ANDALUCIA NEWS

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

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of time to recharge. As a new season begins, we’re delighted to bring you another issue packed with.. 04/09/2026

Five more earthquakes shake Granada as major seismic series passes 1,000 tremorsThe latest tremors were recorded in Huétor Vega, Granada, Armilla and La Zubia, with several felt by local residents Granada has been hit by another cluster of earthquakes, with five tremors recorded within a few hours on Wednesday morning.. 03/09/2026

Spain's minimum wage increase trails most of Europe in 2026Spain's 3.1% increase leaves it near the bottom of the EU rankings, despite the minimum wage having risen by more than 40% in real terms over the past decade Spain may have one of the highest minimum wages in the European Union, but workers.. 03/09/2026

Warm weather gives way to cloud and rain: Andalucia weekend weather forecast September 3-6Temperatures will climb into the mid-30s across parts of Andalucia, but Saturday could bring cloud and muddy rain The warm weather is set to continue across Andalucia over the next few days, although conditions will change towards the weekend... 03/09/2026

Spain's traffic lights are changing from October 1: Here's what drivers need to knowA new rule will stop flashing amber lights appearing at the same time as green pedestrian signals at crossings across Spain Drivers in Spain will see an important change at traffic lights from October 1 when a combination of signals that has long.. 03/09/2026

Mother and daughter die after car plunges into sea at Cádiz ferry portTwo men were also injured in the horror accident at the port of Algeciras as the family waited to board a ferry to Morocco A mother and her daughter have died after the car they were travelling in plunged into the sea at the port of Algeciras, .. 02/09/2026

Spain welcomes record 11.5 million international tourists in JulySpain has already welcomed 58.1 million international tourists this year, putting the country on course to pass 100 million Spain welcomed a record 11.5 million international tourists in July, with overseas visitors spending more than €18.. 02/09/2026

Granada shaken by another earthquake as seismic activity continuesThe 3.2-magnitude tremor struck in the southern Alborán Sea on Tuesday morning and was felt in Granada, nearby towns and Melilla Granada has been given another reminder that the recent earthquake activity in the area is far from over, with.. 02/09/2026

September 3 Free interactive game for youngsters in MojácarChildren aged 8 to 14 can explore and recreate the historic Mojácar la Vieja site Young people aged between 8 and 14 can step back in time this Thursday September 3, with a free interactive activity exploring the medieval archaeological site.. 02/09/2026

Mercadona returns to winter hours in SpainMore than 300 stores across Spain will once again shut on Sundays as summer draws to a close There’s a bit of bad news for anyone who’s become rather too accustomed to a Sunday trip to Mercadona. With summer officially coming to an end.. 02/09/2026

Spanish astronomers discover new solar system with a potential 'habitable' planetResearchers from Andalusia and the Canary Islands have helped confirm two planets orbiting a red dwarf star far beyond our solar system Artistic representation of the TOI-1752 planetary system and its two exoplanets provided by IAA-CSIC  .. 01/09/2026

Mojácar hosts packed September of archaeology, workshops and guided toursSeveral events are planned throughout the month, including special activities for children and guided tours of the archaeological site If you’ve ever wanted to get a little closer to Mojácar’s history, September is a good time to.. 01/09/2026

September 2 Artisan soap-making workshop in MojácarDiscover the craft of artisan soap making during this hands-on event in the historic part of Mojácar Fancy doing something a little different this week? A hands-on artisan soap-making workshop is coming to Mojácar la Vieja this Wednesday.. 01/09/2026

Spain's new school year faces strikes and protests across the countryMore than eight million pupils are preparing to return to classrooms from September 7, but disputes over pay, staffing and school conditions could bring disruption in several regions The summer holidays are almost over and millions of children.. 01/09/2026

Take That announce six Spain concerts as part of 2027 Dreamers TourThe trio will play Catalonia, Valencia, Malaga, Madrid and Galicia as part of their biggest European tour in years Take That have confirmed they'll be playing six shows in Spain in July 2027 as part of their Dreamers Tour, but fans hoping for.. 01/09/2026

Rising temperatures, Saharan dust and storms: Andalucia weather forecast August 31-September 3Possible storms and muddy rain will interrupt the sunshine on Tuesday, with temperatures rising again inland as the week progresses After a lovely few days of cooler, more autumn-like temperatures, another heatwave is on the horizon for Spain... 31/08/2026

Health insurance costs in Spain jump 67% since the pandemicLonger waiting lists have pushed more people in Spain towards private healthcare Health insurance in Spain has become considerably more expensive since the pandemic, with premiums rising by 67.6% between July 2020 and July 2026, according to figures.. 31/08/2026