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Spanish footballer Alberto Lejarraga makes history with same-sex marriage

SPANISH footballer Alberto Lejarraga has tied the knot with his long-term partner, actor and musician Rubén Fernandez – becoming the first openly gay active footballer

31 Jul, 2025 @ 14:50

Andalucia·Celebrity·Lead·Marbella

Malaga ICU pushed to breaking point amid critical nurse shortage, unions warn

MALAGA’S Regional Hospital is facing a severe crisis in its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to a critical shortage of nursing staff, according to local

31 Jul, 2025 @ 14:33

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga

Solar eclipse will be visible from Spain this weekend - here’s all you need to know

Spain braces for ‘Eclipse Apocalypse’ with THREE solar events in three years

SPANISH health authorities are preparing for what scientists are calling a once-in-a-lifetime celestial spectacle – a trilogy of solar eclipses in just three years, with

31 Jul, 2025 @ 13:18

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Other News

Costa del Sol Cercanias celebrates 50th anniversary, as coastal mayors raise concerns over its limitations and future expansion

TODAY marks 50 years since Malaga’s C1 Cercanias train first began operating, linking the provincial capital with Fuengirola. Stretching 30.7 kilometres along the Costa del

31 Jul, 2025 @ 12:20

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Local Andalucian government makes strides in Tokyo, signing trade agreement to advance energy and industry

IN EFFORTS to advance industry and energy, the Government of Andalucia signed an agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on Wednesday. Juanma Moreno,

30 Jul, 2025 @ 16:51

Andalucia·Lead

Five hospitalised after fire erupts at Marbella beach bar

EMERGENCY crews rushed to Nagüeles beach in Marbella just before midday on Tuesday after a fire broke out at a two-storey beach bar, leaving several

30 Jul, 2025 @ 16:46

Costa del Sol·Marbella

The Minister of Labour, Yolanda Díaz, and Education, Pilar Alegría, at a press conference after the Council of Ministers meeting.

Spain’s Andalucia faces €5million fine over mishandling of Language Assistant Programme – leaving hundreds of students in limbo

THE Spanish Labour Inspectorate has imposed a €5million sanction on the Andalucian Junta for failing to register foreign language assistants in the Social Security system,

30 Jul, 2025 @ 16:13

Andalucia·Lead

Fire burns Marbella F.C. football pitch

A FIRE that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday Morning burned part of the football pitch at the Antonio Lorenzo Cuevas Stadium where

30 Jul, 2025 @ 16:12

Lead·Marbella

Archaeologists excavating the Ibero-Roman town of Cástulo Photograph: Francisco Arias

Startling Andalusian discovery suggests existence of previously unknown ancient Jewish community

FRAGMENTS from oil lamps reveal a possibly unknown ancient Jewish community in Ibero-Roman town of Castulo. Seventeen centuries-old oil lamps were uncovered during excavations at

30 Jul, 2025 @ 15:41

Andalucia·Lead

Strengthening mouth and facial muscles key to treating sleep apnoea, say Marbella doctors

POOR sleep isn’t just a nuisance – it could signal a serious condition like obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a chronic disorder that remains undiagnosed in

30 Jul, 2025 @ 15:18

Andalucia·Health

How one historic town in Spain’s Andalucia is using AI to attract more tourists

VISITORS to Frigiliana will now be able to chat with an AI, called AMALia, via WhatsApp for recommendations and plans of how to enjoy the

29 Jul, 2025 @ 16:56

Andalucia·Lead·Travel News

Police in Spain issue fraud warning: Scammers use ‘fake QR codes’ from DGT to ‘swindle thousands in bogus fines’

FRAUDULENT speeding tickets displaying the city’s coat of arms have been found by local Malaga police. The fines reportedly lack basic information, such as the

29 Jul, 2025 @ 16:50

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Government to invest €1.5 BILLION into Malaga Airport expansion

THE airport expansion, announced on June 27, began planning on Tuesday for the €1.5 billion project set to begin in September 2026. The terminal will

29 Jul, 2025 @ 16:11

Lead·Malaga

Fire at Mijas Recycling Plant: BOMBEROS MIJAS (Mijas Comunicación)

Costa del Sol residents told to stay indoors to avoid toxic smoke from Recycling Plant fire

A MAJOR alert was issued in Mijas early this morning after a fire erupted at the Costa del Sol recycling plant. The emergency services received

29 Jul, 2025 @ 14:46

Andalucia·Lead

Man arrested for punching pregnant girlfriend in the stomach at Malaga home

A MAN has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for a brutal assault on his partner who is seven months pregnant. He’s also accused of

29 Jul, 2025 @ 11:01

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Aloha Property Finder: Your Trusted Partner in Marbella Luxury Real Estate

If you’re searching for luxury real estate in Marbella, look no further than Aloha Property Finder—a leading agency based in the prestigious area of Puerto

28 Jul, 2025 @ 16:03

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Other News·Property

Weather warning in Spain: Orange alert for extreme heat as temperatures soar to 41C across Andalucia

AN orange weather alert for excessive heat has been issued for Andalucia as the region braces for the return of sky-high temperatures. Cordoba is set

28 Jul, 2025 @ 12:10

Andalucia·Lead·Weather

Mind the Will: Why British Expats in Spain Must Coordinate Their Wills Across Borders

By María de Castro, CostaLuz Lawyers When Susan Thompson, a British retiree living quietly in Marbella, passed away, her children thought the inheritance process would

28 Jul, 2025 @ 11:27

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Sponsored

WATCH: World’s largest cruise ship docks in Spain TODAY – equipped with 2,800 rooms, 327-ton glass dome and ‘greatest waterpark at sea’

THE world’s largest cruise ship is set to dock in Spain today ahead of its maiden voyage later next month. Royal Caribbean will put the

24 Jul, 2025 @ 15:27

Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Quirónsalud Marbella Supports 40th Anniversary of Gala Dinner Against Cancer

MARBELLA is preparing to host one of the most significant charitable events in its social calendar: the 40th Gala Dinner in aid of the Spanish

24 Jul, 2025 @ 14:31

Andalucia·Health·Sponsored

Spain to finally recognise Gibraltar airport — and unlock ‘up to 20,000 passengers daily’ says mayor

GIBRALTAR airport could be welcoming up to 20,000 passengers a day after Spain agreed to formally recognise the airstrip and treat it as part of

23 Jul, 2025 @ 18:45

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Lead

Manhunt underway for suspected ‘pyromaniac’ who caused mass evacuations as forest fires pepper swathes of Spain

POLICE are looking for a suspected arsonist who authorities claim started a wildfire that tore through the forested hills of Valdecaballeros in Badajoz. The blaze,

23 Jul, 2025 @ 18:15

Andalucia·Lead