ANDALUCIA NEWS

Guardia Civil intercepts nearly seven tons of hashish thrown into Strait of GibraltarTwo high-speed chases foiled illegal shipments from Morocco Spanish authorities seized almost seven tons of hashish after intercepting two separate drug shipments in the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar last weekend. The Guardia Civil's Maritime.. 18/09/2025

Alicante and Andalucía celebrate European Mobility Week with fresh initiativesCelebrating Mobility Week with city-wide activities and transport deals This week cities across Spain are stepping up efforts to promote sustainable mobility as part of the European Mobility Week celebration running from September 16-22. Benidorm and.. 18/09/2025

Another morning of delays for Andalucía-Madrid high-speed trainsTravellers face second consecutive day of disruption at Madrid’s Atocha station There was more frustration for rail travellers yesterday, on Wednesday September 17, as high-speed trains running between Madrid and Andalucía experienced delays.. 18/09/2025

Andalucía weekend weather forecast: September 18-21 – Summer heat eases as clouds and scattered rain returnWarmer inland, turning fresher with cloud and a few showers It’s been a sultry week across Andalucía and the region is set for more heat, but by the end of the weekend a fresher Atlantic breeze and some rain will mark a noticeable shift in.. 18/09/2025

Hellman's steps in after surreal Seville bar fireAmerican mayonnaise maker offers to cover repair costs after angry customer set bar ablaze over lack of sauce A bar in the Seville municipality of Los Palacios y Villafranca, which was badly damaged in a fire started by a disgruntled customer, will now.. 17/09/2025

Murcia among world's top 20 places for digital nomadsSpain has seven cities in the ranking, making it one of the best countries to work remotely An aerial view of Murcia city More and more people in Spain are becoming digital nomads and no longer need to go into the office five days a week... 17/09/2025

Andalucía's first West Nile virus case this season signals big improvement on last year's surgeMojácar resident recovers from mild infection amid increased regional surveillance Andalucía has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this season, just days after a 77-year-old man died from the infection in Badajoz.. 17/09/2025

Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, joining Ireland and othersFour countries have already withdrawn, now Spain is first Big Five member to threaten exit The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is facing a major challenge as several countries oppose Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. To date.. 17/09/2025

Butane cylinder prices drop 5%, bringing welcome relief to Spanish consumersPrice cut brings the cost of a butane gas cylinder down to €16.27 amid fluctuating global markets Did you know that over 64 million butane and propane gas cylinders are used every year across Spain? These handy cylinders are a vital energy source.. 16/09/2025

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Picasso's only painted swimming pool in the world goes on the marketVilla El Martinete in Marbella offers a unique masterpiece with a €30 million price tag If the idea of swimming in a real Picasso sounds like a dream come true, Marbella may just have the place for you. Villa El Martinete, a stunning beachfront mansion.. 16/09/2025

Man arrested after twenty bomb threats to Córdoba's Mosque-CathedralPolice operation tracks suspect to Palencia following alarming calls The Policía Nacional have arrested a man in Palencia (in the northern autonomous community of Castile and León) accused of making a series of bomb threats against the Mosque.. 16/09/2025

Andalucía leads Spain's renewable energy boomRecord growth in solar and wind power pushes clean energy to nearly 70% of regional capacity Andalucía is charging ahead as Spain’s top region for renewable energy growth, breaking records and setting ambitious new targets. According to Jorge.. 15/09/2025

Foreign buyers love Alicante, the Balearics and Malaga for Spanish homesNearly 93,000 properties snapped up by foreigners last year as demand stays strong If you’ve ever wondered where most foreigners are buying homes in Spain these days, the answer remains pretty clear: Alicante, the Balearic Islands and Malaga top.. 15/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 15/09/2025

Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expectThe season starts on September 22 with milder weather, fewer rainy days and plenty of sky-watching highlights Spanish summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. This year it officially begins on Monday September 22 at.. 12/09/2025

Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights backHospitality sector in uproar over terrace smoking ban amid government push for tougher tobacco laws Spain’s hottest hospitality voices are strongly opposing the latest anti-smoking law draft passed by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, which extends.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terracesSweeping changes include fines for parents, expanded smoke-free zones, and big penalties for tobacco promotion Spain’s government is pressing ahead with some of its toughest anti-smoking measures yet, following months of heated debate and building.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes back against EU plans to ban short-haul flightsThe airlines claim Spain simply doesn’t have the rail infrastructure to support the proposal Brussels is back on its crusade to abolish short-haul flights anywhere there is a 2.5 hour train alternative, but Spain is once again pushing back hard.. 12/09/2025

No reduced working week for Spain as politicians overwhelmingly vote against itPlans to reduce the working week in Spain from 40 to 37.5 hours have met a major stumbling block It looked like a sure thing, but the Labour minister’s plans to slash the working week in Spain have been squashed as even politicians who initially.. 11/09/2025