ANDALUCIA NEWS

Almeria increases beach cleaning services after influx of large jellyfishBathers on Almería’s beaches alerted the local council to the problem   The local council in the city of Almería has had to increase cleaning services on the El Zapillo beach, after bathers reported several large jellyfish.. 05/08/2021

Andalusia daily deaths in double digits for third time this week: Covid update August 515 Covid-related deaths have been reported across Andalucía provinces of Málaga, Sevilla, Almería, Granada and Córdoba   Andalucía’s latest Covid update reports 4,496 new cases of coronavirus in the.. 05/08/2021

33 people caught breaking Covid rules and camping illegally in HuelvaThe illegal gathering took place in the protected natural area of Mazagón, in the province of Huelva   The Policía Nacional in Andalucía have started disciplinary actions against 33 people who were caught camping illegally.. 05/08/2021

Film-like police chase in Sevilla after man steals supermarket lorryOfficers finally arrested the man in Castelleja de la Cuesta, in Sevilla, after a dangerous police chase     A 53-year-old has been arrested in Castelleja de la Cuesta, Sevilla, after stealing a fully loaded supermarket lorry and leading.. 05/08/2021

Three boats rescued in Cádiz after killer whale encountersThe boats, off the coast of Barbate in Cádiz, suffered rudder-damage caused by the orcas   Maritime Rescue services in Cádiz were called to assist three different boats off the Barbate coast on Wednesday (August 4) after killer.. 05/08/2021

Curfew and perimeter closure in eight Andalusia municipalitiesPunta Umbría (Huelva), Conil (Cádiz) and six other Andalucía municipalities have all passed the threshold of 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants Eight municipalities in Andalucía have now surpassed the threshold of.. 05/08/2021

Vaccine appointments open to 15-year-olds in AndalusiaThose born in 2006 can now book their Covid jab in the Andalucía region   The vaccination campaign in Andalucía is continuing to advance and, as of Wednesday (August 4), 15-year-olds can book vaccine appointments in the region.. 05/08/2021

Slight drop in Andalusia’s cumulative incidence rate: Covid update August 490,946 Covid vaccines administered in the past 24 hours in Andalucía   The latest Covid data in Andalucía shows that, for the first time in over a month, the cumulative incidence rate has decreased, after 3,655 new cases were.. 04/08/2021

Murder investigation launched in Málaga after elderly man is found deadThe victim’s body, found in his home in Málaga, Andalucía region, showed clear signs of violence   The Policía Nacional in Málaga has opened an investigation after an 88-year-old was found dead with his body.. 04/08/2021

All coastal and inland bathing spots in Andalusia meet water quality requirements377 different bathing areas across Andalucía were analysed in the study   According to a report published by the regional Ministry of Health and Family, the water at both beaches and inland bathing areas across Andalucía is within.. 04/08/2021

Mother and son found dead on same day in GranadaThe tragic coincidence took place in the municipality of Íllora, Granada     Two members of the same family, a mother and son, were found dead in separate properties on the same day, with the bodies showing no signs of violence.. 04/08/2021

Andalusia nightlife sector demands more lenient measures amidst Covid certificate ruleThe new rule comes into effect on August 5 in Andalucía, but many business owners are not happy with the decision   The decision made by the regional government to require a Covid certificate to enter night clubs and other venues came.. 04/08/2021

Highest number of Covid deaths since May in Andalusia: Covid update August 3The region of Andalucía reported 23 fatalities in the last 24 hours   The latest update, published by the regional government on August 3, reports 4,459 new cases of coronavirus, along with 23 deaths and 303 hospitalizations in.. 03/08/2021

176th edition of Sanlucar Horse Races in CadizThe 22 races will be held in the municipality of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucía, on August 3, 4, 18, 19 and 20   The historical 176th edition of the Sanlúcar Horse Races (Carreras de Caballos de Sanlúcar) is starting.. 03/08/2021

Malaga man brutally murders wife and burns her bodyFifth case of gender violence in Andalucía this year A 53-year-old man from Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga, was arrested on Monday (August 2) after being accused of killing his partner and attempting to burn her body in.. 03/08/2021

Snorkelling route in Torrox, Malaga: August 14The Sporting and Youth department in Torrox, Málaga, has organised the event to showcase the municipality’s marine life   The head of the Sport and Youth department in Torrox, along with the president of the TiempoSub Association.. 03/08/2021

New 375 million euro hospital in MalagaWith 15 floors and cutting-edge technology, the new Andalucía hospital will be a reference point for highly complex procedures    Andalucía's regional president, Juanma Moreno, has confirmed the construction of the New.. 03/08/2021

Andalusia makes Covid certificate mandatory to enter nightlife venuesThe new measure will come into effect at midnight on August 5 across Andalucía   The regional government in Andalucía has decided to limit access to the interior of nightlife venues to people who provide their digital Covid certificate.. 03/08/2021

Hospital patients drop for first time in five days in Andalusia: Covid update August 2There are now 18 fewer hospital patients in Andalucía; 1,207 and 223 in ICU   The latest Covid update in the Andalucía region, published on August 2, reports 4,467 new coronavirus cases in the past 48 hours.   Also.. 02/08/2021

Repair work on Alhambra tower in Granada completedExperts have repaired a large crack in the wall of the popular and historic Granada tourist attraction   The Adarguero tower of the Alhambra palace has been recently restored, with experts correcting the holes and repairing a crack in the.. 02/08/2021