The secrets of the 'snoring' tuna
AGUSTÍN PELÁEZ
Several of the stalls at the main wholesale market in the province carry out the spectacular artisan butchering of bluefin tuna, one of the most popular delicacies in the world, every morning
Seven new Covid-19 outbreaks detected on western Costa del Sol
The Marbella area is the worst affected with more new cases of the virus than anywhere else in the province reported this week
Andalucía gets tough with Covid-19 fines
JOSÉ LUIS PIEDRA
The regional government has decreed penalties of up to 600,000 euros for not following social-distancing rules
Boa club in Benalmádena closed down for failing to comply with Covid-19 health and safety rules
Formerly known as Kiu, the club in Plaza Solymar permitted dancing and failed to control social distancing or the use of face masks
Hotels expect August to be quieter than July, when occupancy was 40%
In the first six months of the year, 72.5 per cent fewer international tourists came to Andalucía compared with last year, because of the pandemic
Costa beach bar is shut down after DJ is caught spitting alcohol at revellers
FERNANDO TORRES
The investigation has revealed that the bar did not have a licence for music events such as the act shown in the video footage
Nerja mayor to go on trial over illegal rubbish tip by river
The judge has concluded his investigation and one other councillor and seven business people will also be in the dock
World tourism expert calls on UK to lift the restrictions on travel to Spain
The head of the WTO said from Malaga that Spain's tourist industry will recover but it currently needs financial support and flexible taxation
Government denies return of state of alarm as Covid-19 numbers continue to tick up
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In the latest reported data on Thursday, the outbreaks in Spain were still concentrated in the north of the country
Spain left guessing as to whereabouts of Juan Carlos I after he leaves the country
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King Felipe VI accepted his father's decision to move abroad with "gratitude" and stressed the "historical importance" of his 39-year reign
Gibraltar government launches hard-hitting campaign as coronavirus cases rise
The message that Covid-19 kills is especially aimed at young people, as several cases have been linked to partying and socialising, particularly in Spain
British residents react at the "irony" of far-right anti-immigration activist moving family to Marbella
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High profile co-founder and former leader of the English Defence League Tommy Robinson said he was leaving the UK after claiming his wife had been the victim of an arson attack
Ovarian tissue successfully extracted from two girls with cancer to preserve their fertility
JUAN SOTO
These were the first two operations of this type since the Cryopreservation Bank was set up in Andalucía in October last year
Turkish Airlines starts up again from Malaga
The airline is operating four flights a week to Istanbul
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Getting back to business with SUR in English
Companies reopening to the public after the long Covid-19 lockdown are ready and waiting to greet their clients in Spain's "new normal"
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
A LOOK AT LA LIGA
San Íker (Casillas)
One of the greatest goalkeepers of all time announces his retirement
Musampa: "Malaga did so well in my day because they were well-run from top to bottom"
HENRY FLYNN
The now-retired winger made almost 100 appearances for the Blue and Whites between 1999 and 2003, during a much rosier era for the club, which saw the team play in Europe for the first time
Malaga CF season ticket holders offered a discount or free tickets as Covid compensation
ANTONIO GÓNGORA
Fans are also invited to ignore the offer of compensation to the benefit of the club
Unsettling times for Malaga as post-season shake-up begins
HENRY FLYNN
The elation of avoiding relegation remains fresh in the memory, but a precarious financial situation means the club hierarchy will be forced to take tough decisions
Cancer association holds summer golf tournament in Marbella to help raise funds
The event will take place at the Guadalmina gof course on 8 August
"There's something in the air of Andalucía"
ALEKK M. SAANDERS
British cellist Michael Kevin Jones took Andalusian folklore on board and blended Spanish guitar with his own instrument gaining international success
The man who put the Costa del Sol in Almeria
ALEKK M. SAANDERS
The Austrian diplomat and businessman Rodolfo Lussnigg first put the words Costa and Sol together to advertise the most eastern province of Andalucía in the 1920s
Art, music, culture and more
Summer along the coast of southern Spain is the season for outdoor music festivals and despite the restrictions this year there are plenty scheduled for this month and next
Tivoli World theme park goes into administration
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The iconic Benalmádena attraction is in the hands of a court-appointed administrator, who will decide whether the park is financially viable or whether to send it into liquidation
THE EURO ZONE
Compare and contrast
To question that imposing total lockdowns during pandemics is the only, or at least the best, way to proceed has become an almost unspeakable taboo,
THE MUSIC MAKER
Wave culture
A fixed, false smile, glazed expression and constantly pumping arm for everyone - that should do the trick
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Tales from the old days
The girl looks up from her history book. Without checking the date, she assumes she's been reading about the 17th or 18th century, even earlier. Then she realises her mistake
Get paid to eat
ANDREW J. LINN
Surely isn't the one catch-all trick to offer wine at half price across the board?
7 August 1996: Flash flood kills 87 at Las Nieves campsite
Cars, caravans, tents and holidaymakers were swept away by a fast-moving avalanche of water, rock and mud during the freak storm
New visitor centre for end of El Caminito del Rey walk
A. Jiménez
The wooden building in El Chorro will house an information centre and toilets, among other facilitie
Naked Brit held after beachgoers' complaint
F. Torres
The man in his 40s was accused of harassing a family on a Benalmádena beach and faces charges of exhibitionism, resisting arrest and causing injury
Watermelon, not just a refreshing summer snack
ESPERANZA PELÁEZ
This popular summer fruit combines well with several other foods such as goat's cheese, tomatoes, meats and various herbs
6,000 flamingo chicks born at Fuente de Piedra lake reserve
F, Torres / R. Merino
The traditional ringing event will not go ahead this year, due to Covid-19 restrictions
A first for Marbella as it is awarded quality seal
The Q mark is a top tourism quality certification, for safe management of public spaces
The search for the best sardines on the Costa del Sol
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The Ruta del Espeto is a competition to find the best espeto (skewered sardines) in Malaga with prizes for the establishment with the most votes
Traditional song and dance at two-day flamenco festival
The festival will present some of Andalucía's finest flamenco artistes, including Chato de Vélez, Rocío Alcalá and José Lucena
New chaplain installed at St George's, Malaga
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The licensing service for the Rev Louis Darrant was led by the Archdeacon of Gibraltar
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Amazon gain forest
If my calculations are right, and Jeff Bezos was taxed at ninety-nine per cent, he'd still be getting about 216,000 dollars an hour which is even more than London plumbers charge
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Opposing forces
The Spanish opposition seems to have nothing else in its armoury except a dictionary of personal insults from which to abuse the prime minister and a range of showy tactics, designed chiefly to satisfy its supporters' visceral loathing of the left
