ANDALUCIA NEWS

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

Expat estate agent dies after falling through attic hole while showing a property in GranadaThe 55-year-old Dutch woman had lived and worked for years in the Andalucia village of El Valle A Dutch estate agent has died after falling through an attic opening while showing a property in the Granada municipality of Lecrín, in a tragic.. 19/05/2026

Málaga inflation stays stubbornly high as transport and leisure prices climbFalling energy costs have offered some relief, but many households on the Costa del Sol are still feeling the squeeze The cost of living in Málaga continues to rise faster than the national average, with transport, restaurants and leisure activities.. 19/05/2026

Andalucía election results 2026: PP wins again, but will have to join Vox coalitionThe centre-left lost out badly in these elections, while smaller far-left and independence parties are growing in their place This weekend, the autonomous community of Andalucía went to the polls to choose who would lead the region’s.. 18/05/2026

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.. 18/05/2026

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.. 18/05/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast May 18-21: Turning hotter with plenty of sunshineMostly dry and sunny, with temperatures climbing sharply and only a slight chance of a passing shower inland After the warmer, windier spell at the end of last week, Andalucía now looks set for a more settled and much hotter stretch. Sunshine will.. 18/05/2026

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in SpainFaster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could eventually be numbered. A growing number of banks and technology companies.. 15/05/2026

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reformsThe new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly more stressful, ITV inspection as the European Union moves ahead with plans.. 15/05/2026

Squatting complaints fall in Spain but thousands of homeowners are still facing nightmare battlesThe Valencian Community recorded a rise in squatting reports while Murcia registered 425 cases last year Reports linked to squatting in Spain may have fallen slightly last year, but for many homeowners the issue remains one of the country’s.. 15/05/2026

Spain joins hunt for 12 UK's most wanted fugitivesA major operation is focusing on Alicante, Malaga, Marbella, Tenerife and other British hotspots across Spain Spain has joined an international campaign to track down the UK’s 12 most wanted fugitives, with authorities focusing on areas with a strong.. 15/05/2026

Spain sees surge in racist social media posts as more than 1,000 hateful messages appear every dayNew figures show most abuse targets North Africans and Muslims, while campaigners push for stronger action online More than 105,000 racist and xenophobic messages were detected on social media in Spain during the first three months of 2026, according.. 15/05/2026

Families of Adamuz rail crash victims begin receiving compensation payments More than 130 claims have now been approved as support process continues for those affected by the Córdoba tragedy More than 130 compensation claims linked to the deadly Adamuz train crash in Córdoba have now been approved, with some families.. 15/05/2026

Spain electricity and gas bills set to rise again as VAT returns to 21% in JuneThe end of temporary tax reductions is expected to push up household bills across Spain again from next month Households across Spain are set to feel another hit to their finances from June after the government confirmed temporary VAT cuts on electricity.. 14/05/2026

Andalucía airports record strong April growth as Málaga leads the wayMálaga remains the region’s busiest airport after another busy month for travel across Andalucía Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport continued its strong run in April, with 2,613,939 passengers passing through its terminals, according.. 13/05/2026

The little-known airport fee many travellers still missWhat departure taxes are, where you may be asked to pay them separately and how to avoid a last-minute shock Most travellers assume the price on their ticket is the final amount, but there is one charge that often slips under the radar: the airport departure.. 13/05/2026