Andalusia supports 300 industrial energy-efficiency projects
The projects received €66.6 million in grants from the Andalusian Energy Agency and generated more than €290 million in investment.
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Andalusia tenders first phase of Majarabique logistics area development for €34.7 million
The 57-hectare first phase will provide nearly 300,000 square metres of logistics land and reserve 90,000 square metres for transport infrastructure and services.
EMA urges extra caution during high-temperature episodes
An orange heat warning was due to remain in force on Tuesday in Málaga’s Sol and Guadalhorce area, with yellow warnings in parts of Almería and Málaga.
24 education infrastructure projects in tender or construction, worth more than €135 million
Andalusia’s Education Department says 24 major projects, each costing more than €1 million, are under way or out to tender, with a combined investment of €135.2 million.
Andalusia’s Project Acceleration Unit has supported nearly €21.9 billion in investment and almost 65,000 jobs
Since its creation, the unit has supported 156 projects, including 70 in energy, 42 in industry and nine in mining.
Andalusia’s 1-1-2 handled nearly 7,500 emergencies during August getaway period
The 061 emergency health service received 252 requests for medical assistance following road accidents, most of them in Málaga, Cádiz and Seville.
Three injured after nightclub ceiling collapses in Torremolinos
Three people were taken to the University Clinical Hospital after a decorative false ceiling fell at a nightclub in Torremolinos early on August 2, 2026.
Andalusia’s metro systems set a record with more than 32 million passengers in the first half of 2026
The Seville, Málaga and Granada metros carried a combined 32,374,877 passengers from January through June, 3.7% more than in the same period of 2025.
Andalusia’s Frutibús visited 149 municipalities during the 2025–2026 school year
A total of 26,122 people took part in the mobile classroom’s games and workshops on healthy eating and Andalusian agricultural production.
University of Málaga team improves efficiency of electric motors used in transport and aviation
A research project funded by the regional government developed a control method that reduced current-quality distortion by nearly 50% in tests.
Andalusia’s 1-1-2 handled nearly 460,000 emergencies in the first half of 2026
The emergency service coordinated 459,715 incidents from January through June, nearly 9% more than in the same period of 2025.
Andalusia prepares for 2027 solar eclipse, the region’s first total eclipse in more than a century
A preliminary assessment scheduled for Sunday, August 2, will examine logistics and safety for an astronomical event that will be total in 115 Andalusian municipalities.
Andalusia plans to have fire-service coordination decree ready in early 2027
At a Málaga event presenting new provincial fire-service vehicles, Antonio Sanz said the draft decree would set common rules for the organisation and operation of Andalusia’s fire and rescue services.
Andalusia’s emergency agency urges caution ahead of Saturday’s orange heat alerts
Orange heat alerts were forecast for every Andalusian province except Almería on Saturday, with temperatures potentially reaching 42°C in parts of Jaén.
Andalusia approves structures for 13 government departments
The Andalusian Government Council approved organisational decrees for the 13 departments of the regional government for the 13th legislature.
Environmental agents issue 105 reports over illegal harvesting of protected species
Andalusia’s environmental agents recorded 105 cases related to illegal harvesting of protected marine invertebrates in 2025.
Andalusia handled 34% more cyberattacks in the first half of 2026 than in the same period of 2025
The regional Security Operations Centre managed 9,286 cyberattacks from January to June, while the regional government is preparing a cybersecurity strategy for 2027–2030.
Andalusia launches €151.5 million road resurfacing plan covering 1,000 kilometres
The regional government’s plan covers 137 roads across all eight Andalusian provinces, with works scheduled to continue through the final quarter of 2026.
Andalusia calls for more investment and faster delivery of rail and road infrastructure
At a transport conference, Andalusia’s regional minister raised concerns about rail services, delayed projects, road maintenance and the role of regional governments in decisions.
Andalusia and hunting federation reaffirm commitment to sustainable hunting and biodiversity
Regional Environment Minister Fina Martínez met with the Andalusian Hunting Federation to discuss their continued cooperation and ongoing initiatives.
First stone laid for Jerez’s future Aerospace Reference Centre
The centre is expected to train an average of 630 new aerospace professionals a year once its facilities are restored.
061 centres handled 1.5 million calls in the first half of 2026
Emergency medical teams were activated 345,335 times to attend patients in urgent and critical situations across Andalusia.
Andalusia receives 23 applications for the Isabel Ovín Camps Research Awards
Seven public universities account for 12 of the 23 applications across the awards’ three categories.
'Gusto del Sur' reaches 245 member entities and 752 products in under three years
Andalusia’s regional food label has expanded across a range of sectors since its launch.
Andalusia’s National Reference Centres to develop 145 vocational training innovation projects
The five centres, affiliated with the Andalusian Employment Service, plan around 145 innovation and research initiatives in 2026, with more than €850,000 in investment expected.
Andalusia plans to develop AI for defence and logistics in Córdoba
Regional minister José Antonio Nieto said the Junta will focus AI applications in Córdoba on defence and logistics during a visit to the El Patio startup accelerator.
Moreno calls for the “Andalusian way” to remain in place in every province, with more dialogue, rigour and empathy
Andalusia’s president asked the regional government’s provincial delegates to make proximity a key feature of their public service.
CAAC opens applications for sixth ‘A secas’ contemporary art programme
The programme will select up to 10 artists born in or resident in Andalusia to present their work at the CAAC on November 19 and 20, 2026.
Andalusia’s regional government appoints eight provincial delegates
The regional government also approved appointments across five departments, including a new managing director of the Andalusian Health Service.
Keys handed over to 24 affordable rental homes for young people in Fuengirola
The homes are for tenants under 35 and received more than €1.1 million in funding from the Andalusian Government.
Andalusia emergency agency urges caution as heat alerts are forecast
The agency said all provinces would have at least one heat alert on Wednesday, with maximum temperatures potentially reaching 41°C.
Andalusia begins resurfacing a 10-kilometre section of the A-357 near Málaga
The regional government has allocated €3 million for the work, which is being carried out at night in both directions.
Andalusia opens new grant round for ATMs in areas at risk of financial exclusion
The €300,000 programme supports installing and maintaining cash machines in Andalusian municipalities and population centres without bank branches or ATMs.
Infoca wildfire plan downgraded after fire in Árchez stabilised
The Junta de Andalucía authorised 162 temporarily evacuated residents to return home after the fire was stabilised.
Andalusia raises Infoca plan to emergency level over wildfire in Árchez
The regional government ordered preventive evacuations near the fire and confinement in Cómpeta as crews responded.
María de los Ángeles García Rescalvo proposed as new head of Andalusia’s Health Service
Health Minister Antonio Sanz said he would put forward appointments for the regional health service’s leadership at the Andalusian government meeting on July 22, 2026.