Tarifa wildfire finally extinguished after 12-day battle
According to the Junta’s Plan Infoca brigade, the fire that started on 5 April has provisionally affected some 44 hectares of land
Europa Press
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These are the dates of all the public holidays in Andalucía during 2024
There will be 12 national and regional public holidays, with the proposal of two more from each municipality
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New town plan for Almuñécar open for public consultation
The plan includes the building of around 4,000 new homes and creating an extra bus stop so that people don't have to cross the main road
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Junta's controversial bill to legalise irrigated land in Doñana passes first hurdle despite strong backlash
The convincing vote result comes despite major controversy surrounding the issue, which has drawn criticism from agricultural organisations, ecologists, central government and European authorities
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Spain's biggest drug trafficking trial involving 152 alleged gang members starts
Members of the Los Castañas clan who sit in the dock are accused of running drug trafficking networks in the Campo de Gibraltar and along the Andalusian coast
Melchor Sáiz-Pardo |
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Junta's head advocates equality, employability and inclusion for Gypsy people
Regional president Juanma Moreno received a representation of this ethnic group and underlined its huge contribution to the culture and heritage of Andalucía
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Aemet activates yellow warnings for strong winds and high waves in Andalucía today
The weather alerts will be in force along parts of the south coast of Spain this Wednesday (12 April)
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Andalucía's communist mayor who ransacked supermarkets retires
The only council leader residents of Marinaleda in Seville province have ever known is forced to leave office after 44 years due to ill health
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Climate change and wildlife are top priorities in new Junta biodiversity strategy
The latest report on the State of Nature in the EU, found that Andalucia was one of the regions at greatest risk in Europe as a result of climate change
José Luis Piedra |
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Andalucia Big Festival will not be staged this year, according to promoter Mad Cool
Negotiations to hold the massive music event in 2024 will resume after Easter with the Junta de Andalucía, Malaga City Council and the Diputación de Malaga provincial authority
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Drivers warned as 3.3 million trips expected on Andalusian roads during Easter week
Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) will start its second major traffic operation this Wednesday, 5 April, ensuring compliance with traffic rules, speed, alcohol, use of mobile phones and seat belts
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Almuñécar flea market suspended over Easter
The Blas Infante car park, where the weekly event is usually held, needs to be made available for the Holy Week celebrations
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Spain’s state weather agency forecasts rising temperatures in Andalulcía
Aemet has issued a yellow warning in the Strait of Gibraltar and on the coast of Cadiz, this Wednesday, due to strong gusts of wind and high waves
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Planes, ships and agriculture helped drive record Andalusian export figures last year
The volume of regional exports in 2022 was 42.95 billion euros, an increase of 24.3% compared to the previous year
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EU warns again over plan to allow irrigation around Doñana wetlands
Green groups have long complained that this draws water off the delicate wetlands which are home to many protected species
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