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Carnival fever is set to sweep Malaga and Costa del Sol Tony Bryant Costa del Sol. Friday, January 30, 2026, 9:48 Share Malaga, like the rest of Spain is getting ready for Carnival, the first major celebration of the year following Three Kings. Carnival is traditionally celebrated the week prior to Ash Wednesday. It’s a chance to let loose before …

It was perfect running weather in Malaga on Sunday as thousands took part in the 45th Carrera Urbana Ciudad de Málaga. The city’s most popular mass participation race was held under clear skies with a gentle breeze this year, after last year’s event had been affected by rain. Nabil Sébbar, a native of Almeria who competed for Trops de Cueva …

Friday, September 12, 2025, 9:46 Last updated at 09:52h. | Updated 09:52h. The 16th ArtWalk Cómpeta is on from today, Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September and venues are open from 11am to 2pm and then from 4 until 8pm. Around 40 artists from Spain and abroad will be exhibiting their work in the town. The works range from photography, …

Friday, 6 June 2025, 13:48 | Updated 13:54h. Every year a disparate group of intellectuals, artists and Axarquía residents gather in Macharaviaya in Malaga province to pay respect to a man many of them never even met. Robert Harvey died in 1994. The American painter, who was born and raised in North Carolina left behind a group that is, surprising, …

Thursday, 20 March 20, 21:34 OCU, the Spanish consumer organisation, has informed members of the public about their right to demand double reimbursement if a merchant online delays, without reason, a monetary return for purchased goods and services. If the customer initially owes 100 euros, he or she can claim 200 euros if the refund is delayed. They can also …

Spain’s pension system is less than one month away from its first test. Before 1 April, the independent authority for fiscal responsibilities (AIReF), will present a report assessing the effect of new measures aimed to delaying the retirement age and balancing pension books. This analysis will be crucial to know if it is necessary activate the ‘closure’ clause and take …

In order to secure a mortgage, banks often ask their customers to purchase a life-insurance policy. This ensures that, in the case of a serious accident, the borrower will be able to repay the loan or, in the unfortunate event of the borrower’s death, that his heirs are not liable to pay any debts incurred by the mortgage. Is it …