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Storms lessen across Andalucía: these areas still face heavy rain and wind

Storms lessen across Andalucía: these areas still face heavy rain and wind

Storms lessen across Andalucía: these areas still face heavy rain and wind Rossel Aparicio Malaga Thursday, 29th January 2026 at 17:48 Share The latest storm, Kristin, left a trail of damage and disruption across Andalucía, but is beginning to subside. However, according to the forecast from Spain’s state meteorological agency (Aemet), “locally heavy” rainfall is still expected in the region, …

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British woman murdered in Alhaurín el Grande – Ex-partner in custody

British woman murdered in Alhaurín el Grande – Ex-partner in custody

Spanish authorities have investigated a case of tragic gender-based violence that resulted in the death of a 33-year old British woman on Saturday morning. The victim’s Spanish ex-partner is currently in police custody after he turned himself in. Details of the incident The incident happened around 11.40am, January 24, at a residence in La Paca, which is located on the …

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Train sensors had previously detected ‘anomalies’ at the point of the Adamuz disaster – as final death toll reaches 45

INVESTIGATORS probing the cause of Spain’s worst train disaster in over a decade say trains running along the site of the Adamuz crash in the hours leading up to the disaster detected ‘anomalies’ in the track. On Sunday evening, two high-speed trains derailed in Cordoba in Spain’s deadliest rail accident since 80 people were killed in Santiago de Compostela in …

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Another wet week for Andalucía: a change in the weather from Tuesday with two yellow weather warnings

Another wet week for Andalucía a change in the weather from Tuesday with two yellow weather warnings

Monday, 19th January 2026 at 18:56 January continues to be marked by very unsettled weather and, after a weekend giving us some respite in Andalucía, all the forecasts indicate that rain will be back from Wednesday. In the meantime, the region is expected to experience two days of stable, mostly clear skies or partly cloudy, weather. There are no showers …

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Three days of national mourning declared in Spain as Pedro Sanchez promises ‘transparent’ probe into train disaster with at least 39 deaths

Three days of national mourning declared in Spain as Pedro Sanchez promises ‘transparent’ probe into train disaster with at least 39 deaths

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a period of national mourning and a ‘transparent’ investigation into the crash between two high-speed trains in Cordoba province that killed at least 39 people and left dozens injured. Sanchez, who was present at the scene of last night’s tragedy, visited Adamuz near the site on Monday. The premier said that today ‘is a …

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Twenty seconds to disaster: Investigators focus on narrow window between trains colliding in ‘difficult to explain’ Cordoba crash

Twenty seconds to disaster: Investigators focus on narrow window between trains colliding in ‘difficult to explain’ Cordoba crash

INVESTIGATORS are focusing on the heart-stoppingly short interval between which a train heading north from Malaga to Madrid derailed – and smashed into another train heading south to Huelva. These twenty seconds are the most important figure in the analysis of the deadly accident near Adamuz (Cordoba), which resulted in at least 39 deaths and scores of injuries. Renfe, Spain’s …

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'The crew had to smash the windows with hammers to get people out'

The crew had to smash the windows with hammers to get people out'

Monday, January 19, 2026, 10 :35 Updated 10:53h. | Updated 10:53h. A complicated and worrying night following the serious accident that occurred on the AVE Madrid to Malaga line. According to the story of Salvador Jiménez, who was travelling on the train, the passengers had just been served dinner when the collision occurred. In statements to media, he said: “The …

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Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez to visit train disaster crash site where at least 39 people died

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez to visit train disaster crash site where at least 39 people died

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has cancelled his schedule to go to the train crash site in Cordoba where at least 39 people died. He will be briefed first-hand about the situation following Sunday’s derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz. His scrapped plans had included a meeting with the Partido Popular leader, Alberto Nuñez Feijoo. Hoy es una noche de …

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The best and worst airports for delays and cancellations in Spain

Revealed: These are the best and worst airports in Spain for delays and cancellations

NEW figures reveal Spain’s best- and worst-performing airports when it comes to delays and cancellations. According to data crunched by boffins at AirHelp – an online service that helps airline passengers apply for compensation – more than one in four flights taking off from Spanish airports last year were either delayed or cancelled. More than 34 million passengers have been …

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Why Brits are buying up new-build three-bed apartments on the Costa del Sol

Why Brits are snapping up three-bed penthouses in new-build apartments on the Costa del Sol

NEWLY built three-bed penthouses are all the rage on the Costa del Sol, according to figures from Spain’s national property registrar – and British expats are leading the charge. The property portal Idealista has analysed sales for the third quarter 2025 and found that the three-bedroom apartment sold faster than other housing types in Spain. In fact, 37% of these …

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