Christmas
Video: This is the moment Spanish politicians burst into song singing traditional Christmas carols
Members of the regional government and staff at the Junta de Andalucía sang 'villancicos' at the last full plenary meeting of the year
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Health and safety
Workplace accidents on the up in Andalucía with one job-related fatality every three days
There have been 88,921 work accidents recorded in the region so far this year. These are the most common causes and the industries with the worst records
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Health
Regional health authority vaccinates nearly 30,000 people against shingles in six months
The Junta de Andalucía is offering the free jabs to a specific age group and said that "up to 30 per cent of all adults will suffer from the infectious disease in their lifetime"
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Investment
Andalucía's investment in research and development grows by almost 21% and reaches more than 2 billion annually
It increased by five points more than the national average in Spain last year with the public sector contributing nearly 1.5 billion euros
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Christmas
This is the biggest chocolate nativity scene in the world and it can be found in the south of Spain
Made with more than 1,500 kilos of chocolate, each year the theme changes and this time around it is dedicated to classic and modern fairy tales
Valme J. Caballero |
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Retail
When do the January sales start at Spain's main fashion chains?
Here's everything you need to know about when the winter discounts will be rolled out at Zara, El Corte Inglés, H&M and Mango, among others
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Weather
New weather front could again bring rain to southern Spain
Looking even further ahead to the weekend, state forecaster Aemet does not rule out the arrival of a weak 'Dana' to the Andalucía region with the risk of some further rainfall and storms
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Courts
Two-year prison sentences for owners of rottweilers that attacked a five-year-old girl and her mother in Granada town
The judge considered that the defendants were aware of the potential danger of this breed of dog and despite this did not take the "most elementary precautions to prevent them from harming people passing in front of the door of their house"
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Almeria
Two young men arrested for allegedly beating a man to death to steal his mobile phone and wallet
The victim was attacked in a street in the south of Spain when one of the individuals, a minor, kicked him in the head before the pair fled the scene with the stolen belongings
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Extra Investhome
Royal Park Marks a New Milestone with the Opening of Its Show Apartment
SUR in English
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Crime
Hunt on for foreign backpacker who allegedly scams fellow tourists in popular destination in Spain
The suspect, described as "well dressed", delivers a convincing sob story before making off with the mainly female victims' cash
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Health
Health alert issued after listeria detected in range of meat products from company in the south of Spain
In addition to the Andalucía region, the products have also been distributed in Aragon, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Madrid and the Basque Country. People who may have these products must refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase
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Health
Spanish university will pay 200 euros to weight loss study volunteers: this is who they are looking for
Those who take part in the clinical trial will get a complete medical examination and a 12-16 week personalised nutritional programme
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Social media
Several pupils at school in Spain are injured while doing a viral TikTok challenge
The head teacher of a school in Huelva has warned of the dangerous practice after three students suffered injuries attempting the 'Superman' challenge
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Health
Appointments to see doctor will be sorted in Andalucía, says Junta president
Juanma Moreno made his pledge in a regional parliament debate at the same time as announcing a law restricting private tourist flats further
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Housing crisis
Tourist apartment restrictions continue in Andalucía: Juanma Moreno announces a speedy decree
The regional government will approve next year a package of urgent measures to facilitate access to housing