Andalusian election 2026
PP wins Andalusian election but loses overall majority
The party led in the region by Juanma Moreno lost five seats and will depend on hard-right group Vox, while the socialist PSOE lost two seats
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Andalusian election 2026
The party led in the region by Juanma Moreno lost five seats and will depend on hard-right group Vox, while the socialist PSOE lost two seats
The polling stations opened their doors across the region this Sunday to voters, from the early risers who were heading to the beach to those who have taken photos with local celebrities
Crime
The National Police have arrested a dozen people in the last few weeks and the court has ordered the imprisonment of at least five of them
A family with two children managed to scare off three burglars after hearing banging on their front door in the early hours of the morning.
A dominant first half in Ceuta put Juan Francisco Funes's side in charge as they moved closer to securing a place in the top six
Operation Captura
Extra Groove Elevation
Erly Thornton and the Costa del Sol Funk Collective Return to La Cochera Cabaret
Hantavirus 2026
Housing
Crime
Transport
Public transport
Extra Ibex Insurance
Urban planning
Charity golf match
Clash between the PP and the PSOE puts an end to the restraint shown in the wake of the train crash that claimed the lives of 46 people
Guardia Civil officers eventually recovered the money but the 170 pupils missed out on their end-of-year excursion
Discover the historic Atlantic walkway in Cádiz where colonial architecture and stunning sunsets recreate the magic of Old Havana
Health
The elderly, the chronically ill, pregnant women and children under the age of four are among the groups most at risk
Heritage
The annual event marks 25 years of International Museum Day in Gibraltar with free entry, workshops and family activities
Gibraltar
The chief minister leads delegation to review Treaty implementation infrastructure
Conservation
The move follows a recent paper published in Scientific Reports, co-authored by local technical officers, which highlights the biological impacts of illegal feeding
Honoured for her legendary career, the British icon reflects on modern cinema, her struggle with self-doubt and why she values independence over Hollywood luxury
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Animal welfare
Recent sightings of the northern bald ibis in Campillos, Antequera, Marbella and the Serranía de Ronda mountain range have been possible thanks to an ambitious international project
17 May Day of Norway
Thanks to the ‘hospitality’ of the local inhabitants, the captured Norse vikings were permitted to settle in Al-Andalus on condition that they converted to Islam and integrated into the local Muslim community
Health
Treatments for cocaine addiction in the province have tripled in two decades, replacing heroin, alongside gambling, screen addiction and 'chemsex'
A team at Madrid’s 12 de Octubre Hospital successfully reconstructed a baby’s urinary tract, marking a breakthrough in neonatal care
New therapies and early diagnosis have increased five-year survival in these tumours to 85 per cent.
The eastern Costa del Sol town's taxi driver association has launched the new system to facilitate communication with passengers and to fight against private hire apps
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Work has been carried out for the past three weeks at El Bombo beach to restore both the route and the retaining wall near the Las Mimosas residential development, which was partially knocked down by the force of the waves
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The driver of the motor vehicle tested positive in a saliva drug test, but did not appear to be under the influence of any drugs
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Infrastructure
In addition to the emergency work, the Junta de Andalucía is already planning future hydrological work to resolve the issue at the dam in Almogía
Extra Groove Elevation
Erly Thornton and the Costa del Sol Funk Collective Return to La Cochera Cabaret
Energy
The province has the largest number of hydroelectric plants in southern Spain, with 11 power stations capable of providing a combined capacity of 481.46 megawatts
Drought crisis
According to the regional government's Hidrosur network, there are currently 342 million cubic metres stored in Malaga province's reservoirs, compared to the 113 in 2024
The Bottom Line
The bleak housing situation for young professionals on the Costa del Sol has reached the point where people feel they need to uproot their lives from friends and family and move 400km away comments contributor Neil Hesketh
The Music Maker
Columnist Peter Edgerton finds himself coiled like a viper in a midnight battle of wits against the Spanish bureaucracy’s digital gatekeepers
The Euro Zone
Columnist Mark Nayler looks at how Spain's misuse of EU recovery funds came under the spotlight
Food and drink
The rule book about living in Spain has a chapter referring to Spanish bars, with a prominent subsection headed Tapas
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The octogenarian victim, who was found some hours later, was transferred by ambulance to the Hospital Costa del Sol in Marbella
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The Guardia Civil have discovered the body of Ignacio Cánovas, who was swept away by the Genal river in Pujerra last Wednesday
Inland tourism
LA Almazara, a project headed up by designer Philippe Starck, is one of the best places in the world to visit, according to Time magazine
Population
Local mayors and business owners complain that poor transport communications are hindering the economic and social development of an area of Malaga province that is losing population
The nine-time world champion suffered a fractured foot and underwent both procedures together in Madrid on Sunday
A Look at La Liga
Florentino Pérez's bizarre press conference leaves Real Madrid with more questions than answers
Football
Sotogrande International School teams won the Champions Gold Cup and the Champions Europa Silver League Cup in the Mediterranean competition for U14 football
History
Well, it depends on whether or not you were born in the Costa del Sol town
Property
One of the most popular locations for high-end homes that visa applicants choose is the so-called 'Golden Triangle' of Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona
Tourism
Spaniards prefer to stay closer to home during the first big holiday of the main tourist season, with Tarragona, Alicante and the Costa del Sol being their preferred places to spend the time off
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Water supply
The forecast is that these wells will begin to supply about 800 litres per second during the second half of the year
