Jordanian man, 78, dies from burns one week on from Benahavis wildfire after trying to fight flames himself
The man was airlifted to a specialist burns unit in Sevilla after neighbours in the Marbella hills had already been evacuated.
Malaga 20-year-old shot to death by Swedish narcos ‘dreamed of working as a train mechanic for Renfe’
A 20-year-old man who was killed by Swedish narcos in a case mistaken identity ‘dreamed of becoming a train mechanic’. Named locally as Nacho, the
The Costa del Sol’s ‘golden triangle’ is capturing an increasing share of migrating global wealth
Record millionaire migration in 2026 is boosting interest in Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona as wealthy international buyers seek stability, lifestyle and prime property.
WATCH: Man shot in face at packed Malaga port restaurant as city sees fourth shooting in two weeks
The shocking incident marks the fourth shooting in under two weeks in the Malaga area, as concerns grow over the wave of violence hitting the
Police free two bloodied men from plastic-lined ‘torture room’ in Estepona villa
Every police unit in Estepona and Marbella responded to the call as police interrupted the torture of two men.
Marbella construction boom begins with thousands of new homes and luxury hotels planned east of the city
The massive eastward expansion three major new developments set to bring more than 6,400 homes and luxury hotel complexes.
Marbella and Estepona launch new daily one-ticket trip to Barcelona – but journey takes a gruelling 10 hours
THE main selling point is simplicity, with Renfe selling the bus and train together rather than requiring passengers to book each leg separately.
Malaga shooting victim, 20, who dragged himself into a supermarket before dying in hospital was ‘not involved in organised crime’
INITIALLY, investigators believed the broad daylight shooting in Malaga was a ‘targeted killing’ related to a dispute between rival gangs.
Costa del Sol reservoirs now hold enough water to last for more than two years, data shows
WATER levels at key reservoirs have reached an average 80% of capacity after the summer, easing shortage concerns following years of drought.
How quickly do solar panels and battery storage pay for themselves in Spain?
FOR anyone weighing up solar panels, the first question is rarely about kilowatts or inverters. It’s often: how long before the system pays for itself?
Quirónsalud Marbella becomes first private hospital in city to win ‘Optimal’ quality certification
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has become the first private hospital in Marbella to achieve ACSA’s 'Optimal' quality certification after meeting 85% of standards.
Marbella finally approves new urban plan to regularise homes built illegally during corrupt Gil era
MARBELLA has finally approved a sweeping new masterplan that ends four decades of planning paralysis and opens the door to legalising roughly 18,000 homes built
Police arrest teenage ‘clown posse gang’ selling party drugs in Marbella using car with fake Swedish plates
SPANISH police have arrested a heavily-armed teen gang found with clown masks, machetes and huge quantities of ‘pink cocaine’ on the Costa del Sol. The
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Little Wooden House is a charming hidden gem nestled in inland Malaga – and offers the perfect autumn escape
LOTS of hotels promise an ‘escape from it all’ but few achieve it quite like this extraordinary gem hidden in the hills inland from the
Malaga rocked by THIRD shooting in just ten days after 20-year-old is gunned down in ‘targeted killing’
THE victim was sitting on a bench near his home on Calle Barcenillas at around 11.40am on Friday when three men approached and opened fire
‘We’re here to develop exceptional thinkers’: Meet the man leading the Costa del Sol’s newest international school
CREATORS International School in Benahavis is prioritising maths, science and technology, while teaching responsible AI use and banning mobile phones from classrooms.
Malaga launches water watchdog after a summer of Costa del Sol beaches plagued by bacteria closures
THE new body will meet every two months and sits alongside €1.3 billion of already-planned sewage upgrades for the province.
Fancy a bit of mafia chic? Lithuanian kingpin’s seized Marbella villa is available to rent for just under a grand a night
THE sprawling estate belonged to Sergejus Beglikas, who is accused of running a crime ring involved in drug trafficking and contract killings.
Hiker airlifted to hospital after horror 45-metre fall near Malaga’s Caminito del Rey
The hiker was successfully winched to safety by emergency services and flown directly to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment.
Police smash Costa del Sol narco logistics network trafficking cocaine to Barcelona in convoys racing at 200km/h
POLICE have dismantled a cocaine trafficking network that used the Costa del Sol as a base to move drugs across Spain to Barcelona in high-speed
Spain’s rental market sees secondary towns heat up as house-hunters priced out of Malaga set sights on Velez-Malaga
TENANTS across Spain have been driven out of major provincial capitals by soaring rents, creating unprecedented demand in surrounding commuter towns and secondary municipalities. Data
Angel or devil? Estepona mayor transforms town and clears debt – but faces corruption charges and possible five years in prison
While mayors can do few things better than put money in voters' pockets, they can also do few things worse than put their hands in
Drunk school bus driver ‘defecated in vehicle’ after ferrying children around Benalmadena while nine times over the legal limit
The driver blew more than nine times the legal limit and was detained after his employers called the police.
Suspect in Torremolinos hit-and-run on boy, 12, is arrested at Malaga airport trying to flee on a flight to Manchester
Officers pulled him from the aircraft moments before it was due to take off, ending a frantic hunt for the driver responsible.
Alarm as Benahavis wildfire reignites on the Costa del Sol amid heavy winds and billowing smoke
Plan INFOCA has now officially announced that the blaze is back on, with a helicopter and two fire engines returning to the scene.
Living in Spain? How to make your finances work under Spanish rules
British residents in Spain can attend a free Marbella seminar covering Spanish tax, pensions, investments, inheritance planning and common cross-border financial issues.
