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Creation of 300,000 summer jobs to take number of workers in Spain closer to 21 million

Lucía Palacios | Madrid

It will mean a historic record for the number of people affiliated to the country's Social Security system

What (and who) are you really paying when you order a food delivery?

Iván Gelibter | Malaga

An aerial image of Andalucía released by the American space agency.

Worrying Nasa satellite image shows how drought is leaving its mark on Andalucía

Isabel Méndez | Malaga

The Terra satellite capture was compared to images taken in May last year, which depicted the region as much more green and lush

Recent rain is too late for the olive crop but it could save the almonds

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

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Benalmádena Local Police were alerted by a local resident.

Benalmádena police recover stolen street cat shelter from Torremolinos pet shop

Tony Bryant

View of the Hotel Larios in Malaga city centre.

June is forecast to smash all-time hotel occupancy record for the month on the Costa del Sol

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

Starbucks opens new coffee shop in Muelle Uno and donates opening day proceeds to charity

Juan Soto | Malaga

Hospital de la Inmaculada de Huércal-Overa in Almeria.

Tuna with high level of histamine investigated as cause of 66 cases of food poisoning in Andalucía

Europa Press | Almeria

Anniversary

Twenty years of a museum where touching (and playing) the exhibits is allowed

Francisco Griñán | Málaga

The Interactive Museum of Music in Malaga has just celebrated two decades of revolutionising a trip to a museum by inviting more than 1.2 million visitors to play a guitar, drums or a flamenco box

Sunday, 28 May 2023

Local elections

Almost 350,000 people in Andalucía able to vote for first time in municipal elections

Europa Press | Seville

In total, 6,396,398 Spaniards and 65,668 foreign voters residing in the region will be able to exercise their right to vote on Sunday, 28 May

Postal vote queues at a post office in Melilla last week.

Local elections 2023

Final countdown to local elections marred by reported vote-rigging in two parts of Spain

SUR | Malaga

Almuñécar's Civil Protection group is offering a service to take people with reduced mobility to their local polling station on Sunday 28 May.

Local elections 2023

Helping voters get to their local election polling station on the Costa Tropical

Jennie Rhodes | Almuñécar

These are the towns and villages in Malaga province where a new mayor is guaranteed this year

Antonio M. Romero | Malaga

Torremolinos Pride has evolved into a hugely popular annual event.

Torremolinos gets ready for weekend of LGBT festivities during Pride 2023

Tony Bryant

View from one of the luxury suites with private pool at the Ikos Andalusia.

The only Spanish hotel in Tripadvisor's Top 10 best hotels in the world is on the Costa del Sol

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

The photograph sent to the driver included data in English.

Speeding fine issued to driver in Spain voided because it contained data in English

Evaristo Fdez. de Vega | Badajoz

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Andalucía overtakes Catalonia with more hotel overnight stays so far this year

Authorities warn of new payment scam hitting fuel filling stations in Spain

Huge disparity in ITV vehicle roadworthiness inspection test rates across Spain

Date is revealed when Malaga will finally find out if it will be selected to host the international Expo 2027 exhibition

Andalucía overtakes Catalonia for first time as Spanish region with the highest trade surplus

Andalucía aims to become green hydrogen production hub with development of 15 new projects

Two women stand next to a mural of George Floyd, who was killed by police in the United States.

Spain launches 021 helpline for victims of racism following rise in cases of discrimination

Alfonso Torices | Madrid

Churrolls: you’ve heard of the New York roll and now you can try the Spanish twist on it

Esperanza Peláez

New York rolls fever is on the rise in Malaga

Spain's new housing law which imposes new limits on rent increases and evictions comes into force today

Europa Press | Madrid

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Strong safety presence with more than 500 personnel for Marbella fair

David Lerma | Marbella

The deployment will include two coordination centres and medical assistance points in Avenida del Mar and Arroyo Segundo

The Guadalmina hotel is one of the Costa del Sol’s most iconic establishments.

Marbella’s Guadalmina to become five-star hotel following extension and refurbishment

David Lerma | Marbella

Iryo and Renfe AVE trains at Malaga's María Zambrano railway station.

This is why high-speed train services between Madrid and Malaga will be much slower than usual this summer

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

Marbella's Hotel Fuerte has been fully refurbished

Fuerte Marbella reopens its doors as a five-star hotel

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

Jesper Sander Pedersoen, Costa Press Club president.

Highly respected Danish journalist Jesper Sander Pedersen dies after short illness

SUR in English | Malaga

SUR in English brings together international business community

SUR in English | Malaga

Malaga - Costa del Sol

The new parking area for transport operators at Malaga Airport. Ñito Salas

Transport providers up in arms over new access charge at Malaga Airport

Francisco Jiménez | Malaga

The proposal by airport operator Aena has united the taxi sector, drivers of pre-booked vehicles and the rental car providers against the measure

Police investigators working in Torremolinos this week, and Sibora Gagani (inset).

Italian man held over death of his ex-partner in Torremolinos ‘admits’ another 2014 killing

Juan Cano / Irene Quirante | Malaga

A previous walk to mark No Tobacco Day in Torremolinos.

Torremolinos to mark No Tobacco Day with four-kilometre walk

Tony Bryant | Torremolinos

Tourists on the terrace of a hospitality establishment in Malaga city.

Tourism is already beating the best year ever on the Costa del Sol for job creation

Pilar Martínez | Malaga.

Actors Lihi Kornowski and Logan Lerman in Marbella on Monday 15 May.

In pictures: Costa del Sol transforms itself into Hollywood film set

Francisco Griñán | Malaga

Specialists from Malaga fire brigade rescue the victims.

Two young hikers forced to leap into reservoir to escape men who allegedly groped and threw stones at them

Juan Cano | Malaga

Spain

The Guardia Civil is investigating nine people for their involvement in the illegal marketing of olive oil. EFE

Tests confirm the olive oils withdrawn from sale in Spain in March 'were not fit for consumption'

Raquel Merino / Europa Press

The products were sold in street markets, shops and petrol stations in Extremadura and Andalucía and consumers are reminded that if they have purchased any of the affected products they should return them to the establishment they were purchased from