Ceuta migrant crisis leaves nearly a hundred people dead and dozens missing
The vast majority of those who crossed the border have returned to their country of their own accord and voluntarily
Luis López
Driving test crisis: unanimous call in Malaga for 34 new examiners
City hall is calling on the DGT traffic authority to fill examiner vacancies and for the 18,000 people who have passed the theory test to be allowed to take the practical test
Pilar R. Quirós
Málaga
Malaga begins process to build more than 4,000 social housing homes in Campanillas
Jesús Hinojosa
Málaga
Morocco blames the crisis in Ceuta on criminal gangs, disinformation and the Supreme Court ruling
The Moroccan ministry of interior has confirmed in a statement that eleven people have died on its territory, ten of whom drowned
C.P.S.
Malaga is the only province in Andalucía on orange alert for Monday 3 August
Aemet expects temperatures to exceed 41 degrees in some inland areas and Tuesday is also expected to be hot, although the alert drops to a yellow warning especially in the Axarquía
Isabel Méndez
Málaga
GPS-tracked goats to help fight fires: the Malaga village with its own innovative municipal herd
Around 30 animals are clearing 33 hectares within a 'virtual' fence controlled via a mobile phone in the small village of Benarrabá in the Serranía de Ronda
Julio J. Portabales
Crime
Dangerous British fugitive facing life sentence arrested on Spain’s Costa Blanca
Natalia Penza
New mural pays tribute to Torrox’s lost sugar cane heritage
Eugenio Cabezas
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Extra Ayuntamiento de Ojén
Israel Fernández, Aurora Vargas and El Pele to headline prestigious Ojén flamenco festival
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Torremolinos launches second phase of improvements to one of its key heritage sites
The project, funded through the European regional development fund (ERDF), will create a circular pedestrian route linking the town centre, the El Pinar area and the San Miguel chapel
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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
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
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
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
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
The White House blames Spain's PM Sánchez's migration policies for Ceuta crisis
Washington criticises Spain's immigration model, while Marco Rubio reaffirms his support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
David Alandete
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
EU Treaty
Gibraltar traders report strong increase in sales since Treaty
Local businesses report euro-denominated sales up by more than 240 per cent since the land frontier controls were lifted on 15 July, with Transaction Tax and Import Duty revenues already climbing
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Gibraltar
HM Customs seizes more than 240 kilograms of cocaine from commercial vessel in Gibraltar
Drugs found concealed in vessel's rudder trunk following maritime enforcement operation, with no evidence linking crew members to the concealment
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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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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
SUR in English
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
From Picasso to Murillo: how the great masters painted music
Regina Sotorrío
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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