Retail
The four new shops opening their doors in Almuñécar
Hama Boutique, Milele, Petite Louise and Esencia Spa Rituals are joining the range of shops in the Costa Tropical town
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Parks
Detailed design plans for Almuñécar's first inclusive park approved
The project will be located in the Costa Tropical town's former Auditórium cinema and will cover more than 1,000 square metres, designed in line with the principles of adapted play and universal accessibility
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Drug-trafficking
Two arrested in Almuñécar on suspicion of drug trafficking
The occupants of a vehicle appeared nervous as the police stopped them in the Costa Tropical town where they were caught with 812 grams of cocaine and more than 4,500 euros in cash in their car
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Cybercrime
Andalucía leads Spain in cybercrimefor the third consecutive year
Official data shows a 300% surge over the past decade as the region accounts for nearly a fifth of all Spanish offences
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Beaches
Andalucía’s first nudist beach strips down to defend its bare essentials
Naturists in Granada launch cheeky protests as 'textile bathers' threaten to ruin the view at Cantarriján
Guillermo Ortega |
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Employment law
Granada woman fired after visiting the Caribbean while on sick leave
According to Spanish law an employee who is on temporary sick leave must refrain from carrying out "any activities that may hinder or prolong the recovery process"
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Gluten alert issued for barbecue and chimichurri sauces sold in Andalucía
Food safety authorities have asked retailers to pull the affected batches from sale after finding the allergen was left off product labelling, though the wider public faces no risk from consuming them
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Earthquakes
Alhambra Palace gradually reopens following series of earthquakes in Granada
Areas including the Partal Gardens, the Emperor’s Chambers and the Lindaraja Courtyard have reopened following inspections carried out in the wake of the quakes
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Wildlife
29 loggerhead turtles released into the Mediterranean Sea in Almeria province
The chicks hatched from two nests discovered in 2025 in Mojácar and Roquetas de Mar and have spent months in specialist care before going back into their natural habitat
David Roth |
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Tourism
Tourism in Andalucía shows no sign of peaking and is once again reaching record highs
July ended with positive growth of 3.2 per cent, with more than 2.2 million hotel guests and a significant boost to employment
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112 incident
Granada province resident arrested for sneaking in through sister's balcony and assaulting her over mobile phone purchase
The woman sustained minor injuries
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Crime
Seville resident faces two years in prison for defrauding 82-year-old former neighbour of 42,000 euros
According to the private prosecution, the suspect stole the elderly woman's bank card in order to withdraw cash without her consent
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Drug trafficking
The impact of drug-smuggling speedboats in Almeria reaches Brussels
Carmen Crespo MEP announced on Monday that the European Paeople's Party has submitted a request to the European Parliament’s Petitions Committee to examine the situation and impact of drug trafficking on the Andalusian coast
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Agriculture
Almuñécar kicks off the mango season, which has been brought forward due to the high temperatures
The fruit has ripened more quickly on the Granada province coast and the subtropical fruit sector is forecasting a season with lower yields, but with excellent quality and good prospects for growers
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History
The Granada village that honours a French King
The festivities in the Alpujarra village of Albondón which take place from 24 to 26 August, include among other things, a re-enactment of ‘Moors and Christians’ during the festivities which pay tribute to Louis XI
Rafael Vílchez |