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
World Travel Market 2025
Today’s edition of the business freesheet City A. M., distributed at the main commuter hubs en route into the city, contained a copy of this newspaper's Southern Spain tourism supplement, published to coincide with the annual event at the Excel centre
Community spirit
What began as a small group of countryside lovers has grown into a thriving community of over 230 members
World Travel Market 2025
The Andalucía region, Malaga and the Costa del Sol have invested heavily with stands and promotional events at the World Travel Market in a bid to attract more tourists to enjoy the delights of southern Spain
World Travel Market 2025
Spain's longest suspension footbridge is under construction and will crown the highlight of inland tourism in the province
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
World Travel Market 2025
Between 11 and 12 per cent of passengers at Malaga Airport now travel for work-related reasons
World Travel Market 2025
With an expansion plan now on the drawing board, Malaga Airport is one of the best connected in Europe, especially with airports around the UK, with around 100 flights every day
World Travel Market 2025
Southern Spain's coastal paradise continues to cement its position as one of the world's leading locations for golf tourism, combining championship-standard facilities with year-round sunshine
Extra materials and maintenance
They represent a model of collaboration, craftsmanship and innovation that is redefining standards in the Andalusian market
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
Extra Blevins Franks
Understand how your local rules will affect each of your beneficiaries, and take specialist and personalised advice
Weather
The state weather agency has raised the possibility of rainfall on Wednesday in several provinces of the Andalucía region to 100%
Environment
Beaches
The project is in line with central government's environmental impact statement, which foresees five breakwaters, beach regeneration and the construction of a pedestrian path in San Pedro Alcántara
