Eclipse
Dolphins spotted watching the eclipse off Granada's Costa Tropical
The animals were filmed about five miles offshore from Motril, just as the moon started to cover the sun
Carlos Balboa
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Missing Cadiz pensioner, 92, found more than 1,000 kilometres away in Miranda de Ebro
His family believes he instinctively followed a route he travelled every summer while working in France, even though he cannot explain how he made the journey and his car was later found with damage to one side
Raúl Canales | -
Weather
Andalusian weather changes with arrival of 'dana', rain and storms in three provinces
A few days of stark contrasts, with heat warnings across much of the region, but also a risk of thunderstorms in certain areas
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Flights
Operating a flight to Granada is 50 per cent cheaper than Madrid and 37 per cent less than one to Malaga
A review of the fares reveals that the city's Federico García Lorca airport is more affordable than others in Spain including Barcelona and Seville
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Tourism
Almuñécar calls for additional state funding for tourist towns
The mayor of the Costa Tropical town is spearheading a national debate on the allocation of funds to sustain public services and is seeking allies in other Andalusian towns facing similar pressures including Chipiona, Nerja and Torremolinos
Inés Gallastegui |
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Urban blight
El Algarrobico demolition row: Junta and PSOE clash over hotel clearance responsibilities
El Algarrobico demolition row: Junta and PSOE clash over hotel clearance responsibilities
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Housing crisis 2026
Andalusian government to sell public land for 3,000 social homes
Regional housing agency releases 735 plots worth €124 million to expand residential supply across Andalucía.
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Spain wildfires 2026
Huelva fire spreads to over 28,000 hectares hours before the eclipse temporarily restricts aerial efforts
Due to the astronomical phenomenon, aerial resources will have to withdraw at 7.30pm, while the emergency services keep 681 people under precautionary evacuation orders
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Health
West Nile virus in Andalucía: three new cases bring total number of infected people to 29
All Andalusian cases this year are in the province of Seville
Europa Press |
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Fisheries
Bluefin tuna quota: Ministry sparks rift among Spanish fishermen over catch limits
Spanish fishermen clash with the Ministry of Agriculture after new regulations grant accidental bluefin tuna quotas to thousands of vessels, subject to strict daily limits
Raúl Masa | -
Human trafficking
The drug traffickers who offer trips to Almeria on TikTok
Young people who pilot high-speed boats organised by criminal gangs post videos of their journeys on social media, where they offer places to transport migrants from Algeria to coves in Cabo de Gata for an average of 12,000 euros
Nerea Escámez | -
Beaches
Residents of Marina del Este claim Almuñécar’s beach-cleaning boats ‘do not remove’ waste from the sea
Divers and beachgoers who live in the Costa tropical town have voluntarily taken on the task of keeping the beach clean and claim the vessels don't go out as often, or for as long as they should each day
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Public safety
Aemet issues warning over dangerous rip currents along Andalucia coast
Emergency services urge swimmers to take precautions in Huelva and Cadiz as spring tides exacerbate high-energy swell
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Spain wildfires 2026
Huelva province fire reduces spread by half, but damaged surface exceeds 25,000 hectares
The fire has up to seven separate fronts and the emergency services are continuing with the precautionary evacuation of 681 people
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Health
Five new cases of West Nile virus infections detected in Andalucía, taking the total to 26
A total of 20 municipalities in the region remain on alert, including Fuengirola, Mijas and the Campanillas district of Malaga city
Europa Press |