Benalmádena
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Two Children Die in Benalmádena Apartment Fire, Mother Hospitalized
A fire in Benalmádena has left two children dead and their mother in critical condition. Emergency crews evacuated residents and treated several responders for smoke inhalation. The city mourns the loss.
Why Malaga residents are divided over the future of tourism on the coast
Tourism boom on Costa del Sol Income growth and new challenges for the region. Costa del Sol welcomed a record number of visitors in 2025. Tourism revenue and employment have surged. However, locals are concerned about overcrowding and quality of life.
Young Mercenaries: How Europe Is Exporting Crime to Spain
Teenage Contract Killers on the Costa del Sol: A New Threat from Europe. Spain is seeing a growing influx of underage contract killers arriving from Europe. Recruited and paid thousands of euros, these minors are being hired for targeted assassinations. Police are reporting an alarming rise in such cases along the Costa del Sol.
Arrests, weapons, and tons of drugs: how the police are cracking down on the mafia in Andalusia
Police Launches Large-Scale Operation Against Drug Gangs in Costa del Sol. Seventeen people arrested in Andalusia, nearly 400 kg of hashish and 21 firearms seized. The operation exposes the scale of crime in Costa del Sol. Details of the investigation and latest updates — in our story.