ANDALUCIA NEWS

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this yearSpain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000 hectares of land affected by wildfires since the start of the year, according.. 28/08/2026

TKO Mystery Voice competition winner celebrates with €500 prizeAfter more than three months of clues and guesses, one TKO Radio listener finally walked away with the €500 prize After more than three months of guessing, the mystery voice on TKO Radio has finally been revealed, and Louise Denneny is the.. 28/08/2026

Dreaded mud rain to hit three regions of southern Spain this FridayA mix of rain and Saharan dust could leave cars and patios covered in a reddish mess Spain is ending August with what meteorologist Evelio Gómez describes as a very changeable and unpredictable weather situation. Several regions were hit by.. 28/08/2026

Mortgages in Spain are getting harder to secure as house prices continue to soarBanks are still lending more, but buyers are being asked to find bigger deposits as the average mortgage reaches a record €176,453 Anyone hoping to buy a home in Spain may have noticed that getting a mortgage is becoming a rather different proposition.. 27/08/2026

Spain's housing shortage hits another bizarre obstacle as lack of electricity capacity blocks 80,000 homesNew homes planned in provinces like Murcia, Alicante and Valencia are being held up because the electricity grid can’t currently support them Spain desperately needs more homes, yet thousands of properties that could help ease the country&rsquo.. 27/08/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast August 27-30: Clouds and showers clear to a sunny and warmer end to the monthAfter a mixed few days across the region, the weekend brings improving skies and rising temperatures just in time It's been a varied week in Andalucía, with cloud, some light rain and brisk coastal winds keeping things feeling more unsettled.. 27/08/2026

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026

Andalusians spent 6% more on food last year, but still below the national averageNew figures show households in the region paid an average of €1,692 per person on food and drink in 2025 Grocery bills rose across Spain last year, and Andalucía was no exception. New figures from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and.. 26/08/2026

Málaga's metro just broke its all-time record during the FeriaMore than 400,000 passengers used the network across the eight-day festival, a first in the metro's history The Málaga metro has never had a busier Feria. Between August 15 and August 22, a total of 402,131 passengers used the network during.. 25/08/2026

Vera is getting an AVE station: What it means for buyersVera-Almanzora will be one of only four AVE stations on the new 198-kilometre line   For years, the prospect of high speed rail reaching the Almería coast has been something talked about in terms of what might happen in the future.. 25/08/2026

Spain's wildfires may be dying down but experts warn the real danger is only just beginningHundreds of thousands of bare, scorched hectares are now vulnerable to toxic runoff that could pollute rivers, reservoirs and farmland across the country The flames may be fading, but the emergency is far from over. As storms begin sweeping across the.. 25/08/2026

Spain's next big show is coming with a partial lunar eclipse on August 28The Moon will be almost completely swallowed by Earth’s shadow during the early hours of Friday, with the best views in western Spain A spectacular partial lunar eclipse is set to give people across Spain an early-morning sky show on Friday.. 24/08/2026

Retirees in Spain get new options to work and receive part of their pensionFrom August 28, certain retirees in Spain will be able to return to work while continuing to receive part of their pension Spain is making it easier for people who have already retired to return to work while continuing to receive part of their pension.. 24/08/2026

Gibraltar cracks down on Spanish taxis after border opensTen drivers have now been fined as Gibraltar tightens the rules on cross-border passenger services The removal of Gibraltar’s border fence has made crossing between Spain and the Rock easier, but it hasn’t changed the rules for taxi drivers.. 24/08/2026

Good news from Granada: the city is getting back on its feet after a week of earthquakesMore than 639 buildings have been inspected, seven streets have returned to normal and the Ayuntamiento is offering tax discounts of up to 95% for earthquake repair work There is cautious optimism in Granada as we go into the weekend. After a 4.8 magnitude.. 21/08/2026

West Nile virus cases in Andalucía continue to climb, reaching 49 confirmed infections this seasonTwo new mild cases have been confirmed in Seville province, with 27 municipalities now on alert and Jerez de la Frontera the latest addition to the list Andalucía's West Nile virus outbreak is continuing to grow. The regional government.. 21/08/2026

Asian hornets are spreading across Spain, and experts say they are here to stayAsian hornets are spreading into new areas of Spain, putting bees and other ecosystems under growing pressure The spread of Asian hornets across Spain is proving difficult to stop, with the invasive insects now being detected in areas where they.. 21/08/2026

A trip back 25 years ago: 15 things that didn’t exist yetFrom the euro and the AVE to YouTube and the iPhone, a look back at how different life was in Spain in 2001 It’s hard to believe now, but 2001 really was a different world.   As the saying goes, “time flies”, and looking back.. 21/08/2026

The Niebla wildfire is finally under control after 14 days and 33,000 hectares burnedAndalucía's first vice president confirmed the news on Thursday morning, bringing to an end one of the most damaging wildfires in the region's recent history   After fourteen days that tested the limits of Spain's emergency.. 21/08/2026

Supreme Court sets clear limit on sex changes and past convictionsA change of registered sex cannot erase a gender violence conviction for offences committed before the change The Supreme Court, in Spain, has confirmed that changing a person´s registered sex does not wipe out a previous conviction for gender violence.. 20/08/2026