Firms queue up to submit ERTE layoff requests as government announces financial aid
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Initial discontent among self-employed that aid did not include a reprieve on their Social Security payments appears to have been addressed
Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus
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Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 - and only call 112 in an emergency
ENVIRONMENT
Pollution levels drop in Malaga due to coronavirus lockdown
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Carbon monoxide emissions in the city had fallen by 40% on Wednesday
MALAGA
Evangelical church service stopped by police in Malaga
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Dozens of Christians were ordered to leave their meeting room after breaking the lockdown to attend worship
Pressure on health service mounts as plea goes out for more resources from masks to staff
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The national Health ministry has said it will urgently add an extra 50,000 health workers
Holy Week processions cancelled throughout the province
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The Malaga brotherhoods have reached this historic decision in agreement with the city hall and the diocese. Around 34,400 people take part every year in the city's Holy Week events, which have a financial impact of 80 million euros
Morocco closes Ceuta and Melilla borders to isolate itself from Spain
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This latest move by the Moroccan authorities comes after the suspension of air and maritime routes both to and from Spain until further notice
Supermarkets limit customer numbers to reduce coronavirus spread
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Security guards at Mercadona and Carrefour will control the flow of customers entering | Both chains recommend going alone and not taking children with you
British Ambassador to Spain stresses that the key requirement is to stay at home
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Hugh Elliott has released a video message to inform British residents and tourists of the "big implications" of the Spanish government's emergency decree
American tourist, 70, with coronavirus dies in Ronda hospital
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A 73-year-old retired doctor died on Friday in Malaga's Clínico hospital
Fast-moving spread of Covid-19 sees dramatic nationwide lockdown and life upturned
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The government looks set to seek an extension of the state of alarm that has been in place for almost a week
Coronavirus case figures keep rising as containment effect fails to kick in for now
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Madrid was still a particular focal point of the over 17,000 cases across Spain on Thursday, with questions asked about old people's homes
Nerja residents urged to stay home by town hall amid coronavirus crisis
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The Foreigners Department has warned residents and tourists who continue go for walks and to the beach that they will be stopped by police
Hotels donate unused food and equipment to charities before closing down
The Parador group has given eight tonnes of food to help the most vulnerable and 137,000 pairs of disposable gloves to the authorities
Norwegian sends in giant Dreamliner to rescue tourists trapped in Malaga
The airline used the 344-seater plane to carry as many people as possible back to Norway
Andalusian government orders closure of bars, restaurants and non-essential businesses
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President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, raised the Emergency Level in the region from 1 to 2 on Saturday
Gibraltar government advises residents not to travel to Spain
The Rock closes catering establishments, tourist attractions and stops religious services, although schools remain open
SUR in English - your print copy out as usual today, Friday
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Due to the coronavirus decree, this week's print edition will only be distributed to establishments that are authorised to open - supermarkets, food stores, petrol stations and residential drop-off points
Low-cost airline Ryanair to stop practically all flights from next Tuesday
The company is contacting all affected passengers by email
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Up to 55,000 job losses expected across Andalucía as tourists head home and hotels close
The region is set to lose eight million tourists and six billion euros from its economy as the coronavirus has a devastating effect on the tourism sector
Three more people with coronavirus die, bringing the Malaga province total up to 13
In the area there were 361 cases of Covid-19 confirmed by Thursday, 28 more than the previous day
Walking in the footsteps of the Apostle of Ireland
Father Gerard Daly organises numerous events in Benalmádena that celebrate the Celtic culture
Ticket price for Caminito del Rey daredevil walkway to rise
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The cost of a ticket will go up from 10 to 12 euros and the number of visitors per day will be increased to a maximum of 1,500
Snow on the Ronda-San Pedro road
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A layer of white covered the road early on Tuesday morning
MUSIC MAKER
Planet in advance
It really is amazing what human beings are capable of - at both ends of the scale
THE BOTTOM LINE
Teamwork
ANA BARREAlES
For better or worse, getting over this crisis involves taking actions for the good of others
THE EURO ZONE
Left, not right
The newly-elected president of centrist Ciudadanos, Inés Arrimadas, is facing a dilemma
food & drink
It's an ill wind...
ANDREW J. LINN
The potential consequences of the coronavirus for the wine trade are serious
Nerja declares war on motor homes with more than 100 fines in one week
EUGENIO CABEZAS
Torrox town hall has received complaints from neighbours who live near areas being used as caravan parks
Torremolinos council agrees payment plan for 1.8-million-euro power bill
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This will avoid any further blackouts on council premises, such as the Goya library, El Bajondillo tourist office and a music school
THE BOTTOM LINE
Scaremongering
When presented with facts that don't necessarily chime with our viewpoint, we're much more inclined to dismiss it à la Donald Trump as "fake news" or, in the case of the coronavirus, "scaremongering"
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Three armed men make off with 200,000 euros after holding up central Marbella bank
Can I go out for a walk or a run? Common questions answered about Spain's state of alarm
Coronavirus deaths go up to ten in Malaga province after four more reported in one day
Coronavirus testing no longer being carried out on those presenting mild symptoms
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Fuengirola Potros to play in the top flight next season
Sport another Covid-19 casualty as fixtures are postponed for two weeks
The perennial disruptors
Some 800 athletes take part in Torre del Mar fun run
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