
Why marijuana plantations are spreading across southern Spain
With seizures jumping eighteenfold in Almería province, authorities warn that growers are passing off illegal cannabis as hemp for industrial use

With seizures jumping eighteenfold in Almería province, authorities warn that growers are passing off illegal cannabis as hemp for industrial use

The 170 hospital workers who gathered for a meal in Málaga had taken antigen tests, but the virus spread to 80 diners and the health center had to hire extra staff

Eerily silent paths meander through pine groves and fig trees before opening up to the sea on an island that has preserved unspoiled areas despite the tourist boom

The health crisis has affected households with lower incomes worse than others, and has increased the already-existing gap in Spanish society

According to authorities, the man was covered in ice and placed in front of a fan so that he would get hypothermia

In the past five years, violent gangs from Sweden have increased their presence in Málaga province, drawn in by the warm weather and high quality of life
Mass tourism, pressure from urban development and the ubiquitous cellphone camera are all working against naturists who are calling for the practice to be respected

A new book explores the stories of the actors, writers and criminals who flocked to Málaga’s coast for its beaches, parties and discretion

Around 18,000 properties were built irregularly under former mayor Jesús Gil, but despite numerous court cases that canceled permits, chances are good they will never be torn down

An NGO has created one of the first nurseries in the Mediterranean to restore and conserve an important colony of the species which is threatened by waste from the fishing industry

The 22-year-old, who is facing charges for around a dozen offenses, used some 130 profiles on the social network to request bitcoins, managing to raise $117,000

The aircraft, which has a wingspan of 4.5 meters and seven hours of flight autonomy, was able to fly up to 150 kilos of narcotics between the coast of North Africa and southern Spain
Health authorities are investigating the death of a 43-year-old woman from Marbella who had a brain hemorrhage after complaining of headaches for days

The staggering rise in marijuana production and trafficking is the hallmark of a new era of organized crime in the country, where anonymity is key as gangs go global and diversify. From Galicia to Cádiz, EL PAÍS looks at the hotspots for the drug trade across the territory

Five incidents involving firearms in the last month underscore the problem of drug-related violence in parts of southern Spain
More than a dozen officers have been injured after being rammed by SUVs driven by narcos who are increasingly ‘broke and desperate’

More than 80% of hotels on the Málaga beachfront have closed while Cádiz’s are surviving on 20% occupancy

The station, which is broadcast from Spain's Costa del Sol, has become a mouthpiece for British residents to voice their opinions, including criticism of Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus crisis

Residents of the Lazy Days in Spain – Pueblo Fiesta site recount to EL PAÍS how they saw their belongings go up into flames during a devastating blaze on Sunday

Police officers relate the multitude of excuses employed by people to explain why they are not following the coronavirus safety measure

The number of households with no working members has risen to 1.14 million due to the Covid-19 pandemic. EL PAÍS spoke with three people in this situation

In a video, a man is seen discharging a shotgun at images of several high-profile politicians, including Pedro Sánchez and Pablo Iglesias

Sixteen people have been arrested thanks to a group that focuses exclusively on score settling

A newly renovated house in the heart of the Andalusian city promises to brighten the future of youths Nabil, Hassan and Bilal

The family of two-year-old Julen Roselló, who died in Málaga last January, has reached a deal with David Serrano, the owner of the land where the accident happened

The owner of the property where the toddler fell to his death down a narrow borehole will face trial on January 21

Local authorities have introduced a five-year ban on new dining and drinking establishments in downtown areas that are already saturated with venues