Online payment fraud is on the rise: what can you do to protect yourself?
There is no such thing as zero risk, but it is possible to minimise it by following some basic safety rules
Cristina Vallejo
Escape room owner and worker jailed after horror fire leaves customer severely burned
A woman spent a month in a coma and suffered 40 per cent burns after an immersive game in Spain went disastrously wrong
Pilar García-Trevijano y Carlos Morán
Granada
Man dies on Estepona beach after being pulled from sea
María José Díaz Alcalá
Spain tackles the elderly's biggest challenge: learning how to use online services
More than 200 people in Malaga province have taken part in the Digital Skills +60 programme, with the most popular workshop focusing on how to complete everyday tasks online
Cristina Pinto
Haze returns to Malaga province amid new high temperature warnings in Andalucía
The Aemet state meteorological agency has issued a yellow alert for this Monday in Cordoba, Huelva and Seville for temperatures of up to 38C
E. PRESS / SUR
Major Ávila fire in Spain burns 50,000 hectares, making it the most devastating in national memory
More than 90,000 people have had to either leave their homes or stay in lockdown
Iker Cortés
Madrid
Costa del Sol
Torremolinos to create new pump track facility
The asphalt track will feature linked berms and rollers for use by bicycles, scooters, skateboards and other non-motorised vehicles, as well as a wave ramp for surf skating
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Torrox cracks down on illegal dumping and is set to issue more than 100 fines this summer
The eastern Costa del Sol town hall will continue to monitor the situation and encourages members of the public to report any new instances of fly-tipping by providing photographs of number plates, while guaranteeing the confidentiality of those who do so
Eugenio Cabezas
Man in custody following brutal attack on ex-partner in Malaga province town: ‘I want her dead’
In just seven months, six women have been killed at the hands of their partners or ex-partners in Malaga province
Eugenio Cabezas
Opinion
Bringing it home: on healthy patriotism
Healthy patriotism arrives when you make sure the people around you are okay, when you include them in your community and share good values
Anita Katsarska
The sting in the tale
When a pest problem invades your summer, it's time to call the local superhero, says columnist Peter Edgerton
Peter Edgerton
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 Euro Zone
Changing fortunes
A World Cup victory won't transform an economy, but Spain's macroeconomics are already in winning shape compared to 2010 says columnist Mark Nayler
Mark Nayler
Young Malaga man rescued following 12-metre fall
Irene Quirante
Marbella hosts its biggest charity event of the year with XV Global Gift Gala
José Carlos García
Marbella
Housing
Twenty-four Fuengirola families enter affordable rental flats for young people
José Carlos García
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Tourism
Costa del Sol Tourism Hub selects ten startups to accelerate tourism projects
Pilar Martínez
Malaga province approaches record high electricity demand due to the heatwave
Ignacio Lillo
Málaga
The Academy shows its worth yet again in friendly draw with Leicester City
Three youth-team players made their unofficial first-team debuts as Malaga CF recorded a 3-3 draw in the rearranged fixture at the Marbella Football Centre on Saturday
Marina Rivas / Antonio Góngora
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Football
In pictures: Malaga CF - Leicester City friendly
The match on Saturday in Marbella finished in a 3-3 draw
Marilú Báez
Key midfielder returns as Malaga CF re-sign Carlos Dotor on season-long loan
The 25-year-old played a major role in their promotion campaign, and his continued involvement had been seen as a priority for the club
Antonio Góngora / Juan Calderón
Andalucía declares housing its main obstacle, by a wide margin
The latest Centra survey reveals that almost half of the regional population will not be going on holiday
Héctor Barbotta
Sevilla
Central government steps in with €8m to repair storm-damaged Malaga roads
Nearly €8m allocated to rebuild 23 vital routes in Guadalhorce and Serranía de Ronda following severe winter weather
Ignacio Lillo
Málaga
Video footage of Almeria city in the 1970s: ‘What an elegant atmosphere’
The images shared on social media have sparked a wide range of reactions among those who remember the city in the 1970s
E. Gabriel Llanderas
Almería
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"
These are the 10 most beautiful villages in Almeria, according to a well-known Spanish travel magazine
E. Gabriel Llanderas
Almería
Spain declares state of emergency as Europe sends firefighting aircraft to help tackle Madrid and Ávila wildfires
With 11,500 people forced from their homes, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska took the decision, allowing central government to assume overall command and coordinate emergency resources
S. Vallejo / M. G. Casallo / J. M. L.
Spain gives work permits to over 800,000 migrants that have benefited from extraordinary regularisation
The Minister of Inclusion stated that more than 70 per cent of the applications have been accepted for processing, meaning that foreign nationals also have provisional authorisation to reside in the country
Wendy Dávila
Portugal
Toddler dies after being left for seven hours in hot vehicle at nursery school
An 18-month-old girl passed away in Almada after being forgotten inside a nursery transport SUV parked in 30°C heat in Portugal
Natalia Penza
Gibraltar
Gibraltar cracks down on Spanish taxis crossing border
The government reminds neighbouring jurisdictions that the cross-border transport rules remain unchanged
SUR in English
“Freedom of movement in Gibraltar will be absolute”
Sergio García
Politics
The fall of the fence opens a new chapter in Campo de Gibraltar
The symbolic signing of the agreement between the EU and the UK allows the free movement of people and goods from Wednesday
Antonio M. Romero
'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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Andalusian summer escapade
Cool campsites around Malaga province
Beachfront pitches, mountain rivers, and cucumber-shaped cabins: a guide to the best campsites and glamping spots across Malaga province
Javier Almellones -
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
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Stranded for five days
No watches, no guaranteed food and no contact with the outside world: this was the extreme experience of voluntary isolation in Indonesia for a couple from Malaga
Susana Zamora
Extra BGI Law
BGI LAW, the leading law firm providing legal advice to residents and investors on the Costa del Sol
SUR in English
Marbella
Extra Grupo Rosmarino
Grupo Rosmarino brings a new vision of Mediterranean living to the Costa del Sol
SUR in English
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
SUR in English
Málaga
Health
Malaga province records more than 600 cases of melanoma per year
International dermatologists gathered in Malaga on Tuesday to promote prevention habits and early detection
José Antonio Sau
Health and Wellness
Alzheimer's and dementia deaths see sharpest rise in Malaga province, up 21% in one year
Nuria Triguero
Beyond the scales: the waist circumference that signals a real risk of a heart attack
Cardiologist Daniel Gaitán is clear on this: “What matters is not how much a person weighs, but where that fat is stored"
José Antonio Sau
West Nile virus alert in Fuengirola and Mijas: urgent guide to avoiding bites
Using topical repellents, fitting mosquito nets and diffusers in the home, and removing even the smallest puddles of standing water are among the recommendations
Nuria Triguero
Málaga
Sculptor unveils new collection of work
TONY BRYANT
Culture
American artist-in-residence Ryan Schneider creates sculptures with a chainsaw at Malaga's La Térmica centre
Regina Sotorrío
Malaga
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