ANDALUCIA NEWS

Huelva province on alert for Brazilian strain of Covid due to outbreak among sheep shearers The Andalusian and Spanish authorities have been informed of an outbreak in Extremadura amongst sheep shearers from Uruguay, that could spread to other areas. Huelva’s health authorities and epidemiological surveillance system are on alert.. 20/04/2021

Malaga council works towards goal of not putting down any stray domestic animals The city of Málaga (Andalusia) wants to achieve the target of ‘zero sacrifices’ and is working on awareness campaigns, with the view that the key to avoid putting down abandoned pets is to prevent them being abandoned (and even born.. 20/04/2021

Granada launches clean-up plan to combat allergies by reducing pollen This is the first time the city in Andalusia has drawn up a specific plan to crack down on pollen. It's spring, trees are blossoming on every street corner....and thousands of allergy sufferers are sneezing and wheezing in misery as the pollen.. 20/04/2021

20 concerts to celebrate Cordoba Guitar Festival 40th anniversary 8-17 July 2021 The 2021 edition of the Córdoba Guitar Festival will be running from 8-17 July, the organisers have announced, with its programme, as usual, focusing on the many manifestations of guitar music including classical, flamenco, jazz and even rock with.. 20/04/2021

Vaccine passport holders could soon be allowed free movement within Andalusia The Andalusian regional president has called on the Spanish government to discuss the possibility of nationwide travel for those who have been inoculated with two doses The Andalusian borders, both regional and provincial, have been closed since.. 20/04/2021

The Fuente de Teatinos fountain in central Malaga back to its former splendour Also known as Los Colores or Los Lapices, the sculptural fountain was inaugurated in 1999 Malaga City Council and the Municipal Water Company of Malaga concessionary, Emasa, has undertaken a full restoration of the water delivery mechanism of the.. 19/04/2021

Greenpeace hangs banner on Triana bridge in Seville urging council to implement environmental pollution plan Pollution is a big problem in the city in Andalusia, where the average temperature has risen by two degrees over the last 50 years. Greenpeace activists took over Triana bridge in Seville on Monday morning (19 April) to hang up a huge banner urging.. 19/04/2021

23 illegal migrants intercepted off Andalusian coasts at the weekend The African migrants were taken to the ports in Almería, Algeciras and Motril after being intercepted out at sea. A total of 23 illegal migrants reached Andalusia over the weekend after setting out from Africa on three ‘pateras&.. 19/04/2021

Andalusia reports 11 deaths and 2,034 new coronavirus cases: Covid update 19 April The region of Andalusia has returned to the extreme risk level as the incidence rate has risen for the fifth day in a row There have been 2,034 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths in Andalusia at the weekend, the latest data from the statistics office.. 19/04/2021

64 arrests across Spain as police dismantle nationwide narco-boat and drug supply network The organisation’s ringleaders had operational bases in Málaga, La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz) and Calpe (Alicante). The Guardia Civil has broken up an important criminal network that smuggled hashish into Spain.. 19/04/2021

Pioneering mobile app launched for Malaga’s Gran Senda hiking route The 850-kilometre-long trail is split into 35 stages and visits 59 different municipalities in Andalusia’s Málaga province.   Málaga Provincial Council has presented a new app, the first of its kind in Spain, specifically.. 19/04/2021

Close quarters vulture observation hide to open in the mountains of Huelva The black vulture is the fastest raptor bird species in the Iberian Peninsula Plans have been unveiled by the department of Agriculture, Farming, Fishing and Sustainable Development in the regional government of Andalucía to create a concealed.. 16/04/2021

12,000 free plants to beautify small towns and villages in Huelva Huelva provincial council is helping beautify small towns and villages by handing out 12,000 seasonal plants for their parks and gardens. The region of Andalucía is known for its natural beauty, and colourful plants are part of every picture.. 16/04/2021

Two caught in Mijas with boot full of illegally captured sea urchins There are strict rules on shellfishing and capture of marine species in Andalusia, which had been broken. The Guardia Civil’s Seprona nature protection branch has reported two members of the public who were caught in Mijas with 105 kilos of.. 16/04/2021

Giant wels catfish caught in the River Guadalquivir near SevillaA wels catfish is reported to have devoured a fox terrier in the province of Cáceres The huge wels catfish has been illegally introduced to Spanish rivers to encourage angling tourism Images: Archive, not the example caught on this occasion.. 16/04/2021

Three arrested in Zurgena drug bust Three people have been arrested, and a busy cocaine sales point in Zurgena, Almería (Andalusia) dismantled in a Guardia Civil operation.   Police suspected that drugs were being sold there last year after noting an increase in the amounts.. 16/04/2021

Marbella council relieves school caretaker suspected of drug trafficking of his duties The man, who worked at a public school in the Costa del Sol town, caught the attention of police attention due to his extravagant lifestyle. Marbella Town Hall has announced that a school caretaker currently under investigation as the main suspect.. 16/04/2021

New Via Ferreta overhead adventure trail open in El Colmenar, Málaga There are 22 ‘vía ferrata’ trails of varying difficulty levels in Málaga province, ideal for those who are looking for more than a gentle walk through the woods. Málaga provincial council has announced the launch.. 16/04/2021

Andalusia reports 19 deaths and 2,477 new coronavirus cases: Covid update 16 April The incidence rate has risen sharply in the Andalusia region, and alert levels have increased in several areas meaning bars and shops will have to return to early closing as of Sunday.   There were 2,477 new Covid-19 cases, and 19 people lost.. 16/04/2021

Seville shops and bars back to early closing from Sunday The measure also affects several other places in Andalusia, including Córdoba, Granada and Almería cities. Bars and businesses in Seville and other parts of Andalusia will have to close at 8 pm again as of Sunday (18 April) due to the.. 16/04/2021