ANDALUCIA NEWS

British landlords in Spain may have overpaid tax since BrexitHere's how to claim back before it's too late Thousands of British property owners renting out across Spain may have been overpaying tax since Brexit – not through any error of their own, but due to a rule that a Spanish.. 27/05/2026

Doñana fire stabilised after burning 400 hectares in the national parkAuthorities say unburned “islands of vegetation” give hope for natural regeneration The fire that broke out on Sunday in the Rincón del Membrillo area of Almonte, a town in the province of Huelva and near the main entrances to.. 27/05/2026

The Osborne bull turns 70: The story of Spain's most iconic roadside symbolThe story of how a simple brandy advert became one of the most recognised symbols in Spain Few images are more closely linked to Spain than the giant black Osborne bull standing over the country’s roadsides.   Visible from motorways.. 27/05/2026

Hotel inflation in Spain continues to soar: Prices rose 7.5% in AprilSpain’s hotel sector is now far more expensive than the EU average, driven by strong foreign demand Hotel prices in Spain are still rising at a pace that leaves many visitors feeling the pinch. According to fresh data from the European Consumer.. 26/05/2026

Watch - Malaga hotel fire leaves building badly damagedFirefighters say the blaze at the Ibis Málaga Centro is now under control, although crews remain on site after the fire reignited   Incendio en el bar Le Grand Café del Hotel IBIS🔥🏨 que ha quedado completamente destruido.. 26/05/2026

Spain warned over teenage vaping surge ahead of World No Tobacco DayDoctors say e-cigarettes are becoming the “gateway” to nicotine addiction as pressure grows for tougher anti-smoking laws Doctors in Spain are warning of a worrying rise in teenage vaping ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Sunday May 31.. 26/05/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast May 25-28: Bright skies, warm afternoons and persistent winds in CádizMostly dry and sunny across the region, with temperatures edging up and strong easterlies lingering around the Strait After the run of breezy, hot weather over the past few days, Andalucía stays mostly settled, with plenty of sunshine and only.. 25/05/2026

AI is helping scientists grow tastier strawberries in AndalucíaAndalusian researchers use artificial intelligence to understand how flavour and aroma depend on genetics and climate Artificial intelligence is already part of many everyday things, from phone assistants to online shopping. Now, it is also starting to.. 25/05/2026

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 22/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 22/05/2026

Spain removes Gibraltar from tax haven list after 35 yearsThe move is linked to recent agreements between Spain and the UK over Gibraltar and border cooperation Spain is preparing to officially remove Gibraltar from its list of tax havens for the first time in 35 years in what’s being seen as another.. 22/05/2026

Spain braces for first big heat of the summer as health officials issue warningFrom closing blinds at midday to old-school cooling tricks, traditional Spanish summer habits are making a comeback It may only be May, but parts of Spain are already preparing for temperatures above 30 degrees this weekend, with health authorities urging.. 22/05/2026

Red Cross plants 9,900 native trees across AndalucíaVolunteers and beneficiaries join a long-running effort to offset carbon emissions and boost biodiversity Cruz Roja (Red Cross) in Andalucía has planted 9,900 native trees as part of a wider project to offset its carbon footprint and support ecological.. 21/05/2026

How electric car buying works in 2026New Auto+ Plan brings subsidies, discounts and updated EV rules across Spain Spain’s electric car market continues to grow, supported by both public incentives and a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure. A recent Government push includes.. 21/05/2026

Spain to offer breast cancer screening to women from 45 to 74National health plan expands mammogram age range to improve early detection Women in Spain will soon be able to access breast cancer screening at an earlier age, after the Ministry of Health approved a nationwide expansion of the national screening programme.. 21/05/2026

Luxury villas at Altaona Resort in Murcia, Spain   Taolis (The Art of Living in Spain) is the Spanish property developer behind the luxury villas at Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort in Murcia, with prices from €443,500 to over €1,000,000. Approximate prices as of 2026.  .. 20/05/2026

Son of Mango founder arrested as investigation into father's death deepensJonathan Andic has been arrested on suspicion of his father’s death and later released on €1 million bail  The death of Mango founder Isak Andic has developed from what was initially believed to be a tragic mountain accident into.. 20/05/2026

Warning over migrant healthcare cuts as Andalucía faces political pressurePublic health experts say limiting care for undocumented migrants would cost more and create wider risks for society A leading Spanish public health expert has warned that restricting healthcare access for undocumented migrants in Andalucía would.. 20/05/2026

Bizum starts arriving in Spanish shops and restaurantsMillions of customers could soon be paying in stores with the same app they already use to send money to friends and family Spain’s popular payment platform Bizum has officially started rolling out payments in physical shops and restaurants, marking.. 19/05/2026

Doctors' strike escalates across Spain as talks stall with Health MinistryFourth week of industrial action brings mixed participation and warnings of possible indefinite strike after summer Doctors across Spain have entered the fourth week of strike action this year, with unions warning that “if they don’t negotiate.. 19/05/2026