Community
Malaga province foster programme overwhelmed by increase in children in need of care
The regional government has issued an SOS to the people of Malaga province, seeking foster homes for 54 vulnerable children
Susana Zamora
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Heritage
How old is Ronda's iconic 'new bridge' which spans the mountain town's famous gorge?
To protect it, the town hall is planning to limit the number of vehicles allowed to drive over the historic Puente Nuevo, a popular tourist attraction for daytrippers on the Costa del Sol and further afield
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Infrastructure
Leroy Merlin distribution centre in Antequera ready to open
Developed by Panattoni Iberia and construction company Eigo, the centre covers 24,244 square metres
Antonio J. Guerrero | -
Tourism
Easter tourism peak for Costa del Sol hotels turns out better than expected
Good weather and increased demand from international visitors, partly due to the war in Iran, helped the Costa del Sol reach slightly higher hotel occupancy this year over Easter
Pilar Martínez | -
Infrastructure
Work starts next week on landmark CaixaForum building in Malaga city
The site, in Malaga city's Plaza Manuel Azaña, is currently used as a free car park. Signs have now gone up advising drivers to remove their vehicles by Monday
Paco Griñán |
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Water welfare
Malaga city now has 21 active wells as reservoir water alternative
Municipal water company Emasa has hired an expert company to maintain the Aljaima and Bajo Guadalhorce areas
Chus Heredia | -
The Torremolinos residents' days initiative celebrates its 30th anniversary
Some 20 associations of different nationalities bring the celebration to life in the municipality, where a quarter of the registered population is foreign
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Tourism
TOURISM TAKEOVER: One in five Malaga workers now employed by travel industry
The Costa del Sol shatters records as tourism jobs hit 153,819 - making the sector more dominant in Malaga than in almost any other part of Spain
Pilar Martínez | -
Crime
Scottish drug-trading clan Lyons falls: leader's brother was one of two shot dead in Fuengirola pub in May 2025
The police have arrested the leader in Bali and transferred him to the Netherlands, while locating his partner in Dubai
María José Díaz Alcalá |
Extra Helicópteros Sanitarios
Complex heart rhythm disorders treated by internationally recognised specialists
SUR in English
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Benalmádena’s strategic plan progress reviewed by smart tourist destination monitoring committee
The panel examined progress since the DTI distinction was awarded in May 2025, including the findings of the diagnostic assessment and the action plan designed to transform the destination
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Gender-based violence
Man under investigation in Malaga province for sexually assaulting woman and knocking her unconscious
The suspect, 65, allegedly ignored the woman's refusal to continue the intimate act and took advantage of his physical superiority to force her
Irene Quirante | -
Traffic
Mijas police arrest drunk driver for threats and disobeying orders
The man tested positive for alcohol with 0.64 miligrams per decilitre
Europa Press | -
Tourism
Riu upgrades Torremolinos hotel to 'Palace' status in mainland Spain first
The Riu Palace Nautilus has entered the chain's premium category following a major renovation focused on luxury, light, and sustainability
José Rodríguez Cámara |
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Torremolinos opens new passage to honour the Netherlands
The town hall has inaugurated a walkway dedicated to the Dutch community, which brings over 70,000 tourists and 450 residents to the municipality
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New women's community group takes the plunge
The Saltwater Sisters was formed to provide a warm and supportive space for women through the experience of swimming in the sea together