ANDALUCIA NEWS

Ecocorp Solar shares festive wishes for a Happy Christmas and greener New YearHelping homes across southern Spain shine with cleaner, smarter energy this festive season Ecocorp Solar is sending warm Christmas wishes to all their clients, partners and friends as they wrap up another year of helping households across Spain embrace.. 16/12/2025

Winter solstice 2025: This Sunday is the shortest day of the year as winter starts in SpainDecember 21 is the start of astronomical winter and from that date onwards, the days will start getting longer in Spain Anyone who has been enduring Spain's recent miserable weather and dreary short days can take heart as this Sunday marks the.. 16/12/2025

Extra police checks across Andalucía as drink and drug driving controls increase this ChristmasThe DGT steps up roadside testing and local councils tighten safety as the festive season gets into full swing Drivers in Andalucía can expect to see more roadside police checks this week as the Spanish Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) launches.. 16/12/2025

Meet Ernie: Bioparc Fuengirola's baby gorilla gets his namePublic vote honours a much-loved gorilla from the park’s past while highlighting conservation success The newest arrival at Bioparc Fuengirola is already winning hearts and now he finally has a name. The western lowland gorilla born at the Má.. 16/12/2025

Electric scooters in Spain will need mandatory civil liability cover from January 2In 2026, any riders in Spain caught without insurance will face fines of up to €1,000 For drivers, the start of the new year brings the much talked about V-16 beacons which will replace the old emergency triangles across Spain. But there&rsquo.. 16/12/2025

Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeysThe new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited journeys on commuter trains, regional rail services and state-run buses.. 16/12/2025

Renfe offers free changes and refunds as weather alerts disrupt southeast travelPassengers travelling through Valencia, Murcia and Almería can alter or cancel tickets at no extra cost during the Aemet alert Renfe has confirmed that passengers affected by severe weather warnings in parts of southeastern Spain can change or.. 15/12/2025

Will you be able to afford a home in Spain in 2026?By the end of 2025, the average increase in the cost of apartments for sale in Spain is expected to be over 15% Spain’s house prices have been going nowhere but up all year and the question on everyone’s mind now is definitely: what will.. 15/12/2025

Huelva petrol station thief gets three years for robbing €1.48A harsh lesson that crime doesn’t pay for Spain’s unluckiest robber We’ve all heard the saying “crime doesn’t pay” and a recent case in Huelva seems to prove the point rather emphatically.   The Criminal.. 15/12/2025

Old Covid masks may not protect you as flu cases surge across SpainWhy health experts are warning that face coverings from 2020 could now be ineffective as flu levels climb As flu cases continue to rise sharply across Spain, health experts are urging people to think twice before relying on face masks left over from the.. 15/12/2025

Granada's pet population passes 260,000Dogs lead the way as registered pets grow and “dangerous” breeds decline in the province Granada is very much a pet-loving province, with 261,820 registered animals on the books as of Thursday December 5. That is nearly a 6% rise on the 247.. 15/12/2025

Andalucía weekly weather forecast December 15-18: Wet, blustery start with brighter skies later in the weekStormy showers to begin the week, easing into calmer, milder and sunnier conditions across much of Andalucía A lively few days are on the way for Andalucía, with heavy showers and thunderstorms to kick things off, especially in the east.. 15/12/2025

Spain's public health leans heavily on private handsMinistry report reveals 30% of hospitals now privately run, with billions in public spending A new report from Spain's Ministry of Health lays bare a big shift in how public healthcare is delivered. Three out of every ten public hospitals are now..

Robbie Williams to light up Seville's Plaza de España next summerThe Britpop star brings two full albums to Iconica Santalucía Sevilla Fest Picture this: Robbie Williams touching down in Seville for the first time ever, ready to rock Plaza de España under the stars. It’s part of the 2026 Icó.. 12/12/2025

Cádiz sets clear rules for New Year's Eve partiesAyuntamiento decree balances festive fun with neighbours' right to rest If you're planning a New Year's Eve bash in Cádiz, the Ayuntamiento has just made things straightforward with a new municipal decree. It's designed to let the.. 12/12/2025

Angels Nursing and Homecare wishes you a Happy Christmas 2025The team remains committed to providing personalised, dignified care across the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and beyond The festive season is here and Angels Nursing and Homecare is taking a moment to extend warm Christmas wishes to all their.. 11/12/2025

Spain proposes bumping up the minimum wage in 2026The lowest salaries in Spain could increase by between 3.1% and 4.7% next year The committee of experts advising the Ministry of Labour has put forward two proposals for raising the national minimum wage (SMI) next year. The first proposal involves.. 11/12/2025

Danish-Spanish police operation uncovers brutal crypto-kidnap plot in MijasFive arrested in Spain and four charged in Denmark after a man was kidnapped and murdered during a botched attempt to access his digital wallets A shocking case that began with a violent break-in in Mijas last spring has now led to nine people being identified.. 11/12/2025

Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026 from Global Relocation - SpainA warm thank you to customers and a look at how Global continues to support international moves Global Relocation - Spain would like to wish all readers of Spanish News Today a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The team also sends heartfelt.. 11/12/2025

Spain's straightest road: The 23km line that never bendsThe N-301 between El Provencio and Minaya offers Spain’s longest arrow-straight drive, but its monotony hides some real safety risks   Spain has plenty of winding mountain roads and coastal bends, but one stretch in the middle of the country.. 11/12/2025