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Vandalism
Granada declares war on graffiti
The city and regional authorities have set up a special task force to erradicate the vandalism from the city and the Alhambra
Jorge Pastor
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International cooperation
Granada and Fez sign agreement to unite the two historical cities
The new alliance comes after the mayor's recent participation in the Arab European Cities Dialogue 2025, held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), where she presented Granada's candidacy for Capital of Culture
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Tourist from Malaga dies following heart attack at popular Granada tourist hotspot
The 55-year-old man was initially attended to by two doctors who were at the San Nicolás viewpoint at the time
Javier F. Barrera | -
Monuments
Spain's famous Alhambra palace targeted by vandals
The vandalism that plagues the centre of Granada and the Albaicín has for the first time reached the historic monument
Javier F. Barrera | -
Food and drink
Business alliance formed in Andalucía as costs soar for one of Spain's most popular takeaways
Businesses have banded together to form the first purchasing group in the country which aims to increase buying power and reduce costs in a sector that employs around 50,000 people nationally
Mercedes Navarrete |
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Tourism
The other 'Caminito del Rey' in Spain's Granada province that is free to visit
The Sendero de las Cerradas has similarities with the famous gorge walk in neighbouring Malaga, but it is much shorter and accessible to everyone
Guillermo Ortega | -
What to do
Urban art festival takes to streets of Costa Tropical town
Salobreña is hosting the Artepeazos festival from 8 to 18 May with nine Spanish and international artists participating
Jennie Rhodes | -
Coast
Boat runs aground on Granada beach after sailor sets autopilot to have a siesta
The skipper, aged about 50, was travelling from Motril to Adra when the wind suddenly got stronger and veered the vessel off course
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Tourism
Iconic Granada hotel reopens after complete refurbishment
The four-star Sol Los Fenicios by Meliá hotel in La Herradura is described on its official website as charming and peaceful
C. L. |
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Animal abuse
89-year-old man accused of shooting neighbour's cat in south of Spain
The owner of the feline reported the incident to the Guardia Civil in La Zubia after the wounded animal managed to make its way home covered in blood
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Crime
Secret shooting range discovered in south of Spain where firearm-trafficking gang tested weapons of war
It was in an ideal spot and located deep enough to prevent the firing of the weapons from alerting local residents and security forces. The criminals had also placed mattresses around the area to absorb the noise
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Sport
A 13-year-old football referee in Spain: 'It is my favourite thing to do, but I want to be respected'
The youngest match official in Andalucía's Granada province has recently has become a target for spectators and pushy parents
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Semana Santa 2025
Watch: Holy Week procession with electronic payment machine to collect donations goes viral during Semana Santa in Spain
The video, taken during the Hermandad de la Borriquilla brotherhood parade in Guadix, has divided opinion on social media
D. C. |
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Man arrested for death of his flatmate on Spain's Costa Tropical after leaving him dying at door of hospital
The alleged attack took place in the house they shared in Motril and the arrested man took the victim, who was still alive at the time, to the emergency department in his mother's car
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Skiing
Spain's Sierra Nevada ski resort extends winter season: this is the date it will now close
The aim is to attract more visitors to the slopes in Granada, which from 20 April will be the only resort in southern Europe to offer snow
Mercedes Navarrete |