Crime
Police operation targeting drug trafficking in Andalucía results in 63 arrests
Guardia Civil officers targeted the River Guadalquivir and Strait of Gibraltar, the main gateway for smuggling drugs into Spain and Europe
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Disability
The Spanish influencer who is using Instagram to share her experiences as a wheelchair user
Through her Rayada Life project Ana Raya is hoping to raise awareness about disability, inclusion and accessibility
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History
Historic moment awaits as Port of Cadiz prepares to lift a late 17th century galleon from its waters
A specialist company is finalising preparations to start the recovery operation of this wreck that was discovered in 2011 and moved to safer waters while work was under way on phase I of the city's container terminal
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Tourism
These are the top six picks of the prettiest villages in Spain to visit this coming 1 May public holiday
The Asociación Los Pueblos más Bonitos de España has offered its suggestions of where to head to in order to escape the daily grind of work
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World Vespa Day
Marking World Vespa Day, is this 87-year-old from Granada the oldest enthusiast in Spain?
In 1961 Manuel Árbol bought his first model from the famous Italian scooter and moped brand and he is now an honorary member of every Vespa Club in the country
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Works in Granada
Work on Granada province's new 82-kilometre coastal path to start after summer and this is what it will involve
At some point in the future it is expected that the Andalusian province's Senda Litoral will connect with Malaga's in the west and Almeria to the east
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Environment
Chemical-resistant cockroaches invade much of Spain and these are the ideal conditions they search out to breed
"If we have a specific problem we can use an insecticide at home, but if it is a "real" problem it's important to call in a pest control company to deal with them, say the experts
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Restoration
Major restoration project commences on historic Granada monument
Work on a house adjoining the Palacio de los Córdova, which has spectacular views over the Alhambra, will be completed by the end of this summer to create a tourist information office
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Health
Junta promises 'continuous vigilance' as two West Nile virus cases emerge in Andalucía region
A five-year-old was infected after being bitten by a mosquito, meanwhile another case in a 17-year-old is being investigated
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Bodegas Excelencia: the ideal space for wine tourism and production
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Animal welfare
These are the beaches in Andalucía's Cadiz province that you can visit with your dog
Make the most of the good weather now, because high summer season (1 June to 30 September) means access to beaches for our furry friends is more restricted
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Weather
Weather change on its way to south of Spain: Met Office forecasts 'short but strong' thunderstorms
The instability will continue into the weekend, when a new front is expected to move "from west to east across the Andalucía region", leaving rain in its wake
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Weather
Granada province mops up after weekend rain and hail storm that flooded homes and roads and left one boy dead
Residents in the towns of Cijuela, Trasmulas, Valderrubio and Láchar are still assessing the damage caused by just one hour of heavy rain
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Weather
Spain's Met Office activates yellow 'risk' warnings for thunderstorms in Andalucía today
The Aemet alerts in three provinces of the region will remain in force throughout the day from 2pm this Sunday
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Fishing
Tuna fishing season using a technique thousands of years old opens in Spain with some of those landed on first day weighing close to 400 kilos
During the migration of the bluefin from the Atlantic Ocean to the warmer waters of the Mediterranean Sea to spawn, the 'almadraberos' (trappers) catch some of these fish after being corralled by a system using boats and nets
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Tabernas: An oasis for Greek soldiers in the desert
Tabernas in Almeria province is best known as the home of Mini Hollywood where films like The Good, The Bad and The Ugly were shot