Costa del Sol
A man drowns on the beach in Fuengirola
A man drowned on Fuengirola beach yesterday afternoon, Wednesday May 21st, according to 1-1-2, a news service run by the Andalusian Emergency Agency, which is...
New complaint against low-cost airlines for charging for hand luggage
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has filed a complaint with the European Commission against seven airlines, including Ryanair, Volotea, and Vueling....
The price of a butane gas cylinder rises 1.87% to €18 today
From today, Tuesday May 20th, the maximum retail price of a butane gas cylinder will rise by 1.87% to €18, marking the fifth straight increase since September...
Consumer Affairs Ministry has blocked 65,000 Airbnb listings it considers “illegal”
The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and the 2030 Agenda has blocked over 65,000 listings on Airbnb that it considers “illegal.” According...
The Costa del Sol is studying the use of seawater in showers and footbaths on the beach
The Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol has strengthened the processes for using seawater in showers and footbaths on beaches. This...
Arrests in Malaga and Melilla for laundering 1.5m euros of drug money using food company as front
Eight people have been arrested by National Police for money laundering in connection with drugs trafficking. Their primary activity was the marine...
Stepson of the mayor of Marbella supplied drugs to Swedish criminal networks
Joakim Peter Broberg, stepson of Marbella Mayor Ángeles Muñoz (PP), is on trial in the National Court for allegedly participating in an international drug...
Couple jailed for robberies using the “hug” method in Malaga and Alicante
The Guardia Civil has arrested a man and a woman, both 38 years old, for allegedly committing six crimes in Malaga and Alicante using the “hug”...
Alcampo to close 25 stores in Spain with the loss of 710 jobs across 13 regions
Auchan, a French retail chain that operates in Spain under the Alcampo brand, has announced its intention to close 25 stores throughout the country, which will...
