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
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
Weather
Spain's state meteorological agency will activate the 'risk' warning for heavy downpours at 6pm this Wednesday in parts of the province, which has already led to a number of sporting and cultural events being postponed
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World Travel Market 2025
As usual, the newspaper - which first attended the WTM in 1984 - organised a tribute dinner for the tourism and business delegations from Malaga and Andalucía who travelled to the British capital this year
Retail
The commercial complex, located next to Plaza Mayor on the outskirts of Malaga city, will once again have all of its units occupied by retailers
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Community spirit
Organised by La Cala de Mijas Lions, the event began with warm-up exercises before supporters wearing the association’s distinctive blue T-shirts followed a route along the promenade
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
Watching swallows go about their springtime business is one of life's little luxuries; they bring a sense of optimism and renewal to the world, says columnist Peter Edgerton
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
Beer, wine, or something stronger - most countries have multiple traditional drinks, says Andrew J. Linn
Christmas
Apart from the date the illuminations will burst into life, very few details have been released about what form the traditional festive spectacle in the city's main shopping street will take
Employment
Economic growth, mental health problems among young people and healthcare waiting lists are the causes that could explain the trend
Death
Parcemasa's annual report for the cemeteries it manages shows the prevalence of cremations, as opposed to burials, and also reveals the cost of the deceased's final journey
Immigration
The OECD has said that foreign workers are essential to the country for boosting employment and the economy, especially for filling vacancies in sectors such as healthcare, construction and agriculture
A Look at La Liga
La Liga's relegation scrap has ten clubs sweating on their top-flight existence; the most concerned club must be Sevilla
Defeat in a five-goal thriller at home to in-form Castellón now leaves the hosts just outside the promotion spots
Elsewhere in the third tier, Marbella FC's late defeat and a goalless draw for Juventud de Torremolinos leave their survival hopes in the balance
What to do
Why History is Good for You will explore “the stories that define us, both individually and collectively”
112 incident
The property where the victim lived has been sealed off while the Guardia Civil complete their investigations
World Travel Market 2025
Speaking to SUR at the World Travel Market in London, city councillor Jacobo Florido confirmed that bookings made by visitors from the UK are growing at a double-digit rate
World Travel Market 2025
Ryanair, with more than a third of the flights, is the leading airline at the gateway to the Costa del Sol, followed by easyJet, jet2.com and British Airways
