ANDALUCIA NEWS

Imserso budget holidays for pensioners return for the 2025-2026 seasonAround 900,000 cut-price trips are offered every year to popular destinations like Alicante and Murcia The Imserso tourism scheme is one of those uniquely Spanish ideas that has stood the test of time. It was launched decades ago with the simple goal.. 06/10/2025

Nestlé backs Spanish farmers with nearly €12 millionInvestment aims for greener farming and cleaner air by 2050 Nestlé is making a big push for sustainability in Spain, teaming up with 500 local farmers and investing almost €12 million to grow food in ways that help the planet and cut emissions.. 06/10/2025

Earthquake ripples waters off Huelva's coastSunday morning tremor is felt south of Cape St Vincent, but causes no damage Early yesterday morning, Sunday October 5, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Huelva, south of Cape St Vincent, at a depth of 30 kilometres. The National.. 06/10/2025

Andalucía weekly weather forecast October 6-9: Cloud, showers and brisk winds in placesNotable winds, cloudier skies and changeable temperatures across the region As autumn continues to settle across Andalucía, this week will see a varied mix of sunny spells, cloudy patches and occasional showers, particularly in some eastern areas.. 06/10/2025

Spanish house prices keep climbing as demand outpaces supplyAverage prices up yet again in September, driven by easier mortgages and shortage of homes Anyone looking to buy a home in Spain will know it’s far from easy at the moment. September has seen prices continue their relentless rise, with a year-on.. 03/10/2025

ASSSA Insurance celebrates its Open Weeks 2025   ASSSA is hosting its traditional Open Weeks, an annual event designed to foster connections with both existing policyholders and prospective clients, as well as to introduce a health insurance plan tailored specifically to meet the needs of.. 03/10/2025

El Corte Inglés rivals Imserso with budget holidays for pensionersOlder customers can travel within Spain or further afield at seriously cheap prices Every year, older people across Spain take advantage of the Imserso Tourism scheme, a brilliant initiative that offers pensioners the opportunity to book budget, off.. 03/10/2025

New questions and road signs shake up DGT theory test this OctoberUpdated traffic signs and real-life risk videos to make Spain’s driving exam more practical Starting from October 1, the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) is rolling out changes to the theory exam for new drivers in Spain. One of.. 02/10/2025

Amazon shakes up Spain's bargain shopping with new Haul platformCustomers can now find products for €20 or less, many under €10, with fast delivery and easy returns Amazon is going head-to-head with popular low-cost platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress following the launch of its new “Amazon.. 02/10/2025

Andalucía makes big move to boost families with universal €200 tax deduction per childMoreno closes seventh tax cut, removing income limits to help more families, including adopted and foster children In a significant final step of his seventh tax reduction package, Andalucía’s President Juanma Moreno has announced the removal.. 02/10/2025

Read the October edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the October issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and help you find lots of ideas to incorporate in to your home and your life.   Featured in this months issue:   Discover.. 02/10/2025

Radical weather change brings October heatwave: Spain forecast Oct 1-5After days of heavy rain, Spain is now set for clear skies and summer-like temperatures Spain is about to see a big change in the weather this week. After several days of heavy and even torrential rain across the Mediterranean, conditions will turn dry.. 02/10/2025

KiK takes on Primark in Spain’s low-cost fashion raceThe German chain has opened more than 100 stores in just three years and is winning over budget-conscious shoppers “Get dressed from head to toe for 30 euros.” With that bold promise, German retailer KiK launched into Spain in September 2022.. 01/10/2025

A buzzing surprise: 100,000 bees discovered living in Granada buildingResidents had complained for years about the noise before discovering they had been sharing their home with a massive hive For years, the people living in one Granada apartment block had been kept awake by a strange, constant droning sound. It was only.. 01/10/2025

Andalucía's new €100 tax deduction offers a helping hand to celiac familiesThe seventh tax cut under Juanma Moreno’s government also includes breaks for gyms and pets starting in 2026 Andalucía is stepping up support for families with celiac disease by introducing a new €100 income tax deduction, set to take.. 30/09/2025

The cracking giant: Andalucía’s biggest oak fights for survivalLa Peana, the monumental oak in Serón, is slowly giving way despite efforts to save it One of Andalucía’s most iconic natural wonders, the monumental Holm oak called La Peana, is showing signs of serious distress. Known as the largest.. 29/09/2025

Murcia–Almería high-speed rail gets €6.3 million boost as new milestones reachedFresh funding and faster progress promise big changes for rail links in southeast Spain Work on the Murcia–Almería high-speed rail is picking up steam once again, thanks to a fresh €6.3 million boost from the Ministry of Transport and.. 29/09/2025

Spain lifts ban on blood donations from people who lived in the UK from 1980-1996Certain UK residents were prevented from donating blood in Spain for more than 25 years because of ‘mad cow’ disease For more than 25 years, people who lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 were not allowed to donate blood in Spain because.. 26/09/2025

Do you live in the happiest place in Spain?Towns and cities across Spain battle it out to see who will be crowned the country's happiest region The sunshine and good vibes just keep pouring in from Andalucía, which now shines brighter than ever as Málaga claims the top spot.. 26/09/2025

Andalusians to deduct up to 100 euros on gym memberships and vet bills from 2026Tax relief for fitness lovers and pet owners aims to boost health and wellbeing Starting January 1 2026, those living in Andalucia will benefit from new tax deductions on gym membership fees and veterinary expenses as part of the seventh.. 26/09/2025