ANDALUCIA NEWS

Weekend at Bernardos! British family accused of wheeling dead grandmother onto Málaga flightPassengers say the 89-year-old appeared unresponsive as she was wheeled and seated, prompting a return to the stand and a 12-hour flight delay A Málaga to London Gatwick flight over the weekend made headlines after a British family was accused.. 22/12/2025

Spain puts Christmas car decorations on the naughty listDrivers in Spain decking out their vehicles with reindeer antlers face fines of up to €500 At this time of year, the Christmas spirit is everywhere in Spain. Streets are lit up, shops are bustling and some car owners have decided to extend the.. 22/12/2025

Andalucía weekly weather forecast December 22-28: Cool, cloudy skies with the odd shower and frosty nightsCloudy days with a few light showers, wintry upland touches and some brighter, milder moments along the south and Mediterranean coasts A generally colder and rather cloudy spell is on the way for Andalucía, with some light showers, a few wintry.. 22/12/2025

Longer waits, growing frustration as confidence in Spain's public healthcare slipsNew national survey shows specialist delays stretching beyond four months, even as most patients still back the public system Patients across Spain are waiting longer than ever to see a medical specialist, and public confidence in the healthcare system.. 22/12/2025

Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeysThe new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited journeys on commuter trains, regional rail services and state-run buses for..

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in MurciaSpain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading platform for tourist rentals in Spain, is determined to continue offering illegal..

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitalsNew rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is set to widen significantly, with new rules planned for a much broader.. 19/12/2025

Fuel prices in Spain drop just in time for the holidaysDiesel has fallen to €1.421 per litre and petrol has reached €1.470 in pumps across Spain Fuel prices have continued their downward slide this week, dropping by as much as 1.11% and maintaining the decline that began a fortnight ago on the.. 19/12/2025

Flu cases continue to climb in Andalucía as vaccination drive gathers paceHealth officials report a fresh rise in infections while thousands more residents take up jabs across the region Flu levels in Andalucía have continued their upward trend, with new figures showing a clear increase in cases over the past week, just.. 19/12/2025

The story behind the image on Spain's Christmas Lottery tickets this yearMore than just numbers, the artwork on this year’s El Gordo tickets reflects tradition, family and hope as Spain counts down to the big draw As Spain edges closer to one of the most eagerly awaited dates in the festive calendar, many people buying.. 19/12/2025

Christmas gatherings could drive flu cases in Spain even higher, warn expertsWith schools across Spain about to close, flu is expected to increase among older people Flu infections are continuing to climb across the country, although the rate of increase has thankfully slowed over the past week. The outbreak is hitting younger.. 19/12/2025

Málaga's street cats get a Christmas boost from the AyuntamientoAyuntamiento supports more than 300 feline colonies with food, vet care and long term monitoring Cat lovers in Málaga will be pleased to hear that the city’s street felines are getting some extra help this winter. The Ayuntamiento has handed.. 18/12/2025

How much do you really get if you win El Gordo this Christmas?A closer look at what Spain’s famous Christmas Lottery actually pays out once tax is deducted As excitement builds ahead of Spain’s Christmas Lottery draw, many people dream about landing El Gordo, but fewer know exactly how much of that headline.. 18/12/2025

No, the Spanish tax office will not monitor your personal Bizum payments in 2026Both the Tax Agency and Bizum have dismissed social media claims that everyday transfers will be monitored from January A bit of panic has been sweeping across Spanish social media and WhatsApp groups in recent days, with users convinced that from.. 17/12/2025

Doctors' strike put on hold after breakthrough talks with Health MinistryPreliminary agreement on working hours and retirement brings pause to planned industrial action Plans for a fresh round of doctors’ strikes across Spain have been put on hold after unions and the Ministry of Health reached a preliminary agreement.. 17/12/2025

EU backtracks on banning sale of petrol cars from 2035Spain rejects the watered-down emissions rules as the EC caves to automotive industry pressure The European Commission has dramatically watered down its ambitious plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, bowing to pressure from.. 17/12/2025

Huelva-Seville train passengers endure six-hour nightmare in the middle of nowehereStranded without food or water, they were finally rescued by Guardia Civil as fury boils over repeated rail failures Passengers on a Huelva to Seville train thought they were in for a quick 90-minute ride on Monday afternoon. Instead, they faced a six.. 17/12/2025

No White Christmas for Spain: Aemet predicts one of the warmest winters everMeteorologists believe winter 2025 could be one of the mildest we’ve ever seen in Spain We might have had a dusting of snow on the mountains over the past few weeks and, in recent days, more than enough rain, but the experts believe it&rsquo.. 17/12/2025

Half of road deaths in Spain linked to drink driving over last 25 yearsCampaigners renew calls for tougher action as festive season approaches More than half of the 73,500 people who have lost their lives on Spanish roads over the past 25 years were over the legal alcohol limit, according to new figures released this week.. 17/12/2025

Simpa, turismofobia, smartphone... what do all the new words in Spain's official dictionary mean?The Real Academia Española (RAE) has released version 23.8.1 of the Spanish dictionary, adding 330 new words, some of which may be of particular interest to expats The Spanish Dictionary has added 330 new words, some of them you may have.. 16/12/2025