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Roads

Central government approves over 37 million euros to maintain the Costa del Sol's main roads

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

The contract covers 122 kilometres on the A-7, MA-20, MA-22 and MA-23 motorways, on the accesses to the city and along Malaga province's coast

March downpours wreak havoc on Malaga's roads

Weather

Storm Nuria: Spain's state weather agency activates red alert in the Canary Islands for hurricane-force winds

Europa Press | Malaga

Aemet is forecasting gusts in excess of 130 kilometres per hour and warned that the latest round of weather instability across the country will last until Sunday

Housing crisis

Housing shortfall in Malaga amounts to 14,000 properties over the last ten years

Nuria Triguero | Malaga

Only the provincial municipalities of Nerja, Campillos, Manilva, Algarrobo, Casares, Estepona and Benahavís stand out for having achieved a balance between supply and demand in the last decade

Firefighters at the scene of the deadly blaze in Alcorcón. EFE

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Two firefighters dead and more than a dozen others affected by fumes during huge blaze at community garage in Spain

Melchor Sáiz-Pardo | Madrid

Investigators are probing whether the fire was sparked by an electric vehicle in a car park for residents in Alcorcón

Quick links

Water being discharged from El Limonero today for safety and maintenance purposes.

Water crisis

Safety measures taken at Malaga reservoirs after second-wettest March on record and ahead of more storms

Chus Heredia | Malaga

File image of Ronda's historic bullring.

Heritage

Major 3-million-euro plan unveiled to save Ronda's shifting historic bullring

Antonio M. Romero | Ronda

View of La Concepción last year, at the height of the drought.

Water crisis

Options for the Costa del Sol's 'dead' reservoir outlined

Chus Heredia | Malaga

Consumer Affairs

Spanish ministry opens case against real estate agency for charging illegal commissions to tenants

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

The building has been covered with scaffolding and a tarpaulin for the start of the works.

Heritage

Restoration work begins on historic chapel in Malaga port

Jesús Hinojosa | Malaga

Hotel Cecilia is a first class resort located in Portocolom.

Tourism

Tourist apartment group with big presence on the Costa del Sol snaps up luxury complex on Mallorca

Lorena Cádiz | Mijas

National Police station in Torremolinos.

Crime

Civil servant and his partner arrested for defrauding foreigners seeking to obtain residency on Costa del Sol

María José Díaz Alcalá | Torremolinos

Visitors to Bioparc Fuengirola contemplate the primates. L. Cádiz

Animal welfare

A day in the life of an animal keeper at Bioparc Fuengirola conservation park

Lorena Cádiz | Fuengirola

They not only take care of the basics such as cleaning and feeding, but also interact with the animals and monitor the reproduction of endangered species

File image of the demonstration calling for better road connections held in 2018.

Road closure

Protest march called in Ronda to demand better road connections in the Serranía

Antonio M. Romero | Ronda

The demonstration will demand "urgent" repairs following the complete closure of a key link to the Costa del Sol due to a landslide, plus more "deserving" road links and a motorway connection to Malaga

Work on trees affected by the drought in Monte Victoria.

Nature

Malaga takes drastic action to tackle pine tree disease

Chus Heredia | Malaga

Worker cleaning a water tank in Vélez-Málaga

Water cuts

Guidance issued as Costa del Sol residential area faces 10-hour water cut while vital work is carried out

Eugenio Cabezas | Vélez-Málaga

Road closure

Junta accelerates landslide work on A-397 road to end Ronda's isolation from the Costa del Sol faster

SUR | Malaga

Living in Spain

UK nationals in Spain – advice and information for established, new and future residents

SUR in English | Malaga

The Cueva del Tesoro in Rincón de la Victoria.

History

The only underwater cave in Europe can be found on Spain's Costa del Sol

María Alonso | Malaga

The iconic cube at the Centre Pompidou Málaga has become a symbol of the city's cultural provision.

Art and culture

Ten major milestones from a decade of the Pompidou centre in Malaga

Paco Griñán | Malaga

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Van driver airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash on Ronda - Malaga road

Daughter flies in from UK to help in search for missing man on Costa del Sol

Nerja Local Police officers and a doctor recognised for saving three people's lives

Four affected by smoke inhalation after blaze at popular Costa del Sol restaurant

Police arrest main suspect in murder of American priest in Malaga in January

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Hot summers in Spain? Build a pool in your garden!

SUR in English | Malaga

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Manilva: an ideal destination to enjoy spring

SUR in English | Manilva

Extra Ayuntamiento de Marbella

'Getting on the town hall register (padrón) is essential'

SUR in English | Marbella

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Costa del Sol / Malaga province

Potholes on the MA-21 motoway near Malaga Airport. Salvador Salas

Traffic

March downpours wreak havoc on Malaga's roads

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

The heavy rains that have hit the province recentlty have revealed the weaknesses of the asphalt on the road network, which has become riddled with potholes that can cause accidents and damage to vehicles

Business

These are the Top 100 highest-grossing companies in Malaga province

Nuria Triguero | Malaga

File photo of the wild boar that caused quite a stir in the Guadalmedina riverbed.

Animal welfare

Malaga mayor proposes using captured wild boar meat for human consumption: is it feasible?

Chus Heredia | Malaga

Mari Carmen Martín Lara in the new study room built in the library.

Culture

Benalmádena's longest-serving librarian retires after 46 years of 'making people happy'

Lorena Cádiz | Benalmádena

The building combines a museum with olive oil production. Olives drop down the chute in the photo to the lower floor for milling.

Inland tourism

The Ronda olive oil mill that is a work of art in itself

Juan Soto | Malaga

The MSC Magnifica during a recent visit to Malaga.

Travel

MSC Cruises maintains Malaga as base port but reduces number of visits and passengers

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

The Sierra Almijara mountains in Nerja where the two hikers got lost. E. Cabezas

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Injured hikers rescued by helicopter after spending night lost on Costa del Sol mountain

Eugenio Cabezas | Nerja

The 74 and 75-year-old married couple managed to call the 112 emergency number after the man was unable to walk having suffered a fall

The Galeón Andalucía will soon visit Malaga and will dock at Pier 1, Malaga Marina.

Culture

Reproduction of 17th-century ship calls at Malaga port in April

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Skeletonised body found on a farm in Malaga identified

Juan Cano | Malaga

Germán Martín - the squatter who found the mummified body of a neighbour he had never met.

Malaga

The plight of the would-be squatter who found woman's mummified body in neighbour's Malaga flat

Juan Cano | Malaga

Planning

Twice the number of moorings, commercial areas and a car park with 700 spaces: This is what the future port in Fuengirola could look like

Lorena Cádiz | Fuengirola

This short walk leads right up to the Rejía waterfall.

Hiking in Malaga

A short hiking route to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Malaga province

Javier Almellones | Malaga

A tour of lakes, springs and waterfalls in Malaga province

Spain

Inflation

Inflation in Spain drops 0.7% to 2.3% in March, close to European Central Bank target

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

Core inflation hasn't been this low since December 2021, just before the onset of the inflationary crisis with the emergence of the Covid pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Three stills from the video of the alleged assault at the public secondary school in Santander.

Education

Four students at school in Spain stand accused of assaulting classmate with cerebral palsy

Mada Martínez | Santander

A homeless man rests next to his belongings in Terminal 4 of Barajas.

Housing crisis

Flight to nowhere at Madrid's Barajas airport in Spain, 'Europe's biggest free hostal

José Antonio Guerrero | Madrid

Emergency services at the scene of the incident.

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Five people confirmed dead following mine explosion in north-west of Spain

Soraya Pérez / María Bascones | Gijón

Travel

British embassy urges residents in Spain to get a TIE ahead of new EU border system: 'The green certificate will not be recognised'

SUR in English

Sport

Ousted club owner Sheikh Al-Thani has continuously refused to sell up. (File image). Ñito Salas

Football

Administrator pours cold water on Malaga CF takeover reports

Pedro Luis Alonso / Antonio Góngora | Malaga

José María Muñoz said on Monday that he hadn't heard about any contact from either Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) or Fenway Sports Group (FSG)

Iván, next to David García, in a duel on Sunday.

Football

Striking masterclass deals another blow to Antequera CF's title ambitions

A.D.G. | Antequera

Molina, left, after his late own goal made it 2-1.

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Malaga

Last-gasp own goal condemns Malaga CF to heartbreaking defeat

Daryl Finch | Malaga

Tahiru slides on his knees to celebrate what turned out to be the winning goal.

Football

'New manager bounce' sees Marbella FC get crucial victory to keep survival hopes alive

Juan Ramón Padilla | Marbella

The side's players celebrate a goal scored this season.

Football

Another new owner comes in to take over at UD Torre del Mar

Juan Ramón Padilla | Torre del Mar

The victorious Farmers players pose with the trophy.

Cricket

Jersey's Farmers battle the elements to secure 2025 European Cricket League title

Daryl Finch

Education and Learning 2025

Education

Teaching in an international environment, the SUR in English education forum

Jennie Rhodes

Education and Learning 2025

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Harry Lawley

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary short stories

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary short stories

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary poems

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary poems

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary artwork

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary artwork

Andalucía

Weather

Storm Nuria is on its way to Spain bringing more heavy rain and strong winds

Almudena Nogués | Malaga

The state weather agency Aemet has put three provinces in Andalucía on yellow alert on Thursday and warns of very active fronts

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Hooded man spotted leaving dead woman in wheelchair in front of hospital in south of Spain

Enara López de la Peña | Jaén

Tourism

Port on Spain's Costa Tropical welcomes largest cruise ship of season

M.J. Arrebola | Granada

Economy

Foreign investment in Andalucía increased by 41% in 2024 and these are the countries that invested the most

Europa Press | Malaga

Forensic experts and Guardia Civil officers next to the evidence and the body located on Sunday.

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Buried body found by police during drugs raid in south of Spain

José Utrera García | Granada

Cordoba, one of Spain's most beautiful and historic cities.

Tourism

What to see in Cordoba in two days if you're planning a weekend getaway

A.T. | Seville

Gibraltar

Health

Minister proposes landmark legislation for a smoking-free generation on the Rock

SUR in English | Gibraltar

It aims to protect public health, reduce environmental impact, and prevent the young from adopting harmful habits

Crime

Moroccan man to appear in court over series of bicycle thefts in Gibraltar

SUR in English | Gibraltar

David Lammy and José Manual Albares with other foreign ministers in Madrid on Monday.

Gibraltar

British and Spanish foreign ministers discuss the stumbling blocks in the path to Gibraltar treaty

L.V. | Cadiz

Members of Gibraltar's cultural delegation at the book fair.

Culture

Gibraltar cultural delegation attends London Book Fair and Cultural Enterprises conference in Liverpool

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Gibraltar government

Clive Golt steps down as Gibraltar government’s director of communications

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Gibraltar customs officials arrest four individuals in drug crackdown

SUR in English

Lifestyle

In the last three years the shopping basket has risen by 36%, according to the consumer organisation. SUR

Retail

The nine products in your shopping basket that have seen the biggest price increases

Rossel Aparicio | Malaga

Spain's OCU consumer organisation puts the general rise at 0.55 per cent in March although the cost of eggs rocketed by 24 per cent

Food critic

El Lago in Marbella: colour and flavour

Enrique Bellver | Marbella

Casa de Manolete Bistró, the former home of the famous bullfighter in Córdoba, has received a Repsol sun in the 2025 guide.

Food and drink

These are some of the most unique restaurants in Spain, according to Repsol's 2025 guide for foodies

Adrián Delgado | Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Javier León and Marcio Egea Secafin brewing the beer at the Brotas brewery

Food and drink

The Malaga craft beer with a taste of Brazil

Jennie Rhodes

Hannah Murray (c) with two companions in India.

Charity

Let's Goa fundraising campaign raises £120,000 for girls' education and vocational training for women in India

Tony Bryant | Costa del Sol

Travel

Neither jetlag nor stress: here's the real reason why you don't sleep well the first night in a hotel, according to experts

Jorge Herrero | Madrid

Health

West Nile Virus disinfection work last year. SUR

Health

West Nile Virus: these are the municipalities in Malaga province that are deemed at high risk

Enrique Miranda | Malaga

The Junta plans to increase screening as it anticipates the arrival of new cases of infection. Last year, there were nine deaths in Andalucía from the disease carried by mosquitoes

Health

Men and women are different, even when it comes to strokes

Fermín Apezteguia

The Regional Hospital is a national leader in kidney transplants.

Health

Chronic kidney disease is on the rise: some 2,500 people in Malaga now need dialysis or a kidney transplant

Iván Gelibter

Matcha tea, a new ally against stress

Julia Fernández

Product recall

Spanish authorities order recall of eye make-up remover due to risk of infection

Isabel Méndez | Malaga

Aspirin: A potential ally in combating cancer metastasis

Álvaro Soto | Madrid

What To Do

Flamenco

Hondos Caminos del Flamenco cycle returns to Malaga

Tony Bryant | .

The initiative includes recitals by established performers, along with talks by leading figures from within the world of flamenco

Former glamour model Samantha Fox will perform in Malaga.

Iconic British pop culture dominates Malaga festival

Tony Bryant | MALAGA.