Open air fires, including barbecues, banned in parts of Spain’s Andalucia
The measure will be in force until 15 October, a time of high risk of forest fires
Andalucia to scorch in 34°C heat as Malaga and Granada enter Phase 2 of Spain’s COVID-19 exit plan after today’s forest fires and hail
FOREST fires caused by lightning have capped off May, as Malaga gears up for its first beach day in 11 weeks tomorrow. Firefighters have today
Young owner of 25 snakes dies after his ‘Asian viper’ bites him in Spain’s Andalucia
A MAN has died after being bitten by his Asian viper in southern Spain. The unnamed 27-year-old from Algeciras, who kept 25 snakes at his
PARTY PRINCE: Joachim of Belgium tests positive for COVID-19 after jetting into Spain for 27-person bash in Andalucia
PRINCE Joachim of Belgium has tested positive for COVID-19 after he attended a house party in Andalucia. The 28-year-old aristocrat nephew of King Philippe was
Malaga province will classify all beaches as either prohibited, dangerous, or safe, in order to reduce the number of drownings
MALAGA province has announced that it will classify all beaches as either prohibited, dangerous, or safe, in order to reduce the number of drownings.
Malaga expected to pass into Phase 2 of Spain’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan ‘within days’
‘Malaga has demonstrated in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic an enormous collective responsibility and has lived up to the challenge.' Juanma Moreno, Junta President.
Andalucia’s coronavirus beach vigilantes to make €1,900 per month this summer – almost double Spain’s minimum wage
THE so-called beach vigilantes set to be hired across Andalucia this summer will earn €1,900 per month. The healthy paycheck is almost double Spain’s €1,050
Bars and restaurants permitted to open until 3am across Spain’s Andalucia in bid to battle economic impact of coronavirus
ANDALUCIAN bars, restaurants and their terraces are allowed to remain open until 3am throughout the state of alarm in areas that have entered Phase 2
Spain’s Andalucia to hire 3,000 unemployed citizens as beach surveillance officers this summer
The Andalucian Partido Popular leader said that the Junta will launch an ‘employment plan for safe beaches 2020.’
Granada International Festival of Music and Dance will open on June 25 and will be the first event worldwide to take place within the ‘new normal’
THE Granada International Festival of Music and Dance will open on June 25, it has been announced.
SCORCHER: Highs of 38C forecast for Spain’s Andalucia this weekend as much of the region prepares to enter Phase 2 of coronavirus de-escalation plan
TEMPERATURES will soar to as high as 38C in Andalucia this weekend. According to The Weather Channel, the mercury will reach 35C in Sevilla tomorrow
Spain’s Andalucia to receive €15.2 million in fight against gender violence
Andalucia, which will receive €15.28 million and three credits from the Government Delegation worth 9.5 million, is the community that will receive the most funds
Beaches in Spain’s Andalucia are ready for summer 2020
The Andalucian community has allocated over 10 million euros to implementing health and protection measures against COVID-19.
Man arrested in Spain’s Malaga for abandoning his dog, despite his claims he’d given it away over six months ago
A MAN has been arrested in Malaga province for abandoning his dog, despite his claims he’d given it away over six months ago.
Spain’s Marbella will use video surveillance to control capacity levels during Phase 1
MARBELLA will use video surveillance to control capacity levels during Phase 1, the City Council has announced.
Man reports ‘fake police break-in’ in Spain’s Andalucia but is then arrested himself as officer sniffs out his 400 cannabis plants
A SUSPECTED cannabis grower has been arrested after he called police over a break-in by fake Guardia Civil officers. The 47-year-old, dubbed JAMR, was arrested
Juanma Moreno calls for clarity in criteria for Spain’s Andalucia to advance to Phase 2 on May 25
Moreno demands that the criteria for moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 be made public
Andalusian economy predicted to shrink by up to 11.5% following the coronavirus crisis
THE Andalucian economy is predicted to contract by up to 11.5%, a new study has found.
Couple arrested in Spain’s Malaga for attempting to rob a house after first asking for some milk
A COUPLE has been arrested in Malaga for trying to break into a man’s house after they asked him for a carton of milk.
Andalucian Government plans to open beaches from June 10 but travel between provinces to be allowed from May 25
THE Andalucian Government has suggested June 10 as the new date for beaches to open across the region.
Man arrested after he broke coronavirus lockdown and killed five puppies in bag in Spain’s Andalucia
A MAN has been arrested after he broke lockdown in Andalucia to kill five newborn puppies. He was swiftly detained in Cadiz as police caught
Calls for aid to Red Cross Malaga increase by 256% in first four months of 2020, compared to entirety of 2019
RED Cross Malaga has responded to 256% more calls in the first four months of this year, compared to the entirety of 2019.
Spain’s Ministry of Health to decide whether Granada and Malaga move to Phase 1 by Friday
The decision will be taken this Friday, as reported by the Minister of Health, Salvador Illa.
No new coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga for the second consecutive day
THE province of Malaga has registered no new coronavirus related deaths for the second consecutive day.
Spanish police file denuncia against bar in Sevilla for breaking Phase 1 rules
THE Policia Local in Sevilla have filed a denuncia against a bar in the city that broke the Phase 1 rules.
Over 65s account for 87% of coronavirus related deaths in Spain’s Malaga
NEARLY nine in ten coronavirus related deaths in Malaga are in the over 65s age range.