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Malaga true crime: Italian serial abuser awaiting trial for walling up one ex is sentenced to 24 years for murdering another

AN Italian man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the brutal murder of his girlfriend in Torremolinos in one of Malaga’s most

22 Mar, 2026 @ 11:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

New Louis Theroux Netflix documentary exposes how Marbella has become the favourite hangout for notorious ‘manosphere’ influencers

IT is famous for its superyachts, designer boutiques and VIP beach clubs. But beneath the sun-drenched glamour of the Costa del Sol, a toxic new

21 Mar, 2026 @ 10:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

British man, 49, ‘tried to stab driver in the neck’ in Marbella road rage row

A BRITISH man was arrested in Marbella after allegedly trying to stab a motorist in the neck during a shocking road rage row. According to

20 Mar, 2026 @ 14:32

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Marbella hospital’s new state-of-the-art MRI scanner diagnoses heart and brain conditions faster

NEW technology is set to expand Quironsalud’s diagnostic capabilities and enable the development of advanced protocols in cardiology and neurology. Quironsalud Marbella Hospital has strengthened

20 Mar, 2026 @ 13:49

Andalucia·Health·Marbella·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Malaga metro services cut in half this Friday – all you need to know about the upcoming strike

COMMUTERS using Malaga’s metro system this Friday evening can expect significant disruption thanks to a new wave of industrial action. A walkout will take place

20 Mar, 2026 @ 10:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Tragedy as worker is crushed to death and another gravely injured after a wall collapses in Malaga town

A TRAGEDY has occurred in a Malaga town after a worker was crushed to death by a collapsed wall a worker being crushed to death

19 Mar, 2026 @ 15:47

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Underworld crime figures wanted for murder in Turkey and Ukraine are arrested at police checkpoints in Estepona and Marbella

TWO foreign fugitives have been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Estepona and Marbella at routine checkpoints. International Arrest Warrants had been issued for the

19 Mar, 2026 @ 11:04

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Marbella

‘Cristiano loves going to Marbella’: Is the footballing legend eyeing an investment in Malaga?

FOOTBALLING legend Cristiano Ronaldo could be eyeing up an investment in Malaga with his current colleague saying that the baller ‘loves going to Marbella’, according

18 Mar, 2026 @ 12:30

Lead·Malaga·Sport

Malaga moves towards transforming usually dry Guadalmedina river into a series of criss-crossing garden plaza bridges

THE usually-dry Guadalmedina river that runs through the centre of Malaga could soon have an all-together different look after local lawmakers pushed ahead with plans

18 Mar, 2026 @ 11:48

Environment·Lead·Malaga

New luxury camping resort with pools, a spa and sports facilities planned for eastern Costa del Sol

OUTDOOR enthusiasts in Andalucia will soon have a new destination to escape to. Pull out your tents and prepare for Spain’s newest ‘pitch’ for outdoorsy

18 Mar, 2026 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Nature·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Violent Romanian criminal, 45, is deported from Spain after five-year reign of terror in Costa del Sol town

A REPEAT criminal offender has been kicked out of the country after years of causing havoc in Torre del Mar with aggressive behaviour and car

17 Mar, 2026 @ 16:45

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Marbella police launch new e-scooter crackdown as riders continue to flout rules

A NEW crackdown against e-scooters and bicycles is underway in Marbella after police noticed riders continuing to disregard new legislation. The latest blitz follows a

17 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00

Lead·Marbella

‘Disaster’ for Malaga as high-speed rail connection will not be repaired in time for city’s famed Semana Santa festivities

MALAGA’s tourism sector is facing a major setback as the high-speed rail link to Madrid will remain closed through Semana Santa. The direct high-speed connection

17 Mar, 2026 @ 13:15

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Costa del Sol yellow alert: Record-breaking Storm Therese could bring Saharan dust with wind and rain

COASTAL areas of Malaga are bracing for a new weather front dubbed storm Therese this week, prompting an official warning from Spain’s state meteorological agency

17 Mar, 2026 @ 12:27

Malaga·Weather

PSpanish police officer is arrested 'for groping a young woman's buttocks' at the Malaga feria

Huge police operation as ‘dangerous’ French fugitive is arrested on the Costa del Sol

A ‘DANGEROUS’ French fugitive has been captured on the Costa del Sol after a dramatic manhunt, authorities have said. Armed Guardia Civil officers swarmed the

16 Mar, 2026 @ 12:25

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Flights are diverted from Malaga airport due to foggy conditions

Malaga Airport surges in February as high-speed train suspension pushed passenger numbers to new record high

MALAGA Airport hit record passenger numbers last month as the ongoing suspension of high-speed rail forces travellers to find other ways of making their way

14 Mar, 2026 @ 12:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Polish man steals minibus and drives overnight before smashing Marbella toll booth while ‘off his head’ on drugs and alcohol

A POLISH man under the influence of drugs and alcohol stole a minibus and drove through the night before crashing into a barrier at the

13 Mar, 2026 @ 11:40

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Marbella luxury estate agency falls victim to sophisticated ‘phishing’ scam as €2 million is wired to the Netherlands

A MARBELLA luxury estate agency has fallen victim to a sophisticated ‘phishing’ scam which saw €2 million be taken from their account. The agency had

12 Mar, 2026 @ 13:57

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

ON THIS DAY: The birth of Marbella’s most corrupt mayor and the Jesuits, and a murder that shocked the nation

MARCH 12 is a date that binds together three extreme facets of Spanish history: religious fervour, spectacular political corruption and a devastating betrayal. The historical

12 Mar, 2026 @ 08:15

Almeria·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·Marbella

IN PICS: Malaga makes history with four reservoirs at 100% capacity for the first time

RARE scenes are unfolding across Malaga as months of relentless rain have turned drought-stricken dams into overflowing lakes, creating one of the strongest water reserves

11 Mar, 2026 @ 15:15

Andalucia·Malaga

WATCH: Police uncover 1.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in bags of cement by the feared Mocro mafia during Marbella warehouse raid

FIVE people linked to the so-called ‘Mocro mafia’ have been arrested in Malaga province after the Police Nacional seized 1.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in

11 Mar, 2026 @ 11:44

Algeciras·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Marbella could be set to welcome a sprawling new ‘city of justice’ next to La Cañada shopping centre

MARBELLA has revealed plans for a new justice complex and announced that construction is set to begin in 2027. The proposed site in La Torrecilla

11 Mar, 2026 @ 11:25

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Petrol station caseres - iran war 10/03/2026

Malaga petrol prices soar 25% in a week with diesel seeing sharpest gains thanks to the Iran war – or price gouging?

FUEL prices in Malaga have jumped sharply over the past week, with diesel experiencing the largest increases. Regular diesel, the most commonly used fuel in

11 Mar, 2026 @ 10:18

Lead·Malaga·National News·Travel News

Polish fugitive wanted for murder, robbery and assault is caught hiding out in sleepy Malaga village

A POLISH fugitive wanted for murder and extorting prostitutes has been arrested while hiding out in a sleepy Malaga village. Police swooped on the suspect

10 Mar, 2026 @ 14:24

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Squatter eviction on the Costa del Sol turns nasty as woman assaults police officer while being removed from property

MIJAS Policia Local have arrested a woman who was occupying a Costa del Sol house and assaulted an officer during her removal. The agents found

10 Mar, 2026 @ 13:17

Lead·Malaga

Malaga cruise ship recovery sees passenger numbers boom to rival the city’s entire population

A POST-pandemic cruise ship recovery has seen almost one cruise passenger per Malaga inhabitant enter the city in 2025. This means that the number of

9 Mar, 2026 @ 16:15

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

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Malaga true crime: Italian serial abuser awaiting trial for walling up one ex is sentenced to 24 years for murdering another

New Louis Theroux Netflix documentary exposes how Marbella has become the favourite hangout for notorious ‘manosphere’ influencers

British man, 49, ‘tried to stab driver in the neck’ in Marbella road rage row

Marbella hospital’s new state-of-the-art MRI scanner diagnoses heart and brain conditions faster

Malaga metro services cut in half this Friday – all you need to know about the upcoming strike

Tragedy as worker is crushed to death and another gravely injured after a wall collapses in Malaga town

Underworld crime figures wanted for murder in Turkey and Ukraine are arrested at police checkpoints in Estepona and Marbella

‘Cristiano loves going to Marbella’: Is the footballing legend eyeing an investment in Malaga?

Malaga moves towards transforming usually dry Guadalmedina river into a series of criss-crossing garden plaza bridges

New luxury camping resort with pools, a spa and sports facilities planned for eastern Costa del Sol

Violent Romanian criminal, 45, is deported from Spain after five-year reign of terror in Costa del Sol town

Marbella police launch new e-scooter crackdown as riders continue to flout rules

‘Disaster’ for Malaga as high-speed rail connection will not be repaired in time for city’s famed Semana Santa festivities

Costa del Sol yellow alert: Record-breaking Storm Therese could bring Saharan dust with wind and rain

Huge police operation as ‘dangerous’ French fugitive is arrested on the Costa del Sol

Malaga Airport surges in February as high-speed train suspension pushed passenger numbers to new record high

Polish man steals minibus and drives overnight before smashing Marbella toll booth while ‘off his head’ on drugs and alcohol

Marbella luxury estate agency falls victim to sophisticated ‘phishing’ scam as €2 million is wired to the Netherlands

ON THIS DAY: The birth of Marbella’s most corrupt mayor and the Jesuits, and a murder that shocked the nation

IN PICS: Malaga makes history with four reservoirs at 100% capacity for the first time

WATCH: Police uncover 1.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in bags of cement by the feared Mocro mafia during Marbella warehouse raid

Marbella could be set to welcome a sprawling new ‘city of justice’ next to La Cañada shopping centre

Malaga petrol prices soar 25% in a week with diesel seeing sharpest gains thanks to the Iran war – or price gouging?

Polish fugitive wanted for murder, robbery and assault is caught hiding out in sleepy Malaga village

Squatter eviction on the Costa del Sol turns nasty as woman assaults police officer while being removed from property

Malaga cruise ship recovery sees passenger numbers boom to rival the city’s entire population

Best of Brazil: São Paulo’s food scene is booming so why have none of its restaurants been awarded three Michelin stars?

EXPLAINER: Why the world’s biggest airlines are parking dozens of massive jets at a remote Spanish airport – echoing the Covid-era shutdown

Read all about it: The Olive Press begins its march on the capital Madrid – and Barcelona too!

Spain to be hit by a wave of airport strikes – here’s how it could affect your Easter holiday

WATCH: Torrential rain, landslides and thousands of Brits stranded as Spain’s Canary Islands hit by ‘storm of the decade’ – and it’s not over yet

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