Almeria
One of Mojácar's most loved sculptures turns 35
La Mojaquera is made of white Macael marble, a work which has become a symbol of the municipality since 1989
IDEAL
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Environment
Beach in south of Spain 'reborn' after years buried under plastic
After years of being covered with polytunnels, the Albuñol coastline now offers local residents and tourists a completely new natural space
M. J. Arrebola | -
Animal welfare
Swimming pools, ice cream and fruit: Dealing with the heat of summer in the desert in the south of Spain
The high temperatures not only affect humans, but also affect animals, such as the fauna that inhabit Almeria's Minihollywood Oasys zoological reserve and even the gazelles at the province's experimental station for arid zones (EEZA)
Nerea Escámez | -
Social media
Seeking the ultimate selfie: up to 10 people an hour risking death on a protected dune
A thread on social media tells of the complete lack of awareness of those who climb the protected fossil dune of Los Escullos that overlooks this beach in Almeria just to snap a photo, risking life and limb plus a huge fine of up to 60,000 euros
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Business
Chinese investment in Andalucía estimated at more than 2.5 billion euros
The president of the Junta de Andalucía Juanma Moreno has said that the agenda on his official visit to China is "intense, long and complex", but he is confident that it will generate not only investment but also jobs
EP |
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Costa Tropical
Giant jellyfish found on Granada province beach
The species spotted in Salobreña on the Costa Tropical could be a Rithostoma pulmo, which is part of the diet of sea turtles and sunfish
M. J. Arrebola | -
Consumer affairs
Junta fines airline 6,000 euros for preventing passenger taking return flight when no-show on outbound
TAP Air Portugal based its decision on a clause in the contract that the consumer affairs department of the regional government considers abusive
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Costa Tropical
Showers remain open on Granada's beaches as summer lifeguard services end
Town halls along the Costa Tropical expect visitors to continue to use the beaches in autumn so some facilities will not close until October or later, depending on demand
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Community spirit
Call-out for families in Andalucía to host African children undergoing serious medical treatment
Children facing severe health and economic constraints in their home countries travel to Spain for surgery
Europa Press |
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San Roque
Man, 25, found dead in swimming pool in Sotogrande
Emergency services were called to the scene of the apparent drowning at around 7am on Sunday morning
La Voz de Cádiz | -
Andalusian hospitals carry out a record 600 organ transplants in six months
This is a 6.38% increase in transplants compared to the same period in 2023, when 564 organ transplants were performed
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Travel
Andalucía could have a direct flight to China by next year
The Junta president has held talks with Air China about the possibility, which would contribute to a huge boost in the number of Chinese tourists visiting the region
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Hiking in Andalucía
The hidden, little-known waterfall in Granada's Sierra Nevada that is a natural paradise
This is the perfect place for those who are looking for a proper day out in the midst of nature in the most famous mountain range in the south of Spain
Alberto Flores |
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Hiking in Andalucía
The hidden, little-known waterfall in Granada's Sierra Nevada that is a natural paradise
This is the perfect place for those who are looking for a proper day out in the midst of nature in the most famous mountain range in the south of Spain
Alberto Flores | -
Entertainment
Casting call for extras to feature in western film being shot in south of Spain
The international film project is seeking a range of extras although men with long hair and beards are top of the list
David Roth |