ANDALUCIA NEWS

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long-awaited..

Collapse in Málaga AVE tunnel forces full closure as rail disruption worsensOne of the high-speed rail tunnels in Valle de Abdalajís has been shut completely due to serious structural damage   Serious structural damage has forced the complete closure of one of the high-speed railway tunnels in Málaga.. 25/07/2025

Green light for long-awaited Málaga motorway link to ease A-357 traffic€57 million investment will connect Cerralba and Casapalma, reviving a long-delayed project to ease traffic into Málaga and the Costa del Sol Plans to extend the Guadalhorce highway, in Málaga, have finally taken a major step forward.. 24/07/2025

Andalucía weekend forecast July 24-27: Mixed bag of sunshine, storms and rising temperaturesHot inland with unsettled spells in the east and along the Med coast After a relatively mild spell for July, the next few days in Andalucía will be a bit more changeable, especially in eastern areas. While the region will continue to see plenty.. 24/07/2025

Night closures return on Seville's Centenario Bridge during €102m upgradeBridge expansion work will shut sections of the SE-30 ring road overnight until Thursday July 31, with diversions in place Drivers in Seville are being advised to prepare for more nighttime road closures on the Centenario Bridge, as work continues to.. 23/07/2025

Southern Spain exports hit hard as US trade tariffs begin to biteAndalucían goods face major slowdown in American market after Trump’s new tariffs take hold Andalucían exports to the United States dropped sharply in May, the first full month after new 10% tariffs came into effect. Sales to the.. 23/07/2025

British pensioner rescued from strong current off Cádiz beachLifeguards rushed in after the 86-year-old and his son were dragged out to sea by powerful tide   A British man in his eighties was rescued from the sea on Monday July 21 after being caught in a strong current while swimming off Santa Marí.. 22/07/2025

Feathers fly as turkey truck overturns near Seville AirportTraffic on the SE-20 ground to a halt after dozens of birds escaped from a toppled lorry   It was an unexpected scene on Seville’s ring road on Monday July 21, after a lorry carrying turkeys overturned, spilling part of its live cargo across.. 22/07/2025

Olive oil theft on the rise in Andalucía supermarkets this summerDespite recent price drops, ‘liquid gold’ remains a prime target for shoplifters across the region   As summer sets in and Andalucía fills with tourists, shopkeepers are facing a seasonal problem that’s growing harder.. 21/07/2025

Spain's beaches under threat from climate change and unchecked developmentGreenpeace report warns of shrinking coastlines in Andalucía, Mallorca and Catalonia A new report from Greenpeace paints a stark picture of the future for some of Spain’s most popular coastal areas, as rising sea levels, increasing tourism.. 21/07/2025

How to sleep better in Spain's sticky summer nightsTop tips for staying cool and getting some shut-eye when it’s hot, humid and air con isn’t an option   If you’ve ever tried to sleep through a summer heatwave, in Spain or anywhere else, you’ll know it’s not just the heat..

Olive oil prices crash by 46 per cent but not all Spanish food costs are cooling downSpain's ‘liquid gold’ has fallen 48% from its peak as grocery inflation drops to more manageable levels Remember when buying olive oil felt like a luxury purchase? Those days might finally be over. Spain's beloved ‘liquid.. 17/07/2025

Thousands fewer waiting for surgery in Andalucía as waiting list times slashedNew regional plan has cut overdue operations by almost 60% and shaved over a month off waiting times   There’s some welcome news for anyone in Andalucía who’s been stuck waiting for surgery. The regional health service has managed.. 17/07/2025

Buses to replace Seville-Malaga trains during August worksRail replacement buses will run for three days in August while infrastructure upgrades take place Train passengers travelling between Seville and Malaga will face a temporary change of plans later this summer, as Renfe is putting on 102 buses to cover.. 17/07/2025

Rents in Spain can be hiked up by 2.10 per cent this monthThe latest rent increase limit applies to contracts signed after Spain's housing law came into effect in May 2023 Millions of renters across Spain are facing potential rent increases this month as landlords gain the ability to raise monthly payments.. 17/07/2025

How to stop car thieves this summer: 4 essential tips from Spanish PoliceWith thefts on the rise in holiday hotspots, these simple precautions can help keep your vehicle safe at the beach and beyond The Spanish summer is finally here in all its sweltering heat and whether you’re jetting to the Costas for a holiday.. 17/07/2025

Spanish airport theft ring exposed in major Guardia Civil crackdownSixty-six arrested and thousands of euros worth of high-end goods recovered in a coordinated sting operation at airports across Spain   A major criminal network behind a string of organised thefts at Spanish airports has been dismantled by the.. 16/07/2025

Spain's dream of a shorter work week just got put on hold againWith strong opposition to the proposal, doubts have been cast over whether the working day in Spain will be reduced at all There’s been a bit of a blow for employees throughout Spain as it looks increasingly unlikely that the legislation needed.. 16/07/2025

Layers of history unearthed in Seville reveal Roman and early Christian pastArchaeologists uncover ancient remains, from Imperial Roman buildings to a centuries-old well, beneath a hillside in Coria del Río.   Coria del Río, a town nestled along the banks of the Guadalquivir near Seville, has once again.. 16/07/2025

Angry Malaga residents scrub school steps in protest over city's 'shameful neglect'Fed-up neighbours in Miraflores de los Ángeles took to the streets with buckets and brushes to demand better cleaning and maintenance from the council   Residents in one Malaga neighbourhood have taken matters into their own hands after.. 16/07/2025