Séville
- 4d ago
Curro's statue ripped from Sevilla bench overnight; found in fountain, city promises restoration
One month after being placed as part of a half-million-euro reurbanization, the beloved Expo 92 mascot was torn out and taken; later spotted in a Cartuja fountain and now awaits repair.
- 6d ago
Paz Vega issues statement after appearing on Spain's tax debtors list with 1.8 million euro debt
Actress Paz Vega released a statement Thursday after reappearing on Spain's tax agency list of large debtors with a balance exceeding 1.8 million euros, down from 2.4 million in 2019.
- Jul 9
Spanish police dismantle six illegal tobacco factories, seizing 20 million cigarettes and arresting 50 in EU-wide operation
The Guardia Civil, with Europol support, dismantled six clandestine tobacco factories across six provinces, arresting 50 suspects and seizing 20 million cigarettes valued at over €10 million.
- Jul 9
Vox moves to block Seville mosque project as foundation awaits building permit, citing fears of 'Islamization of neighborhoods'
Andalusia's far-right Vox party has announced legal and political actions to stop a planned 15-million-euro Islamic cultural centre in Seville's Polígono Sur, while the foundation behind the project says it expects to receive its building permit within days.
- Jul 5
Juanma Moreno takes office as Andalusia president, starting third term with Vox coalition
Juanma Moreno was sworn in as president of Andalusia on Sunday in a scaled-down ceremony at the Palacio de San Telmo, launching his third term after a controversial coalition deal with far-right Vox.
- Jul 3
Moreno seals coalition with Vox in Andalusia, burying his moderate image and cementing the PP–far‑right alliance across Spain
Juanma Moreno takes office today for a third term as president of Andalusia, but this time he does so in coalition with Vox, the far‑right party he once vowed to keep at arm’s length.
- Jul 2
Andrés Hurtado takes Sorolla painting from Seville street because he liked its frame, then returns it to owners
A 57-year-old from Murcia picked up a small painting from a Seville street last Saturday, drawn only by its gold frame. Days later, after AI confirmed it was a €150,000 original by Joaquín Sorolla, he returned it to the family that accidentally left it behind while packing for the beach.
- Jul 1
Spain weather: heat alerts in Murcia and Oria, storms in the north on July 10
AEMET issues yellow warnings for high temperatures in Murcia and Oria, while northern regions face thunderstorms and the Canary Islands prepare for rain.
- Jun 29
Vox to vote against Moreno's investiture Tuesday, warns of deadlock unless PP meets demands on immigration and government role
The investiture debate of Juanma Moreno got underway in the Andalusian parliament, but Vox confirmed it will vote no in Tuesday's first ballot as no deal has been reached, though negotiations continue and a last-minute agreement is not ruled out.
- Jun 25
Andalusia investiture debate for Juanma Moreno set for June 29-30, Vox deal still pending
The Andalusian Parliament will hold the investiture debate for acting president Juanma Moreno on June 29 and 30. Moreno needs Vox's support to secure the absolute majority required in the first vote.
- Jun 24
High-speed rail between Madrid and Sevilla resumes after overnight fire and power outage
A fallen power cable caused a track-side fire near Sevilla, halting high-speed trains and stranding passengers for 12 hours before overnight repairs cleared the line by Wednesday morning.
- Jun 24
PP-led regions sue Spain's housing ministry over new 7-billion-euro plan they say tramples their powers
Andalusia, Madrid, Extremadura and Cantabria have filed or initiated legal actions against the central government's flagship housing programme, arguing it guts regional autonomy and forces them to shoulder disproportionate costs.
- Jun 23
Moreno presses for swift investiture in Andalusia as Vox warns its vote is still 'no'
Juanma Moreno is pushing to hold his investiture debate as soon as possible, but Vox says an agreement remains elusive and its 15 deputies would vote against the PP candidate if the session were held today.
- Jun 19
Spain faces first heatwave of the summer with temperatures set to reach 45°C and tropical nights
A mass of Saharan air will drive Spain's first heatwave of 2026, with thermometers expected to climb above 40°C across wide areas and reach 45°C in spots like Badajoz. Night-time temperatures will not fall below 20°C in many regions.
- Jun 17
Spain on alert for first heatwave of summer: temperatures to hit 42 °C, nights will stay above 20 °C
Aemet has issued a special warning for a 'very intense' and persistent heat episode that will push daytime temperatures to 40–42 °C across much of the peninsula and keep nighttime lows above 20 °C from Saturday.
- Jun 15
Vox insists on 'national priority' for Andalusia deal but leaves cabinet entry open, saying talks are progressing 'slowly but well'
The far-right party's national spokesman says policy changes and public aid priority for Spaniards are essential, while direct participation in the regional government remains an open question. Negotiations with the conservative PP are advancing 'slowly but well' after initial contacts.
- Jun 14
Beret's tour collapses after sexual assault arrest: at least half of 14 concerts canceled
Spanish singer Beret, detained over a sexual assault allegation in Seville, has seen multiple festival and municipal bookings scrapped, leaving the Menorca event as the last pending date under review.
- Jun 12
Andalusia’s comptroller general resigns after initials appear in Leire Díez case notebooks
Miguel Ángel Figueroa stepped down after his initials were found in the notebooks of the former Socialist militant, where she wrote he would be “our eyes in the SEPI.”
- Jun 11
Renault names Christian Stein as new CEO for Spain, succeeding Recasens who departs for Indra
Renault Group has appointed Christian Stein as its new CEO in Spain, effective 1 July, replacing Josep María Recasens who is leaving to lead the Spanish defence and technology firm Indra.
- Jun 11
Jesús Aguirre re-elected president of Andalusia's parliament as PP courts Vox support
The Popular Party's Jesús Aguirre secured a second term as president of the Andalusian parliament on Thursday, winning 53 votes in a second-round ballot after no other major party fielded a candidate.
