Drought crisis
Campo de Gibraltar announces night-time water supply cuts
According to the director of water company Argisa, "the worst-case scenario" that was put forward at a drought meeting in October has arrived
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Almeria
Ecologists slam 'environmental destruction' by Mojácar bypass works
"The worst damage is being done in the area least visible from the road," which they consider an act of "bad faith"
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Health
Junta to offer walk-in flu and Covid jabs, without an appointment, across Andalucía every Thursday
It is in response to the incidence rate of influenza, Covid and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the region which has been on the rise for several weeks, and overwhelmed many health centres
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Health
This is how the SAS is working to reduce waiting lists in the public health sector across Andalucía
The aim of the Servicio Andaluz de Salud plan is to increase the number of surgical procedures, outpatient consultations as well as diagnostic tests in the region
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Huelva: An important Phoenician outpost
The toponym is derived from Onuba, the name of a Phoenician and Tartessian settlement dating from at least the 10th century BC
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Weather forecast
Amber weather alerts activated for the arrival of the Three Kings in Andalucía
State weather agency Aemet forecasts a generalised drop in temperatures across the region which will be even more noticeable at the weekend
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The weather
Yellow warnings activated in four Andalusian provinces for heavy rain, storms and hail
State weather agency Aemet is forecasting up to 15mm of rain to fall in one hour from 12 noon today (Thursday 4 January)
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Education
More than 13,000 teaching jobs up for grabs in Andalucía this academic year
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
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Weather forecast
Met office warns of weather change in south of Spain to accompany arrival of the Three Kings
Two cold fronts will affect the Andalucía region from Wednesday through to Saturday, according to state weather agency, Aemet
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Public transport
Electric scooters now banned on public transport in Andalucía, as from 1 January
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
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112 incidents
More than 2,000 calls logged by 112 operators during New Year's Eve celebrations in Andalucía
The majority of the calls for help were related to health issues and cases of public safety
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Weather forecast
As 2023 bows out, what will the weather in the south of Spain be like on New Year's Eve?
Spain's state weather agency (Aemet) has issued its national forecast through until Three Kings Day on 6 January 2024
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Quirky
Watch as cattle startle skiers on the piste in the Sierra Nevada resort in south of Spain
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
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Award
SUR journalist makes history by scooping the first Andalusian media award for infographics
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
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Jaén: A city of silk with a rich Roman past
Throughout its existence the name has gradually transformed from Aurya, Gijan, noble Çibad de Iahén and Jahen, becoming Jaén in 1563