Earthquake
Magnitude 3.5 earthquake recorded in south of Spain
The seismic movement, with its epicentre in Granada province, was registered at 1.43am this Tuesday morning
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Crime
Gang members arrested in Malaga for falsely obtaining residency permits at up to 5,000 euros a time
More than 30 people have been arrested in the south of Spain for their alleged participation in the marriages of convenience scam
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Weather forecast
South of Spain to bask in unseasonal temperatures of up to 27C this week
On Monday the maximum and minimum temperatures will rise across the whole of the Andalucía region, according to state weather agency Aemet
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Food safety
These are the 12 brands of olive oil the Junta de Andalucía recommends not consuming
The regional government's ministry of health said the products, falsely-labelled as extra virgin or mild olive oil, are actually a mixture of other seed oils or low-quality lampante oil
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Tourism
Famous town built into rock face in Spain declared a 'tourist municipality' of Andalucía
The official declaration is only given to prominent destinations that see a high number of people visit all year round
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Social media
Ten international photographers to focus on promoting Andalucía to the rest of the world
The regional government is collaborating with the imaging professionals who have four million Instagram followers between them
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Environment
28,000 hectares of forest in Andalucía targeted for mass eradication of processionary caterpillars
The pests thrive in spring and pose a special risk to children and pets, causing skin, nasal, eye and respiratory irritation
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Estepa: large area of land with no forest
The Carthaginians named it Astapa; the subsequent Roman and Muslim names are believed to have derived from there
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Winter sports
Snow on starter slopes sees skiers head to the Sierra Nevada resort in Granada
Heavy snow has not yet fallen but the snowmaking machines in Spain's highest ski resort have been busy
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Crime
Video shows the moment migrants are forced to jump into sea by diversifying operators of drug-trafficking boat off south coast of Spain
The shocking footage has emerged after four young people drowned in a separate incident when people smugglers ejected them into dangerous waters off the coast of Cadiz in Andalucía last week
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Mobile phones banned in Andalusian schools under strict new measure
Since Monday 4 December the devices may not be used during school hours in primary and secondary schools run by the regional education authority
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Granada heritage
The craftsmen shaping the streets of Granada
Manuel and Jacinto are the fourth generation of artisans who specialise in designing the city's traditional cobbled mosaic-like streets
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Sledging, skating and all the new activities in Sierra Nevada: timetables and prices
The novelty of the season is the natural ice rink in the Mirlo Blanco area, for eight euros per hour, but the resort also offers a sledge roller coaster and tubing
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Sierra Nevada opens its ski resort this Tuesday 5 December
The resort starts off the winter season as it opens up its slopes in the area of the Emile Allais chairlift
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Woman conned into handing over jewellery after believing daughter was in prison in Granada
The scammers pretended to be police officers and tricked the victim into giving them thousands of euros' worth of diamond rings and Rolex watches as bail so her daughter could avoid prison
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