Direct rail links between Malaga and Madrid resumed today (Thursday 30 April) after a three-month closure, though the first morning of operation saw several high-speed services delayed by up to 30 minutes
Organised crime
Spanish tax authorities place six-figure liens on the luxury property as money laundering investigation into alleged Kinahan ally expands
SUR and SUR in English, among other Vocento titles, are renewing the print and web versions, strengthened by an improved design and a new typeface
Arachaeology
How an Egyptian Pharaoh’s name ended up in a Spanish grave
Tourism
El Acebuchel has become a destination for thousands of visitors seeking peace and nature in a privileged environment
Shark attack
Education
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Education
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Policing
Social media
Beach safety
Environment
As record bird numbers return to the ecologically vital marshes, SEO/BirdLife warns that only radical shifts in water management can protect the reserve's long-term survival
Roads
A court has rejected the appeal of one of the competing companies, unblocking the contracting process, which means that the award will go to the regional government's preferred bidder
Environment
The project combines satellite imagery with volunteer observations of the spread of 'Rugulopteryx okamurae' along the Andalusian coastline and anyone interested can take part
Technology
echnology that frees professionals from mechanical tasks, so they can focus on improving customer service, is increasingly used in an industry where staff shortages are a problem
Drug-trafficking
LGBT+
EU Treaty
The government confirms a "comprehensive package" featuring facial recognition, 24/7 surveillance, and an integrated border-to-city monitoring network
Report shows eating soil relieves upset stomachs in macaques after binging on human snacks high in fat, salt and sugar
Heritage
Following its Spanish premiere in Doñana, the international version of “Las Últimas Huellas del Neandertal” is set for a global launch in Gibraltar this September
Andalusian influencers
Writing in the Hollywood Reporter in February 2023, Antonio Banderas said, “One of the things that I always loved about Puss in Boots is that he’s a hero with an accent...it is one of the greatest joys of my life"
In The Frame
Mark Waters. Born in Dublin in 1979, the acclaimed filmmaker and musician talks to SUR in English about his journey from the Emerald Isle to Belgium, Switzerland, the USA, UK and eventually the Costa del Sol
Food critic
A variety of traditional dishes where temperature is essential to bring out the flavour.
Health
The head of the digestive system unit at the El Clínico hospital says that semaglutide, which doctors use to combat diabetes and obesity, has also shown "effectiveness" in this area
Mental health
Health
Anaesthesiologists from Hospital El Clínico are investigating the use of opioid-free anaesthesia to reduce side effects and postoperative complications
Health
The medics are being called upon to support further strike days from today against the Spanish government's framework statute, then more days in May and June if no settlement
Extra Solaris Nerja
Concerts
Business
Arnaud Albouhair, founder of Nao Pool and son of Olivia Vàlere, will invest 15 million euros in the renovation of the Sisu Hotel Boutiqe, which could reopen in two years after a devastating 2020 fire
Newsletters
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The festivities include the crosses and small altars competition, along with typical music and dance performances in Plaza Adolfo Suárez and Jardines del Muro
Community Spirit
From Holy Week to Japanese Sakura and residents' days to Koningsdag parties and Anzac commemorations, April in Malaga province has truly demonstrated how its communities come together to celebrate each others' cultures
Benefits
The process to bring the new paid leave policies into effect is being speeded up
World Travel Market 2025
The town hall has highlighted that almost 20% of UK tourists who travel to the Costa del Sol choose this popular holiday resort
World Travel Market 2025
The award recognises the work of Pedro Luis Gómez who has reported on the international tourism fair over the past 40 years
Some 150 representatives of the tourism industry gathered at the Andalucia region's main promotional event at the WTM
The Bottom Line - Opinion
Back in 2008, when the AVEs had been running for a few weeks we asked when the travel time between Malaga and Madrid could be reduced to two hours; now the journey takes three hours, complains columnist Ignacio Lillo
The Music Maker
Columnist Peter Edgerton compares Madrid’s chaotic M-30 to the quiet lanes of Lancashire, questioning why the law frets over sun visors while letting rusty drivers like him back behind the wheel
The Bottom Line
Rare diseases like Epidermolysis bullosa (butterfly skin) often fall into the shadows of pharmaceutical research because the "market" is too small. This is where the expat spirit shines brightest
Food and drink
Columnist Andrew J. Linn looks at how winemaker Julia Losantos is blending ancient amphorae and modern innovation to redefine the elegance of the Serranía de Ronda
World Travel Market 2025
The Malaga province tourist delegation attending the World Travel Market fair in the city has launched a promotional campaign on Oxford Street with the expectation that it will reach four million impressions
Community spirit
The Fuengirola association, which also covers Mijas and Benalmádena, has announced the grand opening of the facility is planned for February 2026
Community spirit
The Sober Socials Costa del Sol community group will participate in the Marea Rosa walk in Marbella on Sunday 16 November, an awareness event organised by the AECC cancer association
112 incident
Despite the emergency services rushing to the scene, the 83-year-old customer reportedly died of natural causes
Skiing
Europe's southernmost winter sport facility still has 65 kilometres of slopes open which more than 13,000 skiers enjoyed over the weekend
Defeat in a five-goal thriller at home to in-form Castellón now leaves the hosts just outside the promotion spots
The first matches in the men's and women's categories will be held on 25 and 26 April, drawing 4,500 spectators to the Elola Sports Complex
Tourism
The Rock has received its first-ever nod in Best Tourist Board category at the UK travel industry's most prestigious event
112 incident
Several individuals - with their faces hidden - were travelling aboard the semi-rigid inflatable vessel when the man was dropped off, according to eye witnesses
Weather
The weather front swept from the west to the east, with thunderstorms and occasional downpours, although fewer than expected
Food and drink
Mokomo has just opened in the city centre, serving the sweet dessert that uses a "fluffier and lighter" recipe
