Curiosities
A jewel of the ocean: the unique house in Spain that is decorated with 45 million sea shells
It is a real curiosity which attracts the attention of many of the tourists who visit the Andalusian town
Alberto Flores
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Culture
Junta reaffirms 'unconditional' support for bullfighting: 'Andalucía and its regional government are enthusiasts'
The Spanish tradition was defended by the regional minister and spokesperson Antonio Sanz during a Holy Week visit to Malaga for its Picassiana event
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Nature
Bearded vulture takes flight again in Andalucía some 30 years after start of reintroduction project
Following its spectacular recovery, around 90 specimens of this bird have now taken to the skies in the south of Spain after this species disappeared from the region in the 1980s
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Weather
Aemet activates yellow warnings for strong winds and high waves in southern Spain: these are the affected areas
Saturday's forecast includes maximum gusts of up to 70 km/h and coastal phenomena with waves of up to three metres.
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Society
Barbate's new tuna-crocodile provokes laughter and comments on social media: 'What sort of work of art is this?'
The sculpture that accompanies the town letters at the Cadiz province beach send residents into playful mockery
J. M. A. |
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Crime
Secret shooting range discovered in south of Spain where firearm-trafficking gang tested weapons of war
It was in an ideal spot and located deep enough to prevent the firing of the weapons from alerting local residents and security forces. The criminals had also placed mattresses around the area to absorb the noise
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Sport
A 13-year-old football referee in Spain: 'It is my favourite thing to do, but I want to be respected'
The youngest match official in Andalucía's Granada province has recently has become a target for spectators and pushy parents
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Public transport
Junta will maintain 20% public transport discount in Andalucía throughout the year
It was due to end in June, but the regional government will extend the subsidy for the remaining months of 2025
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112 incident
Baby boy bleeds to death after clandestine surgical procedure in Spain goes horribly wrong
Circumcision for cultural or religious reasons is not covered by the public health system in Spain and, as a result, some are carried out in private homes by unqualified people
Nerea Escámez |
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Semana Santa 2025
Watch: Holy Week procession with electronic payment machine to collect donations goes viral during Semana Santa in Spain
The video, taken during the Hermandad de la Borriquilla brotherhood parade in Guadix, has divided opinion on social media
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Weather
Aemet activates new yellow warnings in Andalucía with more rain and lower temperatures on the way
As things currently stand, the Easter holiday period in Spain will be marked by unstable weather due to the passage of fronts associated with Atlantic storms and the arrival of cold air in the upper layers of the atmosphere
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112 incident
Man arrested for death of his flatmate on Spain's Costa Tropical after leaving him dying at door of hospital
The alleged attack took place in the house they shared in Motril and the arrested man took the victim, who was still alive at the time, to the emergency department in his mother's car
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Weather
Storm Olivier triggers amber and yellow weather alerts in Andalucía
The entire coastline of the Costa del Sol will be see high waves and strong winds today
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Weather
These are the areas in the south of Spain with the highest probability of rain until Palm Sunday
Storm Olivier will reach the Spanish mainland today (Thursday) after wreaking havoc in the Canaries
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Skiing
Spain's Sierra Nevada ski resort extends winter season: this is the date it will now close
The aim is to attract more visitors to the slopes in Granada, which from 20 April will be the only resort in southern Europe to offer snow
Mercedes Navarrete |