ANDALUCIA NEWS

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

Andalucía weekend weather forecast October 9-12: Showers and thunderstorms with blustery spells Cloudy skies with occasional rain and breezy winds across the region This weekend in Andalucía, expect a mix of cloudy spells, showers and some thunderstorms notably in the eastern half. Temperatures will dip a little on Thursday and Friday, then.. 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

Spanish workers face another pay cut as pension tax bites harderThe Intergenerational Equity Mechanism will chip away at take-home pay until 2029, with next year's increase already locked in The average salary in Spain doesn’t exactly set the world on fire, but anyone paying close attention to their.. 08/10/2025

Italian mafia link to Lorca double shooting murdersGuardia Civil sources identify one victim as notorious suspected gangster out on bail Archive photo of forensics officers examining a car The identity of one of two men who were shot dead in Lorca on Tuesday has opened a new line of investigation.. 08/10/2025

No more horsing around: Málaga reins in carriage ridesService for tourists officially ended by city council in order to protect the animals’ welfare A horse-drawn carriage in Málaga Málaga officially ended the city’s horse-drawn carriage rides for tourists on Monday.. 08/10/2025

Spain approves medicinal cannabis after years of campaigningHospital specialists across Spain will now be able to prescribe standardised cannabis oil preparations for serious medical conditions Spain has taken a massive step forward in healthcare policy by approving regulations that will allow medical cannabis.. 08/10/2025

Bright fireball streaks across Andalucía skiesMeteor from a comet lights up the night with full moon brilliance A stunning fireball as bright as the full moon was seen streaking over the southern Iberian Peninsula in the early hours of Monday 6 October 2025. The spectacular celestial event was captured.. 07/10/2025

Covid comeback? Coronavirus and flu cases have exploded in SpainTwo new Covid variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are being blamed for the increased number of infections across Spain Amid the seasonal surge in respiratory viruses, two new SARS-CoV-2 variants, called Nimbus and Stratus, are attracting the attention of.. 07/10/2025

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

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