ANDALUCIA NEWS

Another earthquake shakes Granada after weeks of intense seismic activityThe 3.1 magnitude tremor was felt in Ogíjares and Granada city but caused no reported damage or injuries A 3.1 magnitude earthquake has been felt in Granada as the area continues to experience tremors following weeks of intense seismic activity.. 17/09/2026

Brit arrested on Manchester-bound flight after Torremolinos hit-and-run12-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull after being struck while walking to school A British man has been arrested on a plane at Málaga Airport after a 12-year-old boy was seriously injured in an alleged hit-and-run in Torremolinos.  .. 17/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast September 17-20: Storms and heavy rain signal a change in the seasonA dramatic drop in temperatures on the Mediterranean coast as thunderstorms sweep through the east, with calmer, milder conditions to follow This week we noted that Andalucía hasn´t quite been ready to call time on summer, with.. 17/09/2026

Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain’s V16 emergency beacon The DGT wants traffic officers to respond to every beacon alert across Spain, but staffing concerns have already been raised Spain's controversial V16 emergency beacon could soon trigger a more direct response from the Guardia Civil, with.. 17/09/2026

Niebla fire recovery faces €400 million bill and a 20-year waitUrgent work is needed before rain causes further damage across the vast burned area The huge task of restoring the land devastated by the Niebla wildfire, in Huelva, could take around 20 years and cost more than €400 million, forestry experts.. 16/09/2026

Fuel price shock as more than 2,200 Spanish petrol stations charge over €2The latest figures reveal enormous differences in fuel prices across Spain as drivers face another costly autumn More than 2,200 petrol stations across Spain are now charging at least €2 a litre for fuel, giving drivers another unwelcome reminder.. 16/09/2026

Spain’s hottest temperature of 2026 has been recorded in AndalucíaEl Granado reached 45.7°C as September brings exceptional heat and new temperature records across the country September may be edging towards autumn, but temperatures across Spain have been behaving more like the height of summer.  Andalucí.. 16/09/2026

Málaga Airport expansion gets €830 million green lightThe Costa del Sol airport will eventually handle up to 36 million passengers a year after a major overhaul of its terminals Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is set for an €830 million investment over the next five years as plans for a major.. 16/09/2026

Holidaymakers dodge a hefty rise in Spanish airport feesAena’s planned fee rises have faced growing opposition from airlines like Ryanair and Spain’s competition watchdog Passengers flying from Spanish airports will only see a tiny increase in fees over the coming years, after the government.. 16/09/2026

Prices in Andalucía rose 4% in August as inflation picks up across SpainTransport costs led the increase, with housing and energy also pushing higher for the second consecutive month The cost of living in Andalucía continued to climb in August, with the Consumer Price Index reaching 4% year-on-year, seven tenths higher.. 15/09/2026

Inbetweeners star Emily Atack celebrates her wedding in MojácarThe British actress, best known as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the hit British comedy, celebrated with nearly 200 guests in Almería Mojácar's historic centre was transformed into something of a celebrity red carpet this weekend when.. 15/09/2026

Rights activists file fresh complaints over bullfighting events in Spain involving people with dwarfismA Málaga council is among those accused of helping stage events the foundation calls degrading and unlawful The Franz Weber Foundation has filed two formal complaints with Spain's Ombudsman over bullfighting events involving people with.. 15/09/2026

Andalucía has just lived through its second hottest summer on record and autumn isn't looking much coolerSpain's meteorological agency confirms 2026 ranks second only to last year, with 61 days of heatwaves recorded across the country If this summer felt relentless, that's because it was. Andalucía has officially recorded its second warmest.. 15/09/2026

Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growingMore than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with Social Security in Spain reached an all-time high in August, with 3,551,759.. 15/09/2026

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Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

Butane gas cylinder price hits four-year high just as Spain heads into the cooler monthsThe maximum price of a butane cylinder rises to €18.84 across Spain from September 15, its highest level since 2022 It's mid-September, the weather is starting to turn, and thousands of households across Spain who rely on butane canisters.. 15/09/2026

An Almería observatory captured two fireballs and a rare red electrical phenomenon in the space of 24 hoursThe Calar Alto Observatory recorded a series of spectacular astronomical events during the early hours of September 10 and 11 The skies above Spain put on a remarkable show last week, and fortunately one of Europe's most important observatories was.. 14/09/2026

Andalucía's doctors are keeping their options open as Spain braces for an indefinite strike in OctoberThe Andalusian Medical Union says the situation locally remains unresolved and will join the national action unless a firm regional agreement is reached first Spain's doctors are preparing for another major escalation in their dispute with Health.. 14/09/2026