Costa del Sol

In a nationwide raid against an international criminal ring, Black Axe, the Policia Nacional arrested 34 individuals. The arrests, carried out in conjunction with Europol, focused on allegations of fraud and money laundering as well as document forgery. Black Axe began in Nigeria, as a student-confraternity during the late 1970s. The group has strict code of conduct and practices spirituality, …

Local authorities have recently awarded a contract for a new animal rescue and protection service. council In Estepona, we will increase the existing support in the area. This plan aims to meet the increasing needs caused by the increase in feral animals, primarily dogs and cats. The plan focuses on their welfare, maintaining a policy of zero-euthanasia, promoting campaigns against …

Emergency works They are working to stabilize a mountainside near the Cascada in Marbella. After recent heavy rains, they have been able to remove rocks and other boulders that were thrown from the mountainside, leaving the road blocked and impassable. With an investment exceeding €130,000. The project intends to not only reopen access to the windy street that links the …

Malaga is home to the second most nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) polluted street in Spain, according to the latest ranking published by the environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acción, based on official data from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition. The report highlights that Avenida Juan XXIII in Malaga recorded an annual average of 31 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m³) of NO₂ …

ChefsForChildren confirmed the details of its eighth version, starting with an official introduction on Wednesday 21st January at 7.30pm. The event will be held at Vocento’s headquarters in Madrid, at Calle de Josefa Valcárcel, 40 bis, and marks the formal launch of a project that continues to unite leading chefs and children around a shared social purpose. Gastronomy and Solidarity …

Marbella Town Council and parking operator Telpark renewed their partnership in order to improve parking accessibility and promote local commerce after Christmas. Running from 7 to 31 January, the scheme allows residents and visitors to purchase discounted 12-hour ‘Multipass’ tickets: €1.99 at Paseo Marítimo Marbell Center, €2.79 at Terrazas de Marbella, and €2.99 at the Mercado Municipal de Marbella. Support …

On Saturday, 10th January, the nightlife in Fuengirola will be the most vibrant, with the local heroes Skafeinados playing a set of infectious ska and reggae music that will reverberate along the coast. The six-piece band will perform their high-energy blend of British 2 Tone Ska, Reggae and Rocksteady Classics at 10pm in the small venue. Skafeinados’ versions of classic …

You know the Costas as well as the back of your hands? You have ticked the top Spanish cities to visit, from Valencia to Seville. You’ve done your best to eat your way around San Sebastian, and you’ve toured the Ribiera vineyards. But there’s still a lot of Spain left to explore. Fiona Govan reveals her favourite places to visit, …

After eight successful years performing across the coast, the acclaimed live band New Tricks has just announced the launch of their brand-new project, The BritPop Authority – a lively tribute to one of the most influential musical movements of the 1990s. New Tricks, a Costa del Sol-based cover act known for its high-quality musicianship and precision, has become a staple …

Malaga was one of Spain’s best performers for job creation in 2025, with a strong increase in employment. According to data from the Social Security systemThe average number of Social Security contributors in December was 738,958, a record high. This is an increase of 24,713 compared to December the previous year. This is a growth of 3.46 percent year-on-year, the …