Costa del Sol

AT least one thousand protestors are marching through the streets of Málaga today to demand safe, healthy and affordable housing. The marchers join thousands in cities all over Spain, who are demanding housing is treated as a right of the human being and not as a business. Rallied together by the local organisation Málaga Para Vivir, the protestors paraded under …

Mijas Council has published a new ruling that updates regulations for donkey cabs, donkey carts and horse-drawn wagons. The guidelines were first published in August of 2024.  The rules, which were signed by the mayor of the city, focus on three areas that will improve public safety and animal welfare. The decree, which reinforces the municipal ordinance of 2011, allows …

Benalmadena booming. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. According to a report by the council auditor, Benalmadena Council was told to develop a financial plan that is more reasonable for 2024-2025. This comes after they exceeded spending limits established by law.  The council’s 2024 budget saw a 20.26 per cent spending increase, from €85.09 million in 2023 to a whopping €101.43 million, …

Benalmadena Council has presented plans to bring the town into full bloom. Starting at El Bil Bil Castle, a variety works are being carried out in order for 14,000 plants to adorn streets at the most iconic points of the different districts. Benalmadena’s Arroyo de la Miel as well as Benalmadena Pueblo will be filled with a burst of colour …

The Spanish Ministry of Transport announced on Monday that the government may open the AP-7 toll road to people who have been affected by closure of the A-397 from San Pedro de

Marbella Council is launching an innovative project to improve the Guadaiza river, with a focus on sustainability, flooding prevention, and eco-restoration.  Announced at an educational session held at the Trapiche Centre Cultural in Guadaiza the scheme is a result of recent flooding at Cortijo Blanco, caused by heavy rains, and the overflowing of dams. The aim of renaturalisation is to …

TRUMP’s tariffs have rocked the world and set the scene for an impending trade war that experts fear will inflict widespread economic damage – and Andalucia won’t be spared. From April 9, all exports from the EU to the United States will be hit with a 20% tariff – a move that could cost the southern Spanish region up to …

Over 33% (or more) of the population is over 55 years old, and the statistics show that this number will exceed 40% by 2030. The medical profession faces a unique challenge, since this trend is causing a senior population to demand healthy aging. This is about more than just adding years to your life. It’s also about ensuring you can …

Siroko stunner, Marbella beachside bash offers fashion, taste and feel-good spirit. Credit: Shutterstock / Marcin Dudycz Marbella’s glittering shoreline is about to get a serious style upgrade – and you’re invited. Siroko Beach in Marbella will host an evening of fun and entertainment on Wednesday, April 10 at 7pm. Celebrate the cause with catwalks and cocktails In a glamorous gala, …

A SWEDISH fraudster who ripped off investors to the tune of over €2.3 million via a bogus investment scheme has been arrested in Marbella. The Policia Nacional detained the 36-year old man under an European Arrest Warrant. The man is said to be a wealthy man who lived in a luxurious Marbella house, protected by sophisticated security measures. READ MORE …