ANDALUCIA NEWS

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them   Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026

Benahavís just became Spain's second wealthiest municipalityThe tiny Málaga town jumped 55 places in a single year after average declared income rose by 83% Many people haven't heard of Benahavís. It's a small town in Málaga province with just 9,472 residents, tucked into the hills.. 01/10/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast October 1-4: Unsettled and showery as October settles inStorm warnings for the eastern provinces open the weekend, with rain and cloud persisting through Saturday before a quieter Sunday The cooler, cloudier pattern that arrived in Andalucía this week isn't going anywhere quickly. October opens.. 01/10/2026

Spain still throws away over a million tonnes of food a year and most of it starts at homeNew figures mark World Day Against Food Waste, with household bins the biggest culprit by far Spain wasted 1,129.91 million kilos of food in 2025, working out at 24.3 kilos for every person in the country. That's according to the Ministry of Agriculture.. 30/09/2026

Spain steps in to cap energy costs as fuel and gas prices hit their highest levels since 2022The government's third anti-crisis package limits gas tariff rises, freezes butane cylinder prices and extends fuel tax cuts through to the end of the year Energy bills in Spain are climbing fast and the government has moved to limit the damage.. 30/09/2026

Málaga Airport's big transformation won't begin until 2029... but the wait will be worth itSeven years of works are planned to more than double passport control space and triple the arrivals area If you've been wondering when Málaga Airport's much talked about expansion will actually get underway, the answer is 2029. Director.. 30/09/2026

Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in OctoberDoctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are officially being called to an indefinite strike from October 28, after the country.. 30/09/2026

Rota Naval Base opens its gates for National Day and passes go live this weekFree tickets for the October 12 open house become available from Tuesday September 29 Every year, one of the most popular dates on Rota's calendar rolls around again, and this time is no exception. To mark National Day, the Rota Naval Base will throw.. 30/09/2026

Granada's particle accelerator moves from paperwork to bulldozersConstruction is finally under way in Escúzar, with the project already worth tens of millions to the local economy After years of planning, agreements and bureaucratic hurdles, work has genuinely begun on IFMIF-DONES, the particle accelerator being.. 29/09/2026

Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubledNew OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're not imagining it. A new report from Spain's Organisation of Consumers.. 29/09/2026

Madrid pensioner Maricarmen could return home after eviction dealAn agreement would give the 87-year-old an eight-year rental contract with her rent capped at 30 per cent of her income For a few days, it looked as though Maricarmen Abascal had lost the home she had known for 70 years. Now, just six days after.. 29/09/2026

Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’s changed since the referendum vote and what has stayed the same... 28/09/2026

Flu and Covid jabs arrive early in Andalucía, with high dose vaccine now open to over 75sCampaign starts on Thursday October 1, with care home residents and staff among the first in line Anyone aged 75 or over in Andalucía will be able to get the high dose flu vaccine this season, five years earlier than before. The age limit was previously.. 28/09/2026

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delaySome European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric border system, while several other European countries are still working.. 28/09/2026

Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step awayMore than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies, across Spain, started early. In some cities, retirees were already lined.. 28/09/2026

Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing inOvernight stays hit their highest August total since 1999, with Málaga leading the way on prices too Andalucía's tourism sector has had a summer to remember. Hotels across the region recorded 7.72 million overnight stays in August, a.. 25/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 25/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 25/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 25/09/2026

Electric scooters, motorbikes and cyclists in Spain face new road rules from October 1Helmets, gloves, reflective vests and new overtaking rules are among the changes coming into force next week A series of new road rules will come into force across Spain on Thursday October 1, bringing changes for anyone who drives, cycles, rides.. 25/09/2026