Traffic
Malaga province issues 250,000 traffic fines every year
Over the past decade, speeding has accounted for three out of every four fines, while alcohol use is down and drug use is up
Chus Heredia
112 incident
Malaga 112: sulphuric acid spill in student residence forces evacuation and injures four people
The emergency services received the alert from a person who was carrying a drum containing the corrosive substance and who also required medical assistance
Irene Quirante
112 incident
Malaga resident threatens neighbour with axe following dispute over their dogs
María José Díaz Alcalá and Juan Cano
Urban planning
Malaga city council launches pre-tender consultation for historic music auditorium
The mayor has confirmed the project remains a priority and said it will be "key for Malaga in the years ahead"
Paco Griñán
Holidaymakers look for cheaper alternatives as popular Andalusian resorts become unaffordable
Antonio from Granada city will be taking his family to Almeria this summer due to the rising cost of holiday apartments on Granada province's Costa Tropical
MJ Arrebola
Granada
People
Isidora and Pepa: the centenarian Malaga residents linked by their children's marriage
Both were born in 1922 and, with the exception of the occasional ailment, enjoy excellent health
Raquel Merino
Crime
British man in his sixties stabbed to death apparently by partner in La Alcaidesa
Gerard Couzens
Housing
Malaga housing: eight families living in prefabricated homes in Casabermeja face eviction next week
Cristina Vallejo
Crime
Costa Blanca animal-beating perpetrator set to be deported after killing partner's cat
Óscar Bartual Bardisa
Housing
Malaga's housing crisis deepens with subletting and shared rooms taking centre stage
Cristina Vallejo
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Construction
Malaga's El Bulto area regeneration with 22-storey building advances after second competition
Jesús Hinojosa
Top Business Guide
SUR in English to recognise outstanding businesses at top guide launch
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Costa del Sol
Benalmádena to highlight the significance of its historical richness with participatory activities
The council has organised two outreach activities this weekend to coincide with the international European Archaeology Days initiative
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Culture
Mijas to showcase its multicultural spirit from 18 to 21 June
Plaza Virgen de la Peña is hosting the third Latin gastronomy festival, an event bringing together typical cuisine and music from around ten countries
Tony Bryant
Fuengirola Scouts
Celebrating Scouting on the Costa del Sol
The 1st Fuengirola Scouts, part of British Scouting Overseas, began in 1986 and has Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections for youngsters from six to 18
Rachel Haynes
The music maker
Station to station
When Google Maps fails and ChatGPT hallucinates, it’s time to consult the ultimate local oracle: two old boys on a bench
Peter Edgerton
The Bottom Line
AI job miracle: true forecast or fake confidence?
The authorities must not assume AI is infallible; instead of relying on passive demographic shifts, they need to invest in aggressive retraining for older workers to make these positive predictions a reality, writes columnist Dilip Kuner
Dilip Kuner
A Look at the Euro Zone
A hasty retraction
After demanding a tougher EU stance on Beijing's massive trade deficit, Madrid quickly performs a diplomatic u-turn to protect critical Chinese investments says columnist Mark Nayler
Mark Nayler
Contribution
From mountain rescues to top awards: another adventurous year for 1st Fuengirola Scouts
The group, part of British Scouting Overseas, offers six to 18-year-olds fun, skills and adventure on the Costa del Sol and beyond
Anita Mavromatis
Culture
American artist-in-residence Ryan Schneider creates sculptures with a chainsaw at Malaga's La Térmica centre
Regina Sotorrío
Malaga
Mijas activates its beach rescue service with more than 50 lifeguards
José Carlos García
Mijas
Hospitality
Malaga leads luxury sector with more than 700 villas in major hotel chain projects
Pilar Martínez
Work begins to remove six high-voltage pylons in Nueva Andalucía
José Carlos García
Marbella
Environment
Malaga province residents stick to their guns and reject Guadalhorce water treatment plant
José Rodríguez Cámara
David Larrubia gives Malaga CF one-goal advantage going back to La Rosaleda
Juan Francisco Funes's side have one foot in the play-off final after victory away at Las Palmas
Sport
Malaga CF fans stage late-night airport reception after Las Palmas play-off win
Hundreds of supporters gathered at Arrivals in the early hours to welcome the squad back from Gran Canaria following a first-leg victory in the play-off semi-final
Jorge Garrido
Malaga
LaLiga rejects city council’s request to show Malaga CF's play-off fixtures on big screens
The local authority sought approval to screen the matches in public but officials declined the request
Jorge Garrido
Disability
Lanzarote airport investigation after wheelchair user forgotten and misses flight to Bristol
The tourist had to spend the night on the Spanish island after she was left waiting in the special assistance area before a Ryanair flight
Gerard Couzens
Politics
Pope Leo XIV receives seven-minute standing ovation following his speech in the lower house
In his speech in Madrid, the Pope defended "courageous diplomacy" and the welcoming of migrants, while opposing abortion and euthanasia
Paula De las Heras
Murcia grandmother wins court battle for contact rights with granddaughter despite father's objections
The woman will be allowed to live with the child on alternate weekends, in addition to certain holiday periods and weekly phone communications
Rossel Aparicio
Málaga
Andalucía confirmed as home of Spain's new transport accident investigation authority
Malaga and Cordoba have emerged as candidates to host the headquarters of this new, decentralised body, which will be headed by naval engineer Gonzalo Julián Guillén Espejo-Saavedra
Antonio M. Romero
Málaga
Maro residents show support of LGBT+ community following violent homophobic attack
Four young women, three of whom are lesbians, were verbally and physically attacked by a local resident who showed signs of being drunk during the eastern Costa del Sol's San Isidro fair on 15 May
Jennie Rhodes
The additional lane on the Granada province coast road has been activated for summer
The measure aims to improve traffic flow and reduce travel times between the Costa Tropical and the city
Diego Callejón
Transport
Malaga rail: investigation into Álora AVE derailment calls for rigorous slope and extreme rainfall monitoring
The CIAF railway accident investigation commission, which also identified excessive speed as a factor, took more than a year and a half to publish its findings
Chus Heredia
Environment
Gibraltar authorities remind all boat and jet-ski users to respect marine wildlife rules
The Department of Environment issues cetacean protocol reminder as whale season gets underway
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Gibraltar
Gibraltar police seize 1,750 litres of illegally stored fuel from Upper Rock cave
Seizure disrupts drug traffickers' fuel supply and removes fire risk from nature reserve
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Gibraltar
Mediterranean Steps closed at Upper Rock Nature Reserve after rockfall causes safety concerns
Specialists are to inspect the area and remedial work carried out before the route can be reopened
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British actor Joe Roberts with his Accordion Man costume backstage at the Cirque du Soleil Big Top this week in Malaga. (. Marilú Báez) Culture
Why a silent Cirque du Soleil actor prefers finger puppets over backflips
For 13 years, "physical actor" Joe hasn't spoken a single word on stage, yet his performance with Cirque du Soleil speaks directly to the heart
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Bahia Park Algeciras. (ABC) These are Spain's best water parks for summer 2026
We take a look at the various attractions and slides on offer in the country, suitable for the more adventurous, as well as for those who are looking for more peace and quiet or fun for the whole family
Ana I. Martínez Malaga -
Irene Aguilar, nurse and singer, with the guitarist Curro Ruiz at the SUR offices.. (SALVADOR SALAS) A healing voice: the nurse who overcame stage fright to sing to her patients
For two years, Irene Aguilar has been turning hospital wards into concert halls, using song to provide a different kind of medicine for oncology and mental health patients
José Antonio Sau
Health
Malaga hires six anesthetiststo alleviate shortage that forces the suspension of surgeries
Hospital Regional aims to maintain scheduled surgeries and the workflow
José Antonio Sau
112 incident
Malaga resident nearly loses his arm following Mediterranean recluse spider sting
The 37-year-old man has suffered necrosis of the tissues surrounding the wounded area for which he is still under treatment
Juan Cano
Malaga
Spain's young smokers: the under-24s smoke twice as much as the rest of the population
One in ten smokes or vapes before they're 18, rising to one in four just a few years on, according to the latest survey by the Spanish society of family doctors
Doménico Chiappe
Madrid
Extra Solaris Nerja
Nerja is getting its first major music festival this summer — and the lineup is something special
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Nerja