Festive season gets under way this weekend with big switch-on events
J. SOTO / A. JIMÉNEZ MALAGA.
Malaga's lights will have a celebrity touch this year as actor Antonio Banderas has the job of switching on
Spain is the biggest fan of Black Friday
LUCÍA PALACIOS MADRID.
Consumers here take advantage of offers, but preplan and spend less than others
Gran Recogida foodbank campaign breaks own record
CLAUDIA SAN MARTÍN
In total 643,700 kilos of produce were handed in by shoppers around the province of Malaga over two days
Concern in tourist industry as Costa's only direct flight to the US is cancelled for 2020
Delta Air Lines has been running the summer connection between Malaga and New York for 11 years
Sabinillas man stabbed to death in attack outside a club in Estepona port
CHARO MÁRQUEZ MANILVA.
The alleged killer has been refused bail and is said not to know the victim, who worked in a barbershop and was popular in the community
Hunter sentenced for shutting sick dog in a van
FERNANDO TORRES
The judge handed down a 12-month prison sentence and a ban on working with animals
Authorities to join forces against parakeet pest
IGNACIO LILLO
The surge in breeding threatens native species and causes noise and damage
A prizewinning week for Antonio Banderas
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The actor has been named most influential personality of 2019 by the Spanish edition of Vanity Fair, as well as being given the Best Movie Performance 2019 award by Time magazin
More than 4,000 protesters "give voices to murdered women" in Malaga march
ANA PÉREZ-BRYAN / IVÁN GELIBTER MALAGA.
The demonstration to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women called for an end to the abuse that has killed 1,028 women in Spain since 2003
British man found floating dead in Benalmádena marina after friends reported him missing
A. FRÍAS / J. CANO
The 54-year-old from Bolton was on holiday with friends
Bigger events planned at Fuengirola's Marenostrum festival in summer 2020
FRANCISCO GRIÑAN MADRID.
So far the biggest name confirmed for next year is Lenny Kravitz and the main innovation will be the celebration of seven themed music festivals
Wartime drama starring Colin Firth set to film on Costa next March
F. GRIÑÁN / N. HESKETH MALAGA.
Operation Mincemeat is based on the elaborate plot to fool the Nazis about the Allied invasion of southern Europe with a fake Royal Marine body
Benalmádena school, pioneers in sustainable development
JUAN SOTO MALAGA.
The Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada has been officially recognised by the UN for its promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals
Europe awaits Greta as Madrid climate summit gets started
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The UN climate change conference kicks off in Madrid on Monday
Experienced mountaineers and hunters asked to join search for Dana
EUGENIO CABEZAS
No further traces of the missing Romanian woman have been found since a femur bone belonging to her was discovered in September
Over three tonnes of cocaine found in a smugglers' submarine off coast
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The 20-metre vessel, which set out from South America for Galicia, is homemade and the cargo seized on board is said to be worth 100 million euros
Open de España gets under way at Aloha
ALEJANDRO DÍAZ
Local golfer Azahara Muñoz is looking for her third title following wins in 2016 and 2017; at the end of day one she was in 18th place
A LOOK AT LA LIGA
Bale and Piqué fall into the fans' bad books
Both Real Madrid's Gareth Bale and Barça's Gerard Piqué have been criticised for putting other projects or hobbies before their respective clubs
Jon Rahm seals impressive Dubai double
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The Basque golfer won the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday and with it top spot on the Race to Dubai
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Marbella's unbeaten run comes crashing down in Badajoz
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Álex Corredera's second-half goal ended the Costa side's spell as the only remaining unbeaten team in Spain
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Fighting spirit alone can't lift Malaga out of the drop zone
The Blue and Whites fought back from 3-1 down to claim a point but remain in 19th place as a result of their draw with Elche
Nadal and Bautista deliver Spain's sixth Davis Cup
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The Spanish players beat Canada 2-0 in Sunday's final in the Caja Mágica in Madrid
A LOOK AT LA LIGA
A bittersweet turn of events
It's a happy return for Luis Enrique as national team coach, but the Federation's discarding of Robert Moreno has drawn plenty of criticism
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Adriana saves a point for Femenino during frantic end to the Andalusian derby
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The home side took the lead in the 84th minute but Malaga's captain equalised with a spectacular goal
Bernardo de Gálvez brings Macharaviaya and Galveston together
The council has welcomed a delegation from the American city to start the twinning process and plan projects in tribute to the famous military officer
Christmas traditions in Benalmádena
The Christmas Traditions Festival will offer typical products, live performances and gastronomy from 15 countries
Gaucín's annual Christmas fair marks its 25th anniversary
SUR IN ENGLISH
The event this Saturday and Sunday includes gifts and crafts and live music
Luz de la Vida gallery brings a taste of India to Cómpeta
J. RHODES
Artist Lieuwke Loth brings inspiration back from an art symposium
The euro zone
Flip-flop
Sánchez has to talk; to make any headway with the Catalan problem, the PSOE leader needs to secure another term as prime minister, and to achieve that he requires the ERC's votes or abstention
Invader birds
IGNACIO LILLO
Underneath their pretty and cartoon-like façade, the parakeets are a serious environmental threat
Do the light thing
Next year, I propose the ayuntamiento in Malaga promotes the Big Switch On Switch Off whereby just as the Christmas lights come on, everyone present turns off their phone for rest of the evening
The Bigger PIcture
Will bonds protect you in a crisis?
JEREMY BLATCH
Sensible investors will examine carefully what type of bonds they hold and why they hold them, before concluding whether bonds offer the desired protection within their overall portfolio
Britons in the south appear on ITV News ahead of crucial UK General Election
The question posed by ITV News Europe editor, James Mates, was, "Is there a strong enough Remain contingency abroad to swing the General Election?"
Diabetic Support Group tests over 500 people in Costa campaign
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Events organised to raise awareness of the disease culminated in a fun walk and entertainment in La Cala de Mijas
A new season of opera and ballet at the Teatro Cervantes in Malaga
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The latest edition of the Temporada Lírica programme of operas and ballets, performed by prestigious names in both fields, has begun
More stars for Malaga restaurants in the 2020 Michelin Guide
MARINA MARTÍNEZ MALAGA.
Benito Gómez and Marcos Granda have been awarded two stars in the latest edition of the guide, but Kabuki Raw has lost its distinction
Fuengirola waste contract changes hands after court ruling
The council has voted to swap Urbaser as the provider of a big part of its waste management services and replace it with FCC
"If you're looking for fame and fortune, don't choose jazz as a career"
REGINA SOTORRÍO / RACHEL HAYNES MALAGA.
Although the word legend makes him feel old, pianist Kenny Barron is undoubtedly a key figure in post-bop jazz. He spoke to SUR in English prior to his recent concert at Malaga's International Jazz Festival
29 November 1899: The birth of a football giant
FC Barcelona, also known as Barça, was founded by an international group of sports enthusiasts 120 years ago
Sky Princess debuts in Malaga
The brand new ocean liner docked at the Levante quayside of the port and was welcomed by city and regional tourism officials
Telefónica restructure is welcomed by market
E. MARTÍNEZ
The Spanish telco and communications company announced it was reorganising its business to stem off a decline in its value
Foundation gives 15,000 euros to cancer charity
SUR IN ENGLISH
Staff at CLC World Resorts & Hotels raised the funds for AECC during October
Costa firm wins data technology prize
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Rewire Social won the award for the best scalable blockchain project during the Global Blockchain Convergence congress held in Malaga
The carnivore way
ANDREW J. LINN
As Andalusians got richer and more bored with the staple fare of fish and pork, the demand for quality beef has exploded
THE EURO ZONE
Either or
European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis revealed what he wants for Christmas - a stable government for Spain
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Three armed men make off with 200,000 euros after holding up central Marbella bank
"Our best hope is to focus on alternatives to single use plastics"
Almost five million euros to repair Guadalhorce watercourses after September rains
Marbella unveils a plaque to a victim with the message "You're not alone"
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British ambassador calms fears of a 'no-deal Brexit' in open letter
Ministry of Health launches campaign warning of the effects of not using antibiotics properly
Government plans more training for professionals to encourage fewer prescriptions
Long prison terms as judges rule on regional government corruption
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Fuengirola Potros to play in the top flight next season
"Just because we walk, it doesn't mean we're not competitive"
Malaga face trip to Escobedo in the Copa del Rey
Nadal victory secures top spot for Spain and safe passage to the Davis Cup quarter-finals
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