# SUR in English

> SUR in English is a news source in the TOLD catalogue, based in Spain. TOLD classifies its editorial position as **Balanced**.

- **Domain:** surinenglish.com
- **Website:** https://www.surinenglish.com/
- **Country:** Spain
- **Region:** Europe
- **Language:** English
- **Editorial position on TOLD:** Balanced
- **Founded:** 1984

## About

SUR in English has translated the Costa del Sol for its foreign residents since 1984. Published as the English arm of Malaga's regional daily within the Vocento group, it concentrates on local affairs, services, and weather over national politics. Its value is hyperlocal reliability, with its parent's centre-right leanings sitting far in the background.

## Profile

- **Ownership:** English edition of Diario Sur (Prensa Malaguena), part of Grupo Vocento
- **Funding:** Corporate ownership; advertising and circulation
- **Focus areas:** Costa del Sol and Malaga local news, services, property, weather, community


## What the position means

TOLD classifies what an outlet publishes over time, based on ownership, funding
and focus. It describes a pattern; it is not a rating of quality and not a
ranking. Nothing in TOLD sorts, hides or promotes a source by its position.
State-aligned and partisan outlets are in the catalogue on purpose, labelled.

## Assessment note

Latest assessment: 2026-05-29. Generated with TOLD Source Prompt Brief v1.2.7. TOLD summarizes framing patterns and third-party classifications; it does not assess factual accuracy, intent, or legitimacy. External classifications: 4 (2 themes).

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