MALAGA ANDALUCIA

Which Spanish city will have the best Christmas lights this year?Vigo faces stiff competition from Málaga and Badalona in the festive race Vigo is gearing up to defend its title as Spain’s capital of Christmas, with plenty of other cities queuing up to steal the spotlight.   The Galician.. 23/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Guardia Civil strengthens its presence in Campo de Gibraltar53 new officers will join the Algeciras Command, with a focus on citizen security, borders and specialist services The Guardia Civil has added 53 new officers to its Algeciras Command in a move that will increase its presence and operational capacity.. 20/10/2026

Storm Adam leaves roads closed across AndalucíaHundreds of emergencies have been reported after torrential rain, with Córdoba and Seville still affected by road closures Storm Adam has left roads closed and caused widespread flooding across Andalucía, with emergency services responding.. 19/10/2026

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.. 16/10/2026

Foreign homebuyers pull back from Spain as property prices continue to climbOverseas property purchases fell as Spain's property market cools following the end of the Golden Visa scheme Foreign buyers are purchasing fewer homes in Spain, but those who do are paying increasingly high prices. New figures from Spain.. 16/10/2026

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

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

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

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

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

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..