ANDALUCIA NEWS

Spanish airport authority fined €10 million for using facial recognition scannersAena insists that passengers across Spain gave their consent and that their personal data was never at risk Spain's airport operator Aena has been hit with a hefty €10 million fine over its facial recognition systems, which have become a.. 28/11/2025

Don't let deals turn dirty: Police issue fresh Black Friday scam alertThe Policía Nacional say online shoppers should stay alert as scammers ramp up their tricks during sale season As the Black Friday frenzy begins, Spain’s Policía Nacional stepped up their warning about twelve of the most common online.. 28/11/2025

Vehicles in Spain that won't need a V-16 emergency light come JanuaryCertain cars in Spain are exempt from the new rules and won’t have to swap the old emergency triangle From January 1 next year, the approved V-16 emergency beacon becomes the only legal device for signalling breakdowns and accidents on Spanish.. 27/11/2025

Andalucía prepares to sparkle: Christmas lights dazzle from Málaga to SevilleMost of the region’s cities switch on their Christmas lights this weekend, with spectacular displays planned in Málaga, Seville and Cádiz As the festive season arrives, Andalucía is getting ready to shine. This weekend marks.. 26/11/2025

International Unit at Caser Residencial Málaga welcomes visiting nursing students from FinlandThe professional training programme not only taught the Finnish visitors about care work, but also helped to improve and expand services for foreign nationals at the nursing home too The International Unit at Caser Residencial Málaga recently.. 26/11/2025

Fresh food takes centre stage this Christmas as supermarkets double down on Spanish favouritesWhile Brits reach for the turkey, Spain’s festive tables lean heavily on seafood, fresh meat and ready-made classics Anyone who has spent a Christmas in Spain knows that the festive menu here looks very different from the British obsession with.. 25/11/2025

Andalucía gears up for winter with snowploughs and thousands of tons of de-icing agentsRoad maintenance campaign active until April 2026 to keep highways safe and open As Andalucía braces for winter, the regional government has announced a comprehensive road maintenance campaign that will stay on alert until April 2026. Equipped.. 25/11/2025

Doñana celebrates a remarkable year for waterfowl, while Malaga's volunteers plant trees to fight climate changeConservation milestones in Doñana meet community efforts to protect and restore nature in Andalucía Record waterfowl breeding season in Doñana Doñana Natural Area is basking in what officials are calling “one.. 25/11/2025

Renfe launches Black Friday sale with tickets from €7 to kick off 2026 travelThousands of discounted high-speed and long-distance train tickets available until 30 November for journeys starting January 8 Renfe has launched its Black Friday campaign early this year, offering thousands of discounted tickets across its high-speed.. 25/11/2025

Iryo braces for staff strike: Essential train services to continue over the next fortnightOperator maintains 73% minimum train services amid union strike action, promising passenger support and alternative travel options As the year nears its close, the high-speed train operator Iryo is preparing for strike action that could impact travel.. 24/11/2025

Police foil attempted sale of newborn baby in Malaga for €3,000Newborn now safe with foster family after swift police action exposes forged documents and false registration In a heart-wrenching case that could have ended very differently, the Policía Nacional in Málaga successfully prevented the sale.. 24/11/2025

Cutting off utilities to squatters in Spain will no longer be a crimeIf passed, the new law means homeowners of occupied properties across Spain will be able to cut water, gas and electricity In 2024 alone, 16,400 cases of squatting and breaking and entering were reported in Spain, the third highest figure ever. Homeowners..

How to spot a fake V-16 emergency light in Spain and avoid a big fineKnock-off beacons not approved by traffic authorities in Spain are flooding the market ahead of the January deadline From January 1 next year, every vehicle in the country (with a few minor exceptions) must carry an approved and connected V-16 emergency..

WATCH: Mystery shopping arrives on the Costa del Sol with Boom Box surprise dealsAmazon, Shein or Temu products in Malaga for only €10 and discounts of up to 80% Malaga is embracing one of the quirkiest shopping trends around with the opening of Boom Box this Friday November 21. Located in Churriana, the new store promises.. 21/11/2025

Listeria alert in more sliced meats: Are these products in your fridge?AESAN extends recall to more batches of Nuestra Alacena and other brands, urging caution across Spain If you have recently stocked up on sliced meats, it’s worth checking your fridge. Spain’s food safety watchdog, AESAN, has widened its alert.. 21/11/2025

Made in Andalucía: Spanish humanoid robots to bring the future to India's first robotised cityWith bases in Málaga and Seville, Macco Robotics teams up with Indian firm Sieflex to launch a new era of smart technology Imagine a future where robots serve up your drinks, assist in museums, and work alongside humans to shape a smart city. That.. 21/11/2025

The 'Danish Ikea' chain stealing the homeware crown in SpainThe retail giant plans to open more than 300 new stores across Spain and Portugal It looks like there’s just no stopping JYSK, the homeware giant commonly referred to as the 'cheap Ikea' or the 'Danish Ikea.' Plans are already.. 21/11/2025

Ultra-processed food consumption triples in Spain sparking major health concernsWith nearly a third of daily calories now coming from ultra-processed foods, health experts say it´s “like smoking” and urge stronger policies to protect public health   Spain’s diet is changing fast… and not for.. 21/11/2025

Twice as many foreigners choose to buy in Alicante as in MalagaThe British still buy the lion’s share of property in Spain, followed closely by the Germans Alicante is enjoying a remarkable surge in interest from foreign home buyers and the trend has become one of the strongest in the whole of Spain. In.. 20/11/2025

These are the opening dates for the ski resorts in SpainWhile it all depends on the weather, the major slopes in Spain and Portugal have pencilled in provisional dates The arrival of the first snow in Spain’s main mountain ranges is already putting winter sports on the minds of skiers and snowboarders.. 20/11/2025