Weather
After much-needed rain, temperatures in south of Spain set to shoot up as high as 26C this week
The weather is predicted to take a dramatic turn with the arrival of a ridge of subtropical air to the Spanish mainland
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Holiday rentals
The three most expensive locations to rent in Andalucía are revealed, and they're all on the Costa del Sol
The Malaga province trio have also made the list of the top 50 most expensive places to rent in the whole of Spain
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Education
Stricter mobile phone ban to be introduced in Andalucía's public schools
The current restrictions on the use of mobile phones and devices in classrooms, introduced last December by the Junta, are insufficient according to the Andalusian School Council
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Weather
Avalanche alert level raised to maximum in Andalucía's Sierra Nevada due to 'extreme risk'
The ski resort was forced to close as a result of the storm front and strong gusts of winds that affected the much of the region during Friday night and the early hours of this Saturday morning
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Weather
Wintry weather hits south of Spain with five provinces of Andalucía under alert for rain, snow, wind or rough sea conditions
Up to 80mm of rain could fall in some parts of the region this Saturday, according to state weather agency Aemet
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International Women's Day 2024
Gender salary gap shrinks by five points in Andalucía but remains around 20%
International Women's Day, celebrated today (8 March), is a time to reflect on the pace of change towards equality locally and nationally
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ITB Berlin 2024
Andalucía 'excited' as 2024 is set to be a record year for arrival of German tourists
The Junta's tourism minister, Arturo Bernal, announced at the opening of the world's largest tourism trade fair that the region expects to welcome up to 1.5 million German visitors this year
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Rail travel
Spain's state rail operator issues two million free season tickets for regular users of local and medium-distance trains
The train company has issued 275,400 free Cercanías (local commuter service) and Media Distancia (medium distance) season tickets in the Andalucía region alone, which will be valid for the first four months of the year
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Tourism
International tourist numbers up sharply in Andalucía and Spain with record-breaking start to the year
The region, which includes Malaga province and the Costa del Sol, saw an increase of 17% foreign visitors compared to the same month last year and they spent 33% more than in January 2023
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Extra Bodegas Excelencia
Bodegas Excelencia: the ideal space for wine tourism and production
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Crime
Police on Costa Tropical call for more resources as ‘narco-boat’ gets away
Almuñécar’s Guardia Civil maritime service is also demanding tougher penalties for drug traffickers and fuel-supply boat crews
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Weather forecast
Storm set to hit the south of Spain bringing 'widespread and persistent' rain, cold and wind
According to forecasters it will bring gusts of wind that could be "very strong" in the Mediterranean area and a drop in temperatures of up to 4C
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Weather
This is the place in Andalucía that registered the lowest temperature in Spain on Sunday, with a freezing minus 14.5C
At the other end of the scale, the Aemet weather station at Puerto de Mogán (Las Palmas) in the Canary Islands saw the mercury soar the highest
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Martos A walled city protected by the rock of Tuš
Known as Tucci by the Iberians, theories abound concerning the meaning of the name Martos, but most favour a Moorish connection
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Tourism
Andalucía and Costa del Sol head to Berlin tourism fair to win over German tourists
At the fair in the German capital, which starts on Tuesday, 5 March, Malaga will be promoted to continue the steady stream of German tourists to the province
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Business
Spanish business shares success by distributing 27 million euros in bonuses among its workers
The employees will each receive around 5,000 euros after the building materials company achieved excellent financial results in 2023
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