Sewilla
- yesterday
Seville holds funeral for Luis Uruñuela, first mayor of Spain's democracy, as two-day mourning declared
Luis Uruñuela, who governed Seville from 1979 to 1983 as the city's first elected mayor after the Franco dictatorship, was laid to rest Saturday at San Fernando cemetery, with tributes from political leaders across the spectrum.
- 6d ago
Kiko Rivera discharged after second stroke, faces left-side rehab: 'The recovery won't be easy'
The Spanish DJ, 42, was hospitalized last week following a second stroke. He announced his discharge Sunday and will now work to regain mobility and strength on his left side.
- Jul 26
Argentine journalist Edul sparks uproar at Ibai Llanos's boxing event with 'Las Malvinas son argentinas' shirt
Gastón Edul's entrance in a shirt claiming the Falklands, and his post-fight remarks, drew boos and heated online debate during La Velada del Año VI in Seville.
- Jul 26
13-year-old Eduardo 'El campanero' wins La Voz Kids 11 with flamenco 'Alfileres de colores'
The 13-year-old from Seville captivated the audience with his flamenco vibrato and earned coach Antonio Orozco his second victory on the Antena 3 talent show.
- Jul 25
Airbus Spain workers vote down 12% pay deal, strike-convener Sipa steps aside
Employees at Airbus plants across Spain rejected a pre-agreement that would have raised wages 12% by 2027, prompting the strike-convener Sipa to withdraw its call and hand the initiative to other unions.
- Jul 23
Kiko Rivera suffers second stroke, says 'constant media pressure' is to blame and cancels summer tour
The Spanish DJ and television personality announced the stroke on Instagram hours after canceling his summer tour, saying he has 'some small sequelae' and will now put his well-being first.
- Jul 22
Airbus Spain unions reject 12% pay deal, call indefinite strike from 24 August
Five unions representing the majority of workers at Airbus Spain have rejected a pre-agreement signed by CCOO and will launch an indefinite strike starting 24 August, after the current stoppage ends this month.
- Jul 12
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.
- Jul 10
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 issues heat alerts as temperatures set to hit 40°C across multiple regions
Spain's meteorological agency AEMET has issued yellow and orange warnings for extreme heat on Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in inland areas including Ourense and Ciudad Real.
- 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.
