Andalusia’s Flamenco Clubs Circuit schedules 225 performances across eight provinces
The 2026 programme includes at least 470 artists and a confirmed investment of €250,000.
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Andalusia to submit objections to national data-centre plan
Regional minister José Antonio Nieto said the proposed rules could limit investment and competitiveness, and called for requirements to reflect regional conditions.
Andalusian universities to introduce 52 new degree programmes in 2026–2027
The regional government authorised 49 new programmes, adding to three approved earlier, across undergraduate, master’s and doctoral studies.
Málaga launches campaign urging residents to put wet wipes in the bin
Emasa says it removed 2,345 tonnes of solid waste from the city’s wastewater last year, with cleaning and disposal costing €1.9 million annually.
Andalusia formed 13,785 new companies through July, up 6.6% from 2025
The regional statistics show 1,797 companies were formed in July, while subscribed capital exceeded €110.4 million.
Two killed in motorcycle crash on A-7 near Vélez-Málaga
A woman and a man died in the collision, while five people were injured in a separate crash in Vélez-Málaga later that evening.
Andalusia has invested €86.1 million in expanding and restoring wetlands since 2022
The regional government says purchases at Veta la Palma and Tierras Bajas, along with restoration work, have expanded Andalusia’s protected wetland network.
Marbella hostel project to add sports facilities, green spaces and parking
The €24.8 million municipal project includes a 571-space underground car park, with 80 spaces reserved for users of the Inturjoven hostel.
Andalusian officials and beach businesses discuss simpler procedures and legal certainty
Manuel Gavira met with Faeplayas representatives in Seville to discuss administrative processes and challenges facing beach businesses in Andalusia.
Málaga Metro carries more than 400,000 passengers during the fair for the first time
The metro recorded 402,131 passenger journeys from August 15 to 22, 2026, up 9.4% from the 2025 fair.
Andalusia has 73 active permits to search for 27 strategic raw materials
The permits cover 80 municipalities across all eight provinces and target around 50 substances, including 27 classified by the European Union as strategic.
Andalusia invests €3.5 million to renew the A-92 road surface in Granada province
Work began at Puerto de la Mora on a 48-kilometre section and is scheduled to continue until October.
Ferruginous limpets doubled in three years to an estimated 65,000 adults on Andalusia’s coast
A 2025 regional census estimated about 65,000 adult limpets, more than twice the number recorded in 2022, while the fragmented population remains vulnerable.
Registration opens for 6th International LGTBI Congress of Andalusia in Torremolinos
The congress is scheduled for September 22 and 23 at the Torremolinos Conference Centre under the theme “Respect and Diversity: Show Intolerance the Red Card.”
Andalusia’s exports grow more than twice as fast as the national average in the first half of 2026
Exports reached a record €22.43 billion for a first half, up 5.1% year on year compared with 2% for Spain overall.
Andalusia’s 2027 budget to prioritize housing and continue tax cuts, minister says
Carolina España said the regional government’s 2027 budget would reinforce its housing efforts and continue tax cuts introduced in 2019.
Málaga Regional Hospital adds accelerator to reduce radiotherapy sessions
The new linear accelerator is expected to serve around 550 patients a year, including about 100 who may receive highly precise radiosurgery.
Andalusia’s public health biobank has trained nearly 1,600 people in five years
The Biobank of the Andalusian Public Health System has delivered more than 360 training activities for healthcare professionals and students over the past five years.
Andalusia activates seismic emergency plan after magnitude 5 earthquake in Granada
The earthquake struck at 1:04 a.m. on August 15, with its epicentre in Alhendín; no personal injuries had been reported at the time of the announcement.
Andalusia allocates €106 million to improve 494 public schools for the new academic year
The regional education authority reports 551 construction, expansion and renovation projects underway or completed in 2026.
Córdoba chickpea designation nears final step toward EU registration
The application for the protected designation of origin for Garbanzo Campiña de Córdoba and the application for the Pescado de Esteros de Andalucía protected geographical indication are both at an advanced stage.
Andalusia tenders €22 million contract to control roadside vegetation
The 16-month contract covers vegetation clearance and tree pruning on the regional road network, with an option to extend it for a further 16 months.
Andalusia project unit advances permitting for nearly 4,800 homes
The regional government’s Project Accelerator Unit is handling four residential developments in Seville and Cádiz, totaling 4,759 homes.
Andalusia pays €12.06 million in first instalment for second-quarter 2026 legal aid work
The payment covers verified duty-lawyer and on-call services, while some claims remain under review for a later instalment.
More than 38,000 people attended Andalusian Centre for Letters events in the first half of 2026
The centre recorded 38,009 attendees from January through July, up from 37,731 in the same period of 2025, despite holding fewer activities.
Andalusia has promoted 35 new waste collection centres since 2019
The regional government says the facilities were supported by more than €17 million in investment under its PIRec 2030 waste plan.
Andalusia plan makes public land available for 3,678 homes
The regional government approved AVRA’s 2026 asset disposal plan, offering 735 publicly owned properties with a combined minimum value of €124.3 million.
Andalucía TRADE Global 2026 to take place in Málaga on 17 and 18 November
The annual international trade event will include business meetings with representatives of Andalucía TRADE’s network in 75 countries.
Andalusia mobilised €120 million to renovate 22 public buildings and improve energy efficiency
A regional government programme financed with European funds renovated 193,162 square metres of public buildings, 97% more than initially targeted.
Fuente de Piedra lagoon marks 600 flamingo chicks in 40th year of ringing
The annual activity at the Málaga nature reserve brought together more than 400 people and marked 600 of the 15,500 chicks counted this season.
Andalusia’s Health Quality Agency certifies 72 new healthcare and social care centres and units
The ACSA said 760 centres and units held its quality certification at the end of the first half of 2026, with a further 183 in the certification process.
Málaga Metro extends hours and increases security during Feria
The metro will run until 1:30 a.m. on Feria days and until 2:30 a.m. on the night of the opening fireworks.
Andalusia awards three unused buildings in central Málaga for protected housing
The regional government awarded the properties on Álvarez and Alta streets for a total of more than €791,000; their rehabilitation is expected to provide ten protected homes.
Andalusia’s public universities raise academic offering to 210 titles
A regional order authorises 17 new joint international programmes at six public universities, with implementation scheduled from 2026-2027 through 2028-2029.
CENTRA Foundation offers free downloads from the Blas Infante Library collection
The collection’s eight volumes are available as complete PDFs, with three also offered as free e-books.
Andalusia leads Spain in July unemployment decline, with 526,862 people out of work
Registered unemployment in Andalusia fell by 9,661 people in July, reaching its lowest level since December 2007.