More than 70 people arrested in Melilla for claiming false sick leave while pretending to be at work
The police investigation has established that the large-scale fraud against the Social Security system amounts to over 3.5 million euros
C. P. S.
Date set for start of Malaga city's Christmas season
Calle Larios will once again look like a Christmas wonderland, although this year's decorations design has added red garlands and baubles
Juan Soto Málaga
‘This is our madness’: the women who take to the streets to help the homeless
Eight local women and one of their first ‘clients’ have been going out every Wednesday for the past four years to hand out food to homeless people
Cristina Vallejo
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office and the UCO have launched an operation into fraud involving EU funds in connection with the Urda tragedy
The investigation covers, among other things, the contracts concerning the LZB systems that failed during the accident
Melchor Sáiz-Pardo
Adamuz rail crash judge does not trust Adif: transport department to only access wreckage under police supervision
Following previous disagreements, the judge has restricted the inspections to photographs and videos and has refused to allow any further observers to be present during the examination of the black boxes
Melchor Sáiz-Pardo
Spain's Christmas lottery releases 2026 advert: a phone call, a heart and a lottery ticket that remind us that 'sharing gives life'
A total of 2.87 billion euros will be distributed in prizes, which is 98 million more than last year
C. P. S.
SUR and London: a partnership in tourism that has now lasted 43 years
Jenny White Londres
British travel association declares comeback of traditional beach holidays
Pilar Martínez Enviada especial Londres
Spanish government report recommends raising minimum wage by 4.9% to 1,281 euros
Lucía Palacios Madrid
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Spain's Transport Minister resigns after one week in the eye of the storm over Urda tragedy
Paula De las Heras Madrid
An hour of rain forces yet another repair to the recently upgraded roads in Archidona
The September storm damaged several road surfaces and prompted an emergency intervention by the public works machinery service, with around 15 lorries a day delivering gravel
Julio J. Portabales
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Concrete walkways and drainage decking: Estepona’s beaches are gearing up for change
The wooden walkways will be replaced by a permanent structure that will be wider, improve accessibility and reduce maintenance costs
José Carlos García Estepona
Bishop of Malaga encourages religious brotherhoods to welcome 'gay couples and those who have divorced and remarried'
Satué gave a lecture in Cadiz in which he discussed the role religious brotherhoods play in accepting people from all walks of life into the Church
Jesús Hinojosa Málaga
Marbella will have more than 50 machines to maintain its beaches and tackle the Asian seaweed
José Carlos García Marbella
Infrastructure
Malaga music auditorium tender fails as construction companies fail to submit bids
Paco Griñán
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Costa del Sol seeks to consolidate booming market that generates more than 4.6 billion euros at London's WTM
Pilar Martínez Enviada especial Londres
Marbella has cleaned more than 19,000 drains this year to ensure the drainage network functions properly
José Carlos García Marbella
A fond farewell
Last week, the news broke that Málaga Musical would be pulling down the shutters for the last time at the end of the year
Peter Edgerton
A tragedy that should never have happened
Our thoughts are first and foremost with the victims and their families, but it is essential that the relevant authorities take the right steps to restore passengers' confidence in Spain's railway network
The Bottom Line
Transforming Andalusian health care
Promises of modernisation: Will Andalucía’s SAS overhaul bring true change?
Ángel Escalera
A Letter From the Costa
You can change the currency, just don’t touch lunch
From pesetas and satellite dishes to digital nomads: 30 years on the Costa del Sol
Dilip Kuner
Rafael Jódar makes tennis history by reaching top 10 in debut season
The 20-year-old Spaniard moved to tenth in the world rankings after Taylor Fritz lost in the Basel semi-finals, and now has the ATP Finals in his sights
Enric Gardiner
Real Betis 2-1 Malaga CF
Real Betis hold off late Malaga CF fightback to win Andalusian derby
Primera RFEF: Antequera CF suffer first home defeat of the season
Elsewhere in the third tier, Juventud de Torremolinos were held to a goalless draw but climbed a place to 18th
Jorge Garrido
Vienna Open: Carlos Alcaraz brushes aside Alex De Minaur to claim second indoor title
It was the Spaniard's second trophy since returning from a right wrist injury that kept him off the tour for more than four months
Enric Gardiner Madrid
Andalusian health service ordered to pay €156,000 after A&E doctors mistake fatal pulmonary embolism for muscle pain
High Court of Justice of Andalucía confirms gross diagnostic error in death of 18-year-old woman who attended A&E three times in one week
Susana Zamora
Andalusian regional health ministry to draw up protocol to ensure that all patients with endometriosis receive equal treatment
Following a meeting with the manager of the Andalusian health service, Endosur Fem believes there is a consensus on providing Andalucía with an official roadmap setting out what each medical worker should do once a patient arrives
José Antonio Sau
Andalusian High Court upholds defendant's six-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old cousin
Victim required specialised therapeutic treatment for symptoms of anxiety, depression and self-harm
Travel
Granada and London reunited with new direct flight
The Wizz Air link to Luton runs twice a week and fills a gap left by Vueling when it stopped its service in the summer
Javier F. Barrera
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Toledo Cathedral hosts memorial service for Urda accident victims on 12 November
The King and Queen of Spain, as well as the leader of the opposition, have confirmed attendance, but it remains unclear whether the prime minister will be present
Iñigo Goñi Davó Madrid
Spain's competition regulator denounces Red Eléctrica for coordination failures following 2025 nationwide blackout
The CNMC is calling on the energy operator to exercise greater control over the power stations responsible for restoring the electricity supply and warns that the restoration process has never been fully tested
José A. González
Spain's rail infrastructure company kept Urda section open in 2023 despite warnings of 'derailment' risk
A report by Adif warned of a "serious risk to rail services" due to the deterioration of the track, but the operator attempted a series of unsuccessful stopgap measures before ordering the replacement of 76,500 sleepers
Melchor Sáiz-Pardo
International Violence Against Women Day
Gibraltar launches active bystander training ahead of International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
The Gibraltar government partners with UK specialists to deliver workplace and charity workshops marking the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
SUR in English
Gibraltar
‘Gibraltar has a good three to four days of attractions’
Minister Christian Santos headed a delegation at the World Travel Market in London, the first major tourism fair since the opening of the border
Rachel Haynes
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Malaga doctor brings magic and songs to ICU patients
Intensive care specialist Juan Antonio Fernández tries to ease patients' distress and make their stay more bearable with his little tricks and performances
José Antonio Sau
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Mayor of Parauta under consideration for Gran Hermano VIP
Katrin Ortega admits receiving television offers but insists she will not appear on screen for now as she plans independent political future
Antonio M. Romero Malaga
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The lesser-known side of Wilco’s guitarist, in Malaga: the photographer of a decaying America
Faded posters, abandoned shops and forgotten warehouses. With his analogue camera, musician Patrick Sansone seeks out beauty where others see only ruins
Regina Sotorrío
Young women in Malaga face hidden osteoporosis threat as bone fragility cases rise
Anorexia, amenorrhoea, restrictive diets and specific medical treatments weaken skeletal health, causing unexpected fractures in under-50s
José Antonio Sau
Costa del Sol hospital joins charity to feed the most vulnerable babies
Mothers donating from home, a refrigerated home collection service and a state-of-the-art medical protocol ensure that no at-risk newborn is left without their dose of antibodies
José Antonio Sau
Andalusian Influencers Around the World
Anne Hidalgo: A woman leading the French capital
Alekk M. Saanders
Álvaro Morte: From niche to global fame
Tony Bryant
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The secrets behind a gigapixel artwork
Regina Sotorrío Malaga
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Discover Moclinejo
Jennie Rhodes