del Sol medical service that sends a doctor to your door at two in the morning
SUR in English
Extra Betancourt
Betancourt, redifining the standards for executive search firms
SUR in English
Málaga
Extra Neinor
Etherna Homes: premium residential quality and contemporary design in Estepona
SUR in English
Estepona
Health
Malaga geriatrician praises benefits of drinking coffee
Dr López Trigo says drinking coffee reduces the risk of heart attack by up to 30 per cent
Raquel Merino
Health
Malaga dermatologists debunk dangerous 'solar callus' social media myth
Hospital El Clínico has detected a large increase in melanoma cases, almost 200 in 2025, although early detection allows for curbing the most aggressive skin cancer
José Antonio Sau
Health
Malaga doctors warn of rise in fatty liver disease among children
Four out of ten children and adolescents in Malaga are obese or overweight, which can lead to conditions such as type 2 diabetes or hypertension
José Antonio Sau
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Flamenco gospel benefit concert in Rincón de la Victoria
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Musical summer nights at St George's
Jennie Rhodes
