ANDALUCIA NEWS

Cádiz burns its Juanillos: a night of fire, music and sharp political satireThe city marked Noche de San Juan in its own distinctive way, with eight elaborate effigies torched across the historic centre on Tuesday June 23 While much of Spain headed to the beach on Tuesday night, Cádiz did things rather differently. As.. 24/06/2026

Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwideThe long-awaited changes take effect from October 1, bringing new rules for scooter riders, cyclists and motorcyclists across Spain Electric scooter riders across Spain will soon face a new set of national rules after the Council of Ministers approved.. 24/06/2026

Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonightSecurity measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions of people across Spain will head to the beach to do something wonderfully simple.. 23/06/2026

German tourist suffers brutal sexual assault in Almería before suspect almost drownsThe attacker dove into the sea after attempting to rape a holidaymaker near the Andarax River A 44-year-old German woman was left seriously injured after a violent attempted rape inside her motorhome in Almería, with the suspected attacker.. 23/06/2026

Almería records the hottest June night ever experienced in SpainAccording to Aemet, Almería airport reached an incredible 30.8ºC, breaking all records for minimum temperature for the month of June Spain's ongoing heatwave has produced another remarkable weather record, this time in Almerí.. 23/06/2026

Millions in Spain exposed to air pollution above new EU limitsReport finds 33 million people exposed to air pollution, which is the leading environmental cause of premature death in Spain Around 33 million people in Spain, roughly two out of every three residents, were exposed in 2025 to air pollution levels.. 23/06/2026

Roman cargo ship may have been found off the coast of a Cádiz beachAmphora fragments discovered at La Caleta point to a vessel that sank more than 2,000 years ago Researchers announced on Sunday June 21 that what could be the remains of a Roman shipwreck have been found off one of Cádiz's most famous beaches.. 23/06/2026

Málaga is ending June with two very special cruise arrivals, and one of them is among the largest ships ever builtA compact polar expedition vessel and a 7,600-passenger Royal Caribbean giant are both making their debut in Málaga waters before the month is out June has been a busy month for cruise traffic in Málaga, and it is ending with a flourish... 23/06/2026

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island holidays in Spain, the Balearics and Canaries usually come to mind first.. 23/06/2026

Getting a text or email about an unpaid fine? It could be a scam targeting Spanish drivers The DGT has issued a warning about a phishing fraud in which fake traffic penalties are being sent to drivers by email and SMS If you have received a message telling you that an unpaid traffic fine has doubled because you missed the payment deadline.. 22/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Europe has a healthy appetite for Andalusian foodGermany leads the way as the region’s agri-food exports reach €4.926 billion in the first quarter Europe continues to be the main market for Andalucía’s agri-food exports, with the region selling up to two million tonnes abroad.. 22/06/2026

Andalucía is putting €46 million into frontline social services across nearly 100 towns and citiesThe funding will help maintain staffing levels at community social service centres and strengthen support for children and families at risk For many people in Andalucía, community social services are the place they turn to when life gets difficult.. 22/06/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast June 22-25: Orange warnings as the heat ramps up furtherSoaring temperatures continue inland with orange alerts in several provinces before a welcome dip arrives by midweek After Sunday's Midsummer's Day high of 42°C in Córdoba, the heat shows little sign of easing as the week begins, across..

Over-52s on unemployment benefits in Spain are three times less likely to find work than other jobseekersA Bank of Spain study reveals how the design of the benefit itself may be discouraging people from returning to employment If in your 50s and receiving unemployment benefit in Spain, the chances of finding work are significantly lower than for other unemployed.. 22/06/2026

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 19/06/2026

Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekendA brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year. The 2026 summer solstice will take place on Sunday June 21 at 9.24am Spanish.. 19/06/2026

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should you start looking for private medical insurance? There is no perfect age.. 19/06/2026

Work begins to dismantle the Gibraltar border fence ahead of historic Schengen integrationSpain has started removing infrastructure from its side of the crossing, with the century-old fence set to disappear entirely once the EU-UK treaty enters into force on July 15 After more than a century, the border fence between Spain and Gibraltar is.. 19/06/2026

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026