The weather
State weather agency Aemet is forecasting up to 15mm of rain to fall in one hour from 12 noon today (Thursday 4 January)
Education
The Junta's Ministry of Education pointed out that the figure is 'historic' and represents progress in the stabilisation of teaching staff in the region's public schools and colleges
Weather forecast
Two cold fronts will affect the Andalucía region from Wednesday through to Saturday, according to state weather agency, Aemet
Public transport
The measure, already implemented in other parts of Spain and Europe, aims to reduce the safety risks these personal mobility vehicles can present, such as battery fires
112 incidents
The majority of the calls for help were related to health issues and cases of public safety
Weather forecast
Spain's state weather agency (Aemet) has issued its national forecast through until Three Kings Day on 6 January 2024
Quirky
Winter sports enthusiasts were stopped in their tracks when a group of cattle headed across one of the ski runs in Andalucía's Granada province this week
Extra Bodegas Excelencia
Bodegas Excelencia: the ideal space for wine tourism and production
Award
In an emotional acceptance speech, Encarni Hinojosa dedicated the award to her family and Fran Ruano, former head of art at SUR, who died this year in a traffic accident
THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Throughout its existence the name has gradually transformed from Aurya, Gijan, noble Çibad de Iahén and Jahen, becoming Jaén in 1563
Health
Both resignations come just a few weeks after bad data on waiting lists in Andalucía which led to criticism from opposition parties and trade unions
Safety
They could be heard in most villages, towns and cities on Christmas Eve, and they are bound to make an appearance again on 31 December, when the clock strikes midnight
Rail travel
The provincial delegate has blasted PM Pedro Sanchez's national government, claiming it is favouring other areas of the country where there are political pacts
THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
The Phoenicians settled in the area around 1100BC and named the port Gadir, and all subsequent names derive from this
Health
By provinces, Almeria will have 47 vaccination points; Cadiz, 17; Cordoba, 40; Granada, 28; Huelva, 28; Jaen, 49; Malaga, 62 and Seville, 38, where no pre-booked appointment is required on 27 December
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Christmas 2023
After being greeted by Santa's elves at the front door, children and adults are then offered plenty of activities and surprises during a two-hour visit