British toddler dies after falling into swimming pool at Málaga holiday homeThe three-year-old boy had arrived at the rural property in Periana with his parents just the day before the tragedy A three-year-old British boy has died after falling into a swimming pool at a rural holiday home in Periana, a village in the La Axarqu.. 18/06/2026

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical researchThe government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis can take up to a decade Some welcome news for millions of women.. 16/06/2026

Spain hit by thirteen wildfires over the weekend, with crews battling blazes in Murcia, Andalucía and elsewhereHundreds of hectares have burned across the country, with emergency crews working flat out in Murcia, Andalusia, Galicia and Catalonia Thirteen wildfires broke out across Spain over the weekend, burning hundreds of hectares and forcing evacuations.. 15/06/2026

Twelve dead across Spain after deadly weekend on beaches and riversA run of tragic incidents over three days has left families across Spain in mourning, with victims ranging in age from 12 to 80 It's been a tragic few days on Spain's coasts, with twelve people losing their lives to drowning over the course.. 15/06/2026

Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hoursOne in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under 24 hours, with 'express' listings really taking off in Barcelona.. 12/06/2026

British couple arrested after leaving three young children alone in Benalmádena hotel while they went out partyingTwo of the children, aged just six months and one year, tested positive for cocaine and all three are now in the care of the Andalusian regional government A British couple has been arrested by the Policía Nacional after allegedly abandoning their.. 12/06/2026

Spain's most spectacular walking route just got even betterThe Caminito del Rey has unveiled a brand new 110-metre suspension bridge, the longest of its kind in Spain, and it is open to visitors from today If you thought the Caminito del Rey was already one of the most breathtaking walks in Spain, it just raised.. 10/06/2026

Málaga's long-awaited auditorium is finally moving forward, with or without government supportAfter more than two decades of delays, Mayor Francisco de la Torre is pushing to break ground before the end of the year on a €209 million cultural landmark It has been one of the most talked-about and repeatedly delayed projects in Málaga.. 09/06/2026

Twenty-nine women freed as Policía Nacional dismantles sex trafficking ring hidden behind luxury Costa del Sol villasA family-led criminal organisation operating out of Marbella and Benalmádena has been broken up after a year-long investigation, with 22 arrests and more than €8.2 million frozen A major Policía Nacional operation has brought down one.. 09/06/2026

Quick thinking strangers and lifeguards save British tourist after heart attack on Nerja beachA firefighter among the crowd and a defibrillator on hand made all the difference on the Costa del Sol A British tourist survived a cardiac arrest on the Costa del Sol on Sunday June 7 thanks to a rapid and coordinated response from fellow beachgoers.. 09/06/2026

Four Andalusian provinces rank among Spain's priciest for car insuranceA new study reveals significant regional and age-related disparities in what Spanish drivers pay to get behind the wheel If you live in Andalucía and feel like your car insurance bill is particularly painful, it turns out you are not imagining.. 09/06/2026

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026

New signs at Malaga's Atarazanas Market to help tourists respect the workspaceAyuntamiento installs bilingual messages at request of stallholders facing overcrowding If you're planning to visit Malaga's beautiful Atarazanas Market, there are some new rules to be aware of. The Ayuntamiento de Malaga will soon install information.. 04/06/2026

Raid on illegal breeding operation in Málaga province rescues nearly 300 animalsPolice found sick dogs and cats, intensive breeding of females and a dead cat in a cage during a three-day search A suspected illegal breeding operation in Almayate, near Vélez-Málaga, has been dismantled after the Policía Nacional.. 03/06/2026

Málaga hotel fire flares up again as building safety fears growFirefighters remain at the scene as the blaze reignites for a second time and engineers assess damage to the structure Firefighters were still working at the scene of the badly damaged Ibis Málaga Centro hotel yesterday after the fire reignited.. 28/05/2026

British landlords in Spain may have overpaid tax since BrexitHere's how to claim back before it's too late Thousands of British property owners renting out across Spain may have been overpaying tax since Brexit – not through any error of their own, but due to a rule that a Spanish.. 27/05/2026

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates Starting a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is essential to feel protected. For this reason, having health insurance with medical, surgical and hospital cover.. 07/05/2026

Málaga hosts Spain's most iconic Lego exhibitionThe OXO Video Game Museum is tracing Lego’s journey from 1932 to its rise in the gaming world Málaga is now home to what is being billed as Spain’s most iconic Lego exhibition, with a new show at the OXO Video Game Museum running until.. 01/05/2026

Get paid for your solar energy with Spanish EnergyLearn how to make the most of your solar panels and lower your household energy bills If you have solar panels at home, Spanish Energy, in association with Gana Energia, has made it even more worthwhile. They now pay 6 cents per kilowatt.. 10/04/2026