MALAGA ANDALUCIA

Málaga and Seville tell two very different business storiesForeign self-employment is climbing fast on the Costa del Sol while Seville takes the lead in Andalucía’s start-up investment Málaga and Seville are both attracting business activity, though the latest figures show it is arriving.. 14/10/2026

Málaga’s Low Emission Zone cameras switch off this Wednesday after court rulingAyuntamiento finally complies with a May court decision, but the fate of 46,000 existing fines remains unclear   Málaga’s Low Emission Zone cameras fall silent this Wednesday 14 October, five months after a court first ruled.. 14/10/2026

Andalucía’s airports keep soaring, with Málaga leading a record breaking SeptemberFour million passengers for the third month running, as the Costa del Sol edges toward 22 million for the year Andalucía’s airports just can’t seem to slow down. September marked the third consecutive month that the region’s airports.. 14/10/2026

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going liveThe streaming giant will show every game in Spain and Andorra, while selected matches, including every Spain game and the final, will also be available on free-to-air television Football fans in Spain have something new to look forward to for the.. 13/10/2026

Teenage suspect in Marbella surgeon’s murder sent to prison without bailThe 18-year-old Swedish national is accused of carrying out a contract killing after a dispute with a client The 18-year-old Swedish national arrested over the shooting death of Marbella plastic surgeon Alexander Aslani has been remanded in custody without.. 12/10/2026

Where you live in Andalucía can mean a €52,000 income gapNew tax data shows Málaga’s wealthiest postcode earning over five times more than Seville’s poorest The gap between Andalucía’s richest and poorest postcodes has reached a striking €52,778, according to new figures.. 12/10/2026

New Ryanair routes from Spain go on sale for summer 2027Alicante gets Naples and Tangier while Malaga gets a new link to Norwich Holidaymakers already thinking about next summer can start browsing, as Ryanair put the first 29 new routes of its 2027 schedule on sale on Friday October 9.   Alicante.. 12/10/2026

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 09/10/2026

Málaga's hotel industry is bracing for a difficult autumn after years of record-breaking tourismSeptember occupancy dipped for the first time in years and forecasts for October and November point to near double-digit falls, with some hotels already considering early closures After several consecutive years of extraordinary performance, Má.. 09/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

Police arrest teenager over Marbella surgeon’s killingAn 18-year-old has been detained less than 24 hours after plastic surgeon Alexander Aslani was shot dead at his clinic The Policía Nacional has arrested an 18-year-old Swedish man as the suspected gunman in the killing of plastic surgeon Alexander.. 09/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Watch: British cocaine gang dismantled on the Costa del Sol as police seize a tonne of drugs and an arsenal of weaponsGuardia Civil operation uncovers cocaine packed in Apple branded bricks, automatic weapons and cash at an Estepona property   A major British run cocaine trafficking ring has been dismantled on the Costa del Sol after the Guardia Civil seized.. 07/10/2026

Dead loggerhead turtle found on Rincón de la Victoria beachExperts believe the animal had been dead for some time before recent storms carried it ashore A dead loggerhead turtle was found on the beach at Rincón de la Victoria, in Málaga, on Monday, in front of the Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana monument.. 06/10/2026

Distracted driving blamed for a third of Málaga crashes with victimsThe DGT has stepped up checks after 163 accidents in the province were linked to drivers losing focus Málaga recorded almost three road accidents involving victims every day during the first half of 2026, with distracted driving emerging as the.. 06/10/2026

What buying property in Spain really costs, with a worked exampleSpainora breaks down the taxes, fees and extra costs to expect when buying property in Spain in 2026 By Spainora   The allure of the Spanish property market remains undeniable. Whether you are seeking a minimalist villa in Javea, a penthouse.. 06/10/2026

West Nile virus alert list eased to 21 Andalusian towns but a fourth death confirmedAn 84-year-old from La Puebla del Río has died, as health officials step up monitoring across the region Andalucía's West Nile virus alert list now stands at 21 municipalities, down slightly after Gibraleón and San Bartolomé.. 05/10/2026

Vélez-Málaga residents rally against controversial new rubbish chargeMore than 200 people have joined a new citizens' group and will protest  this week over the way the new household and business bills have been applied A new residents' group in Vélez-Málaga has already attracted more.. 05/10/2026

Shots fired from a car on the AP-7 motorway near Estepona as the driver fled towards MarbellaNo one was injured but the incident adds to a pattern of gun-related violence that has been troubling the Costa del Sol Another firearms incident on the Costa del Sol, this time on one of the region's busiest motorways. Shortly after 12.30am on Sunday.. 05/10/2026

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them   Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026