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Bunzl inaugurates 6,000-square-metre logistics centre in Malaga

SUR in English | Malaga

The British ambassador Spain, Alex Ellis, was in Malaga this week to help open the British non-food distribution firm's premises in the city

Animal welfare

Prospective dog owners to be forced to take four-hour online course: these are the new changes proposed to animal welfare law in Spain

Agencies | Malaga

Pet owners will also be obliged to take out civil liability insurance that will last throughout the animal's life, with a cover of "not less than 100,000 euros", under the new proposals

Infrastructure

Malaga port puts 8.5-million-euro new border control checkpoint out to ten

Chus Heredia | Malaga

The boom in commercial activity makes this project, planned for dock 6, vital for the city

Population

María is no longer the most popular name for newborn girls in Malaga province: this one has replaced it

Nuria Triguero | Malaga

An official study of the 'Top Ten' names in Andalucía has also revealed that the province in the only one in the region where Manuel doesn't head the list for baby boys

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An average of 15 drivers test positive for alcohol or drugs every weekend in Fuengirola

José Carlos García | Fuengirola

The new phase of archaeological excavation.

History

Marbella Castle hosts new archaeological excavations

María Albarral | Marbella

Water supply

Estepona becomes first municipality in Andalucía to have remote water metering in all households

Emma Pérez-Romera | Estepona

Health

New Las Chapas health centre opens in Marbella

María Albarral | Marbella

Urban planning

Steering group set up to decide future of Costa del Sol town

Eugenio Cabezas | Vélez-Málaga

Infrastructure

Two major projects to improve Torremolinos water supply network from both east and west sides

José Rodríguez Cámara | Torremolinos

The Cruz del Cordero is inside a small shrine in Vélez-Málaga

History

Restoration of Costa del Sol monument that dates back to Spanish reconquest under way

Eugenio Cabezas | Vélez-Málaga.

El Canuto de la Utrera is in the municipality of Casares. J.A.

Hiking in Malaga

A hike to the Costa del Sol through Europe's southernmost karst landscape that ends with a visit to a spa

Javier Almellones | Malaga

Between July and November you can follow the hiking trail in Casares that crosses the Canuto de la Utrera, a 'torcal' mountain range, ending up at the La Hedionda Roman baths

Recreation of the ME by Meliá Malaga, with the swimming pool on the roof terrace.

Hospitality

Meliá announces opening date for former footballer Gerard Piqué's new luxury hotel in Malaga

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

The ME luxury brand five-star hotel in the city is already being promoted on the company's website and prices range from 617 euros per night (693 with breakfast included) to 2,327 euros

Pets

The Costa Tropical beach in Spain that's top dog for pooches

M.J. Arrebola | Granada

Sport

Sports store giant Decathlon offers kayak and paddle surf board rental by the day on the Costa del Sol

SUR | Malaga

Lobo, the police dog killed in the line of duty.

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Sad farewell to Lobo, the police sniffer dog killed in the line of duty in Madrid

Alba García | Madrid

An easyJet plane waits to take off at Malaga Airport.

Travel

British low-cost airline to fly new route between UK and Malaga Airport this winter

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

Canoes next to the Cascada Grande de Maro waterfall.

Nature

The spectacular waterfall that's flowing into the sea again on the eastern Costa del Sol

Eugenio Cabezas | Maro

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Man dies after being 'sucked into jet engine' of passenger plane bound for Spain

ABC | Madrid

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Guardia Civil now allows crime reports to be filed online in Spain

Evacuation of Ryanair plane at Palma airport in Mallorca leaves 18 people with minor injuries

The pink Indiana tomato: the Serranía de Ronda variety known as the 'caviar of the countryside'

The Costa del Sol town that's doing its bit to help save sea turtles

This is the moment two men were arrested after police chase along A-7 motorway on Costa del Sol

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SUR in English | Marbella

Cristina Porta and Tamara Istambul, at the Abadía del Sacromonte viewpoint.

Culture

Granada set to get biggest drive-in movie theatre in Spain

José E. Cabrero | Granada

History

The Alpujarra village in southern Spain that has gone back in time to recreate an ancient agricultural practice

Rafael Vílchez | Granada

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Opinion

The Music Maker

Peter Edgerton

Queues show where the time goes

The Euro Zone

Mark Nayler

The naive search for an honest politician

A look at La Liga

Rob Palmer

Real Madrid; an exciting evolution

Food & Drink

A.J. Linn

Arty tutti-frutti and Kandinsky sets the tone

Costa del Sol / Malaga province

Property

Large police deployment to evict squatters from site where one of biggest luxury hotels on the Costa del Sol is to be built

Juan Cano | Malaga

Officers launched the operation early this Wednesday morning and started to evict the families that have been living in the old campsite next to the Pinillo beach

Photo of Calle Merlo, in the Cruz de Humilladero neighbourhood.

Investigation

Human skull and other skeletal remains found at squatted flat on the Costa

Juan Cano | Malaga

The marines disembark in front of a large crowd on La Malagueta.

Armed forces

Operation Malagueta: how a beach on the Costa del Sol became a hostage rescue zone

Matías Stuber | Malaga

The awning made by the Asociación Escalera de Color de Sierra de Yeguas.

Community

Hand-crocheted sun shade revitalises square in Malaga province town

Julio J. Portabales | Sierra de Yeguas

Local Police

Eleven more Local Police officers recruited for eastern Costa del Sol town

Eugenio Cabezas | Vélez-Málaga

Heritage

Fuengirola pays homage to 'tirada del copo', a now-banned fishing technique that fed the locals for centuries

José Carlos García | Fuengirola

Aircraft parked at Malaga airport, seen from the control tower. Marilú Báez

Infrastructure

Expansion of Malaga Airport will allow 36 million passengers a year, once every last bit of available space is used

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

Following the proposed work, the terminals at the gateway to the Costa del Sol would be able handle up to 11 million more people flying than did so in 2024

Major expansion plan unveiled for close-to-capacity Malaga Airport

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Needle spiking investigation after foreign tourist reports sexual assault in Malaga club

Juan Cano | Málaga

Mijas registered a total of 27,967 people affiliated with social security in May.

Employment

Mijas records lowest unemployment figures in last 20 years

Tony Bryant

The hole in the ceiling of the church, through which the burglar entered.

Crime

Break in at English Cemetery in Malaga: thief flees with alms and church donations

Irene Quirante | Malaga

Community spirit

Nuns famous for making and selling cakes in Malaga province town issue plea for food donations

Antonio J. Guerrero | Antequera

Material is lowered over Ronda's Puente Nuevo.

Infrastructure

Traffic disruptions in Ronda as work makes progress on Tajo gorge walk tourist attraction

Julio J. Portabales | Ronda

Spain

Food and drink

Controversy over bars and restaurants refusing to split bills for groups: a growing trend in Spain

C. L. | Malaga

More and more establishments are increasingly imposing a 'one table, one bill' rule to simplify and speed up the payment collection process - but what does law say?

Consumer affairs

Shein fined 40 million euros for 'misleading practices' in discount marketing

Raquel Merino | Malaga

A beach in Valencia packed with holidaymakers.

Tourism

Most expensive summer on record fills hotels in Spain, but with fewer domestic tourists

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

Tourism

Spain breaks another record with more than 35 million tourists in first five months of year

Miguel G. Casallo | Madrid

People shopping during Black Friday in Mallorca last year.

Retail

Seven retailers slapped with fines for fake Black Friday sale discounts in Spain

C.P.S. | Madrid

Sport

The Ciudad de Málaga athletics stadium has just one stand. SUR

Fury as more than half of Malaga CF season ticket holders face being shut out of club's temporary new home

Juan Calderón / Antonio Góngora / Jorge Garrido | Malaga

With La Rosaleda stadium set to undergo major redevelopment ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup being hosted jointly by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, the club will be forced into temporary exile at the 12,500-capacity athletics stadium in the city

Football

Two Costa del Sol footballing talents secure moves to Europe's top women's leagues

Marina Rivas | Malaga

Ayala, Pastor and Luna at the presentation last week.

Football

New city football club launched with ambitions to compete with Malaga CF

Marina Rivas | Malaga

Sport

Spanish motorcycle racer Borja Gómez, 20, dies following accident during practice at Magny-Cours circuit in France

L. M. | Madrid

Over-60s join the queue outside La Rosaleda on Tuesday.

Football

Malaga CF season ticket renewals surpass 6,000 on opening day of new campaign

Antonio Góngora | Malaga

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Liverpool FC footballer Diogo Jota and his brother killed in car crash in north of Spain

C.P.S. | Madrid

The International Business Guide 2025

Business

These are the winners of the SUR in English Top International Business Guide Awards 2025

Jennie Rhodes | Benalmádena

Business

SUR in English hosts the 2025 Top International Business Guide and Awards ceremony on the Costa del Sol

Jennie Rhodes | Benalmádena

Education & training

An education sector defined by academic excellence and diverse teaching models

SUR | Malaga

Culture & leisure

New initiatives strengthen the Costa del Sol’s cultural and leisure offering as a major tourist destination

SUR | Malaga

Ancillary services

Malaga finds a key ally for its tourism excellence in auxiliary services

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Banks, financial services & insurance

Strong banks, the best guarantee for business growth

SUR | Malaga

Construction, real estate, architects & surveyors

Balancing supply and demand in the Malaga construction sector

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Retail & distribution

Malaga's leading names in distribution flex their muscles

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Professional advice

Lawyers, advisers, consultants and auditors: key allies for business development in Malaga

SUR | Malaga

Health & wellness

The healthcare sector, a key part of quality of life and care standards in Malaga

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Andalucía

Bathers being swept by the current at Playa del Vigía. ABC

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This was the terrifying moment a massive wave swept people off their feet and injured several bathers on beach in south of Spain

ABC | Andalucía

An investigation is under way following the incident, but it beleieved it might have been caused by a large vessel passing close to the shore

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Two dead after light aircraft crashes in southern Spain

R. C. | Cadiz

Tunick, during his visit to Granada to look for locations.

Culture

New York photographer seeks volunteers to pose naked for art project in southern Spain

José Antonio Muñoz | Granada

A motorist recharging his electric vehicle.

Motoring

What is the deadline to apply for grants of up to 9,000 euros for the purchase of electric vehicles in Andalucía?

Chus Heredia

Travel

This must be the municipal pool with the most stunning views in the whole of Andalucía, and it only costs 2 euros to swim

Nerea Fernández Torralvo | Cadiz

Photo of the 'fast ferry' that will operate on the route.

Environment

First 'green corridor' between Spain and Morocco will be operational in 2027

Óscar Bartual Bardisa | Alicante

Gibraltar

UK Education minister Stephen Morgan (c). SUR

Gibraltar

Rock's education minister holds talks with UK counterpart during meeting in London

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Discussions covered university fees, special educational needs, artificial intelligence in education, school attendance, behaviour management and sustainability

Gibraltar

Gibraltar's deputy chief minister delivers speech on progress of 2025 budget

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo with Commissioner Owain Richards.

Policing

New police commissioner takes over the reins in Gibraltar

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Fishing

Bluefin tuna fishing season suspended in Gibraltar

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Heritage

When will Gibraltar's popular Walks Through History summer programme operate this year?

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Literary Festival

Wayne Sleep among guests at the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Lifestyle

Food and drink

These are the latest innovations that Mercadona is rolling out to its supermarkets across Spain

Alberto Flores | Granada

The Valencia-based retail giant is gradually introducing the two new features to its stores around the country

Health

Marbella family issues urgent appeal to raise funds for life-saving throat cancer treatment

Tony Bryant | Marbella

Economy

Fuel prices hit record highs in Spain during peak holiday season due to the oil crisis

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

Tourism

Application period opens for Spain's bargain-priced holiday scheme for retired people: this is everything you need to know

Ester Requena | Malaga

Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor and Nick Rhodes will be in Marbella on 9 July.

Interview

Duran Duran's John Taylor: 'Our songs from the eighties are the iconic ones. We don't own them, they're part of culture'

Rachel Haynes | Malaga

Food and drink

Discover the city in Spain that is home to the largest bar of chocolate in the world

Ana I. Martínez | Santander

Health

A medical team performs a kidney transplant operation. AFP

Health

HIV-infected people in Spain can now donate organs for transplant

Alfonso Torices | Madrid

Some 40 years after it was first introduced, the ministry of health's ban on such donations has been repealed

Health

Prosecutors seek to drop case of children given wrong medication in Spain

Irene Quirante | Malaga

Health

New Chinese drug that's injected once a week boasts average weight loss of 14 kilos in 48 weeks

Doménico Chiappe | Madrid

Manuela La Haba, José López and David Laguna.

Health

Life after a transplant in Malaga: three recipients reveal how competitive sport helps

José Antonio Sau

Health

Compensation payout of 260,000 euros to son for death of woman wrongly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Spain

J.M.L. | Ciudad Real

Health

These are the walk-in tests available at many pharmacies across Malaga province

José Antonio Sau | Malaga

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Community spirit

Rotary Club Marbella organises golf event in aid of local charities

Tony Bryant | Marbella

The tournament, which will be played in the Stableford format, will take place on Saturday 12 July at Las Brisas Golf Club

Organisers and collaborators pose with the poster for the event.

Society

The magical world of Disney comes the Costa del Sol to support the vital work of cancer charities Cudeca and Avoi

Cristina Pinto | Malaga

Alejo Stivel, a key figure in Hispanic rock, will perform at the Sol de Plata festival in Benalmádena.

Music festival

Big names and musical diversity for new Ibero-American Music Festival at marina on the coast

Tony Bryant | Benalmádena

Luis Guerra and the CMQ Big Band will perform at the festival.

Concerts

Jazz takes over Guadalhorce valley town throughout July

Tony Bryant. | Alhaurín de la Torre

Anabel Montesinos, Rafael Aguirre, Daniel Casares and Yamandu Costa.

Music

Malaga's tribute to the Spanish guitar: ten days of recitals, masterclasses and an international competition

Regina Sotorrío