Spain will welcome back foreign holidaymakers in July, says PM
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"Start planning your holidays in Spain", Pedro Sánchez told foreign tourists adding that the industry would resume "with full health guarantees"
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
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Masks are now compulsory in Spain during the state of alarm
MELCHOR SÁIZ-PARDO
Offenders not following the rule could be fined but people won't be expected to use them while sitting down for a drink or a meal out
How and where can I receive assistance if my financial situation is affected by Covid-19?
MATÍAS STUBER
Unions say many people who have lost income are confused about their situation and what they may be entitled to
Government moves to clarify rules regarding car, motorcycle and taxi passengers
The revised rules apply to all phases of Spain's lockdown easing and include more freedom for members of the same household to travel together
Provincial authority pledges 233 million euros to alleviate effects of the crisis
ANTONIO M. ROMERO
The organisation says the so-called 'Malaga Plan' is the "most ambitious ever" and will support families, councils, businesses, the self-employed and workers
Just five per cent of the population of Spain has Covid-19 antibodies, survey says
MELCHOR SÁIZ-PARDO / ÁNGEL ESCALERA
The country is still a long way off herd immunity, early results have shown; Malaga and the Costa del Sol has 4.4% assumed immunity, the highest in Andalucía
MIJAS
More than 1,200 'autónomos' in Mijas apply for grants
The local council announced aid for the self-employed and SMEs affect by the Covid-19 crisis earlier this month
Malaga and Granada provinces remain in Phase One of lockdown easing plan
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The other six Andalusian provinces, which have been in Phase One for nearly two weeks, move into Phase Two on Monday
A thousand vehicles join in Vox protest in Malaga
IGNACIO LILLO
Similar convoys festooned with Spanish flags crossed cities around Spain on Saturday morning
Greater police presence required as crowds form in busy Malaga district
ÁLVARO FRÍAS / JUAN CANO
"We go out in fear because people don't respect the safety measures, don't wear gloves or masks," said one elderly resident in Pedregalejo
Cudeca charity shops in need of volunteers
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Thirteen of the hospice foundation's 23 shops will be open next week with strict health and safety measures
One-million-euro resurfacing project set to start in Benalmádena
This measure comes as part of the council's 50-million-euro investment in public infrastructure
The three waves of Spanish Flu
ÓSCAR BELTRÁN DE OTÁLORA
Lethal virus. The pandemic that hit the world a century ago had three phases and infected 25 per cent of the world’s population
Police break up illegal campsites at popular Maro beauty spot
A boat had to be used to remove the vast amounts of rubbish which had accumulated and a number of street dogs were rescued
Which sports am I allowed to do in Phase One?
pedro luis alonso
Monday was a good day for golfers, track athletes and tennis and padel players but when can swimmers, footballers and basketballers start up again?
La Liga to kick off again from 8 June
ÓSCAR BELLOT
Professional football competitions in Spain will resume behind closed doors with strict health protocol in place and matches nearly every day
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Purchase contracts in Spain and the COVID-19 Corona crisis
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What does the current situation mean for those caught in the middle of a property transaction, and what can be done about it
Art, music and culture during the lockdown
A selection of websites and online activities to continue enjoying galleries, concerts and theatre during the coronavirus lockdown
Over 90 per cent of Covid-19 cases in Malaga are now cured
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There were 56 patients in hospital in the province in the daily data published on Thursday
"People need to be very cautious and not go out happily into the street as if nothing had happened"
"It is right that we should all wear a mask whenever we leave our home, because it protects us and other people"
Protests grow on the streets over government’s pandemic handling
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The state of alarm has been extended for another fortnight but more opposition parties have withdrawn their support for it
Time to overcome 'normal' habits
ALEKK M. SAANDERS
Ramadan. Muslims on the Costa del Sol will be celebrating the end of a month of fasting and prayer with the Eid al-Fitr festival
The province's main boulevards make way for pedestrians
IGNACIO LILLO
With 79 per cent fewer cars on the road, the debate over reclaiming towns and cities for pedestrians has reopened
Nerja sewage treatment plant on track to enter testing phase
The closure of businesses and absence of tourists in the Burriana beach area has meant that work has been able to advance quickly
Critical mass
World leaders have been faced with an impossible, thankless task that not one of them has been able to do perfectly and some have done poorly. All have tried their best
THE BOTTOM LINE
Lost connections
It's almost as if Covid-19 had eaten its way through the umbilical cord that links us to what was, and maybe for some still is, our home.
THE EURO ZONE
What's the plan?
According to the Bank of Spain's flexible predictions, public debt could rise from its current level of just under 100% of GDP to around 124% in 2021
New car park to open in El Chorro as Caminito del Rey prepares to reopen
andrea jiménez
The car park is part of the measures being adopted to prevent contagion when the attraction reopens
Malaga prepares to host the Max Awards
FRANCISCO GRIÑÁN
The gala ceremony, which was due to take place at the Cervantes Theatre in June, has now been rescheduled for 7 September
Junta de Andalucía plans to release one billion euros of funds to support regional economy
JOSÉ LUIS PIEDRA
Regional president Juanma Moreno has promised to provide small firms and the self-employed with access to loans and liquidity "to save as much as possible of the productive capability"
Costa tourism bosses angry that Canaries may get better treatment
The government has reportedly agreed a political manoeuvre to extend ERTE conditions on the islands until visitor demand increases
The unaffordable cost of closed hotels
The paralysis in tourism has not only left the sector with no income but also created maintenance costs which very few companies are able to meet
Cudeca Walkahome raises 11,000 for hospice charity
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With the annual Walkathon event thwarted by coronavirus, the virtual alternative got 1,140 supporters moving at home
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Police investigate spate of dog poisonings in Malaga
ÁLVARO FRÍAS / JUAN CANO
One dog died after apparently ingesting rat poison in a popular walking spot while several others required treatment
Cowboy hat gives away alleged card thief in Fuengirola
FERNANDO TORRES / áLVARO fRÍAS
Police tracked the use of the stolen cards and identified the man from CCTV
Estepona-based company designs Covid-safe green screens
charo márquez
These vertical gardens can separate spaces and at the same time use Envirolyte technology which acts as a disinfectant against bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores and also against coronavirus
An exciting first week back on the training field for Malaga
BORJA GUTIÉRREZ / SERGIO CORTÉS
Coach Sergio Pellicer has called up a 30-man squad as La Liga plans to get league action restarted as early as mid-June
food & drink
No-one left to rate
ANDREW J. LINN
Never before have restaurant inspectors been forced to take time off and live like normal people, ergo, not eating in restaurants twice a day
PET CARE
Dogs come to the rescue again
PETER HARRISON
New studies show that dogs could potentially detect the coronavirus at an amazing speed
