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Yellow alerts issued across Andalucía for rain, waves and wind this WednesdayWeather warnings activate this afternoon across four coastal areas as changeable weather returns Andalucía wind speeds for Wednesday afternoon   After a start to the week with clear skies, rain returns to Andalucía this Wednesday.. 21/01/2026

Trains between Madrid and Andalucía could be disrupted until February 2: What to do if your train has been cancelledMore than 200 services are affected by the suspension of rail traffic between Madrid and the cities of Sevilla, Córdoba, Málaga and Huelva High speed rail links between Madrid and several major cities in Andalucía remain suspended.. 20/01/2026

€730,000 for emergency works to fix storm damaged roads in Málaga provinceRepairs under way on five routes in Guadalhorce and Serranía de Ronda after landslips and embankment collapses The Málaga provincial authorities are rolling out emergency repairs on five rural roads after the recent storms left embankments.. 19/01/2026

Spain grants grace period for V-16 beaconsThe introduction of the new emergency lights is about “information before fines”, according to Spanish traffic authorities Drivers in Spain who have yet to get their hands on the new V-16 emergency beacon can breathe a small sigh of relief...

Murcia and Andalucía face major shortages in residential care places for elderly peopleHigh occupancy in residential care highlights the need for more facilities, while services like Caser Residencial offer alternatives for seniors The Region of Murcia and Andalucía are both struggling to provide enough care home places for their.. 16/01/2026

Shots fired in Mijas: One injured and 75 kilos of hashish seizedTwo arrested after armed chase as Guardia Civil takes over investigation A serious shooting incident at the weekend, in Mijas, ended with one person in hospital, two people under arrest and nearly 75 kilos of hashish seized by the Policí.. 13/01/2026

Endesa Spain suffers a cyberattack and confirms the theft of customer dataNames, contact details, ID numbers and bank account information all across Spain may have been compromised Energía XXI, the main energy supplier for Endesa, one of Spain's biggest electricity and gas companies, has told customers their.. 12/01/2026

Columbus's flagship replica docks in Andalucia port for public toursVisitors can explore the 15th-century Santa María in Malaga until January 25 A full-scale replica of the Santa María, the ship Christopher Columbus captained on his 1492 voyage to the Americas, is now docked at Malaga port and open for.. 12/01/2026

Spanish police warn new V-16 beacon could help criminals target stranded driversThe Guardia Civil in Spain has raised concerns about vehicle theft and 'pirate tow trucks' exploiting breakdown locations The highly controversial V-16 emergency beacon that became mandatory in Spain on January 1 might not be the safety breakthrough.. 12/01/2026

Costa del Sol shatters tourism records in 2025A strong year for the Costa del Sol sees more visitors, more spending, and more jobs After seeing plenty of international publications claim that Spain, and the Costa del Sol in particular, is ‘no longer popular,’ complete with images.. 09/01/2026

Ouigo slashes 14 daily trains between Andalucia and MadridAround 15,000 passengers will be stranded when the services from Malaga and Sevilla are cut Just a couple of days after Spain's rail operators rolled out their massive January sales, Ouigo has dropped a bombshell on thousands of travellers. The.. 09/01/2026

Spanish Social Security begins 2024 contribution review for 3.3 million self-employed workersThe three-phase procedure will impact all autonomos in Spain who carried out work in 2024 The Treasury in Spain has this week started calculating self-employed workers' contributions for 2024, marking the beginning of a three-phase procedure that.. 09/01/2026

Cable thieves bring Andalucía's high-speed rail to a standstillSignalling failure causes hours of delays on AVE lines between Seville, Cordoba and beyond High-speed AVE travellers through Andalucía faced a frustrating start to Thursday after cable thieves struck between Guadajoz in Seville and Córdoba.. 08/01/2026

Andalucía's air fails new EU pollution test as four cities top the danger listNitrogen dioxide levels exceed 2030 limits in Málaga, Granada, Seville and Córdoba Nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, is a toxic gas mainly pumped out by car exhausts in busy streets. Breathe too much of it and it can irritate your lungs, weaken.. 08/01/2026

Everything you need to keep in your glove compartment in 2026 to avoid fines in SpainV-16 emergency beacons are now mandatory in Spain, but by law you need a few other things in the car as well Since January 1, drivers in Spain have been legally required to carry the new V-16 emergency beacon, the device that officially replaces the.. 08/01/2026

Man jailed after alleged sexual assault on 16-year-old in Malaga hostel37-year-old arrested for reportedly groping intoxicated girl on New Year’s Eve in city centre A 37-year-old man has been arrested by the Policía Nacional, following his alleged involvement in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl at a.. 08/01/2026

Andalucia pet owners save €100 on tax returns thanks to new lawThe deduction aims to offset veterinary expenses during the first year of owning a pet With the annual income tax return looming, most people are on the lookout for ways to shave a few euros off their bill. While many deductions fly under the radar.. 08/01/2026

Spain proposes increasing minimum wage to €1,221 in 2026The 3.1% salary hike throughout Spain will have retroactive effects from January 1 The Spanish government has just proposed to unions and employers that the national minimum wage be raised by 3.1% in 2026, reaching €1,221 gross per month.. 07/01/2026

Free Willy! Stranded Pilot Whale guided back to sea in BenalmádenaA long‑finned pilot whale stranded on Fuente de la Salud beach was guided back to deeper waters by locals and emergency services Well, it wasn’t an orca whale like the movie but Benalmádena had its own ‘Free Willy&rsquo.. 05/01/2026

A quick guide to Roscón de Reyes and the best supermarket optionsEverything you need to know about Roscón de Reyes, from the hidden surprises and traditional fillings to the best supermarket options this year Every year on Three Kings Day, January 6, families across Spain gather to enjoy Roscón.. 30/12/2025