ANDALUCIA NEWS

An Almería observatory captured two fireballs and a rare red electrical phenomenon in the space of 24 hoursThe Calar Alto Observatory recorded a series of spectacular astronomical events during the early hours of September 10 and 11 The skies above Spain put on a remarkable show last week, and fortunately one of Europe's most important observatories was.. 14/09/2026

Andalucía's doctors are keeping their options open as Spain braces for an indefinite strike in OctoberThe Andalusian Medical Union says the situation locally remains unresolved and will join the national action unless a firm regional agreement is reached first Spain's doctors are preparing for another major escalation in their dispute with Health.. 14/09/2026

Spain's Imserso budget holidays go on sale this week with trips from just €50Bookings open from Monday September 14, with Murcia and Valencia applicants getting their turn later in the week Spain's popular Imserso holiday scheme is getting ready to open for the 2026-27 season, with bookings starting this week and hundreds.. 14/09/2026

New EU charge coming for Shein and Temu parcelsAnother charge on low-value parcels is coming in November, but the EU hasn't yet revealed how much it will be People in Spain who regularly order cheap items from Shein, Temu, AliExpress and other online marketplaces are facing another change.. 11/09/2026

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread floodingA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 11/09/2026

Andalucía's president says screen addiction in children is creating serious problems in schoolsJuanma Moreno used the start of the new school year to call for a national conversation about education, technology and the culture of effort Children's dependence on phones and tablets is generating real and growing problems in schools, according.. 11/09/2026

Spain's supermarket giant throws its weight behind major animal welfare moveThe supermarket's leading egg supplier plans to eliminate cages across its farms in Spain within four years Mercadona, still Spain's favourite supermarket, is throwing its weight behind a major animal welfare shift after its leading egg supplier.. 11/09/2026

Andalucía sets aside €46 million to repair the damage from Granada's earthquake swarmThe Alhambra is among the beneficiaries, with more than €4 million allocated to stabilise some of its most historic structures The seismic swarm that shook Granada province has now triggered one of the region's most significant emergency aid.. 10/09/2026

September 20 Popular race circuit in MojácarRunners of all ages can take part in the Almería Provincial Council's popular race circuit when it comes to Mojácar next Sunday Mojácar is gearing up to host its stop on the Almería Provincial Council's Popular.. 10/09/2026

Spain is failing its own recycling laws and the figures make uncomfortable readingOnly four regions are meeting legal targets, Murcia is near the bottom of the table, and a bottle deposit scheme is now being forced into law Every year, Spain generates more than 20 million tonnes of rubbish. More than half of it ends up in landfill.. 09/09/2026

Two months on from the Los Gallardos wildfire, the death toll has risen to 15 after a British woman dies of her burnsThe woman escaped the fire in July with the help of a passing vehicle, but succumbed to severe burns in hospital Two months have passed since the Los Gallardos wildfire tore through the mountains of Almería, and the human cost of that disaster.. 09/09/2026

Indefinite doctors' strike could begin in Spain in OctoberDoctors are stepping up their opposition to the Government's proposed health service reforms, with unions warning that the dispute is far from over Doctors in Spain could launch an indefinite strike from October in a move that could put further.. 09/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

September 19 Mojácar's magical Night of the Candles returnsThousands of candles will transform the streets and squares of Mojácar for one magical evening Mojácar Pueblo will take on a magical glow on Saturday September 19 when its famous Noche de las Velas, or Night of the Candles, returns. &.. 08/09/2026

Look up: The great bird migration to Africa is now filling the skies over MurciaStorks, kites, bee-eaters and eagles are among the birds crossing the Region on ancient routes towards Africa One of nature’s great annual journeys is underway, with thousands of birds crossing the Region of Murcia as they head south towards.. 08/09/2026

Bristol to Malaga easyJet flight declares emergency after smoke detected in cabinBoth pilots had to put on oxygen masks as the aircraft approached Malaga Airport An easyJet flight from Bristol declared an emergency while approaching Malaga Airport on Monday September 7 after the crew detected smoke in the cabin.   The.. 08/09/2026

Bullfighting could spread to more towns across Andalucia under proposed new rulesThe plan is expected to be ready early next year as Andalucia’s government steps up its support for the traditional sport Andalucia is preparing a major new push to protect and promote bullfighting, with plans to make it easier to stage events.. 07/09/2026

Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discountThe diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre from this Tuesday September 1, well above the 5 cents originally planned.. 04/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 04/09/2026

Disgruntled Costa del Sol hotel worker jailed for trying to poison touristsThe woman admitted pouring bleach over buffet food at a Benalmádena hotel after learning her contract wouldn't be renewed A disgruntled hotel worker in Malaga has been sentenced to a year in prison after trying to poison tourists and colleagues.. 04/09/2026