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Employment

Malaga province needs 548 Guardia Civil officers to combat shortage

Irene Quirante

Vacancies have doubled in the last two years, leaving patrols severely understaffed in the fight against drug-trafficking and organised crime

Weather

Andalucía weather: storm brings rain, haze and sharp drop in temperatures

Almudena Nogués | Malaga

The province of Cadiz is under a yellow alert for strong winds and coastal phenomena on Monday

112 incident

Malaga 112: two dead in road accidents on Monday

Almudena Nogués | Malaga

The two accidents on the Costa del Sol's roads occurred between midnight and 1am

The Enamorado-Mena family, with their two older biological children and two foster children. Ñito Salas

Malaga story

'With our foster children we have received more than we have given'

Susana Zamora

Sonia Mena and Juan Antonio Enamorado, parents of two biological children, have created a welcoming foster home for children in need

Quick links

Professor Juan Pascual Anaya at Sea Life Benalmádena.

Sea life Benalmádena signs agreement to investigate how certain blood diseases develop

Tony Bryant

Image of the new Harper&Neyer clothing shop in the Velez shopping centre.

Retail

Axarquía shopping centre expands commercial and gastronomic offer

Eugenio Cabezas

Presentation of the balance of the canine unit of Moclinejo in the Mancomunidad Oriental.

Animal welfare

More than 160 animals rescued in the Axarquía in 2025 thanks to agreement between authorities and shelter

Eugenio Cabezas

Restaurant customers watching the procession pass in front of the Malaga Cathedral on Easter Sunday.

Holy Week 2026

Malaga Holy Week: overcrowded streets and empty restaurants

Juan Soto | Malaga

Tourism

Costa del Sol is among ten best destinations in Spain for family travel

Pilar Martínez

Health

'Surgery is the best method for effective and sustained weight loss'

José Antonio Sau

Employment

Malaga employment: March boost creates 14,000 jobs as unemployment falls by 1,900

Nuria Triguero

The provinces of Cadiz, Seville and Malaga lead the decline in unemployment in Spain

Traffic

Mijas accident leaves one injured and generates eight-kilometre tailback on A-7 road

Almudena Nogués

The accident occurred at kilometre 1,026 in the direction of Malaga, at 8.45am

Sergiy Onyshchulk and Manuel Lucas, at the Dresden orchid conference with Estepona's top award.

Nature

Estepona Orchidarium wins second prize at world-leading event for orchid lovers in Germany

Emma Pérez-Romera | Estepona

Tourism

The young German from La Herradura who has revolutionised group trips

Sandra Palacios | Granada

Energy

Brussels warns of long-term energy crisis and calls for energy-saving measures

Olaz Hernández

Back step taken on Puerto Marina pedestrianisation plan

J. C. García

Torremolinos activates a contract for its plan against West Nile Virus

José Rodríguez Cámara | Torremolinos

Mao, the great emblem of the Suñol Collection.

Art in Malaga

Archipelago: a collector's 'islands'

Paco Griñán

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Rafa Nadal's business ambitions reach future Malaga San Andrés marina

Andalucía expects warm Holy Week with low rain probability

Spain to reduce fuel and electricity taxes to alleviate Iran war impact

Malaga aims to invite tenders for Guadalmedina 'plaza-bridges' project in one month

Bank opens new service in Malaga to support international clients

Extra Asssa

The Definitive Guide to Choosing a Health Insurance Policy for Expats

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Nature

Orca encounters drop 80% in the Strait of Gibraltar, but Spain's northern coast is now active

Isabel Miranda | Madrid

La Pecera's distinctive ice creams in Malaga.

Food and drink

Malaga opens another La Pecera ice cream parlour with savoury Japanese treats

Martina Martínez

Education and Learning 2026

Education and Learning webinar

Laying the foundations for a global future

Jennie Rhodes

Education and Learning 2026

Young and inspired artists, poets and writers

Education and Learning 2026

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Education and Learning 2026

Schoolwork showcase - primary school artwork

Education and Learning 2026

Schoolwork showcase- primary poems

Education and Learning 2026

Schoolwork showcase - primary short stories

Education and Learning 2026

Schoolwork showcase - secondary short stories

Education and Learning 2026

Schoolwork showcase - secondary poems

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Opinion

The Music Maker

Peter Edgerton

Speak uneasy

The Bottom Line

Ignacio Lillo

See you at the statues

Comment

Cristina Vallejo

Banning the burka in Spain: is it fuelling the far right?

The Euro Zone

Mark Nayler

Change is hard

A look at La Liga

Rob Palmer

Brazil no longer sets the standard

Food and Drink

Andrew J. Linn

Flying winemakers

Culture

Georgina Oliver

Post-conceptual couple

Costa del Sol / Malaga province

Benjamín Navarta with several boxes of freshly picked strawberries in Algarrobo. SUR

Agriculture

The Costa del Sol grower who has developed a sustainable method for his strawberries

Eugenio Cabezas

Benjamín Navarta started harvesting the fruit in February in Algarrobo using a hydroponic system without substrate, which multiplies production and saves water

Beachgoers enjoying one of Torremolinos' four beaches.

Beach safety

Torremolinos awards one-million-euro contract for beach lifeguard and rescue service

José Rodríguez Cámara | Torremolinos

Marbella Local Police will continue to monitor victims of gender violence

José Carlos García | Marbella

The councillor for beaches, Diego López.

Marbella activates lifeguard service on beaches for the 2026 season

José Carlos García | Marbella

History

The thousand-year-old olive trees of Periana: a journey through roots, history and future

Eugenio Cabezas

Archive photo of two Torremolinos Local Police vans.

112 incidents

Motorhome owner arrested in Torremolinos for ‘stealing’ his own vehicle from police impound lot

Juan Cano

Archive photo of a classroom in Malaga city. Salvador Salas

Education

Malaga province's schools struggle to attract candidates for headteacher positions

Matías Stuber

Teachers and unions attribute this to the lack of financial incentives and the added workload that comes with the position

Health

Seven in ten Malaga residents ignore life-saving colon cancer screening invitations

José Antonio Sau

Alfarnate, on the border with Granada province and Zafarraya

112

Manhunt on after attempted sexual assualt on Malaga-Granada border

Environment

The sealing of the Torremolinos landfill site will be monitored for 30 years

José Rodríguez Cámara | Torremolinos

Various actions are being carried out by a team of forestry workers.

Benalmádena launches campaign in preparation for the high-risk wildfire season

Tony Bryant

The olive oil farm in Bobadilla, Malaga province.

Agriculture

Malaga province producer once again among best Spanish olive oil

Pilar R. Quirós

Spain

Employment

Spain marks new employment record despite global uncertainty

José A. González

PM Pedro Sánchez posted a video on social media to celebrate the March milestone of 22 million employed people

Spain

Man shot outside pub in northern Spain by neighbour who couldn't sleep

Olaya Suárez | Gijón

Child welfare

Brussels accuses several porn sites of insufficient underage protective measures

Olaz Hernández

Legal

Spanish court acquits two defendants of trying to sell four stolen tyres online

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A Seprona officer on patrol in the Spanish countryside.

Courts

Spanish hunter fined 100,000 euro for shooting a female lynx in Toledo

J.M.L.

Sport

Substitute Adrián Niño scored just minutes after coming onto the field. Agencia LOF

Adrián Nino bags crucial late equaliser for Malaga CF in top-of-the-table clash

Daryl Finch

The Costa del Sol side remain in contention for promotion after an impressive draw away at second-placed Deportivo La Coruña

Marbella's Dani Selma protects the ball under pressure.

Primera RFEF: Another disastrous matchday as all three Malaga sides lose again

Jorge Garrido

Rising stars Rafa Jódar and Daniel Mérida shine in a good week for Spanish tennis

Enric Gardiner | Madrid

Sport

Free golf session offered to women at Axarquía golf course

Jennie Rhodes

Marín, with her Olympic gold medal in 2016.

Carolina Marín retires: Olympic champion ends historic badminton career at 32

José Manuel Andrés | Madrid

The moment Malaga's Joaquín was brought down by the keeper, who escaped a red card.

Promotion race tightens as wasteful Malaga CF held to goalless stalemate

Daryl Finch

Andalucía

Cybersecurity

The Andalusian cybersecurity centre records 17 per cent more attacks in 2025

José Luis Piedra | Seville

Since 2022, the increase has been relentless, with 81 per cent more cyberattacks, reaching an average of 1,265 per month

Cybersecurity

Andalusian cybersecurity conference addresses threats at times of digital revolution

Nuria Triguero | Málaga

Property

Rincón de la Victoria finalises 28 new building licences

José Rodríguez Cámara

The speed camera on the ring road is still not working for the time being.

Transport

This is the speed camera that issues the most fines in Granada province

Rebeca Alcántara | Granada

Technology

These are cybercriminals' favourite online scams in 2026 and this is how to avoid them

José Carlos Castillo | Madrid

Business

Storm damage aid: application window open for businesses and the self-employed across Spain

José Luis Piedra

Costa Tropical

Tourism

Almuñécar and La Herradura launch tourism offensive in Nantes to attract more French visitors

Ideal

With France now the top international market for the Costa Tropical, tourism chiefs are promoting Granada's coast as a premier destination for gastronomy and water sports

112

Fourth body washes up on Costa Tropical beach

Pilar García-Trevijano | Granada

112

La Rábita residents 'very scared' after spate of burglaries

MJ Arrebola | Granada

Health

Carchuna and Calahonda health centres left without admin staff following court ruling

MJ Arrebola | Motril

Churches

Salobreña's Rosario church closed temporarily due to problems with the roof

MJ Arrebola | Granada

Tourism

Almuñécar town hall awards contract to open the Palacete del Corregidor as a hotel

Ideal

Gibraltar

EU Treaty

Gibraltar Treaty gets green light: 15 July set for its implementation

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All 27 EU member states back the deal as Gibraltar businesses and residents gain more time to prepare for new customs and border arrangements

Gibraltar

Gibraltar Parliament unveils AI tool to open up 55 years of parliamentary records

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Economy

Gibraltar slashes fuel duty by 50 per cent in response to rising global prices

SUR in English

Health

Gibraltar performs world-first live telesurgery in front of 20,000 medical delegates

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History

Timeline plaques installed charting 3,000 years of Gibraltar's history

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History

Gibraltar's Europa Foreshore designated as protected archaeological site

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Lifestyle

This trail runs through the foothills of Sierra Tejeda. J. Amellones

Andalusian escapade

Alcaucín-Canillas de Aceituno: At the foot of the Maroma mountain range

Javier Almellones | Malaga

This outstanding section of the eighth stage of the Gran Senda de Málaga passes through enclaves such as the Fájara cave and the source of the river Bermuza

Five inland Malaga getaways: an alternative to Semana Santa

Javier Almellones | Málaga

Health

Discover the real formula for having a good day: no, it's not a matter of luck

Julia Fernández

Lacarra, outside the theatre's rehearsal room.

Dance

The international ballet star signed by Antonio Banderas: 'I dance better now than I did when I was 20'

Alberto Gómez

The Abadía bookstore is closing after more than 31 years in the centre of Malaga.

Culture

Malaga second-hand bookshop closes after 31 years with final sale of more than 20,000 books

Carlos Zamarriego

Tourism

Forget Benidorm or Mallorca: why Nerja on the Costa del Sol is the best hidden gem for a 2026 Spanish holiday

María Alonso | Malaga

Health

Paula Orell posing with her book. Salvador Salas

Interview

Malaga psychologist wins over social media: 'Accepting ourselves is not about settling'

Regina Sotorrío

Paula Orell, who has more than 700,000 followers across various platforms, has just published her first book

Fundación Autismo Sur is one of the social organisations in Malga province that works with people with ASD.

Mental health

Malaga province increasingly recognises autism cases, with 20,000 people diagnosed

Cristina Pinto

Torremolinos activates a contract for its plan against West Nile Virus

José Rodríguez Cámara | Torremolinos

Health

Scientists make Parkinson's drug from used plastic bottles

DPA

Health

Malaga dermatologist leads global fight against scabies

José Antonio Sau

Doctors performing a cochlear implant surgery.

Health

Malaga hospital saves 20 patients per year from profound hearing loss

José Antonio Sau

What To Do

The festival is held in the La Malagueta bullring. SUR

Music festival

The Soles de Málaga charity music festival returns in April

SUR in English | Malaga.

The festival, backed by the El Pimpi Foundation, will bring together top artists in aid of five local charities

The Arbós trio will perform at the classical music cycle .

Concerts

Popular chamber music cycle returns to Alhaurín de la Torre

Tony Bryant | Alhaurín de la Torre.