ANDALUCIA NEWS

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stayMore than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country in the European Union but a new study suggests it is also struggling to convince.. 05/06/2026

Don't rely on armbands or floats to keep children safe in the waterCE marking mandatory across EU, Andalucía's Regional Government urges families to check labels and remember constant supervision is essential Summer is here, and with it comes the familiar sight of children in armbands, floats, and life jackets.. 05/06/2026

June 11-14 Mojácar's spectacular Moors and Christians festivalFour days of parades, musket fire, medieval markets and historical drama take over the town Every year, the hilltop village of Mojácar comes dramatically alive for its Moors and Christians festival, one of the most visually spectacular events.. 05/06/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to waitFour days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air fryer, laptop or summer gadget, Amazon has now confirmed exactly when Prime.. 05/06/2026

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026

New signs at Malaga's Atarazanas Market to help tourists respect the workspaceAyuntamiento installs bilingual messages at request of stallholders facing overcrowding If you're planning to visit Malaga's beautiful Atarazanas Market, there are some new rules to be aware of. The Ayuntamiento de Malaga will soon install information.. 04/06/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast June 4-7: Warm and settled, with a few cloudier spellsTemperatures ease a little after the recent heat, bringing a more comfortable but still warm start to June Andalucía follows the very hot inland weather earlier in the week with a more settled and slightly more comfortable spell, as temperatures.. 04/06/2026

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths attributed to high temperatures, according to estimates published Wednesday.. 04/06/2026

Raid on illegal breeding operation in Málaga province rescues nearly 300 animalsPolice found sick dogs and cats, intensive breeding of females and a dead cat in a cage during a three-day search A suspected illegal breeding operation in Almayate, near Vélez-Málaga, has been dismantled after the Policía Nacional.. 03/06/2026

Solar eclipse fever hits Spain but experts flag risks from sun, crowds and summer heatExperts highlight simple precautions as Spain prepares for one of its most watched sky events in decades The upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12 is already building plenty of excitement across Spain, with many people planning trips to catch.. 03/06/2026

Spain's favourite supermarket finally reopens on SundaysAround 320 stores in coastal and tourist areas across Spain will extend hours and open Sundays from June 22 Mercadona is bringing back Sunday opening at hundreds of stores across Spain for the summer in a move that will make life easier for holidaymakers.. 03/06/2026

Seven arrested for migrant smuggling using 'taxi boats' in Murcia, Almería and AlicanteA joint operation by Spanish and European police dismantles a suspected organised crime network moving migrants from North Africa to southern Spain A suspected criminal network accused of smuggling migrants into Spain using high-speed 'taxi.. 02/06/2026

UK tourists lead the way as Andalucía sees 10% surge in international visitorsApril brought 1.42 million international passengers to Andalusian airports, with double-digit growth across the region International tourists are flocking to Andalucía in growing numbers, and the region is loving every minute of it. In April.. 02/06/2026

Snake season is here: What to do if you spot one in SpainThe warmer weather brings snakes out of hiding, but most species found in Spain are harmless The horseshoe whip snake   As temperatures climb across Spain, there's one type of critter that becomes a lot more active and fills most people.. 02/06/2026

People in Spain are working longer than most Europeans despite growing focus on work-life balanceNew figures show workers in Spain put in more hours than the EU average, while countries such as the Netherlands and Germany enjoy significantly shorter working weeks Workers in Spain are spending more time on the job than the average European employee.. 02/06/2026

Why Andalucía's summer forest restrictions are back from June 1Fire bans and vehicle limits are now in force as authorities step up efforts to prevent wildfires across the region As of Monday June 1, strict seasonal restrictions have come into force across Andalucía's forests and surrounding areas as part.. 01/06/2026

British tourist dies after sea rescue operation in FuerteventuraEmergency services were called after two swimmers got into difficulty at Playa del Águila A British tourist has died after being pulled from the sea during a rescue operation at Playa del Águila, also known locally as Playa de La.. 01/06/2026

Jerez wine exports hit €100 million as Vinoble opens in the cityThe sector grows by 4.2% and brings together wine experts from 40 countries for the big fair Here's some good news for wine lovers in the area: the fine wine sector from around Jerez de la Frontera exported a whopping €100 million worth of wine.. 01/06/2026

Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026