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Competa Solidarity Race: Fri, 30 Jan, from 10am
“Day of Peace & Non-Violence”
Source: https://turismocompeta.com/es/agenda/eventodetalle/245/-/carrera-solidaria
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Torrox El Sereno hiking route: Sat, 31 Jan, from 7am
Linear route through the Sierra Huétor Natural Park
Distance: 15 km ; Elevation difference: 450 M
Level: Intermediate
Info: 952539927. Email: deportes@torrox.es
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San Antón 2026 Concert in Árchez: Sun, 1 Feb, 6pm
Music by Oscar el Ruso, free.
At the Fairgrounds (Turvilla River Esplanade).
Tel: +34 951463281
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Iznate Carnival 2026: Sat, 7 Feb
The municipality of Iznate is all set for its big Carnival celebration. The event will take place on Saturday, 7 February, starting at 4:30 p.m.
*Key points of the event*
Grand Costume Contest: With categories for children (with gifts for all participants), teenagers and adults.
Cash prizes: Prizes of up to €200 in drinks will be awarded to the best groups.
Performances: The day will feature performances by ‘Los ladrones del tiempo’ and ‘Maestros de la costura’.
Info: 952 509 776
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X Cross Country- Villa de Torrox: Sun, 8 Feb, 10:30am
Rio Torrox.
Tel: 952539927. Email: deportes@torrox.es
Info & reg: https://web.faalive.com/inscriptions/158
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Warning Note: Possible heavy rain & high winds until 11:59pm Wednesday.
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AEMET Weather Warnings In Andalucia For Wednesday, 28 Jan
Orange & Yellow alerts for heavy rain & high winds, especially in coastal areas. Source:
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SPAIN
Keys to the extraordinary regularisation of 500,000 immigrants approved by the Government: deadlines, beneficiaries, impact…: {Translation, summary}
– The Council of Ministers has approved the royal decree which reforms the immigration law to regularise the situation of approximately 500,000 immigrants in Spain. The measure originated from a Popular Legislative Initiative registered with the Congress and subsequently advanced to the parliamentary review stage by all parties except Vox. Now, by approving it via royal decree after reaching an agreement with Podemos, the initiative will not have to pass through the Lower House.
***Who will be able to benefit?***
– On the one hand, all those persons who, as of 31 December 2025, have been living in the country for at least five months; and, on the other hand, those who have submitted an application for international protection before the same date.
***What other requirements must be met?***
– Applicants must not have a criminal record “nor pose a threat to public order”, as stated by the Government.
***When will it come into force?***
– As it is a royal decree, already approved by the Council of Ministers, the measure will come into force as soon as it is published in the Official State Gazette.
***What deadlines is the Government working to?***
– The intention is for the period to apply for papers to be open from “early April, once the mandatory procedures for processing the Royal Decree are completed”, until the coming 30 June. “The very admission for processing of the application will allow the applicant to work on a provisional basis from the first day in any sector and any part of the country,” explained the Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations and Government spokesperson, Elma Saiz, this Tuesday.
***How long does the permit last?***
– When that application is accepted for processing, “a provisional residence permit will be granted which allows for legal work and access to other fundamental rights, such as healthcare. And after review, “if the resolution is favourable, a one year residence permit will be granted, at the end of which an ordinary permit may be requested in accordance with the standard immigration regulations.” In the event the regularisation includes minor children, its validity will be five years until the ordinary permit.
***What reasons does the Government give for bypassing Congress?***
– The Government justifies the approval of the measure by royal decree on the grounds that, following its taking into consideration, the ILP “has remained blocked for too many months” in Congress. “Given the social urgency and the broad political, economic and social consensus for the measure, the Government has examined the regulatory route to give people who are in our country the opportunity to live with equal rights and opportunities. It is not an alternative to Parliament, it is a Government response within the constitutional framework and fully compatible with the legislative debate,” argues the administration.
https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/claves-regularizacion-extraordinaria-500-000-inmigrantes-aprobada-por-gobierno-plazos-beneficiarios-impacto_6926288_0.html
And since the Sanchez administration has tried to dodge getting full congressional approval to pass this “decree”, the inevitable challenges have already been announced!
Feijóo will denounce the regularisation of migrants as contrary to the European pact & VOX plans a Supreme Court challenge: {Translation, summary}
– PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo will convey his party’s strong opposition to the Spanish government’s extraordinary regularisation of over half a million migrants at an upcoming European People’s Party summit. The PP condemns the urgent decree, bypassing Parliament, as frivolous timing to distract from recent fatal train accidents and as a violation of the EU immigration pact.
– They argue it will create a damaging “call effect” attracting hoards of new migrants, it will strain public services, and is a left-wing political ploy that may ultimately backfire, driving disgruntled supporters to the far-right party Vox. While Vox plans a Supreme Court challenge, the PP will first critically analyse the decree’s text. Feijóo has labelled the policy “ridiculous,” pledging a complete overhaul if he gains power, and will also discuss Venezuela and Mercosur agreement conditions at the EPP meeting. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-feijoo-denunciara-cumbre-ppe-regularizacion-migrantes-considerar-contraria-pacto-europeo-20260127191124.html
AXARQUÍA
The Guaro River is flowing strongly again in Periana and replenishing the reserves in La Viñuela: {Translation, summary}
– The Birth of the Guaro River has ‘burst forth’ again in Periana this Monday, 26 January, as a consequence of the abundant rainfall recorded in the last few weeks in the Alta Axarquía region. This is the second similar episode in less than a year, after the one that occurred in March 2025, and it constitutes a new and significant contribution to the La Viñuela reservoir, the main water reserve for the district.
– According to Diario Sur [ https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/vuelve-reventar-nacimiento-rio-guaro-periana-tras-lluvias-malaga-20260126133408-nt.html ], this natural phenomenon, popularly known as “the Guaro has come out” (ha salido el Guaro), occurs when the underground aquifers reach their maximum saturation level and water emerges suddenly from the spring, increasing the river’s flow abruptly. The effect is especially visible at the mine adit where the boreholes are located that supply water to Periana for consumption and irrigation.
– Thanks to this new contribution, the La Viñuela reservoir has exceeded 80 cubic hectometres and is close to 49% of its capacity, more than double the water stored a year ago, which provides direct relief for farmers and irrigators in a district harshly affected by drought. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rio-guaro-vuelve-a-brotar-con-fuerza-periana-refuerza-reservas-vinuela/
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Alfarnate and Alfarnatejo isolated by a massive breakdown that leaves 1,400 residents without communication: {Translation, summary}
– The towns of Alfarnate and Alfarnatejo in Malaga have been completely cut off from landline, mobile, and internet services since last Friday due to a network fault during scheduled work, affecting 1,400 residents. This outage, described by mayors as causing “genuine anguish”, has paralysed economic and social activity. Essential services are disrupted, including the medical clinic, telecare for the elderly, cash machines, and card payments. The mayor of Alfarnate reports such outages occur almost monthly, hindering municipal, pharmacy, and restaurant operations. Both mayors cite a feeling of abandonment due to poor communication from operators and demand structural fixes. The incident underscores the fragility of rural infrastructure, jeopardising healthcare and isolating the communities. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/alfarnate-y-alfarnatejo-aislados-por-una-averia-masiva-que-deja-sin-comunicacion-a-1-400-vecinos/
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The Eastern Health Area of Malaga Axarquía will make improvements in six health centres: {Translation, summary}
– Six health centres in the East Malaga Axarquia Health Management Area will undergo renovations with an approved investment of nearly 100,000 euros. The works at the centres in Benamargosa, Torre del Mar, Vélez Sur, Viñuela, Torrox and Almayate will include repairing and remodelling toilets for staff and patients—adapting them for reduced mobility—along with repairs to consulting rooms, skylights, and roofs. Area Manager Miguel Moreno stated this fulfils the commitment to strengthen Primary Care, improving conditions for both patients and professionals. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-area-sanitaria-este-de-malaga-axarquia-realizara-mejoras-en-seis-centros-de-salud/
MALAGA PROVINCE
125 people investigated for crimes against territorial planning and urban planning in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– In 2025, Málaga’s Environmental Prosecutor’s Office and the Guardia Civil’s Seprona unit conducted Operation ‘Murus’ against planning crimes. The investigation targeted 125 individuals and entities, including developers and technicians, for illegal construction on rustic and sometimes protected land. Authorities documented 62 criminal planning offences and 154 administrative infractions, such as unauthorised works and non compliant projects.
– Illegal activities included building houses in restricted areas, placing unauthorized prefabricated homes, constructing pools disguised as agricultural water storage ponds, building recreational barbecues without permission, and converting agricultural sheds into dwellings. All case files were forwarded to the prosecutor, and administrative complaints were sent to the relevant town councils for disciplinary action. The operation involved collaboration with local and regional Andalusian government services. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/malaga/investigadas-125-personas-delitos-ordenacion-territorio-urbanismo-malaga/202601270927372325166.html
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Fake nurse arrested in Malaga who worked in both public and private healthcare: {Translation, summary}
– National Police in Malaga have arrested a 49-year-old man for posing as a nurse using fraudulent documents to secure both public and private healthcare contracts since July 2020. The investigation, prompted by the Andalusian emergency services and the local nursing college, found he had no university nursing degree or professional registration. He falsified a degree from the University of Malaga, forged registration certificates- even using another nurse’s valid number- and later invented a career as an Air Force nurse, all disproven by authorities. His actions, undertaken in Malaga and Almeria, risked patient safety. After his arrest and invocation of the right to silence, he was released pending court proceedings, where he faces potential prison and fines if convicted. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/falso-enfermero-malaga/
CALETA DE VELEZ
The crew of a drug boat greet the camera while taking shelter from the storm in Caleta de Vélez: {Translation, summary}
– Video released by a Guardia Civil union shows the crew of a narcotics speedboat inside Caleta de Velez port in Malaga, where they sheltered from a storm. Filmed overnight, the individuals mockingly waved at the camera. The union identifies the vessel as drug-trafficking linked and notes the complete absence of any officers, interpreting the act as a brazen display of impunity. The images show traffickers using public infrastructure as a secure refuge. Police sources call it a disgrace, signalling deep agent frustration and questioning the efficacy of regional counter-narcotics operations. The incident exemplifies the trade’s geographical spread along the coast, a shift facilitated by an extensive network of young fuel suppliers known as ‘petaqueros’. These individuals have colonised the shoreline to provide logistical support, indicating a significant change in the operational landscape and the pervasive challenge faced by authorities. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/velez-malaga/tripulantes-narcolancha-saludan-camara-resguardan-temporal-caleta-velez_0_2005740560.html
MIDDLE EAST
Israel recovers the body of the last hostage remaining in Gaza: {Translation, summary}
– The Israeli Army has confirmed the identification of Sergeant Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer, as the final hostage whose remains were in the Gaza Strip following the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. His body was located in a Muslim cemetery in Gaza City after intensive search operations. Gvili fell in combat at Kibbutz Alumim on 7 October, after which his body was taken to Gaza.
– The military states this concludes the return of all hostages. Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants kidnapped 251 people and killed approximately 1,200 during their incursion. The return of 28 deceased captives was a commitment under the initial US-brokered truce, with Hamas blaming Israeli bombardment rubble for delayed handovers. Concurrently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to reopen the Rafah crossing for pedestrian traffic once this last search operation was complete. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/mundo/israel-recupera-cadaver-ultimo-rehen_0_2005736401.html
HEALTH
Getting an appointment at a primary care centre in Malaga– the average wait is over 9 days, and often no appointments are available at all– no wonder the Emergency Units are overwhelmed and new medical workers refuse to work here!: {Translation}
– Securing an appointment in Primary Care is no easy task. The average delay to be seen by a family doctor is 9.27 days in the province of Malaga. That is, if one manages to get an appointment, as in six out of ten attempts none appears available. These are the main conclusions of the ‘Report on the Situation of Delays in Primary Care in Malaga’, produced by a group of retired professionals from the Andalusian Health Service (SAS), in light of the worrying “deterioration” they claim to observe in the public health system. As current patients and former workers, they decided to take action and, given the scarcity of public data on waiting times, have set out to create a “kind of observatory” to measure and publicise the state of accessibility to Primary Care in the province. To this end, they have carried out a first pilot, with wide participation from group members, in which they directly checked the real availability of appointments and the delay offered to the user at the time of request.
– This first study, to which La Opinión de Malaga has had access, is based on 253 real appointment requests made through the official SAS telematics platforms between 15 and 18 December. Regarding the representativeness of the sample, the authors note that valid data was obtained from 63 Primary Care centres in the province 78% of health centres and 8% of clinics, which equates to an estimated population coverage of 78.5%, that is, around 1.15 million people over the age of 13.
– One of the report’s most concerning findings is the closure of appointment diaries, as the results show that in 60% of cases, when requesting an appointment, the application returns a message stating that it cannot be managed at that time and offering as the only alternative the possibility of receiving a call within a maximum of 72 hours to be assigned an appointment, without specifying a date. For the authors, this message creates a feeling of “helplessness and insecurity” and pushes many users to turn to Emergency Services, with the consequent saturation of these, or to resort to private healthcare. “This diary closure is practically widespread across the entire province, except in the La Vega/North Malaga district. It is a common practice and is of particular relevance in the Malaga and Guadalhorce Valley districts where it reaches 70% of cases,” they highlight in the report, which concludes that six out of ten patients do not have access to an appointment when they request one.
– In those cases where an appointment is available, the average delay to be seen by a general practitioner is 9.27 days, with the mode, the most frequent value, being 14 days. “Delays reach unacceptable levels,” argue the authors.
The same document recalls that the Forum of Primary Care Physicians states that the acceptable delay should not exceed 48 hours and that the “quality standard” is ‘zero delay’, understood as the system’s capacity for a patient to be seen by their own doctor on the same day they request it, or at most within 24 to 48 hours.
– However, according to the study’s results, the reality in the province is far from these recommendations. None of Malaga’s six Health Districts meets the criterion of not exceeding 48 hours when requesting an appointment, and only three of the 26 basic health zones included in the pilot, Álora, Nerja and Torrox, have an average waiting time of less than 72 hours.
– In the city of Malaga, the situation is especially unequal. Of the 26 health centres analysed, only two, El Perchel and Puerta Blanca, have average delays of less than three days, while 13 of them exceed a 7 day wait. The maximum delay reaches 23 days at the Puerto de la Torre health centre.
Furthermore, the report also notes that seven health centres in the capital had no appointments available at the time of the study.
– The centres with the highest average delays are the Portada Alta health centre (16.5 days), Carlinda health centre (15.33 days), El Cónsul health centre (15 days), Huelin health centre (15 days), Delicias Malaga health centre (14 days), Miraflores de los Ángeles health centre (14 days) and Nueva Malaga health centre (14 days). The report also points out the incongruity that in the same centre, and within such a short observation period, delays of zero days can coexist with waiting times exceeding a week, even up to 15 days, and cases where it directly offers no available appointments. “This fact reflects the non existence of queue management, and of management in general, and makes obtaining an appointment depend more on chance than on service planning by those responsible,” they highlight.
– As a final conclusion, the authors maintain that these results are indicative of a “very poor quality of care” and “significant accessibility difficulties”, which pose a “risk to patient safety”. They also argue that these obstacles to accessing Primary Care are one of the causes of the saturation of hospital Emergency Services and the “gradual disaffection with public healthcare”.
– Last November, the SAS retirees’ group already published a manifesto of complaint, signed by 748 retired professionals, in which they warned of the “evident and progressive deterioration” suffered by public healthcare and which also included a series of improvement proposals. Their objective as a group, they state, is to monitor and, where appropriate, denounce the situation of deterioration, raise awareness among the general population and current officials, offer advice, and participate in campaigns and mobilisations focused on defending a public, universal, and quality healthcare system in Andalusia. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/01/27/cita-atencion-primaria-malaga-demora-centro-salud-126111801.html
TRAVEL
Train Fiasco Continues- Puente now admits that old rails were retained during the renovation of the Adamuz section where the Iryo train derailed: {Translation, summary}
– The Minister for Transport, Óscar Puente, has changed his story regarding the Adamuz train crash, conceding that the recently modernised line included original track from 1989-1992. The accident was caused by the fracture of a weld connecting a new rail laid in 2025 with one over three decades old—a standard industry practice, he claims.
– The official investigation confirms an old rail section was involved. Adif, the infrastructure company, insists the correct welding procedure for joining the two different rail types was followed. There is also conflicting information about whether the final ultrasonic inspection occurred in September or November.
– The political opposition accuses Puente of spreading falsehoods and demands his resignation. He denies lying, calls any discrepancy a mistake, stresses the track segment passed seven recent inspections without providing any proof, and vows that anyone at fault will face consequences after the technical investigation is complete. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/puente-admite-conservaron-railes-antiguos_0_2005737846.html
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Adif locates a new track break in Córdoba, forcing speed restrictions: {Translation, summary}
– The Railway Infrastructure Administrator (Adif) has located a new track break in Córdoba, about 15 kilometres from the capital. As confirmed by the Ministry of Transport on Monday, the incident has forced the establishment of a Temporary Speed Restriction (LTV) at that point, pending replacement of the part.
– Specifically, the break affects a switch point. These parts are very large, over 50 metres long, and must be transported by rail, so replacing them requires special permits. Furthermore, the work can only be carried out during night-time maintenance. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2026/01/26/adif-localiza-nueva-rotura-via-cordoba-126103782.html
SPORTS
Tennis News- Australian Open 2026 Results: Use this link to see full results and schedule.
https://ausopen.com/results#!All
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SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
*Click links to read the English language articles*
– Organic farmers face eviction and loss of EU project as 400 contracts terminated by Larios
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/organic-farmers-face-eviction-and-loss-project-20260126171449-nt.html
– Alhambra palace wall collapses during heavy rainfall
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/the-alhambra-will-check-its-walls-after-20260127102827-nt.html
– Lutz, the homeless Canadian who was attacked in Salobreña {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/they-hit-they-left-laughing-and-was-20260122113616-nt.html
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2025 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view: (Will be updated to 2026 when the town halls get around to posting them)
Algarrobo
Competa
Malaga
Nerja
Rincon
Torrox
Velez-Málaga
For other towns in Malaga Province, visit this website, click your town, then look for the post named “Calendario Laboral de ‘Your Town‘ 2026 “, click that to see calendar.
https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga.html
Petrol Prices, updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html
Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily:
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/parte/diario/embalses
Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Nerja Car Boot
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Nerja 952 524 519
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Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
Local/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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