ANDALUCIA NEWS

Andalucía opens doors to foreign doctors to beat healthcare shortagesNationality exemption extended to 2026 as region recruits hundreds of specialists yearly If you've ever worried about finding a doctor in Andalucía and especially the rural parts, good news is on the way. The regional government under Juanma.. 03/12/2025

Andalucía Flag Day: waving the green and white with pride on December 4Festive events across all eight provinces celebrate our shared history of unity and hope Picture this: on December 4 1977, over two million Andalusians from every corner of the region poured into the streets of all eight provinces, waving the white and.. 03/12/2025

Spain delays new digital invoicing system that will send all invoices to the Tax OfficeBusiness owners and self-employed workers in Spain now have another year to adapt to VeriFactu There are sighs of relief all round as the Spanish government has delayed the introduction of the dreaded VerifFactu, the new digital invoicing.. 03/12/2025

Eighty per cent healthy snacks: New rules to clear junk food from hospital vending machinesMinistry of Consumer Affairs puts patients and visitors first with fresh decree for hospitals and care homes The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs is ready to crack down on vending machines in hospitals and nursing homes, mandating that at least 80.. 02/12/2025

Málaga launches tender for over 1,200 affordable mini-apartments aimed at young and senior residentsNew micro-apartments to rent for €450-600 a month with subsidies and community spaces across 14 city plots Málaga is inviting private companies to bid on 14 city plots where at least 1,256 micro-apartments will be built, with potential for.. 02/12/2025

Bioparc Fuengirola welcomes first baby gorilla born in Spain this yearThe baby lowland gorilla was born right in front of dozens of stunned visitors at the famous Costa del Sol zoo Saturday afternoon families visiting Bioparc Fuengirola got rather more than they bargained for when Wefa, a western lowland gorilla, gave.. 02/12/2025

In question: Rental-expense deductions for non-EU property owners in Spain by IberianTax   For the 2025 tax year, non-resident property owners in Spain must file their Rental Income Tax return (Modelo 210) between 1 January and 20 January 2026. This applies to both short-term and long-term rentals. Non-resident.. 02/12/2025

Flu surge brings masks back to Andalusian health centresJunta urges people to mask up in hospitals and clinics as flu season arrives early and hits vulnerable groups Masks are quietly returning to everyday life in Andalucía, as health authorities respond to a sharp rise in flu cases. From this Monday.. 02/12/2025

Could 2025 be the most expensive Christmas Spain has ever seen?Consumers in Spain are facing an average price increase of 16% on a dozen basic festive food products Families across Spain are bracing for what could be the costliest Christmas on record. Inflation may have eased slightly in recent months, dropping.. 01/12/2025

December supermoon: A celestial showstopper we won't see again until 2042The last full moon of the year will be larger and brighter than usual, visible from Spain on the night of December 4-5 Star gazers are in for a treat this week as the final full moon of the year puts on a spectacular show. The December supermoon.. 01/12/2025

Flu reaches epidemic levels in SpainA new, more contagious strain of flu is running rampant in Europe Christmas will be here before we know it and the last thing anybody wants is to be sick during the busy festive season. Unfortunately for many of us, this may be unavoidable as flu.. 01/12/2025

Wet and windy: Andalusia weather forecast December 1-4Despite widespread rain and heavy cloud cover all week, temperatures will remain mild across Andalucia Weather outlook on Thursday December 4   Several different weather fronts are due to hit Spain over the next few days and unfortunately.. 01/12/2025

Spanish airport authority fined €10 million for using facial recognition scannersAena insists that passengers across Spain gave their consent and that their personal data was never at risk Spain's airport operator Aena has been hit with a hefty €10 million fine over its facial recognition systems, which have become a.. 28/11/2025

Don't let deals turn dirty: Police issue fresh Black Friday scam alertThe Policía Nacional say online shoppers should stay alert as scammers ramp up their tricks during sale season As the Black Friday frenzy begins, Spain’s Policía Nacional stepped up their warning about twelve of the most common online.. 28/11/2025

Vehicles in Spain that won't need a V-16 emergency light come JanuaryCertain cars in Spain are exempt from the new rules and won’t have to swap the old emergency triangle From January 1 next year, the approved V-16 emergency beacon becomes the only legal device for signalling breakdowns and accidents on Spanish.. 27/11/2025

Andalucía prepares to sparkle: Christmas lights dazzle from Málaga to SevilleMost of the region’s cities switch on their Christmas lights this weekend, with spectacular displays planned in Málaga, Seville and Cádiz As the festive season arrives, Andalucía is getting ready to shine. This weekend marks.. 26/11/2025

International Unit at Caser Residencial Málaga welcomes visiting nursing students from FinlandThe professional training programme not only taught the Finnish visitors about care work, but also helped to improve and expand services for foreign nationals at the nursing home too The International Unit at Caser Residencial Málaga recently.. 26/11/2025

Fresh food takes centre stage this Christmas as supermarkets double down on Spanish favouritesWhile Brits reach for the turkey, Spain’s festive tables lean heavily on seafood, fresh meat and ready-made classics Anyone who has spent a Christmas in Spain knows that the festive menu here looks very different from the British obsession with.. 25/11/2025

Andalucía gears up for winter with snowploughs and thousands of tons of de-icing agentsRoad maintenance campaign active until April 2026 to keep highways safe and open As Andalucía braces for winter, the regional government has announced a comprehensive road maintenance campaign that will stay on alert until April 2026. Equipped.. 25/11/2025

Doñana celebrates a remarkable year for waterfowl, while Malaga's volunteers plant trees to fight climate changeConservation milestones in Doñana meet community efforts to protect and restore nature in Andalucía Record waterfowl breeding season in Doñana Doñana Natural Area is basking in what officials are calling “one.. 25/11/2025