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In Malaga, two new speed cameras have been put into service by the Spanish traffic authority DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). During the first month after installation, speeding offenders will only receive a warning letter without a fine. However, regular fines will be issued from the end of February. Speed camera MA-20: Carlos Haya tunnel The first speed camera is located on the MA-20 (Ronda Oeste), just before the entrance […]
In 2024, 689 complaints were filed with the patient ombudsman in the province of Malaga for alleged medical errors, almost 50 more than the previous year. This puts Malaga in second place in Andalusia, after Seville. Most complaints were about long waiting times, a problem in which Andalusia is at the top of the national list. On average, patients in the region wait 169 days for an operation. According to […]
Ryanair has announced it will cut 800,000 seats for the summer of 2025 in protest at the high airport charges imposed by Spanish airport operator Aena. The move has caused concern on the Costa del Sol. However, Malaga airport remains important to the airline. Elena Cabrera, Ryanair’s director for Spain and Portugal, said the company will continue to invest in Malaga, expecting growth of 7% in the summer of 2025. […]
The City Council of Torremolinos (Málaga) has increased financial support to social and charitable organisations by 62.5%, to 65,000 euros. This increase is intended to support various foundations and associations with a social purpose. The amount is significantly higher than last year. This step emphasises the continued commitment of the council to strengthening social services and supporting initiatives that benefit the community.
Malaga is bracing for a rainy start to the week, with heavy rainfall on Monday 20th January. Rainfall is expected to reach 13.2mm, with a 100% chance of rain. Weather conditions will gradually improve, with less rain and rising temperatures over the coming days. Temperatures will range between 10°C and 17°C, with humidity at 78%. The westerly wind will blow at a speed of 7km/h, with gusts of up to […]
Málaga City Council has decided not to renew the licenses of six electric scooter rental companies. The move follows ongoing problems with incorrectly parked scooters causing inconvenience to pedestrians and dangerous situations in busy areas. The rental companies Lime, Bird, Link, Dott, Bolt and Tier have been affected. Electric scooter rental in Malaga stops after increase in complaints Electric scooters have become popular, especially among tourists, but the increase in […]
A man has been arrested in Fuengirola after setting fire to his rental apartment on January 2, 2025. Security footage showed the suspect carrying a plastic can filled with petrol before buying a lighter and heading to the Stella Maris tourist apartment complex. The fire, which caused thick smoke visible for miles, quickly spread to neighbouring rooms. Investigation led to suspected arson in Costa del Sol Firefighters were able to […]
Malaga Airport continues to grow as an international hub with the addition of several new flight routes. In 2024, connections will open to Bari, Brest, Tel Aviv, Hannover and Bucharest, among others. Further expansions are planned for 2025, including direct flights to Milan and Liverpool. With these new routes, Malaga Airport aims to increase connectivity, both to European cities and to more distant destinations. The growth reinforces Malaga’s role as […]
The day got off to a tragic start in Marbella on Tuesday when a 19-year-old woman was killed in a road accident. The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, at around 2:10 am, on the A-7 motorway, which runs along the Costa del Sol. According to information from the 112 emergency services coordination centre, the vehicle left the road at kilometre 1,043. Eyewitnesses who alerted the emergency services […]
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