ANDALUCIA NEWS

Spain changes child pension bonus: Only parents truly affected by career breaks will qualifyThe government narrows access to the child pension supplement to tackle gender pension inequality The Spanish government is making important changes to the child pension supplement, a benefit designed to help parents with their retirement income. Until.. 15/10/2025

Body found sealed in sack at Málaga swampGuardia Civil investigating after grim discovery at reservoir in Almogía The body of a person has been found inside a sealed sack in a swamp area of Almogía, Málaga.   According to investigative sources, a foreign citizen.. 15/10/2025

Spain drops the price on thousands of over-the-counter medicationsThe Ministry of Health in Spain estimates the changes will save patients around €287 million There’s been some fantastic news this week for anyone buying medication in Spain. The Ministry of Health has announced price cuts on 17,385 different.. 15/10/2025

Beware fines for fake alarm stickers: What you need to know about home security in SpainGeneral deterrent signs are legal, but using company logos without a real system can cost you Security is a top priority for many people living in Spain, when it comes to protecting their homes. While installing a genuine alarm system is becoming more.. 15/10/2025

Andalucía declares alert for West Nile VirusDisease has been detected in mosquitoes and can be spread to humans A Culex pipiens or common house mosquito A health alert has been declared in several municipalities in Andalucía, after it was confirmed that West Nile Virus.. 15/10/2025

Spain-wide strike on October 15 against genocide in GazaUnions all across Spain have called on employees to stage a protest this Wednesday   This Wednesday October 15, union walkouts have been called across the country and in all workplaces by the various unions. Comisiones Obreras and UGT have registered.. 15/10/2025

Don't lose money: claim a bonus of up to €340 in your 2026 tax returnNew tax deduction benefits workers with low incomes If your salary is on the lower end of the scale, you might be able to benefit from a new tax deduction allowing a bonus of up to €340 when you file your 2026 Spanish income tax return. &.. 14/10/2025

Is it legal to drive someone else’s car without insurance in Spain?Understanding the rules, risks and penalties around driving other people’s vehicles There are times when it makes sense to let someone else drive your car or borrow a friend’s vehicle if you don’t have one. But in Spain, driving without.. 14/10/2025

The worst storms in Spain will now be given their own namesFollowing the devastation caused by Alice in the southeast of Spain, all future high-impact DANAs will be named On October 7, DANA Alice swept across eastern Spain, flooding towns, grinding transport to a halt and leaving many people talking.. 14/10/2025

Spain records one of the warmest Septembers since 1961 despite dramatic stormsSeptember brought record-breaking heat to parts of Andalucia and Murcia with temperatures 2°C above normal Average temperature anomalies in September 2025 compared to the period 1991-2020   We might still be drying out or rain coats.. 14/10/2025

Self-employed in Spain face higher Social Security payments from 2026Government proposes new income brackets and changes to benefits amid union concerns The Spanish government is preparing to increase Social Security contributions for self-employed workers by between €11 and €206 per month starting next year... 14/10/2025

British fugitive caught in Costa del Sol extradited to UK over cocaine chargesAndrew Doran was traced through his online banking activity and arrested in Marbella before being handed over to the UK authorities A 41-year-old British man who was arrested in Marbella last July under an international warrant for drug trafficking.. 13/10/2025

Andalucía weekly weather forecast October 13-16: Cloudy spells, showers and steady temperaturesChangeable skies and occasional rain with mild winds across the region Andalucía weather forecast, Monday October 13   This week in Andalucía brings a mix of patchy cloud, showers and a few thunderstorms, especially for eastern.. 13/10/2025

Monday October 13 is a bank holiday, but only in these 5 regions of SpainA lucky few will enjoy a long weekend but for the rest of us, it’s business as usual Día de la Hispanidad, one of the most important dates on the holiday calendar in Spain, is celebrated on October 12 every year. It's also known as.. 10/10/2025

New digital invoicing rules for Spain's self-employed: What you need to knowVeriFactu system brings stricter deadlines, more transparency and a new way of handling invoices The world of invoicing for Spain’s self-employed and small businesses is about to change, as the Tax Agency, AEAT, gets ready to roll out a new system.. 10/10/2025

From Madrid to Seville: Spain’s stark neighbourhood income divideTwo Andalucía neighbourhoods among the country’s poorest as Madrid and Barcelona dominate wealth rankings Recent data from Spain’s Tax Agency reveals the widest income gap between neighbourhoods seen in years, with Madrid and Barcelona.. 10/10/2025

Instant bank transfers in Europe get new safety checks from October 9Banks in Spain and the rest of the EU must now verify that the recipient’s name matches the IBAN before approving instant payments From Thursday October 9, stronger rules for instant bank transfers came into force across the euro area. These.. 10/10/2025

Iberian Lynx makes hopeful return to Cordoba mountains after 50 yearsConservationists call for urgent protections to help the iconic cat thrive once again The sight of an Iberian lynx establishing a breeding territory in the Sierra de Córdoba has brought a mix of excitement and cautious optimism to conservation.. 09/10/2025

Is Spain headed for another blackout? Red Eléctrica warns it's very possibleThe experts believe Spain is at risk of another massive power failure if measures aren’t taken In a bit of an unexpected turnaround, Red Eléctrica, the company that spent months reassuring everyone that Spain wouldn't face another.. 09/10/2025

New EU border controls: What British travellers to Spain need to know before October 12Everything you need to know about Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) as millions of British tourists prepare for new registration requirements If you're planning a trip to Spain or anywhere else in Europe in the coming months, there's.. 08/10/2025