Travel
Spain's Health Ministry issues recommendations for those planning to travel to certain countries
Health authorities advise visiting a travel clinic at least four to eight weeks before the departure date
Pilar Martínez
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History
The Andalusian who ‘conquered’ Argentina
In the 16th century, Spain did not conquer a unified Argentina (which did not yet exist at the time), but Pedro de Mendoza, a native of Andalucia, founded Buenos Aires — and this happened 490 years ago
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Health
Regular sleep loss can lead to weight gain and health risks, study finds
The study combined data from two clinical trials involving 95 adults aged 20 and older
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Extra El Boliche
El Boliche: quality international cuisine in a relaxed beachfront setting
Open from breakfast until midnight, this beach restaurant in Rincón de la Victoria offers a standout Milanese-style steak, premium Simmental beef and homemade pastela
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History: Spanish Civil War
Looking back at the 1936 uprising
During the brutal three-year conflict, violence and destruction was committed by both the Republican and Nationalist sides, but the nature, timing and scale of the atrocities varied across regions
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Gardening in southern Spain
Chilean glory vine
Eccremocarpus scaber 'Tresco' is a fast-growing climbing perennial belonging to the Bignoniaceae family
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Andalusian influencers around the world
María Zambrano: A philosopher in exile
She was born in Vélez-Málaga but lived in other European countries and the Americas during the Civil War and Franco years
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In The Frame
An instinctive need to help others
Steve Marshall. After 12 years supporting English-speaking senior citizens through two branches of Age Concern, this selfless Brit has stepped down from his long-standing charitable work on the coast
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Survey finds fewer Spaniards rate their health as 'good' in 2026
Over the course of a year, the proportion of the population unable to afford to buy any medicines has also risen by 1.5 percentage points
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Health
Malaga cardiologist stresses the importance of waist measurements in assessing heart attack risks
Dr Gaitán says that a person's waist circumference says much more about their health than their weight does
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Cinema
Malaga-born king of horror makes international feature film debut
Director Tony Morales sows fear with a story about the Tooth Fairy, based on his most successful short film, which won 60 awards at festivals around the world
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Health
Malaga traumatology experts advocate sitting up after surgery to facilitate recovery and prevent complications
Hospital Regional has launched the ¡VAMOS! project to promote early ambulation of surgery patients and prevent pneumonia or thrombosis
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Extra CasaBlu
Zafir opens on the Costa del Sol
A fine dining restaurant born from the soul of Andalusia, on the heights of Mijas
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Extra La Perla Marbella
La Perla Marbella: fine Mediterranean dining in a relaxed seafront setting
The restaurant has earned a loyal international following thanks to its Mediterranean cuisine with French influences, attentive service and an enviable beachfront setting
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Food critic
Picador in Mijas: Traditional cuisine, with the utmost respect for locally sourced produce
After almost two years, I’ve returned to this restaurant and the first thing I’ve noticed is the substantial change in its culinary offering. The cuisine is now much more firmly rooted in its Andalusian heritage