People
Isidora and Pepa: the centenarian Malaga residents linked by their children's marriage
Both were born in 1922 and, with the exception of the occasional ailment, enjoy excellent health
Raquel Merino
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Health
Spanish medicines regulator withdraws anti-choking device due to safety issue
The authorities declare the product's effectiveness and quality unverified
Isabel Méndez | -
Society
Life on pause for the 'sandwich generation'
Thousands of people bear the emotional, economic and professional cost of simultaneously caring for children and elderly or dependent parents
Cristina Zamora | -
Andalusian escapades
Río Molinos-Fuente del Chorro: the Istán trail that follows the path of water from the sierra to the heart of the village
This easy, family-friendly route connects two of the most iconic water features in the area via the El Coto nature spot
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6 June, The National Day of Sweden
'Little Sweden' where the sun shines brightly
Andalucia is a massive draw for Swedish retirees and remote workers. Swedes account for an estimated 30,000 residents on the Costa del Sol. The arrival started in the 1950s
Alekk M. Saanders | -
Health
Malaga patients with severe endometriosis report waiting more than one year for surgery
In response to the complaint, Hospital Regional told SUR that it schedules surgeries according to "clinical criteria, complexity and specialists' availability"
José Antonio Sau | -
Health and wellness
Ten million bacteria: a simple routine that can save lives
Washing your hands regularly reduces infections by up to 50 per cent and prevents up to 200 diseases
José Antonio Sau | -
Andalusian influencers around the world
Victoria Kent: A transatlantic prison reformer
Invited to New York in 1950 by the UN, Kent introduced reforms designed to humanise the prison system across Latin America
Tony Bryant |
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Culture
Why a silent Cirque du Soleil actor prefers finger puppets over backflips
For 13 years, "physical actor" Joe hasn't spoken a single word on stage, yet his performance with Cirque du Soleil speaks directly to the heart
Dilip Kuner | -
Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil premieres Kurios in Malaga
Acrobatics that push the body to its limits, a steampunk aesthetic and attention to detail underpin the latest show of the Canadian company
Regina Sotorrío | -
Food and drink
A tough old business
Many readers will know people who have set up restaurants on the coast, dreaming of packed dining rooms, happy customers and healthy profits. But running a restaurant is one of the toughest businesses imaginable discovers columnist Andrew J. Linn
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Food and drink
The San Pedro native who taught Canada how to eat jamón
After building up his ARC brand for exporting Iberian products, Antonio Romero has just opened his first shop-bar in Spain, in Marbella
Marina Martínez |
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Extra Democrats Abroad
Your 10-Minute Guide to Voting From Abroad
How Americans in Spain can register, request, and return an absentee ballot for the 2026 U.S. elections
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Hollywood celebrity
Benalmádena honours the man who stole the Oscar from Bogart
A council resolution gives the green light to the protection of the grave of Hollywood actor Paul Lukas, who swapped Sunset Boulevard for the Costa del Sol
Paco Griñán |