ANDALUCIA NEWS

Work starts on 'Virgen de la Esperanza', Andalucía's biggest hospitalNew Málaga mega-hospital aims to transform public healthcare by 2032 Málaga has begun building what is set to be the largest hospital in Andalucía and one of the biggest in Spain. The new Virgen de la Esperanza hospital will form.. 04/02/2026

Storm Leonardo keeps Andalucía on edge as evacuations continue and alerts remain in placeStrong winds, flooding and school disruption across several provinces while emergency services stay on high alert Storm Leonardo continues to batter large parts of Andalucía, with heavy rain, strong winds and rising rivers forcing evacuations.. 04/02/2026

Relentless rain brings mixed fortunes for Andalucía as farms grind to a halt but reservoirs surgeStorms have eased water worries but left farmers unable to work saturated land Created with AI   After nearly two weeks of almost constant rain, Andalucía is facing a strange and uneasy balance. While reservoirs across the region are.. 04/02/2026

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlinesThe income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the 2025 income tax return campaign (Declaración de la Renta), even.. 04/02/2026

Rising rat sightings spark warning from environmental health experts across SpainProfessionals call for coordinated action as rodents are increasingly spotted in towns and city centres Environmental health specialists are warning that rats are becoming more visible in towns and cities across Spain, and they say the problem will only.. 03/02/2026

DGT fine emails are a scam, officials confirmPhishing fraudsters pressuring drivers to click fake payment links Image created with AI   A worrying email claiming to be from Spain's DGT (Directorate General of Traffic) is circulating, warning of an unpaid fine that could double if.. 03/02/2026

Storm Leonardo brings 'extraordinary danger' warnings across AndalucíaAemet issues red and orange alerts for torrential rain and fierce winds as saturated soils heighten flood risks Andalucía is bracing for what could be one of the most intense rainfall events in recent years, with Storm Leonardo ushering in a series.. 03/02/2026

Hacker claims huge breach of Spain's tax dataCybercriminal offers 47.3 million taxpayers' details for sale online as investigators check the claim A hacker attack on Spain’s Ministry of Finance is under investigation after a cybercriminal claimed to have accessed tax data on almost the.. 03/02/2026

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain’s new V16 emergency beaconPolice warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming an unexpected prize for car thieves, with police reporting a sharp rise.. 02/02/2026

February 12-22 The unmissable Cádiz Carnival, one of the biggest in SpainTen days of music, costumes and satirical humour as Cádiz transforms into one giant street party The Carnival of Cádiz is one of Spain's most famous festivals and for ten days in February the entire city transforms into a vibrant.. 02/02/2026

Seville's river port sees cruise numbers climb againPassenger figures rise as luxury ships and long-term investment reshape the city’s cruise future Seville’s unique inland port is continuing to strengthen its position on the cruise map, with new figures showing a clear rise in both passengers.. 02/02/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast February 2-5: Repeated bouts of rain, strong winds and some milder airCloudy, wet and blustery conditions dominate with storms in the west and coastal warnings Wet and windy Atlantic weather stays in charge across Andalucía this week, with plenty of cloud, frequent rain and some very gusty spells, especially near.. 02/02/2026

Register your electric scooter with the DGT Spain today to avoid fines of up to €800New rules across Spain now require all personal mobility vehicles to be officially registered and insured Electric scooter owners in Spain are being warned to register their vehicles with the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) as soon as possible.. 02/02/2026

Adamuz train accident death toll rises to 46Fourteen people remain in hospital across Andalucía following the fatal rail accident in Córdoba province   An additional death has been confirmed following the train accident that occurred on January 18 in the town of Adamuz (C&.. 31/01/2026

Confidence in trains shaken after Adamuz tragedy, new survey findsMany travellers still trust rail, but growing numbers worry the network is under too much strain In the days after the deadly train derailment near Adamuz, many people across Spain have been rethinking how safe they feel when travelling by rail.  ..

Gibraltar promises residents won't face new EU border checks as work continuesTemporary changes planned at La Línea while full European system prepares to launch People living in Gibraltar will be exempt from the new European Entry-Exit System (EES), officials have confirmed, but work is still needed at the border to get.. 30/01/2026

Seville faces probe over illegal dump site threatening rivers and aquifersEnvironmental Prosecutor's Office acts on Guardia Civil complaint in Palmete area Seville's Ayuntamiento is under scrutiny from the Environmental Prosecutor's Office over an illegal landfill on its own land in the Palmete neighbourhood. The.. 30/01/2026

How to keep your Spanish home safe from snow and frostPractical tips from experts to protect pipes, roofs and more this winter Storm Kristin brought a blast of snow across various parts of Spain on Wednesday, reminding us all how vital it is to prepare homes for these chilly spells. The General Council of.. 30/01/2026

Storms cause thousands of incidents and ongoing evacuations across AndalucíaStrong winds and heavy rain disrupt communities, schools, and roads across the region Andalucía is still dealing with the aftermath of severe storms that began on Tuesday, with emergency services reporting nearly 3,000 incidents across the region.. 29/01/2026

Madrid-Andalucía high-speed rail line could reopen in early FebruaryJudicial approval clears the way for urgent repair work after the Adamuz train tragedy High-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalucía could resume within days, following confirmation that reconstruction work can finally begin on the section.. 29/01/2026