Costa del Sol Spain

MALAGA has finally moved to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages in the city with immediate effect – with the fate of the animals yet to be determined.  Animal rights activists have been campaigning for years to get this decision. They claim that it is animal abuse. The horses’ complaints center around the punishing temperatures of summer, the dangers they face when …

After filming themselves with whales, three friends may have to pay a five-figure penalty. Three men are shown jumping from a small pleasure boat into open waters of Strait of Gibraltar, as a pod of whales appears nearby. The mountains of Morocco loom in the background as the swimmers paddle just metres from the animals – in clear violation of …

The council of Malaga, in a long-awaited move, has banned tourist horse and carriage services. The decision involves the phase-out of the service, which once had 55 horse-drawn wagons in operation. Operators who still have permits will be compensated. The licences, originally granted in 2015 under a municipal ordinance that had a valid until October 2035 were reduced following an …

SPAIN’s left-wing PSOE, the ruling party in government, faces fresh scrutiny after investigators found that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s former right-hand man racked up €95,000 in unaccounted personal expenses while in office. Jose Luis Abalos was arrested last November on charges of corruption. He is accused of receiving kickbacks for private companies awarded contracts by the state during the pandemic. …

Donkey Dreamland in Mijas, the beloved donkey sanctuary, will host its first Oktoberfest, on October 25, 2018. The celebration, which is a family affair, will include cold beers and tasty food as well as live music and games. All of this, set in the picturesque hills above La Cala de Mijas, will raise funds to help the growing collection rescued …

Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 20:48 Updated 21:01h. | Updated 21:01h. Seville is a city that has attracted visitors from around the world for many years because of its spectacular architecture, monuments, and iconic landmarks. Not to mention its delicious cuisine, cultural traditions, and colourful festivals. However, as with most provinces in Andalucía, Seville has joined the age of modern …

On Saturday, October 11th, motorbike fans on the Costa del Sol can expect an exciting day as two events with high-octane energy collide. There is something for everyone, from riders to fans of noise.  The Komando Bike Festival kicks off the festivities, an energetic and loud biker gathering arranged by the Moto Club Komando Amimoto Torremolinos. In 2010, a passionate …

As the Costa del Sol sun begins to fade and the temperature drops, the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club Diabetic Support Group invites the community to its 7th Annual Charity Walkathon and market on Sunday, 2nd November at 10am.  This 5-kilometre stroll along the beach will provide a fun day for everyone, including fitness and raising money to support …

Benalmadena businesses whose operations are disrupted because of the urban renewal project along Avenida Retamar or Avenida Juan Luis Peralta and 11 streets around the Gamonal area can now start applying for compensation.  The grants are a first-time initiative to help offset the costs of routine operations during construction. They offer relief to bartenders, restaurants, and service providers in the …

Elon Musk, through his company xAI has launched Grokipedia. It is now in direct competition to Wikipedia following criticisms over the latter’s alleged biases.  The project was developed by xAI and aims to generate knowledge at a large scale with artificial intelligence. Musk has accused Wikipedia of bias. Musk’s longstanding dispute with Wikipedia Musk’s criticisms against Wikipedia are well documented. …