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Facade of the Teatro Regio in Villanueva del Arzobispo during the III Amateur Theatre Festival.

Villanueva del Arzobispo Hosts III Amateur Theatre Festival

The Teatro Regio will be the stage for various national amateur theatre companies from October to December.

01 October 2026Culture

Facade of the Villanueva del Arzobispo Town Hall with a balcony and iron railings, under the afternoon sunlight.

Villanueva del Arzobispo Celebrates its 2026 Cultural Autumn with Over 50 Activities

The cultural program will run from October 3rd to December 13th, featuring theater, circus, literature, and exhibitions.

30 September 2026Culture

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Novena in honor to the Virgin of Fuensanta Concludes in Villanueva del Arzobispo

The Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fuensanta Coronada concludes nine evenings of faith, devotion, and community.

29 September 2026Culture

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Villanueva del Arzobispo Celebrates San Miguel with Bullfights and Concerts

The autumn agenda kicks off with events at the Bullring, the AMV concert, and activities in local pubs.

25 September 2026Local

Villacarrillo CF Renews 'Messi'; Resemblance to Ibai Llanos Goes Viral

The 'celeste' club secures the continuity of the young Gabonese player, whose name and appearance spark social media comparisons.

28 June 2026Sports

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Severe Sanction for Villacarrillo CF: 52 Matches and Two-Point Deduction

The Competition Committee dismisses the club's appeals after incidents in a Senior Division of Honor match.

01 May 2026Sports

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Olive Grove Cottony Cushion Scale Pest Suffocates Jaén Farmers for Third Consecutive Year

Farmers in Jaén report that treatment costs now exceed harvest profits, pushing the situation to a critical point.

22 April 2026Economy

Marijuana and cash seized in a police operation.

Intercepted in Jaén with Marijuana and Cash

A 60-year-old man was arrested in Villanueva del Arzobispo with four kilograms of marijuana and 1,900 euros, also linked to robberies in Villacarrillo.

21 April 2026sucesos

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Villacarrillo Caving Club Crowned Champions at Andalusian Open

The local team from Villacarrillo dominated the XVII Andalusian Open of Vertical Progression Techniques, securing 34 medals and a national record.

20 April 2026deportes

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Villacarrillo Caving Club Dominates Andalusian Open with 34 Medals

The local team secured the championship in their municipality, excelling in various categories and achieving a national record.

19 April 2026deportes

Image of a young elm tree being planted in Villanueva del Arzobispo.

Villanueva del Arzobispo Plants 2,000 Trees to Eliminate 600 kg of Pollutants Annually

The Jaén municipality, with the support of the University of Jaén, implements an ambitious tree-planting plan to improve air quality and sustainability.

16 April 2026sociedad

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Progress in Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction in Villanueva del Arzobispo

The new wastewater treatment plant in Villanueva del Arzobispo, declared of regional interest, is advancing with the wastewater collection system nearing completion.

10 April 2026Local

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