Forest firefighting unit prepares Spain’s Malaga to face summer of high fire hazard
INFOCA, the agency that deals with fire emergencies in Andalucia, is preparing for the high-risk season which begins today, on June 1, and continues until
Spain’s Malaga set to sizzle with ‘warmer than average’ summer forecast
THIS summer will bring ‘warmer than average’ temperatures, weather expert reveals. According to Jesus Riesco, director of the AEMET Malaga Meteorological Centre, temperature rises have
Deadly month: Three women murdered by partners in Andalucia during last ten days of May
THREE women have been murdered at the hands of their partners over the last week in Andalucia. The first victim Florina, a 26-year-old seasonal worker
Virtual reality to take pain out of needle pricks for children at Spain’s Malaga Maternity Hospital
THE Maternity Hospital in Malaga has started using virtual reality (VR) technology to help kids with extreme needle anxiety. Millions of kids have medical problems
Ex-wife of Qatari Royal found dead in Marbella on Spain’s Costa de Sol
THE former wife of a senior Qatari royal has been found dead at her home in Marbella of a suspected drug overdose. Kasia Gallanio, 45,
Hikers arrested after sparking wildfire with barbecue while camping outskirts of Granada in southern Spain
A COUPLE have been arrested on suspicion of being responsible for starting a wildfire that has already destroyed 172 hectares of woodland on the outskirts
Russian Museum in Spain’s Malaga reopens its doors with 350 works by Picasso
THREE and a half weeks after its closure, Malaga’s Russian Museum has reopened its doors in the Tabacalera building. The Tabacalera building, which also houses
Red Hot Chili Peppers kick off tour in Spain’s Sevilla
THE Red Hot Chili Peppers are playing the first gig of their new tour in Sevilla. On Saturday June 4 they will take to La
Two low intensity earthquakes rumble Spain’s Malaga
TWO low-intensity earthquakes of magnitude 2.0 and 2.1 have shaken parts of Casabermeja in Malaga yesterday morning, Sunday May 29. According to Spain’s National Geographic
Yellow weather warnings activated for strong winds and high waves along Spain’s Costa del Sol
SPAIN’S Met Office, AEMET, has activated a weather warning for coastal phenomena – strong winds and high waves – which will remain in force along
April showers leaves breathtaking landscapes in Spain’s iconic Caminito del Rey
MALAGA’S famed Caminito del Rey, the popular hiking route for adrenaline and vertigo lovers, comes to life in Spring. The infrastructure, the landscapes and the
WATCH: Malaga schoolgirls scoop top environmental prize with ode to the sea music video
TWO Malaga students have scooped the top prize in a renewable energy competition with their creative message highlighting the threat to the world’s oceans. Ana
Cash saver: Budget petrol stations planned for eight new sites on Spain’s Costa del Sol
HARD hit motorists will soon have more opportunities to fill up on the cheap. Budget petrol station company Ballenoil is planning to open eight new
Spain’s Estepona to celebrate Noche de San Juan with funky music festival
ESTEPONA will turn into ‘Funky Town’ on San Juan Night, the City Council has announced. The Noche de San Juan is a festival marked by
From shanty town to supermarket shelf: The shocking truth behind Spain’s vegetable growing industry
The region of Andalucia in southern Spain that attracts two very different kinds of foreigners to two very different kinds of seas, writes Heather Galloway.
Chaos as easyJet cancels 200 flights due to computer problems—including flights to Spain
EASYJET has cancelled 200 flights after being hit by IT problems this Thursday, May 26. The British low-cost airline cancelled 200 services yesterday from multiple
Stolen dog returned to owner after thief caught red handed walking dog by police in Spain
POLICE identified and returned a stolen dog to its owner after a chance encounter at the side of a road. Guardia Civil stopped to inform
Malaga policeman to swim Strait of Gibraltar TWICE to aid children cancer charity
A LOCAL Malaga policeman will take a huge plunge as he aims to raise awareness of childhood cancer. Twenty-two thousand strokes to cross the Strait
Fuengirola to host first female music festival in Spain—the LGTBI music event ‘Fulanita Fest’
MARENOSTRUM Fuengirola to host this coming Saturday the ‘Fulanita Fest’, the first female LGTBI music festival in Spain. The event, to vindicate the power of
Three-year-old girl dies in supermarket in Spain’s Malaga after locker falls on her
A THREE-year-old girl has died after a supermarket locker toppled over and fatally hit her on the head. The tragic incident took place yesterday afternoon,
Temperatures in Spain’s Malaga set to plummet by 10ºC on Wednesday
WEATHER experts have forecast that temperatures will plummet across Malaga today, Wednesday, May 25. After enjoying days of summer-like temperatures, the mercury will drop to
Proposed feria booze ban panned in Spain’s Malaga
MALAGA shopkeepers are angry about proposals which could see the sale of alcohol banned after the Malaga feria. The festivities for the famous festival start
MUST READ: British drug mules flew from Spain to UK with suitcases full of marijuana grown on Costa Blanca and other parts of country
A drugs gang including British citizens who took suitcases of narcotics to the UK and across Europe, has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. Police
Shaggy dog stories: Meet the characters at ADANA animal shelter in Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A volunteer at ADANA dog rescue centre in the hills above Estepona, Ian Ryles has discovered a deep love for those dogs that no one
Traditional summer feria returns this year to Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol
AFTER a two year hiatus due to Covid-19, Marbella will once again celebrate its traditional San Bernabe Fair and Festivals. The town fair will take
WATCH: Speeding young British driver totals luxury hire car and almost kills pedestrians in Spain’s Andalucia
A British man, 21, has been arrested in Sevilla after leading police in a 180 kilometres per hour chase around city streets on Sunday. A