MALAGA ANDALUCIA

Málaga kidnappings double amid rising murdersOverall crime up 2% in 2025, though property offences fall sharply Málaga province saw some worrying shifts in crime last year. The Ministry of the Interior's latest report shows kidnappings more than doubling, from 8 cases in 2024 to 17 in.. 25/02/2026

These are the towns with the most traffic accidents in AndalucíaThe latest DGT data shows which towns saw the most accidents, hospitalisations and fatalities across Andalucía New figures from the Spanish traffic authorities, the DGT, show how road accidents were spread across Andalucía in 2024.. 25/02/2026

More mosquitoes on the way after heavy rainsExperts urge action on standing water as temperatures climb in Andalucía Recent downpours across Andalucía, paired with warmer days, mean we're in for a busier mosquito season this year. Researchers like Jordi Figuerola from the Doñ.. 24/02/2026

Pedro Sánchez to mark historic demolition of Gibraltar Border FenceVice President Montero announces that Sánchez will visit La Línea to celebrate the end of decades of physical separation and the start of a new post-Brexit era Spain is preparing for a landmark moment in the Campo de Gibraltar as the.. 24/02/2026

Bird numbers soar back in Doñana after welcome winter rainsMore than 385,600 waterbirds counted as marshlands show clear signs of recovery After several difficult years marked by drought, there is finally some encouraging news from Doñana. This winter, more than 385,600 waterbirds have been recorded in.. 23/02/2026

Ryanair fires back as AENA pushes for a 21% hike in Spanish airport feesThe latest row over airport charges could mean pricier flights and fewer routes for travellers to and from Spain Tensions between airlines and Spain's airport operator AENA are boiling over again and, as usual, Ryanair's outspoken CEO Eddie Wilson..

Body of missing British pensioner found near Nerja after week-long search79-year-old Iain Stanley was discovered in a steep ravine area between Nerja and Torrox as police await autopsy results The body of a 79-year-old British holidaymaker who vanished from his accommodation in Nerja has been found, bringing a sad end to a.. 20/02/2026

Andalucía's president unveils €1.78 billion storm recovery package as hundreds remain displacedRegional president says “recovery will take time” after weeks of unprecedented weather chaos across Andalucía Hundreds of people are still unable to return home after the wave of violent storms that battered Andalucía in recent.. 18/02/2026

High-speed trains return to Andalucía one month after Adamuz tragedyMost Madrid routes restored as operators reopen services, with Málaga line partially running and investigations ongoing One month after the devastating rail crash in Córdoba province, high-speed trains between Madrid and Andalucía.. 18/02/2026

Concern grows for missing British pensioner in NerjaThe 79-year-old vanished from his Costa del Sol hotel five days ago, leaving police with few leads Police are growing increasingly worried about a 79-year-old British tourist who has been missing from Nerja on the Costa del Sol since last Thursday. Iain.. 17/02/2026

Costa del Sol faces €109 million hit as Madrid-Málaga rail closure bitesAlmost 66,000 tourists expected to cancel trips after Adamuz accident and Álora landslide The economic fallout from the January 18 train accident in Adamuz is continuing to ripple across Andalucía, with the temporary closure of the high-.. 16/02/2026

British mother arrested in Marbella after baby tests positive for cocaineThe eight-month-old boy was taken into emergency care following medical checks on a Costa del Sol beach A 25-year-old British woman has been arrested on the Costa del Sol after her eight-month-old son tested positive for cocaine.   Police.. 11/02/2026

Andalucía smashes tourism records as visitors spend more and stay year-roundNearly 38 million tourists, record jobs and rising spending underline the region’s growing confidence Andalucía has set a new tourism record, welcoming almost 38 million visitors in 2025 and reinforcing its position as one of Spain’.. 11/02/2026

British father dies after late-night fall from hotel balcony in TorremolinosThe 37-year-old had been on a family holiday in the Costa del Sol ahead of the anniversary of his baby daughter’s death A British father has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Torremolinos while on holiday with his fiancée and children.. 09/02/2026

Work starts on 'Virgen de la Esperanza', Andalucía's biggest hospitalNew Málaga mega-hospital aims to transform public healthcare by 2032 Málaga has begun building what is set to be the largest hospital in Andalucía and one of the biggest in Spain. The new Virgen de la Esperanza hospital will form.. 04/02/2026

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlinesThe income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the 2025 income tax return campaign (Declaración de la Renta), even.. 04/02/2026

Knee pain can sometimes be a symptom and not an illness itself. Here's how you can identify and treat itCommon causes, warning signs and effective treatment options for older adults, and how rehabilitation can help at Caser Residencial   Knee pain is one of the most frequent mobility complaints among older adults and as anyone who has ever experienced..

Spanish Social Security begins 2024 contribution review for 3.3 million self-employed workersThe three-phase procedure will impact all autonomos in Spain who carried out work in 2024 The Treasury in Spain has this week started calculating self-employed workers' contributions for 2024, marking the beginning of a three-phase procedure that.. 09/01/2026

Storms batter Andalucía as heavy rain claims two livesSearch continues for missing person as authorities warn of flooding and strong currents Andalucía has been hit hard by heavy rain and storms over the weekend, with at least two fatalities and one person still missing. On Monday morning December.. 29/12/2025

Caser Residencial Málaga residents prove age is no barrier to getting tech savvyThe popular IMSERSO programme showed Málaga participants how to master their devices and stay connected Getting to grips with new technology can feel daunting at any age, but the residents at Caser Residencial Málaga are proving that.. 23/10/2025