ANDALUCIA NEWS

Spain battles multiple major wildfires as emergency declared and more than 10,000 evacuatedGovernment takes control of the response in Madrid and Ávila as firefighters continue battling several large blazes across Spain and Europe sends extra aircraft to help Spain is facing one of its most serious wildfire emergencies of the.. 24/07/2026

Andalucía's heat death toll reaches 280 as a third heatwave brings temperatures close to 45 degreesSeville is the worst-affected province, with more than 1,300 heat-related emergencies already recorded across the region this summer The heat is not letting up, and the human cost is becoming impossible to ignore. Andalucía has recorded 280 deaths.. 23/07/2026

Spain has set out exactly how much greener your fuel needs to be by 2040, and here is what it means for driversNew government targets require fuel suppliers to blend rising percentages of biofuels and renewable gases into petrol and diesel over the next 15 years If you drive a petrol or diesel car in Spain, the fuel going into your tank is going to change gradually.. 23/07/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast July 23-26: Storms and heat ease, but warnings lingerA gradual cooling gets under way this weekend, though Almería and Málaga stay on alert as temperatures remain well above average After a brutal stretch across Andalucía, that has seen some intense heat and storm warnings stacking.. 23/07/2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Spain next year in the first royal state visit for nearly 40 yearsThe historic trip to Spain in 2027 follows the landmark Gibraltar agreement and comes at a moment when British-Spanish relations have rarely felt warmer It has been quite a week for British-Spanish relations. Spain lifted the World Cup on Sunday, with.. 22/07/2026

Málaga's latest food craze looks exactly like an ice cream but it's actually sushiA New York street food trend has just landed in the heart of the city, and it's as fun to eat as it looks Málaga is no stranger to a food trend, but this one might just be the most eye-catching to arrive in the city in a while. A new spot has.. 22/07/2026

Renfe strike could affect one of the busiest travel weekends of the summerThousands of passengers could see their journeys affected as train drivers and onboard staff prepare to walk out over concerns about faulty air conditioning Anyone planning to travel by train at the end of the month may want to keep an eye on their.. 22/07/2026

More than 60 tourists poisoned by hotel pool in Málaga after chemical system failureChildren and elderly guests were among those treated at a Benahavís hotel and the Costa del Sol Hospital after a pump malfunction released harmful gases into the water A Sunday afternoon by the pool turned into a medical emergency for more than.. 22/07/2026

Spain moves closer to allowing nurses and physiotherapists prescribe medicinesThe proposed reforms would give nurses and physios in Spain powers previously reserved for doctors, dentists and podiatrists We’re heading into August when the powers that be in Spain usually start winding down for the summer, but this week.. 22/07/2026

Smoking ban approved on bar terraces, beaches and outdoor concerts in SpainSpain's biggest overhaul of smoking laws since 2010 is on the way but not everyone is convinced it will work We all knew it was coming, but few realised it would be so extreme and it’s dividing opinion up and down the country. Spain&rsquo.. 22/07/2026

The confetti has barely settled and Spain are already preparing to host the next World CupLess than 48 hours after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner against Argentina, all eyes are turning to 2030, when Spain co-hosts the tournament on home soil The celebrations are still going. Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal against Argentina on.. 21/07/2026

Málaga has big plans on the horizon and a long-overdue seafront makeover finally taking shapeThe port is the fastest growing in Spain for the third consecutive year, while Pedregalejo's promenade renovation has been expanded and pushed back to the end of 2026 The port that keeps on growing Málaga's port has been on quite.. 21/07/2026

More than 1,300 heat-related emergencies in Andalucía as authorities warn this heatwave could last 20 daysThe regional health minister is urging people to take the current conditions seriously, with Córdoba among the areas expected to be worst affected Andalucía's regional government is calling for caution as the current heatwave tightens.. 21/07/2026

Ryanair profits tumble despite carrying more passengers than ever to SpainMillions of Britons flying to Spain use Ryanair every year, and many will be wondering whether rising costs will affect them Ryanair may be carrying more passengers than ever, but soaring fuel costs have taken a sizeable bite out of the airline'.. 21/07/2026

Ryanair flags major delays at Alicante, Malaga, Madrid and Tenerife airports this summerBritish tourists travelling to and from Spain are being advised to allow extra time at the airport British holidaymakers and expats travelling to and from Spain this summer are being warned to leave plenty of extra time at the airport as Ryanair says.. 21/07/2026

Gibraltar airport says new border system is running normally after social media claims of chaosThe government has reviewed CCTV footage and taken statements from border officials, concluding that videos circulating online are "substantially false" Gibraltar's government has moved to reassure residents and travellers that its new airport.. 20/07/2026

Spain investigates mystery deaths of four whales off Murcia coastThe protected marine area off the Murcia coast is home to one of the Mediterranean's most important populations of Cuvier's beaked whales Spanish authorities are continuing to investigate the deaths of four young Cuvier's beaked whales.. 20/07/2026

Large dogs can now travel on more trains across Spain from July 21Dogs weighing up to 40kg will be allowed on most Renfe services, giving pet owners far more flexibility when travelling around Spain Travelling around Spain with a larger dog is about to become a lot simpler thanks to a major change being introduced.. 20/07/2026

A small Seville village with fewer than 4,000 people is building a life-size Trojan HorseThe team behind Gilena's remarkable museum collection has taken on its most ambitious project yet, and the result weighs over a ton Somewhere in the Sierra Sur mountains of Seville, in a town most people have never heard of, a group of volunteers.. 20/07/2026

Spain are world champions again, but Argentina made sure the final will be remembered for all the wrong reasons tooFerran Torres' 106th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 victory over ten-man Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as ugly scenes after the final whistle overshadowed a landmark night for Spanish football Spain have done it again. Ferran Torres struck.. 20/07/2026