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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.. 05/10/2026

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

Benahavís just became Spain's second wealthiest municipalityThe tiny Málaga town jumped 55 places in a single year after average declared income rose by 83% Many people haven't heard of Benahavís. It's a small town in Málaga province with just 9,472 residents, tucked into the hills.. 01/10/2026

Málaga Airport's big transformation won't begin until 2029... but the wait will be worth itSeven years of works are planned to more than double passport control space and triple the arrivals area If you've been wondering when Málaga Airport's much talked about expansion will actually get underway, the answer is 2029. Director.. 30/09/2026

Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in OctoberDoctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are officially being called to an indefinite strike from October 28, after the country.. 30/09/2026

Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing inOvernight stays hit their highest August total since 1999, with Málaga leading the way on prices too Andalucía's tourism sector has had a summer to remember. Hotels across the region recorded 7.72 million overnight stays in August, a.. 25/09/2026

Andalucía's rail network is struggling and several provinces are feeling it a lotFrom cancelled routes and overcrowded commuter trains to a four-hour journey that could be two, the picture across the region is patchy at best If you've tried to travel by train around Andalucía recently and found it more complicated than.. 24/09/2026

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaringThe 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total darkness Spain’s August eclipse spectacular may have only just happened, but the countdown to the next big celestial show.. 23/09/2026

Brit arrested on Manchester-bound flight after Torremolinos hit-and-run12-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull after being struck while walking to school A British man has been arrested on a plane at Málaga Airport after a 12-year-old boy was seriously injured in an alleged hit-and-run in Torremolinos.  .. 17/09/2026

Málaga Airport expansion gets €830 million green lightThe Costa del Sol airport will eventually handle up to 36 million passengers a year after a major overhaul of its terminals Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is set for an €830 million investment over the next five years as plans for a major.. 16/09/2026

Rights activists file fresh complaints over bullfighting events in Spain involving people with dwarfismA Málaga council is among those accused of helping stage events the foundation calls degrading and unlawful The Franz Weber Foundation has filed two formal complaints with Spain's Ombudsman over bullfighting events involving people with.. 15/09/2026

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

Thinking about solar panels in Spain? This handy chart could settle it once and for allGo Solar has completed more than 500 installations across southern Spain and is backed by a 4.8 star Google rating Anyone who's been umming and ahhing over whether to get solar panels fitted might just find their answer in a new decision chart.. 26/08/2026

The relocation experts helping families move to and from Spain without the summer stressGLOBAL has spent more than 35 years managing international moves so families don't have to lift a single box in the heat Packing boxes in the midday sun is nobody's idea of a good time and with temperatures across Spain climbing well into.. 19/08/2026

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish EnergySpanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners in Spain could be paying more than they need to on electricity without realising it. That's according to Spanish Energy, which specialises.. 13/08/2026

Why trusting the doctor is essential for health Medical professionals are indispensable figures in society, as they improve people’s quality of life. They do not only treat illnesses, but also listen to their patients, accompany them, and provide support throughout all stages of their lives. &.. 12/08/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life. &.. 08/07/2026