Tony Bryant

Andalusia

Journalist at Sur in English

Author at Freelance

Journalist at SUR in English, travel writer and Author of six books of Andalusian theme

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Sebastián Viberti An Argentinian icon at Malaga CF

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Friday, 9 May 2025, 12:40Just behind La Rosaleda - Malaga CF's stadium - is a roundabout named after one of the team's most iconic players, Sebastián Viberti. At the stadium itself, gate number five was named after him in 2013, following the football legend's death in 2012. The Argentinian played for Malaga from 1969 to 1974 and his name lives on in the memories of some of the team's older fans and in the city itself.
United nationalities summit in Marbella to focus on the elderly

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:43The United Nationalities of Marbella Summit (UNMS) returns to Marbella on Tuesday 20 May at 11.30am, an event that will bring together charities, associations and key stakeholders to foster collaboration and develop sustainable solutions for the local elderly community. This year's event, which, for the past few years has been held in November, was brought forward several months due to the "importance of the topic".
Top UK stand-up comedians head to the Costa del Sol

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Tony BryantCosta del SolFriday, 9 May 2025, 11:01Stand-up Comedy Spain returns to the Costa del Sol this month with two nights of comedy presented by some of the UK's top alternative comedians. The shows will take place at The Cazbah Live Lounge in Mijas on Tuesday 20 May and at Louie Louie in Estepona the following day. The shows will be compered by Nik Coppin, a UK-based international standup comedian and producer who has performed all over the world.
Costa del Sol blues band offer night of distinct boogie, swing and jump

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Friday, 9 May 2025, 09:37| Updated 09:43h. The Blue Stompers Jump Review, the coast's most established blues outfit, will bring their distinct mix of swing, boogie and jump to the Galeria Huber in Estepona on Saturday 10 May. The recently revamped band (they now have a new rhythm section), which formed in 2016, are known for their originality and they have established themselves as a serious blues band with a difference, both here on the coast, and also on the European blues circuit.
Benalmádena pulls together to support children of Lina who was 'a very dear resident'

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Friday, 9 May 2025, 08:48Local associations in Benalmádena Pueblo have got together to organise a charity festival in memory of Lina, the local woman allegedly murdered by her ex-husband earlier this year. Organised by the town hall, who described Lina as “a very dear resident”, the event will take place in Los Nadales on Saturday 10 May from midday to raise funds so that her children can continue to live together in their family home.
Cártama to unveil monolith in memory of one of the darkest chapters in Spain's Civil War

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 15:48Cártama town hall has announced it will unveil a new monolith in memory of those who lost their lives during one of the darkest chapters in Spain's Civil War, La Desbandá. The monument, located next to Cártama train station, is dedicated to the thousands of people who fled Malaga but were killed by Franco's troops assisted by German and Italian bombardments as they tried to reach Almeria.
Mijas steps up campaign against serious crime

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 11:47Local Police officers in Mijas have made ten arrests in the last week as part of the town’s current campaign against serious crimes such as robbery with force, assaults on officers, reckless driving or burglaries. The interventions have taken place in different areas of the municipality, which, the council said, reinforces its “commitment to the safety and well-being of all residents”.
Fuengirola delighted with attendance figures and organisation of its international fair

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 13:12Fuengirola town hall has acknowledged the “success” of the 29th international fair of the countries (Feria de los Países), which was held in the town from 30 April to 4 May. Tourism councillor José Luis Ponce said the event had been "successful both in attendance figures and organisation", pointing out that, according to the data provided by the suppliers, this year’s fair saw a growth of ten per cent compared to that of 2024.
Mijas Pueblo tourist office launches latest exhibition to promote local talent

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 10:34The tourist office in Mijas Pueblo is currently hosting 'Horse’, a collection of acrylic paintings by local artist Valerie Robson Vinardell that focus on the world of horses. Vinardell, a British woman who is a resident in Mijas, has developed an artistic career focused on animal portraiture, with a special devotion to horses. She resumed her passion for painting a few years ago and currently works from her home studio in Mijas.
Mijas registers drop of more than 6% in year-on-year unemployment rate in April

1 week ago | surinenglish.com | Tony Bryant

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 09:55Mijas registered a year-on-year decrease in unemployment of 364 people in April compared to the same month last year, a figure that represents a decrease of 6.1 per cent, according to data released by the Junta de Andalucía. The report establishes that the municipality closed April with 5,613 unemployed, while in the same month last year there were 5,977.