Red weather alert in Andalucia: ‘Extraordinary danger’ warning issued ahead of scorching 44C highs
RESIDENTS living in southern Spain have been urged to take great care this week after a red ‘danger to life’ warning was issued for extreme
Terror fugitive wanted by Belgium caught during routine police check near Estepona beach club
A ROUTINE police check near an Estepona beach club has led to the arrest of a man wanted internationally by Belgium for terrorism. Officers from
Vox’s anti-immigrant ‘national priority’ plan starts to take shape as far-right party gains influence across Spain – should expats be worried?
A CONTROVERSIAL ‘national priority’ agenda being pushed by Vox is beginning to take shape across Spain as the far-right party expands its influence in regional
Spain’s holiday horror as half a dozen children die in drownings in less than two weeks
A DEADLY start to Spain’s summer has claimed six young lives at swimming pools and beaches stretching from the Canary Islands to Mallorca in less
Andalucia swelters as Saharan heatwave drives highs of 42C and midnight temperatures past 30C
ANDALUCIA is sweltering under a Saharan heatwave, with daytime highs set to reach 42C and nighttime offering little relief, with temperatures lingering above 30C into
Marbella switches on new €9.3 million San Pedro substation after string of power cuts constrain ‘numerous Costa del Sol projects’
AYUNTAMIENTO de Marbella has turned on its new electricity service station in San Pedro, designed to maintain the city’s power and protect grids from surges.
British tourist steals Uber and crashes it outside Marbella hospital
A 20-YEAR OLD British man has been arrested in Marbella after stealing an Uber car. He crashed it almost immediately outside the Costa del Sol
Vicious thief caught at Madrid airport attempting to flee with stolen Rolex on his wrist after brutally beating Swiss tourists at Almeria rural house
A VIOLENT robbery suspect has been arrested at Madrid airport while allegedly trying to flee Spain wearing a luxury Rolex watch stolen from a Swiss
These three beauty spots in Andalucia are ‘must visit’ areas in Spain, according to National Geographic
NATIONAL Geographic has chosen three Andalucian beauty spots in their ‘must visit’ list. Although many tourists come to Andalucia for sun, sea and sand, there
Buying or selling your home on Spain’s coast? This is what you need to know
THOUSANDS of British homeowners have purchased property on the Spanish coast over the past two decades, but changing lifestyles, Brexit, and evolving market conditions mean
US Army soldier wanted for sexual assault and desertion in Germany is arrested after 30 years on the run hiding out as an English teacher in Malaga
A FORMER US Army soldier wanted for rape and desertion has been arrested in Malaga after spending nearly 30 years on the run. Jesse Bussey
Warning for owners of prefab homes on rural land in Malaga and Almeria as lawyers claim they face fines and removal without the right paperwork
EXPATS who have purchased prefabricated homes to install on rustic land in southern Spain have been warned they could face brutal fines and demolition. It
Andalucia reports 16,000 illegal tourist flats as crackdown bites
AROUND 16,000 illegal tourist flats have been flagged to law enforcement in Andalucia, as authorities intensify their crackdown on unregistered short-term rentals. The Junta de
Andalucia under yellow alert for heat and more violent summer storms as region braces for 40C – these are the affected areas
ANDALUCIA is feeling the heat as summer approaches, with temperatures that are set to soar to a sweltering 40 in certain regions over the next
New MRI scanner at Marbella hospital promises faster, more comfortable prostate cancer detection
PROSTATE cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, and early, accurate diagnosis remains crucial to successful treatment. At Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital, patients
How these boutique recovery centres in Marbella and Sotogrande are drawing expats from across the globe
JOSE had taken up drinking when he was 15. After more than 30 years tied to the bottle, he feared his life had ‘no fix’
Seven narco arrests in Mijas after violent motorway heist in Granada left man shot in the head
SEVEN people have been arrested on the Costa del Sol believed to be connected to a violent drug heist in Granada that left a man
Warning for beachgoers as Andalucia records worst start to June for drownings in years
BEACHGOERS are being urged to take extra care after Andalucia suffered its worst start to June for drowning deaths in years. According to the Royal
Foreign-born surge to drive Malaga province to hit two million residents and overtake Sevilla as Andalucia’s biggest – but not for another 11 years
MALAGA’S population has been forecast to smash the two million mark and overtake Sevilla as the largest province in Andalucia, driven almost entirely by a
Beachgoers celebrate as police arrest man exposing himself to women on one of Cadiz’s main beaches
A MAN has been arrested for exposing himself to women on Cadiz’s popular Victoria beach. At around 9.30pm on Tuesday police were called to Cadiz’s
Tragedy as British boy, 4, drowns in swimming pool on second day of family holiday in rural Malaga village
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD British boy has tragically died after falling into a swimming pool near Malaga while on holiday with his parents. The incident took place
Costa del Sol tourist town bounces back with ‘excellent’ water quality rating months after burst sewage pipe flooded the sea with human waste
A TORREMOLINOS beach has earned an ‘excellent’ water quality rating just months after a sewage pipe burst and sent human waste pouring into the sea.
Spain set to fry again as fresh African heat dome roasts inland areas with highs of up to 45C – Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca to sizzle in 33C
SPAIN’S first official summer heatwave is set to fry the country as a relentless African heat dome marches north, blasting inland areas past 40C and
Gas explosion rips through Malaga restaurant as diners sat down to eat leaving eight injured, including two children
AT least 8 people were injured, including two young children, after a gas explosion tore through a crowded village restaurant near Malaga. Emergency crews rushed
WATCH: Freak summer storm strikes Andalucia as flash floods sweep pedestrians down streets and underground carparks fill to the brim
STORM chaos has gripped the inland Andalucia city of Jaen after a torrential summer deluge flooded underground car parks and swept pedestrians down streets. The
Marbella’s certified best beaches this summer for families, activities and dog lovers — and where you can let it all hang out
MARBELLA’S beaches are once again in the spotlight this summer, with 19 coastal areas earning quality and sustainability certifications, alongside eight Blue Flag awards for