Traffic
Spain's fifth most active speed camera is in Malaga province
It is also the speed control point that has recorded the most fines in Andalucía
Cristina Vallejo
Spain
New orca attack cripples yacht off Galician coast in north-west Spain
A coastguard vessel had to tow the Swedish yacht after it raised the alarm on Friday near A Coruña
Natalia Penza
Animal welfare
Hundreds of dead fish found at the Guadaiza river mouth in Marbella
José Carlos García
Science
Malaga University receives almost ten million euros to boost local research
The university's milestones are directly link to the success of the Malaga TechPark
Matías Stuber
More than 88,000 people evacuated or locked down in their homes due to wildfires in Spain
The firefighting operations in Madrid and Ávila involve 2,737 personnel, as well as 426 ground vehicles and 19 aircraft
I. Cortés / Agencias
Madrid
Legal
Spain's tobacco law reform opens debate: prohibition culture or necessary measure?
Pulmonologists support the measure, while restaurant and bar owners say that outdoor seating areas are an example of co-existence between smookers and non-smokers
Matías Stuber
Malaga province approaches record high electricity demand due to the heatwave
Ignacio Lillo
Málaga
Will Malaga province feel the polar air mass heading towards Spain?
Isabel Méndez
Málaga
Extra Kayak Nerja
Kayak Nerja reveals the eastern Costa del Sol's best routes and hidden gems
SUR in English
Gender-based violence
Malaga gender-based violence deaths in 2026 match total for all of 2025 in just seven months
Irene Quirante
Health
Malaga's Hospital Regional incorporates technique to correct uterine prolapse without removal
José Antonio Sau
Spain declares state of emergency as Europe sends firefighting aircraft to help tackle Madrid and Ávila wildfires
S. Vallejo / M. G. Casallo / J. M. L.
Torrox cracks down on illegal dumping and is set to issue more than 100 fines this summer
The eastern Costa del Sol town hall will continue to monitor the situation and encourages members of the public to report any new instances of fly-tipping by providing photographs of number plates, while guaranteeing the confidentiality of those who do so
Eugenio Cabezas
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British man found dead during Marbella eviction after locking himself in bedroom
The 40-year-old was about to be removed from his rented home near Puerto Banús after two years of unpaid rent
Natalia Penza
Costa del Sol
Foam party to bring cool, family fun to San Pedro de Alcántara
Foam cannons, games, competitions and free sweets are all on the menu this weekend
SUR in English
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
Young Malaga man rescued following 12-metre fall
Irene Quirante
Portugal
Toddler dies after being left for seven hours in hot vehicle at nursery school
Natalia Penza
Housing
Twenty-four Fuengirola families enter affordable rental flats for young people
José Carlos García
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Tourism
Costa del Sol Tourism Hub selects ten startups to accelerate tourism projects
Pilar Martínez
Key midfielder returns as Malaga CF re-sign Carlos Dotor on season-long loan
The 25-year-old played a major role in their promotion campaign, and his continued involvement had been seen as a priority for the club
Antonio Góngora / Juan Calderón
Malaga CF re-sign winger Juan Cruz on loan with option to buy
Antonio Góngora
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz poised for injury comeback at US Open title defence
The young tennis superstar has been included on the tournament's official entry list, marking the first formal step towards a return after more than four months out with a wrist injury
Javier Varela
A Look at La Liga
It's not rocket science
There is a system; it allows individual expression and harnesses tactical nous. The players can also look after themselves says columnist Rob Palmer
Rob Palmer, commentator ESPN
Video footage of Almeria city in the 1970s: ‘What an elegant atmosphere’
The images shared on social media have sparked a wide range of reactions among those who remember the city in the 1970s
E. Gabriel Llanderas
Almería
Green light for a new hotel on Granada city's Gran Vía
The city hall has approved a detailed study to repurpose the former headquarters of the Andalusian regional government’s local office
Pablo Rodríguez
Granada
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"
Central government steps in with €8m to repair storm-damaged Malaga roads
Nearly €8m allocated to rebuild 23 vital routes in Guadalhorce and Serranía de Ronda following severe winter weather
Ignacio Lillo
Málaga
These are the 10 most beautiful villages in Almeria, according to a well-known Spanish travel magazine
E. Gabriel Llanderas
Almería
Fraud
Irish woman arrested for failing to pay family's hotel bill in Gran Canaria
The family of three had stayed for nearly two weeks at an all-inclusive hotel and left without settling the bill
Natalia Penza
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Spain World Cup celebrations end tragically when fountain collapse kills 13-year-old boy
Three other people sustained injuries when part of the structure collapsed under the weight
EP
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Terrorism ruled out after man spreads panic with backpack scare at Barcelona Airport
Medical services recommended sending the arrested man, who shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ as he threw the bag to the ground, to a psychiatric unit
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
“Freedom of movement in Gibraltar will be absolute”
Sergio García
Politics
The fall of the fence opens a new chapter in Campo de Gibraltar
The symbolic signing of the agreement between the EU and the UK allows the free movement of people and goods from Wednesday
Antonio M. Romero
'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)
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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
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Stranded for five days
No watches, no guaranteed food and no contact with the outside world: this was the extreme experience of voluntary isolation in Indonesia for a couple from Malaga
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Culture
Malaga cello prodigy Álvaro Lozano conquers the classical world
The 20-year-old musician has just finished fourth in one of the world's most prestigious competitions
Alberto Gómez
Extra BGI Law
BGI LAW, the leading law firm providing legal advice to residents and investors on the Costa del Sol
SUR in English
Marbella
Extra Grupo Rosmarino
Grupo Rosmarino brings a new vision of Mediterranean living to the Costa del Sol
SUR in English
Marbella
Extra GILMAR
GILMAR: Four Decades of Trust and Service in Spain’s Most Competitive Property Markets
SUR in English
Málaga
Extra Urbincasa
Urbincasa: nearly six decades building homes on the Mediterranean, with three active projects on the Costa del Sol
SUR in English
Málaga
Health
Malaga province records more than 600 cases of melanoma per year
International dermatologists gathered in Malaga on Tuesday to promote prevention habits and early detection
José Antonio Sau
Health and Wellness
Alzheimer's and dementia deaths see sharpest rise in Malaga province, up 21% in one year
Nuria Triguero
Beyond the scales: the waist circumference that signals a real risk of a heart attack
Cardiologist Daniel Gaitán is clear on this: “What matters is not how much a person weighs, but where that fat is stored"
José Antonio Sau
“Prostate cancer is asymptomatic; in Malaga we detect 1,200 cases a year”
“It is essential to monitor the tumour and avoid ‘overtreatment’ in order to protect the patient’s quality of life,” says the urologist and researcher
José Antonio Sau
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Sculptor unveils new collection of work
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María Zambrano: A philosopher in exile
Jennie Rhodes
Rocío Jurado: From Chipiona to global stardom
Alekk M. Saanders
Juana Martín. A global haute couture leader
Tony Bryant