Only a few active hotspots remain in Zamora fire's most inaccessible areas
The overnight stabilisation work has paid off and authorities expect to be able to lift restrictions in the coming hours
Óscar F. Civieta
Zamora
Benalmádena house fire victim, mother of the two deceased children, transferred to Seville with burns covering 70 per cent of her body
The woman and her children were trying to escape from the building when they collapsed
María José Díaz Alcalá
Brussels offers further support to Spain by deploying Frontex to 'control the border' in Ceuta
The Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration has contacted Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to find out about the situation in the autonomous city
Olatz Hernández
Malaga triathlete Alberto González climbs world rankings after fifth-place finish in London
A near-podium finish in London pushes the top-ranked Spanish triathlete to 11th in the world rankings and 8th in the road to LA2028
M. RIVAS
Andalusian escapades
A subterranean oasis in Almería
Discover the Pulpí Geode: Spain’s extraordinary underground wonder lined with massive, ancient crystals
Tony Bryant
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Malaga Airport set to handle nearly 2,000 flights on first August weekend
Pilar Martínez
Málaga
Drones for public buildings: Mijas launches a pilot scheme to modernise cleaning
José Carlos García
Mijas
Spain wildfires 2026
Spain's PM announces end of national emergency the fires in Madrid and Ávila triggered
Salvador Vallejo
Extra Ayuntamiento de Ojén
Israel Fernández, Aurora Vargas and El Pele to headline prestigious Ojén flamenco festival
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Health
Mijas closes parks for fumigation against West Nile virus mosquitoes
The town hall is advancing the emergency plan following the alert in the Las Lagunas district, which will remain in effect at least until 21 August
José Carlos García
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Costa del Sol
Benalmádena delivers 95 per cent of five-million-euro EU-funded tourism sustainability plan
Mayor Juan Antonio Lara said the investment had transformed the municipality, delivering more green spaces, improved accessibility, upgraded beaches, a refurbished tourist information office and new digital services
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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
The Euro Zone
A cry for help
Columnist Mark Nayler: After the 2024 Valencia floods, Isabel Díaz Ayuso was right to ask Madrid for wildfire aid immediately. Why is the central government still sniping?
Mark Nayler
Not a phoney atmosphere
Columnist Peter Edgerton finds warmth, great food, and phone-free magic at a traditional Spanish summer fair, even if he doesn't know the words to the songs
Peter Edgerton
The comforting lies we tell ourselves
Columnist Dilip Kuner comments on how, as deadly heatwaves, fires, and disease hit the country, a growing wave of online denial isn't just ignorance, it’s a coping mechanism for a public overwhelmed by reality
Dilip Kuner
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 Los Pacos district of Fuengirola to add 300 new homes, including 111 social housing units
José Carlos García
Fuengirola
Torremolinos rolls out electric tricycles and new compact sweeper to boost street cleaning in tighter areas
José Rodríguez Cámara
Torremolinos
Motorcyclist runs down police officer in Mijas to evade traffic fine
María José Díaz Alcalá
Luxury 70-million-euro Marbella development unveils on-site pet spa for residents
José Carlos García
Marbella
Three Vélez-Málaga burglars arrested while breaking into house
Eugenio Cabezas
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
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Malaga CF to take on Fulham FC in final preseason friendly
The club has confirmed the return of the Trofeo Costa del Sol, which will be played in front of home fans at La Rosaleda just before the start of the new campaign
Antonio Góngora
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
Twice-daily fumigation to curb spread of West Nile mosquito on Costa Tropical
Following the alert pest control company Sanisur is carrying out operations in high-rish areas around Salobreña until 20 August
MJ Arrebola
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"
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
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
Video footage of Almeria city in the 1970s: ‘What an elegant atmosphere’
E. Gabriel Llanderas
Almería
Wildfires in central Spain release energy equivalent to 28 atomic bombs
Unprecedented mega-fires raze more than 84,000 hectares across Madrid and Ávila
Isabel Miranda
Spain's economy remains resilient, with growth of 2.7% up to June
GDP grew by 0.7% in the second quarter, 0.1% more than in the eurozone, thanks to household spending and investment
Wendy Dávila
Barcelona police arrest man on suspicion of killing his wife in front of their children and setting fire to their car before fleeing
The investigation into the incident remains open despite the arrest
Miguel G. Casallo
Gibraltar
Gibraltar cracks down on Spanish taxis crossing border
The government reminds neighbouring jurisdictions that the cross-border transport rules remain unchanged
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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
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'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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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
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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
Extra BGI Law
BGI LAW, the leading law firm providing legal advice to residents and investors on the Costa del Sol
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Marbella
Extra Grupo Rosmarino
Grupo Rosmarino brings a new vision of Mediterranean living to the Costa del Sol
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Marbella
Extra GILMAR
GILMAR: Four Decades of Trust and Service in Spain’s Most Competitive Property Markets
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Málaga
Extra Urbincasa
Urbincasa: nearly six decades building homes on the Mediterranean, with three active projects on the Costa del Sol
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Málaga
Health
Malaga's Hospital Regional incorporates technique to correct uterine prolapse without removal
Splentis significantly improves quality of life for women with uterine prolapse, which is a condition that can affect women of all ages
José Antonio Sau
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Four ways to reduce the risk of stroke, dementia and depression at the same time
Lifestyle changes: several studies highlight the main triggering factors that are common to these diseases
Silvia Osorio
Health and Wellness
Alzheimer's and dementia deaths see sharpest rise in Malaga province, up 21% in one year
Suicide, homicide and traffic-related mortality rates decreased in 2025
Nuria Triguero
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
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Cool campsites around Malaga province
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The summer weather shelters of the Serranía de Ronda
Javier Almellones Malaga -
Cazorla: a retreat amid nature
Tony Bryant