Andalusia’s avocado production rises nearly 45% by volume in 2025–2026
The region harvested about 91,300 tonnes of avocados, valued at more than €202 million, during the October-to-June season.
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Registration opens for Andalucía Trade Global in Málaga, with 76 countries represented
Companies can register for the 17–18 November event and schedule meetings with representatives of Andalucía Trade’s international network.
Healthcare professionals from northern Málaga take part in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The team is working with Doctors of the World on infection prevention and control and on strengthening triage at health facilities in South Kivu.
121 Andalusian music bands receive grants to buy and renew instruments
The 2026 grants totalled €297,597.48, with a maximum award of €2,500 per band.
Andalusia approves development of its first vineyard and wine strategy for 2028–2031
The regional government approved the strategy’s formulation to address challenges facing the sector and strengthen its competitiveness, profitability and resilience.
Andalusia highlights innovation and data as keys to tourism competitiveness
Manuel Gavira said technological transformation should create jobs, strengthen businesses and extend opportunities across the region.
IBIMA reports 1,550 clinical studies and more than €37 million in research funding in 2025
The Málaga biomedical research institute ended 2025 with 1,602 professionals and 388 active competitively funded projects.
Andalusia’s 061 emergency service wins award for virtual assistant project
SAVE-EM, an AI-based tool designed to support decisions in critical emergencies, is being evaluated and is expected to be completed in December 2026.
Andalusia launches ‘Andalucía Dona’ website for transfusion medicine, tissues and cells
The new portal provides information and resources on blood, plasma, tissue and cell donation, and services offered by Andalusia’s transfusion medicine network.
Andalusia to cut income tax by one percentage point over the legislature for incomes below €60,000
On 5 October 2026, regional president Juanma Moreno announced annual income-tax cuts alongside other tax measures, including relief related to housing, rent and children’s eyewear.
Andalusia equips environmental agents with 12 drones for natural-heritage monitoring
The €17,500 purchase brings the number of drones available to the regional service to 41.
Andalusia’s metro systems and Trambahía pass 500 million passenger journeys since opening
By August 31, the four systems had carried a combined 500,937,468 passengers since each began service.
Andalusia reports nearly 200 business contacts at San Diego Comic-Con Málaga
The regional government’s four-day professional programme brought together around 40 Andalusian businesses and representatives of international production companies.
Andalusia plans nearly €4 million in 2027 to strengthen the video game sector through Misión Centres
At San Diego Comic-Con Málaga, regional minister José Antonio Nieto said 17 Andalusian startups and studios were taking part in the event’s second edition.
A system to help urban neighbourhoods coordinate their energy use
Researchers at the University of Málaga have designed an algorithm that schedules when buildings should use, store, buy or sell electricity.
Andalusia publishes guide to urban development agents to help bring land into use
The regional government’s practical guide explains how municipalities can select an agent to carry out urban development under Andalusia’s LISTA law.
Andalusia completes urbanisation of La Dehesa site in Ronda for 347 homes
The regional government says it invested €4.23 million to prepare the site, where development had been stalled for years.
Andalusia has more jobs and self-employed workers than a year ago, and unemployment is falling faster than in Spain overall
The regional government reported 62,738 fewer unemployed people and a record 605,258 self-employed workers over the year to September 2026.
Andalusia launches Sur Escena festival across all eight provincial capitals
The new October programme brings together 23 artistic and exhibition projects, with 38 performances involving 21 companies and projects.
Andalusia repaired nearly 500 kilometres of road surfaces over the summer
Regional minister Mario Muñoz-Atanet said the summer works had completed about half of a €151 million paving plan launched in June 2026.
Andalusia activates flood emergency plan phase amid rain and storm warnings
The regional government activated Operational Situation 1 at 11:49 on October 2, 2026, as weather warnings were in force across parts of Andalusia.
Andalusia launches campaign aimed at young international audiences
The campaign’s new video, unveiled at the second day of San Diego Comic-Con Málaga, presents Andalusia through the levels of an adventure video game.
Andalusia doubles public transport journeys and expects 150 million users in 2026
The regional government says passenger numbers have risen from 74 million in 2019 and forecasts 150 million by the end of 2026.
Andalusia backs video game sector and announces renewal of Jaén’s Misión Gaming centre
The regional government says Andalusia had 107 active game studios in 2024, up 30.8% from 2019, and plans to renew its agreement with Jaén to continue operating Misión Gaming.
Moreno tells Vivas Andalusia will stand by Ceuta: “We will not let go of Ceuta’s hand”
The presidents of Andalusia and Ceuta met in Seville to discuss cooperation in business, transport, culture, sport, universities and technology.
Andalusia approves its first plan for regulatory quality and simplification
The two-year plan will review 461 rules and nearly 950 administrative procedures, as well as the processing of 377 procedures.
Andalusia calls for electricity grid shortfall to be addressed despite progress in new plan
Regional minister Jorge Paradela said the revised 2025–2030 grid proposal shows progress on Andalusia’s priorities, but stressed that a detailed review is still needed.
Andalusia launches mobile STEAM classroom to promote robotics and coding
The CTRL+ALT+FUTURO bus will visit 22 schools and six teacher-training centres across the region, prioritising rural areas and places where students may face a digital divide.
Andalusia renews 158 bus routes under public transport modernisation plan
Twenty-five new concession contracts covering routes in all eight provinces are due to begin service on 1 October 2026.
Andalusia recognises older people’s contribution and their legacy of “love, experience and humanity”
At a ceremony in Seville for the International Day of Older Persons, eight individuals and organisations were honoured for their work supporting older people.
Andalusia forecasts 1,261,200 tonnes of olive oil for the 2026/27 campaign
The estimate presented in Mengíbar projects olive-oil production 29.3% above the previous campaign’s final output.
Construction of Rincón de la Victoria health centre due to begin in late October or early November
The Junta de Andalucía says the new centre will be four times the size of the current facility and will include an emergency service.
Andalusia to auction unused public sites and buildings with capacity for 291 homes
The regional government says a new auction of 15 lots will include assets that could be used for housing under local planning rules.
Andalusia’s oral health plan treated 168% more children in 2026 than in 2022
The regional government says public dental services treated 48,818 children aged 6 to 15 between January and August 2026, compared with 18,214 in 2022.
Andalusia installs 25 ecological moorings in protected areas
The moorings are being installed off Granada and Málaga to let boats anchor without using anchors that can damage reefs and seagrass beds.
Andalusia activates emergency phase of forest-fire plan for Igualeja blaze
The regional government ordered residents of Igualeja to shelter in place as crews worked to contain a fire that began the previous evening.