112 incident
Axarquía 112: six adults and two children injured following gas explosion in restaurant
The cause of the explosion on Monday evening is under investigation, but there are no serious injuries
Eugenio Cabezas
Watch Almuñécar and La Herradura on Netflix, Prime Video and Movistar+
The Costa Tropical town's tourist board is running a promotional campaign on streaming platforms to boost domestic bookings ahead of summer
Ideal
Balearics
Activists stage anti-tourism protest in Menorca
The event, in which participants pretended to be ants crushed by the effects of mass tourism, comes ahead of a larger demonstration planned in Palma on 26 July
Natalia Penza
112 Andalucía
Ronda underground floods and tremors prompt rethinking of rural safety in Andalucía
Scientists and emergency officials say extreme rainfall exposed hidden dangers in karst aquifers, prompting new monitoring and emergency measures
Chus Heredia
112 Malaga
Malaga's beaches and swimming pools see drownings double since 2023
Last year, the province recorded 22 drownings, the highest number in Andalucía
Encarni Hinojosa
Wildfires
How the Andalusian forest fire extinction units operate in Malaga during the high-risk season
Ignacio Lillo
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Extra Emotional Events
Moonlight Málaga: bringing world-class music to a world-class destination
Health
Marbella hospital patient awarded compensation for hernia treatment malpractice that left her with amputated fingers and toes
The High Court of Justice of Andalucía (TSJA) has concluded that the health authorities had not acted diligently and dismissed their appeals
Susana Zamora
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Culture
Long-running Nerja festival set to return in 2026 after cancellation last year
The Festival de la Cueva de Nerja will take place between mid-July and early August and the line-up will be revealed in the coming days according to the cave's foundation
Eugenio Cabezas
Age Concern Marbella hosts end of season fundraising lunch
The lunch was the last event before the charity limits its activities during July and August to enable its volunteers to have a break
Market forces
As council signs urge sightseers to show basic manners, columnist Peter Edgerton reflects on the days before selfies, stalls and chaos collided
Peter Edgerton
The Pope
Columnist Manuel Vilas considers the legacy of the new pontiff, finding a rare glimmer of hope for a society consumed by screens and algorithms
Manuel Vilas
The Euro Zone
Is the pope a Catholic?
Columnist Mark Nayler argues that despite the Pope's progressive image, his deep conservative dogma puts him fundamentally at odds with modern Spain
Mark Nayler
Contribution
From mountain rescues to top awards: another adventurous year for 1st Fuengirola Scouts
The group, part of British Scouting Overseas, offers six to 18-year-olds fun, skills and adventure on the Costa del Sol and beyond
Anita Mavromatis
Employment
Malaga's emergency operators strike against poor wages: 'We save lives every day'
Pilar R. Quirós
Construction
Costa del Sol commercial and hotel project halted due to insufficient traffic and environmental studies
Jesús Hinojosa
Fifteen boats deployed this summer to clean the coastline from Torremolinos to Marbella
José Rodríguez Cámara
Torremolinos
Hospitality
Malaga leads luxury sector with more than 700 villas in major hotel chain projects
Pilar Martínez
Malaga handball coach wins record ninth Champions League title
Antonio Carlos Ortega strengthened his reputation among handball's elite after guiding Barcelona to another European crown in Cologne
Pedro Luis Alonso
Courts
Footballer Rafa Mir sentenced to eight and a half years for sexual assault
The former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker, who is currently on loan to Elche from Sevilla, protested his innocence at the hearing in May
Gerard Couzens
Boxing gala returns to Carranque with seven professional bouts and Malaga CF play-off screening
The event, backed by Malaga city council and the provincial authority, brings together Olympic, European and world-ranked fighters for a packed evening of boxing
Marina Rivas
Lewis Hamilton's Spanish Grand Prix win completes remarkable Montmeló redemption
The emotional victory came 18 years after the Briton was subjected to racist abuse at the Barcelona circuit during one of the most controversial periods of his Formula One career
Daryl Finch y
David Sánchez de Castro
Brussels points to Spain as 'main gateway' for drugs into Europe
Olatz Hernández
World Cup
Benidorm bar owners ask council to relax terrace rules so England football fans can watch World Cup games
The late-night noise limit drops to 55 decibels for pub terraces in the Little England area of the Costa Blanca resort where thousands of fans are expected
Gerard Couzens
Health
Spain boosts investment in research into women's health
The Ministry of Science will triple the funds dedicated to R&D projects focused on women's health
Álvaro Soto
Agriculture
Andalucía allocates 130 million euros to generational renewal in the countryside
A total of 2,455 young people in Andalucía have benefitted from this aid
Antonio M. Romero
Andalucía confirmed as home of Spain's new transport accident investigation authority
Malaga and Cordoba have emerged as candidates to host the headquarters of this new, decentralised body, which will be headed by naval engineer Gonzalo Julián Guillén Espejo-Saavedra
Antonio M. Romero
Málaga
Eggs of rare diamond squid found off coast of Almuñécar
Biologist Luis Sánchez Tocino, a researcher from the Zoology department of the University of Granada, spotted the unusual sight off Velilla beach in the Costa Tropical town on Tuesday 9 June
Inés Gallastegui
Granada
112 incident
Land train overturns in Malaga town injuring 17 people
The service was part of the Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel in Cártama
Enrique Miranda
Andalusian influencers around the world
Anita Delgado: An Indian princess born in Malaga
Jennie Rhodes
Alec Baldwin visits the Alhambra at night: 'I love Granada'
Sandra Palacios
Granada
Gibraltar
Gas supply failure triggered Gibraltar blackout on Thursday
Minister misses King Charles' birthday parade to oversee emergency power restoration
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Gibraltar
Special Olympics Gibraltar National Games 2026 set to welcome international athletes
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Gibraltar
Gibraltar police seize 1,750 litres of illegally stored fuel from Upper Rock cave
Seizure disrupts drug traffickers' fuel supply and removes fire risk from nature reserve
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Gibraltar
Mediterranean Steps closed at Upper Rock Nature Reserve after rockfall causes safety concerns
Specialists are to inspect the area and remedial work carried out before the route can be reopened
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People
Isidora and Pepa: the centenarian Malaga residents linked by their children's marriage
Both were born in 1922 and, with the exception of the occasional ailment, enjoy excellent health
Raquel Merino -
Culture
Why a silent Cirque du Soleil actor prefers finger puppets over backflips
For 13 years, "physical actor" Joe hasn't spoken a single word on stage, yet his performance with Cirque du Soleil speaks directly to the heart
Dilip Kuner -
These are Spain's best water parks for summer 2026
We take a look at the various attractions and slides on offer in the country, suitable for the more adventurous, as well as for those who are looking for more peace and quiet or fun for the whole family
Ana I. Martínez Malaga
Extra Pest Control Servicio
Pest Control Servicio SL: more than 50 years protecting Costa del Sol homes and businesses
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Marbella
Extra De Cotta Law
At De Cotta Law, the mission is clear: to provide expert, clear, and tailored advice to meet the needs of an international clientele
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Málaga
Extra EU Insurance
More than two decades of trust: personal insurance support for Spain’s expat community
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Marbella
112 incident
Malaga resident nearly loses his arm following Mediterranean recluse spider sting
The 37-year-old man has suffered necrosis of the tissues surrounding the wounded area for which he is still under treatment
Juan Cano
Malaga
Health
Andalusian health service to compensate child's family for serious post-colonoscopy complications
The eight-year-old child suffered a colon performation, for which he required two emergency surgeries
José Antonio Sau
Spain's young smokers: the under-24s smoke twice as much as the rest of the population
One in ten smokes or vapes before they're 18, rising to one in four just a few years on, according to the latest survey by the Spanish society of family doctors
Doménico Chiappe
Madrid
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Celebrate Bloomsday at city's literary café
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Musical summer nights at St George's
Jennie Rhodes
Entertainment
Solaris Nerja festival cancelled one week before opening due to poor ticket sales
Regina Sotorrío