Lifestyle

History

The erotic writer who went into hiding in Benalmádena

Writing under the pseudonym Margot Bland, Kathryn Greenlee penned novels about sex and desire; she was prosecuted for obscenity and eventually settled on the Costa del Sol

Lifestyle

Could tech fears and tan lines signal the end of topless sunbathing?

From concerns about being filmed on someone's mobile phone to #bikinitanlines: how social media influences the decisions of female beachgoers on the Costa del Sol

Gardening in southern Spain

Ilex verticillata

Extremely hardy and heat tolerant, this moderate-sized plant has scarlet berries in the autumn and winter

Media

TV show in English expands to Madrid

An English-language television magazine programme, made in Marbella and created to help the international community connect with Spain, is significantly expanding its terrestrial television coverage

Andalusian influencers around the world

Paz Vega: An actress of many dimensions

The actress went from roles on Spanish TV to sharing the big screen with stars like Adam Sandler, Nicole Kidman and Sylvester Stallone

Spain withdraws 22 slimming products containing unauthorised weight-loss drug

The medicines agency found that all of the products contained sibutramine, while seven also contained phenolphthalein, with both substances linked to potentially serious health risks

Lifestyle

Ozempic and similar medicines increase risk of hair loss in men

Medicines for obesity and diabetes, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, inhibit hair follicle growth, according to a study by New York University

Health

Malaga court orders insurer to pay €41,000 after clinic delay leaves patient blind in one eye

Judges overturn previous ruling to award damages to family after doctors ignored panicked phone calls following routine laser eye surgery

Travel

Brunei royal family once again choose the Costa del Sol for their summer holidays

A private Boeing 787 belonging to the royals landed at Malaga Airport on 22 August

2 September Day of Ceuta

Ceuta vs Gibraltar: positioned opposite, yet similar

Both Ceuta and Gibraltar are situated directly opposite one another on either side of the Strait. Both are small, heavily fortified political enclaves with a high population density and a distinctive international identity. There are other interesting similarities as well

Education

Who is responsible for the integration of children with disabilities in Spanish schools?

Communication mediators, who are responsible for supporting pupils' integration, point to a complete lack of support from the institutions

Lifestyle

Supermarkets targeting tourists are springing up all over Malaga city centre

At least 50 establishments are already operating in the heart of the city, with many catering almost exclusively to tourists