Costa Tropical town gets ready to celebrate annual fair
There will be music, dancing, sandcastle competitions, children's events and more in Almuñécar from Wednesday 9 August
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Twenty years of the life-saving little red button
The telecare service has seen exponential growth thanks to both new users joining and new devices developed to help achieve independent living without losing security
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Health
Junta's SAS public health service rolls out new messaging system to mobiles in Andalucía
The service, which must be subscribed to, will also send a reminder of appointments as their dates approach, as well as information on possible cancellations or changes
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Drought crisis
This is the current state of the reservoirs in Andalucía
Nationally, Spain's water reserve is currently at 42.2% of its total capacity - but the situation is a lot worse in the south of the country
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Crime
Shocking 300% increase in kidnappings revealed in latest crime stats for Andalucía
The latest figures for the region show the overall crime rate increased by 10% during the first quarter of the year
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These are some of the best beaches for surfing in Andalucía this summer
Discover some of the best places in the region to enjoy this popular summer sport, with something suitable for all skill levels
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Major wildfire under control in La Línea, after local residents were evacuated from their homes
The Junta de Andalucía's Plan Infoca brigade had several helicopters and water-dropping planes at the scene, and their crews were joined by regular firefighters from La Línea, San Roque and Algeciras
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Grants of up to 5,500 euros available if you are a new self-employed worker in Andalucía
The subsidy is aimed at those who have started a business activity and maintained their self-employment status for 12 months
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Junta calls for public to be extra vigilant to help avoid wildfires like those ravaging Greece and Italy
Despite unwavering heat, there have been no major fires in Andalucía so far this summer, but officials are warning people not to be complacent
Héctor Barbotta |
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Costa Tropical residents demand end to jet ski 'nuisance'
Around 60 people took part in a demonstration on La Herradura beach to call on the authorities to do more to control the problem
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Beer
Almeria serves Spain's most expensive beer
A study has found that the price per half-litre in the city is the dearest in the country, but there's a catch
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Ecologists warn of 'toxic cloud' in the Strait of Gibraltar caused by ships
Emissions are "soaring" in the bay of Algeciras, warns organisation
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Weather alerts
Andalucía closes July with five provinces on alert for high temperatures
The thermometers will soar again to bid farewell to this sweltering month in Cordoba, Jaen, Granada, Malaga and Seville
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Ecologistas en Acción sailing boat arrives on the Granada coastline to take care of its beaches
The organisation will clean La Herradura and Salobreña of plastics, as well as organising whale-watching expeditions
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112 incident
Worker dies in Tarifa after being trapped in a wind turbine
The incident happened this Friday afternoon at a wind farm near the coastal town in Cadiz province
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