ANDALUCIA NEWS

Water levels in Spain's reservoirs rise to the highest level in 12 yearsReservoirs across the country continue to fill, with the Segura basin just over half full Even though we haven't necessarily enjoyed this unusually grey and rainy start to the year, the recent rainfall has brought some benefits. Spain&#.. 19/03/2026

Andalucía's foreign workforce tops nearly 400,000Nearly 33,000 new contributors in a year as region claims 13% of Spain's total Andalucía now has 398,638 foreign workers registered with Spain's social security system, according to the latest February figures from the Ministry for Social.. 19/03/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast March 19-22: Showers and very gusty windsCloudy spells with rain and strong Levante breezes across coasts and inland The sunny, breezy pattern of recent days across Andalucía takes a cloudier, wetter turn this weekend, with showers becoming more likely, especially in the west, alongside.. 19/03/2026

Free 10-minute parking arrives at Seville airportNew P7 lot eases pick-ups and clears congestion near the terminal Seville's San Pablo airport has opened a handy new express parking area called P7, right between the Arrivals tunnel and the car rental parking. The best bit? The first ten minutes.. 18/03/2026

Got questions about your 2026 tax return? Experts set to answer ahead of April launchTax data available from March 19 as new advice service opens for confused taxpayers With the 2026 income tax campaign just weeks away, many people in Spain are already preparing their paperwork and trying to get ahead of the process. From March 19, taxpayers.. 18/03/2026

Spain is the destination of choice for more Europeans this Easter as global tensions riseThe Balearic and Canary Islands, along with mainland resorts, are reporting higher bookings from the UK and Germany Spain is looking at what could be one of its busiest Easter seasons in years as holidaymakers across Europe change their plans... 18/03/2026

Gibraltar border deal could take effect by April 10 as negotiations enter final phaseSpain says preparations are well advanced but timing still depends on EU approval process The long-awaited agreement governing Gibraltar’s relationship with the European Union after Brexit could begin to be applied provisionally from April.. 18/03/2026

Málaga AVE line to stay closed through Holy Week as reopening pushed back to late AprilTourism leaders warn the disruption could cost the Costa del Sol hundreds of millions during one of the busiest periods of the year Passengers hoping the high-speed rail connection between Madrid and Málaga would be restored before Easter have.. 18/03/2026

Vera AVE station in Almería ready to roll as trackwork advancesDesign complete with tender expected before summer to sync with Pulpí line Good news for the Levante almeriense region: the Vera AVE station project plans in Almería are finished and construction could start soon. Basque firm Saitec, who.. 17/03/2026

Fathers' Day in Spain: Where March 19 will be a public holiday this yearFive regions will enjoy a day off while the rest of the country marks the occasion after work Fathers’ Day is approaching once again in Spain, and for some parts of the country it will bring more than just family meals and thoughtful cards. Although.. 17/03/2026

Almost 80% of Spaniards see nuclear war as a real possibility amid global tensionsMost citizens back a strong, well-equipped army, even as fears of catastrophe divide opinion A recent survey by Spain’s official sociological research centre, the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS), shows that the threat of global.. 17/03/2026

Doctors' strike enters second week with protests planned across SpainDemonstrations are planned in major cities and essential services will run at reduced capacity as thousands of doctors strike Doctors across Spain have entered a second week of strikes in just two months, protesting against the National Framework.. 17/03/2026

Why does Spain have different days for Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day?This is when Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day are traditionally held in Spain, and why they are different from other countries In many countries around the world, Fathers' Day and Mothers' Day are celebrated on different dates, each.. 17/03/2026

Airport Buses is making Easter travel to and from Murcia Airport easier than ever this springFares start from just €8.99 for adults and children travel at half price, making it a great option for families heading to the south of Spain this Easter Easter is one of the busiest times of year in Spain, with Holy Week bringing a packed programme.. 17/03/2026

The low-cost chains quietly spreading across Spain's high streetsFrom bargain furniture to discounted fashion and beauty, a growing wave of budget retailers is reshaping the Spanish high street Spain’s retail landscape is increasingly being shaped by a new generation of low-cost chains that many shoppers may.. 16/03/2026

Andalucía races ahead with new self-service petrol stationsRegion now hosts one in five of Spain's automated forecourts as Jaén and Almería surge Andalucía has become the Spanish leader in automated service stations, with nearly a third of its petrol stations now operating without on-.. 16/03/2026

Track Renfe trains live from your phoneNew website shows real-time positions for high-speed and long-distance services Renfe has rolled out a handy new website across Spain, where you can follow high-speed, long-distance and medium-distance trains in real time. It's a step up in keeping passengers..

More than one assault a day on healthcare staff in Andalucía, new figures revealJunta de Andalucía reiterates ‘zero tolerance’ stance on violence against medical professionals Healthcare workers in Andalucía are facing more than one assault every day in public health centres, according to new figures released.. 12/03/2026

Mercadona stores in Spain are about to get a brand-new look!Record €1.73 billion profit alongside rollout of efficient 'Store 9' model Mercadona wrapped up 2025 with impressive numbers that have president Juan Roig beaming. "We are very, very, very happy," he said three times over while.. 12/03/2026

Spain cracks down on online hate with new social media trackerThe government's new tool 'HODIO' will monitor hate speech and polarising content across social media The Spanish government is stepping up its fight against hate speech online with a new tool called HODIO, which stands for 'Footprint.. 12/03/2026