ANDALUCIA NEWS

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

Two Brits arrested over horrendous rape of 19-year-old in MarbellaThe victim’s friends found her naked and unconscious in the bathroom of the Costa del Sol villa Two young British men have been arrested by Spain’s Policía Nacional for allegedly raping a 19-year-old British woman in the early hours.. 30/05/2025

New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025

Andalucía to hire 36,500 extra health workers this summerThousands of nurses and doctors will be brought in to cover staff holidays and keep up with demand across Spain’s most populated region The Andalucía Health Service (SAS) is bringing in over 36,000 extra staff this summer to help cover the.. 29/05/2025

Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025

Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025

New species just discovered in Spain: Tiny creature with huge eyes found in ancient Roman mine in SevilleScientists have made a rare find in the 2,000-year-old, man-made tunnels: a new species that has never been seen before A team of researchers exploring an ancient Roman water mine near the village of Carmona, in Seville province, has made an unexpected.. 29/05/2025

5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025

Andalucía weekend weather forecast May 29-June 1: Sunshine, heat and a hint of calimaWarm days ahead across the region, with a touch of haze and the odd mountain shower This weekend in Andalucía will bring plenty of sun and rising temperatures, especially inland. While the heat peaks early in the forecast, it eases slightly in.. 29/05/2025

Extraordinary heatwave hits Spain: Hottest May days in 70 yearsThis week, temperatures are expected to be 6 to 7 degrees above normal in most of Spain From what felt like the longest, soggiest winter in recent memory to full-blown summer seemingly overnight, Spain is diving straight into sweltering temperatures.. 28/05/2025

Young British tourist in critical condition after Marbella balcony fallThe 25-year-old fell in the early hours while staying at a hotel with friends and remains in critical condition in hospital A British holidaymaker is in a critical condition after falling from the balcony of a Marbella hotel in the early hours of Saturday.. 28/05/2025

Spain to offer €100 grant for children's glasses and contact lensesNew universal aid aims to support over half a million children under 16 with vision needs   The Spanish government has announced a new €100 grant to assist families in covering the cost of glasses or contact lenses for children under the.. 27/05/2025

Irish golfers plunge buggy off 7-metre cliff in Costa del SolThe shocking accident took place at the Santa Clara Golf Club in Marbella A pleasant day on the fairways of Marbella turned into a scene straight out of a bad movie when two Irish holidaymakers took a surprise detour off the course and straight into.. 27/05/2025

Service dogs now permitted in all public and private spaces in SpainGuide dogs will be allowed on all public transport in Spain, even planes, without extra fees or charges A year and a half after the proposal was originally made as part of Spain’s revolutionary Animal Welfare Law, the Council of Ministers has.. 27/05/2025

Sea stained brown near Benalmádena beach due to burst water pipeDespite the murky appearance of the water, authorities insist there is no health risk Beachgoers in Benalmádena (Málaga) were alarmed by the sudden appearance of a large brown stain in the sea on Monday May 26, prompting concerns.. 27/05/2025

Ouigo adds more summer trains between Madrid and MálagaBetween June and September, Ouigo will run 8 daily trains from the Costa del Sol Low-cost rail operator Ouigo has just released the exciting news that it’s adding more options for summer travel between Madrid and Málaga. From June 30.. 26/05/2025

James Argent ordered to pay a mere £250 compensation after assaulting ex-girlfriend in SpainFormer TOWIE star receives suspended sentence and restraining order following domestic incident   James Argent, known for his role in 'The Only Way Is Essex', has been ordered to pay the paltry sum £250 in compensation to his ex-.. 26/05/2025

Spanish study needs 10,000 volunteers to drink wine every dayThe 4-year clinical trial will look at the long-term effects of alcohol on our health If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a glass of wine with dinner and has always hoped it was secretly good for you, well, science might finally be on your side..