From "Widow of Spain" to Gibraltar secrets: the €11m storm surrounding Isabel Pantoja
Former manager Begoña Gutiérrez claims singer’s family used offshore accounts in the names of deceased relatives to evade Spanish tax authorities
Former manager Begoña Gutiérrez claims singer’s family used offshore accounts in the names of deceased relatives to evade Spanish tax authorities
Fraud
The police have arrested two people in the coastal town of Torre del Mar for apparently fraudulent sales and rentals worth 829,289 euros
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The police turned to the Puerto Rey boatyard owner due to lack of maritime resources to rescue the woman who was drifting away from the coast
Infrastructure
Fairbanks Arquitectos, Sener Mobility and Cemosa have won the contract for drafting the project
The Scotsman from Argentina: Leslie Thomson takes traditional Scottish music up and down the coast with his bagpipes. For the past 20 years he's rehearsed in a place in this Costa del Sol town that has become known simply as 'Piper's Hill'
Infrastructure
Extra Democrats Abroad
Tourism
Policing
Extra Democrats Abroad
Society
Business
Hospitality
The men were found at a distance of between 15 and 20 nautical miles from the coast, in areas close to the Cabo de Gata natural park between 26 April and 2 May
Economy
The bank improves net interest income despite lower official rates
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
Recent research confirms Neanderthal cave markings from 40,000 years ago can be visited across Malaga’s Palaeolithic sites
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
Arachaeology
How an Egyptian Pharaoh’s name ended up in a Spanish grave
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
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 authorities issue urgent alert for Carrefour Classic brand jars
Health
Anaesthesiologists from Hospital El Clínico are investigating the use of opioid-free anaesthesia to reduce side effects and postoperative complications
Extra Solaris Nerja
Organisers said the five-day festival once again “demonstrated the cultural richness, community spirit and international character” of the town
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The local council seeks a legal exception for a seized 'Malaya case' asset located within the restricted highway zone next to the hospital
Tourism
Various reports and tourism lobbies confirm the diversion of tourists to the Mediterranean due to the armed conflict in the Persian Gulf
Food and drink
From the production process through to its nutritional benefits, this sun-dried fruit has earned its status of being a unique product in the province
Education
The mother and father of the seven-year-old boy claim that he was kicked out of a sports centre in the city for "misbehaving" and are calling for inclusive protocols
Transport
The budget for the upgrade scheme near Caleta de Vélez is estimated at 6.6 million euros
Population
Right-wing Vox spokesperson Fernando Jiménez justified his vote against the motion, in an area where they are housed in a four-star hotel, saying "these people must be returned to their countries of origin, order must be restored"
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
Community spirit
Leonor's family has launched a fundraising campaign in collaboration with an association and with the support of local shopkeepers and the town hall
Obituary
Juan Antonio Canis, described as an 'exemplary' colleague, had been actively involved with the organisation for five years
Health
The Junta de Andalucía has confirmed that there are 22 people infected by both coronavirus and influenza A in the senior citizens' centre, six of whom needed to be hospitalised
What to do
The programme, most of which is free, includes around a dozen events, including concerts, exhibitions and theatre
The former professional road cyclist had built an early lead and managed the six-day race well with strong team support
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, who missed the tournament through injury, now loses further ground in the battle to be world tennis number one
An early penalty, a quickfire turnaround and a dominant second half defined a high-intensity contest shaped by VAR decisions and impactful substitutions
Innovation
The head of the British telecom giant's innovation hub in the city said, "The aim is to offer broadband coverage anywhere on the planet: in the desert, in the middle of the ocean and, why not, even in the middle of empty Spain"
Transport
Studies have already established that it will be necessary to enlarge several stations to accommodate longer trains and make more sections of the line double track
What to do
You don't need to travel far or put in a lot of effort in order to enjoy nature in the province.
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The Guardia Civil found signs of violence on the body of the 54-year-old man, who was last seen on Saturday evening