Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces deployment of nearly 6,000 personnel, 500 vehicles and 70 aircraft as high-risk season is brought forward to 1 June following record destruction in 2025
Child abuse
French couple detained in Fatima after leaving boys, aged 3 and 5, in rural Alcacer do Sal
Temperatures will be well above normal for the month of May in much of Spain
The event begins today in Torremolinos and celebrates its tenth anniversary in style, with more than 600 hours of programming, international guests such as Giancarlo Esposito and much more
Pope Leo XIV will lead the mass and inauguration of the landmark tower on 10 June to mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudi's death.
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Politics
Extra Ibex Insurance
Housing
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 incumbent president argues that despite falling just short of an absolute majority, the election mandate is "uncontestable".
The officer, who has been suspended from duty since the incident, is now accused of attempted chemical submission
Water welfare
Tourism
Maiden visit by MSC Cruises vessel signals a booming year for the Rock's international cruise sector
Heritage
Minister for Heritage, John Cortes, officially opened the gallery on Friday ahead of Museum Open Day, unveiling a world-class reconstruction of 'Flint', the Neanderthal child
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
The Puerto Rican superstar debuts a 150-piece Inditex collaboration ahead of his sold-out 12-date Spanish tour
The 26-year-old trainer is dribbling a football non-stop through Morocco, Spain, France and on to Staffordshire in the hope of raising 100,000 pounds for the hospice that cared for his father
Society
Alejandro Doña García wants to take a proposal to Malaga city council and urge the authorities to improve care for homeless people with mental illness
A team at Madrid’s 12 de Octubre Hospital successfully reconstructed a baby’s urinary tract, marking a breakthrough in neonatal care
The court found it proven that all these accesses of her daughter's and grandchildren's medical records were done for reasons unrelated to her job and without justification or consent
New therapies and early diagnosis have increased five-year survival in these tumours to 85 per cent.
Hospitality
Tourist accommodation during the first quarter of 2026 experienced a small 1.23% increase compared to the 13.7% during the same period last year
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Costa del Sol
The conversion of the space included the installation of perimeter fencing with double access gates, a dual-use drinking fountain for people and pets, four dog agility elements, litter bins and LED lighting
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Costa del Sol
Held on Saturday 23 May, Día de la Familia will include pottery workshops, English-language theatre, archery lessons, dog training demonstrations, football and basketball competitions and ballet and flamenco dance lessons
Drought restrictions
The city reverts to the rules that were put in place this summer, but there are still bans in place and they can carry a fine of up to 6,000 euros
Crime
The police investigation suggests that the perpetrators suffocated the man using the 'mataleón' attack technique to get his belongings
Extra El Lodge y Maribel
These two hotels offer a refined alpine experience for visitors to Sierra Nevada
The Pool
The Pool Marbella has established itself as a reference for business entrepreneurship and innovative projects
The Bottom Line
"Over the past few years I've watched properties in my area, some empty for 20 years, filthy and riddled with rats, finally being put to proper use. After a relatively affordable renovation, people are actually living in these places," says columnist Ignacio Lillo
The Music Maker
Columnist Peter Edgerton looks at new research into Bronze Age sewing skills - and confirms that boys were just as hopeless four thousand years ago
The Euro Zone
Despite the pressure that Vox will exert on Moreno, he doesn’t need to enter a coalition. A confidence-and-supply arrangement could be sufficient thinks columnist Mark Nayler
Food and Drink opinion
Columnist Andrew J. Linn looks at how moderate regulation of alcohol comsumption might work better than outright bans
Extra Benno Bühler
It's hard to believe, but even in dry Andalusia many homeowners complain about mould and damp in their dream homes
Education
Messages of peace are shared in schools on this day
Infrastructure
The town's mayor, Margarita del Cid, said the 320,000 euro renovation project on Calle Salgareño and its surroundings has come to an end, resulting in “an accessible and safe space”
Culture
With a budget of close to one million euros, the expansion and modernisation work began at the beginning of last year with the aim of increasing services and facilities
Sport
The Malaga player and partner Paula Josemaría became the first women's pair in the Premier Padel era to win five consecutive tournaments after extending their unbeaten run
Ice Hockey World Championships
The 2026 Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship is taking place in Switzerland, with the Great Britain national team competing. They became the first European champions over a century ago, when Spain was also among the leading hockey nations
Juventud de Torremolinos remain masters of their own destiny, but defeat in Murcia means next weekend's Malaga derby will be decisive
Food and drink
The extensive buffet costs 35 euros and it is open to everyone, whether or not they are guests staying at the five-star hotel
Entertainment
The worldwide streaming platform has trumpeted the global success of the youth drama starring Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara
Consumer affairs
Consumer organisations in Spain have warned of the lack of transparency in the use of this piece of personal information
Transport
According to Aedive, the recent temporary parliamentary rejection of the Ley Ómnibus put at risk billion-euro investments and a strategic part of the economic, industrial, business, energy and technological future of Spain
Health
Arancha Bermúdez is one of 16 finalists in this year's general council of nursing research awards
Health
Almost 5,000 medicinal items were difficult to get hold of in Spanish pharmacies at some point during 2024: these are the ones that lead the way
Environment
The initiative, which will run until 2028, involves 28 partners from Spain, Greece, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Cyprus, Finland and Malta
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