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THE US-based short-term rental site Airbnb has been forced to cough up a massive €64 million fine after a Spanish court threw out a request to delay its payment. The High Court of Justice of Madrid’s ruling published on Monday denied Airbnb’s request to suspend the payment of the fine pending a final judgment in the case, which means the …

FOOTBALLING legend Cristiano Ronaldo could be eyeing up an investment in Malaga with his current colleague saying that the baller ‘loves going to Marbella’, according to Malga Hoy.  “He loves Malaga and Andalucia, as well as going to Marbella.” Rafa, a Malaga-born coach who is currently working at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo’s club, said that Ronaldo also loves padel, …

Due to the conflict in Iran, an increasing number of Brits have booked holidays on Spain’s Balearic Islands.  Flight disruption across the Middle East and warnings to not travel to parts or the area or the United Arab Emirates have led travellers to seek ‘reassuring’ destinations, according to travel firms who have spoken to the BBC.  Neil Swanson, TUI UK …

Thursday Wind Warning for the Costa Del Sol On Thursday, the Costa Del Sol will be under a yellow weather warning due to gale-force 7 winds. Thursday Wind Alert for the Costa Del Sol Spain’s National Weather Agency (AEMET) issued a yellow warning about the weather. The Costa Del Sol is experiencing gale force winds this Thursday (19th March).  The warning …

A BRITISH Airways flight from London Heathrow bound for Gibraltar was forced to divert to Malaga with passengers reporting ‘smoke in the cabin’. After flying over the Rock, the flight left London at 1.12pm local and landed at Malaga at 4.55pm peninsular.  READ MORE Spain to introduce ‘comprehensive’ package this week to counter energy price spikes caused by Iran war …

Málaga province is booming. On 1 January 2026, it surpassed 1.8 million residents — with 446,185 foreign-born people now calling it home. That’s nearly 25% of the entire population. And virtually all of Málaga’s population growth in 2025 — 95% of it — came from people born outside Spain.Every single one of those new arrivals needs a car.Málaga city is …

A POLISH FUGITIVE wanted for murdering and extorting prostitution prostitutes was arrested in a sleepy Malaga Village. The suspect was caught by police as he walked along Calle la Iglesia, Sayalonga. The suspect was on the run after a series of horrifying crimes committed in Poland’s region of Olsztyn. He was also involved in the brutal shooting death of a …

The ASKING price in one of Costa del Sol’s most popular expat hotspots has risen by 17.2% since last year. Manilva’s property values are soaring as international buyers look for bargains in the town, away from more expensive resorts. According to the latest data from the Idealista portal, the average asking price in the municipality now stands at €2,934 per …

Benalmadena Local Police Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. Benalmadena’s residents should be cautious about road safety. A special police campaign, which runs until 15 March, is focusing on seatbelt use and child restraints. Officers are collaborating closely with Spain’s Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) to enforce these vital measures across the municipality. Increased controls on everyday travel During this week-long operation, …

Fuel prices continue to rise daily, and drivers in Spain are feeling it. The cost of fuel is rising everywhere due to the impact of the Iran war, especially the attacks across the Strait of Hormuz. GeoPortal, one of the government’s most visited websites, is a great tool to use. The threat of oil tankers and blockades along the Strait …