Predictions
What will 2026 bring?
More geopolitical conflicts and financial crisis as well as a decisive year for artificial inteligence, say the experts
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Railway transport
Spanish railway operator Renfe launches offer for high-speed AVE tickets from 15 euros
The offer covers trips to any destination on AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Intercity, Euromed and AVE Internacional trains
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Social media
Sadfishing: the art of opening your heart on social media to get likes and followers
The algorithm rewards drama and the audience responds with messages of support, hearts and views
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Innovation
Regional government aims to make Andalucía world reference in nuclear fusion
The regional ministry of university invests almost 220 million in the Escúzar particle accelerator and the University of Seville reactor
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Railway transport
Storm Francis halts train services between Algeciras and Antequera for several days
Rail traffic has been impacted by the accumulation of water on the track
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Courts
Sentenced to nine months in prison for leaving her two year old son alone in the car for 40 minutes in Almeria
The sentence also bans the mother from approaching within 200 metres of the child for one year and nine months
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Capital of Culture 2031
15 January: the next step for Granada's Capital of Culture 2031 bid
The city is hoping to be one of the shortlisted cities in the final stage which will take place in the last quarter of 2026
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Transport
Junta de Andalucía will maintain public transport subsidies in 2026 and fund an additional 20% bonus
Free travel for children under 15 will continue, along with discounts of 50% for young people and 40% for all other users
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Tourism
Andalucía is Spain's fastest growing region in number of foreign tourists
International visitors who choose Andalucía are the ones who have also increased their average spending per person the most
Extra Kategora
Kategora Oceanika: a benchmark for flex living and investment on the Costa del Sol
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Used coffin found in bin behind Spanish cemetery
Family refused to take charge of their relative's remains 10 years after burial
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Health
Andalucía approves new care plan for people affected by rare diseases
The new plan has a budget of 8.7 million euros and it includes over 100 measures
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Health
Andalucía implements paediatric palliative care seven days a week
The regional spokesperson for health has announced that the service, which responds to a historical demand from families with children with serious illnesses, has already been implemented in all eight provinces
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Leisure
Costa Tropical's Mediterranean sea life aquarium reopens four years after closure
The tourist attraction in Almuñécar closed in 2021 as the facilities were badly deteriorated, with water leaks, damaged fish tanks, bursting tanks and systems that were no longer working properly
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Families
Andalucía to change rules for large family status: this is what you need to know
The regional government is also set to make changes relating to single-parent families
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Christmas 2025
The Christmassy house on Granada's Costa Tropical that has become a TikTok sensation
Josefina Rodríguez has spent more than 20 years filling her home in Almuñécar with lights and decorations, and it has gone viral around the world after her grandchildren posted it on the social media platform
M.J. Arrebola |