Costa del Sol Spain

A BRITISH family has voiced outrage after torrential rain repeatedly caused sewage to spill outside their Marbella home — despite shelling out nearly €10,000 for plumbing work intended to prevent such incidents.  San Pedro de Alcantara expats say that the problem persists despite little action by the town hall. They are concerned about the public health and infrastructure of the …

On January 27, 2026 a heroic intervention prevented tragedy when a loose Belgian Malinois attacked two children in San Pedro Alcantara. A local man, out for a run, Iván, risked his life to rescue them, sustaining serious injuries in the process. The incident has again raised concerns about dogs running loose in public places and the importance responsible pet ownership. …

Firstly, there was opposition at the local level. Authorities in Cádiz and Málaga resisted losing territory and influence. Photo credit Tudoran Andrei/Shutterstock In 1969, in the last years of Francisco Franco’s regime, Spanish officials considered creating a province that would have united towns surrounding the Campo de Gibraltar area. Though the proposal did not come to fruition it remains an …

Storms lessen across Andalucía: these areas still face heavy rain and wind Rossel Aparicio Malaga Thursday, 29th January 2026 at 17:48 Share The latest storm, Kristin, left a trail of damage and disruption across Andalucía, but is beginning to subside. However, according to the forecast from Spain’s state meteorological agency (Aemet), “locally heavy” rainfall is still expected in the region, …

POLICE officers on the Costa del Sol recently arrested seven individuals and seized an arsenal of ammunition and weapons after two shootings that occurred between rival families. Over 50 officers from Malaga’s Policia Nacional branch took part in an organized raid this morning on two properties in Marbella. The officers found two real guns, ammunition, fake firearms, large sums of …

Andalucía’s regional government to spend 28.9 million euros for 20% public transport discount in 2026 J. L. P. Seville Thursday, 29th January 2026 at 13:38 Share Yesterday, Andalucía’s regional government approved a 20 per cent discount on public transport across the region for this year, providing a total of 28.9 million euros for this additional discount that will benefit all …

Campo de Gibraltar Security Plan: 30 400 arrests and 2.210 tonnes of drug seizures J. L. PIEDRA Seville Wednesday, 28 January 20,26, 18:00 Share Since its inception in 2018, the’special security’ plan for Campo de Gibraltar aimed to combat drug trafficking has been involved in over 37.470 operations. The arrests of over 30,400 people, the seizure and destruction of 2,210 …

Cordoba rail service in Spain is crippled by storms and track failures Wednesday, 28th January 2026 at 16:45 Share As severe weather and infrastructure damages continue to disrupt regional rail networks, train services between Cordoba and Antequera and Jaen are suspended. A flash flood has closed the line between Alcolea in Cordoba (and Espeluy in Jaen). Affected conditions have also …

The high-speed rail service between Malaga, Madrid and Barcelona could be restored as early as 7 February Ignacio Lillo Málaga Wednesday, 28th January 2026 at 14:37 Share The Spanish minister of Transport has announced that the possibility exists of reopening a high-speed route between Malaga, Spain and Madrid, Spain on 7th February. On Wednesday, Óscar Puente said that the state …

Spain’s government has approved cash payouts to 210 people who have been affected by recent train accidents Wednesday, January 28, 2026 13:13 Share The Spanish cabinet approved Tuesday an advance in aid to victims of train accidents Adamuz & Gelida. Total of 210 people are divided into 14 categories for injuries and damages. They will receive compensation between 2,404 and …