ANDALUCIA NEWS

Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026

Spanish morning show mistakes Irish comedy sketch for genuine sunburn competitionAnyone who has spent a summer in Spain will understand exactly why Spanish television thought the sketch might actually be real Ireland is experiencing a heatwave at the moment, and in between articles about how the country is somehow hotter than.. 29/05/2026

DGT to refund 25,840 drivers after faulty speed camera fines in CádizThe traffic authority has admitted a signpost mismatch on the A-7 near San Roque and Algeciras The DGT (Spanish traffic authority) has been forced to cancel thousands of speeding fines and refund the money after a poorly signposted speed camera on the.. 29/05/2026

Doñana fire brought under control as 75% of Andalusian towns face wildfire riskFirefighters remain at the scene while officials warn of another dangerous summer ahead The wildfire that swept through part of Doñana National Park has now been brought under control, but firefighters remain at the scene as Andalucía faces.. 28/05/2026

Málaga hotel fire flares up again as building safety fears growFirefighters remain at the scene as the blaze reignites for a second time and engineers assess damage to the structure Firefighters were still working at the scene of the badly damaged Ibis Málaga Centro hotel yesterday after the fire reignited.. 28/05/2026

Caring for elderly relatives in Spain could unlock extra financial supportFrom monthly payments to pension protection and home adaptation grants, carers may be entitled to more help than they realise Looking after an elderly or dependent family member can place huge emotional and financial pressure on families, especially when.. 28/05/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast May 28-31: Hot, sunny and then a touch more cloudMostly dry and very warm, with temperatures climbing again and a few showers possible over the mountains by the weekend After the hot, bright spell earlier in the week, Andalucía stays firmly in summer mode, with plenty of sunshine and only a little.. 28/05/2026

Doñana fire stabilised after burning 400 hectares in the national parkAuthorities say unburned “islands of vegetation” give hope for natural regeneration The fire that broke out on Sunday in the Rincón del Membrillo area of Almonte, a town in the province of Huelva and near the main entrances to.. 27/05/2026

The Osborne bull turns 70: The story of Spain's most iconic roadside symbolThe story of how a simple brandy advert became one of the most recognised symbols in Spain Few images are more closely linked to Spain than the giant black Osborne bull standing over the country’s roadsides.   Visible from motorways.. 27/05/2026

Hotel inflation in Spain continues to soar: Prices rose 7.5% in AprilSpain’s hotel sector is now far more expensive than the EU average, driven by strong foreign demand Hotel prices in Spain are still rising at a pace that leaves many visitors feeling the pinch. According to fresh data from the European Consumer.. 26/05/2026

Watch - Malaga hotel fire leaves building badly damagedFirefighters say the blaze at the Ibis Málaga Centro is now under control, although crews remain on site after the fire reignited   Incendio en el bar Le Grand Café del Hotel IBIS🔥🏨 que ha quedado completamente destruido.. 26/05/2026

Spain warned over teenage vaping surge ahead of World No Tobacco DayDoctors say e-cigarettes are becoming the “gateway” to nicotine addiction as pressure grows for tougher anti-smoking laws Doctors in Spain are warning of a worrying rise in teenage vaping ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Sunday May 31.. 26/05/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast May 25-28: Bright skies, warm afternoons and persistent winds in CádizMostly dry and sunny across the region, with temperatures edging up and strong easterlies lingering around the Strait After the run of breezy, hot weather over the past few days, Andalucía stays mostly settled, with plenty of sunshine and only.. 25/05/2026

AI is helping scientists grow tastier strawberries in AndalucíaAndalusian researchers use artificial intelligence to understand how flavour and aroma depend on genetics and climate Artificial intelligence is already part of many everyday things, from phone assistants to online shopping. Now, it is also starting to.. 25/05/2026

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 22/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 22/05/2026

Spain removes Gibraltar from tax haven list after 35 yearsThe move is linked to recent agreements between Spain and the UK over Gibraltar and border cooperation Spain is preparing to officially remove Gibraltar from its list of tax havens for the first time in 35 years in what’s being seen as another.. 22/05/2026

Spain braces for first big heat of the summer as health officials issue warningFrom closing blinds at midday to old-school cooling tricks, traditional Spanish summer habits are making a comeback It may only be May, but parts of Spain are already preparing for temperatures above 30 degrees this weekend, with health authorities urging.. 22/05/2026

Red Cross plants 9,900 native trees across AndalucíaVolunteers and beneficiaries join a long-running effort to offset carbon emissions and boost biodiversity Cruz Roja (Red Cross) in Andalucía has planted 9,900 native trees as part of a wider project to offset its carbon footprint and support ecological.. 21/05/2026

How electric car buying works in 2026New Auto+ Plan brings subsidies, discounts and updated EV rules across Spain Spain’s electric car market continues to grow, supported by both public incentives and a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure. A recent Government push includes.. 21/05/2026