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
Climate change
Juanma Moreno, head of the regional government, has forecast that rising temperatures will dramatically change how and when tourists travel to the Costa del Sol
Weather forecast
Aemet, the state Met Office, has issued its weather forecast ahead of the astronomical start of winter
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Drought crisis
Juanma Moreno has spoken to SUR at length about the drought situation in the Andalucía region on his return to Spain, after attending the Climate Summit (COP28) in Dubai
Inland tourism
The world-renowned travel magazine has selected Baeza in Jaén province, a Unesco World Heritage location, as the most beautiful place to visit in the whole of the country this December
112 incidents
112 Andalucía is a multilingual service that offers emergency assistance to users in English, French, German and Arabic, in addition to Spanish
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Christmas 2023
Delays to the lights being switched on in Almuñécar (Granada province) have been caused by the original company pulling out
Drought crisis
President of the regional government Juanma Moreno has proposed that construction start on the new facilities as soon as possible and be operational by 2027 to combat drought