A total of 6,390,079 people are registered on the census in Andalucía for voting in the November 20th elections, 2.5% more than in 2008 and there are 339,265 people eligible to vote for the first time.
Rain expected in much of Andalucia
Heavy rain, up to 40 litres per square metre, are being forecast today in Huelva, Sevilla, Cádiz and Córdoba, as well as in Ronda (Málaga province) and the Jaén districts of Capital y Montes, Cazorla and Segura. High winds are also being predicted.
Three interceptions off the Andalucian coast
The Marine Rescue Service intercepted three small boats off the Andalucian coast during Wednesday, the passengers including children, babies and a number of pregnant women.
Rail strikes in Andalucia planned for Monday and Thursday
Around 215 RENFE trains of all types will be affected in Andalucia on Monday September 26th and Thursday September 29th as a result of strike action by the CCOO union.
Unemployment up in August
August may be the peak tourist month of the year but unemployment is still rising, up by 10,954 in Andalucia and with the national total now standing at over 4.1million.
Summer road deaths in Andalucia
The overall number of road deaths in Spain during the months of July and August may have fallen but in six autonomous regions, including Andalucia, the death toll actually rose.
Farmers distribute free fruit and veg as a protest
A caravan made up of musicians and vehicles drove through the streets of Granada today to distribute over 15,000 kilos of fruits and vegetables, a protest at the low prices of horticultural products as a result of the so-called ‘cucumber crisis’.
DGT begins week of intensive speed controls in Andalucia
From Monday August 15th to Sunday August 21st the DGT will be conducting an intensive campaign against speeding in Andalucia, with 120,000 speed controls planned.
A hot day expected
Seven provinces are on alert today for temperatures of around 40 degrees, particularly in mountain areas. Málaga is the only province not included in the alert. There could also be strong wings along the southern coast of Andalucia, particularly in the straits of Gibraltar.
Unemployment decreases slightly in July 2011
The number of registered unemployed in Andalucia fell by 1,517 in July when compared to the previous month, a decline of 0.17%.