The Costa del Sol Hospital: ten years with no sign of progress
The expansion works at the hospital in Marbella came to a halt a decade ago and there is no sign of them being able to resume in the immediate future
Scheme extended to offer discounts up to 50 per cent on holidays within Andalucía
Low income households are entitled to the full discount while all other residents get 25 per cent off on breaks of at least three nights
Hacienda letter sparks concern that non-residents trapped during lockdown will have to pay tax in Spain
H. BARBOTTA / P. MARTÍNEZ
In a formal written reply to a Lebanese couple, the Tax ministry told them that they would be considered Spanish income tax payers having stayed more than 183 days - despite not wanting to
Thirty tonnes of hashish seized as part of biggest anti-drugs sea strike in Spain
JUAN CANO
The National Police and Border Patrol intercepted four luxury boats loaded with drugs and arrested nine people of Bulgarian and Russian origin
Protesters vow to fight against construction of much-needed treatment plant
ANDREA JIMÉNEZ
A thousand signatures have been collected from locals around the Alhaurín de la Torre area who believe that the proposed location of the new Málaga Norte plant would "destroy this unique area"
Car park for future Marymar beachside leisure complex is given the green light
The new facility will be an extension of the promenade, built on the site of the seniors' home that will soon be demolished
Experts worried that residential tourism will make a slow recovery from the pandemic
Speakers at a conference this week explained that while lockdown saw more enquiries from foreign buyers, this has not so far translated into more sales
Junta prepared to provide rapid coronavirus tests at Malaga Airport to help revive tourism
MARÍA DOLORES TORTOSA
Regional president Juanma Moreno has said that he will propose new safe travel corridors with the UK and that the Junta is prepared to test visitors on arrival and departure
Andalucía brings in mass testing in Covid hotspots
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The screening, with rapid antigen tests, began on Thursday and initially affects two municipalities in the province of Malaga: Sierra de Yeguas and Villanueva de la Concepción
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The best options for buying a new home on the Costa del Sol
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For those seeking to acquire a new-build home in this paradise on earth, the developer AEDAS Homes offers a number of developments sited in the very best locations
Coronavirus contact tracing app now available across Malaga province
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The regional Health ministry is calling on the general public to download Radar Covid, a mobile application which informs users if they have been within two metres of a confirmed coronavirus patient for more than 15 minutes
Luis Muñoz signs new deal to stay at Malaga
ANTONIO GÓNGORA
The defender's future had hung in the balance all summer but his renewal has been confirmed now that the club has been able to make eight players redundant
Davidovich makes early exit from the French Open after doubles partner is disqualified
The youngster from Malaga was eliminated from the singles on Thursday but had been set to partner veteran Fernando Verdasco before he tested positive for Covid-19
A LOOK AT LA LIGA
Out with the old...
There is a quiet revolution taking place at the Camp Nou under Ronald Koeman with plenty of young talent being brought in under the radar
Four ex-Malaga employees questioned over buying shares with club funds for the Al-Thanis
Antonio GÓNGORA
Several irregular payments made by the Qatari family have also been detected, police have said
The Malaga players will still choose the next captain, but coach Pellicer will have his say
SERGIO CORTÉS
The club has now changed its policy, giving the coach more power compared to previous years
New Guadalhorce bridge opens to pedestrians and cyclists
FRANCISCO JIMÉNEZ
The wooden structure stretches for 270 metres and is the longest bridge of its kind in Spain and one of the longest in Europe
Fuengirola reveals initial plans for a new 91-million-euro marina
ANDREA JIMÉNEZ
The proposal from the Berenguer Ingenieros firm says the port will take three years to build; the council is now preparing to deliver the plan to the regional government
Agreement reached to extend and adapt ERTE furloughing plan
Lucía Palacios
Bosses and unions have given the go ahead to the scheme running until 31 January and the Work minister has added that it could last even longer
THE EURO ZONE
Barely credible
This week saw former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato acquitted of one of his several alleged financial misdemeanours - a ruling that will surely (and hopefully) be appealed
THE MUSIC MAKER
I got you over my skin
Maybe when I'm older and sense that it won't be long before I snuff it, I'll get a tattoo just to see what all the fuss is about and if I like it
THE BOTTOM LINE
Talking about poverty
CRISTINA MARURI
It should be something almost prehistoric - a fact known only through dusty books, waiting for the delight of scholars in some prestigious library
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Investor's Guide
ANDREW J. LINN
From Delhi to the West Bank, from Hong Kong to Lima, limitless success stories abound, to the extent that food trucks currently appear to be the best investment in catering
Investors looking to snap up hotels for sale on the Costa del Sol due to Covid crisis
Hoteliers' representatives are fearful that the funds' focus on return on investment could shorten the length of season
Police investigate case of two men who were kidnapped and tortured in failed drug deal
J. CANO / ÁLVARO FRÍAS
Officers spotted the victims on the street in Malaga city and arrested three people allegedly involved
Dani García's dishes made available to everyone through new project with Just Eat
MARINA MARTÍNEZ
A week before opening his restaurant in Madrid, the Marbella chef launched La Gran Familia Mediterránea delivery service in collaboration with the food delivery service
Duquesa pub owners reach 10,000-euro charity target
Sarah and Simon Dearing started the Friday night quizzes at their pub, the Rose and Thistle, last October
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Gold: a hedge for all seasons
JEREMY BLATCH jb@ehh.gi
Gold is an insurance against central banks expanding the money supply and debasing the purchasing power of the USD and other Fiat paper currencies
THE BOTTOM LINE
No smile for this tourist
PEDRO LUIS GÓMEZ
As long as the virus is among us the real tourists won't come
