Andalucia recycled 329 tonnes of lightbulbs last year
Andalucia reused a whopping 329 tonnes of lightbulbs last year, but the region has a way to go before matching Madrid and Catalunya.
Spain criticised by European Climate Foundation for reliance on carbon energy power
The European Climate Foundation has urged Spain to attend the G20 meeting in July to talk about reducing its reliance on carbon-emitting power sources.
Andalucia heats up over Easter weekend with temperatures up to 29C
Temperatures will increase over the Easter weekend. The hottest region will be Cordoba.
Thousands of euros donated to conserve critically endangered apes in Spain
The money donated to the bioparc will go towards the conservation of Bornean orangutans and white-bearded gibbons.
Vulnerable Andalucian bird population increasing due to conservation
Some 693 marsh harrier nests have been found in the region this breeding season, the second highest level since data began to be collected in
Experts warn of potential water restrictions in Andalucia following low reservoir water levels
Reservoirs in Andalucia and other Spanish regions are at unusually low levels, despite the wet start to the year. Experts worry about the effects this
EU left unimpressed by Spain’s diesel car emissions tests
Its 8-month report was just 34 pages long
Temperatures to reach 30C in Andalucia as Semana Santa festivities begin
Andalucia will experience a hot spell this coming weekend, just in time for Semana Santa
WATCH: Massive bull gores Spanish matador through throat, tongue and mouth at his debut bull fight
Many in the 10,000-strong crowd can be heard screaming
Axarquia’s water company commits to recycling and reducing consumption
They have pledged to improve water purification facilities at La Vinuela reservoir and waste water from the coastal municipalities.
Homeless couple receive much needed financial help from Olive Press reader
Paul will put the money towards a deposit for a flat
Double tsunami threat for Costa del Sol as experts warn of future earthquake off north-east of Morocco
The monster wave would be caused by a quake striking the Alboran sea,
Devastating tsunami will hit southern Spain and Portugal, experts warn
The Gulf of Cadiz sits on a major plate boundary posing a huge risk to coastal areas
Politicians to debate recognising Estepona mountain as a national park
Both the chambers of the junta are to discuss whether Estepona’s Sierra Bermeja can be granted the status
Outrage as Andalucia Partido Popular branch launches campaign to protect hunting as a ‘cultural practice’
They argue it has 'deep roots' in the province
DISTRESSING IMAGES: Granada woman under investigation for allegedly feeding python live kittens and puppies
The Seprona are investigating
EXCLUSIVE: Dolphins and turtles among huge numbers of animals killed by rubbish pollution in Andalucian rivers
The Asociacion Amigos del Mar Costa Tropical spoke out against the problem to the Olive Press
Practice of cutting off dogs’ tails finally banned across Spain
The amputation of ears, claws, teeth or vocal chords is also banned
Mesolithic people in southern Spain cooked and ate HUMANS just 10,000 years ago
The remains are covered in marks made from stone tools, fire and human teeth
Fracking has officially failed in Spain in loss for Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular
Fracking firms have been met with strong opposition from locals and regional authorities
Malaga introduces compulsory dog DNA profiling to curb dog poo problem
It is hoped the tags will also prevent owners from abandoning or mistreating their animals.
Over a third of Andalucia sewage plants not processing waste properly
Last November, Spain was fined €46.5m by the EU Commission due to a failure to ensure its plants were safely processing sewage
And the happiest country in the world is…
Spain and the UK climbed up the rankings
Red pandas arrive at Fuengirola’s Bioparc
The species has been labelled as in danger of extinction by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature after 50% of its global population
Animal rights activists plea to stop turtle culling in Malaga park
Campaigners want centres to offer to take in dozens of non-native species irresponsibly introduced into ponds at the Parque del Oeste, which are threatening indigenous
Popular Torrox beachfront walkway receives controversial facelift
There was widespread opposition from both residents and opposition political groups