Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in Spain
Faster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could..

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reforms
The new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly..

Panoramic lift officially presented in Puerto de Mazarrón
Great views over the Bay of Mazarrón from this new urban facility alongside the Rihuete beach The Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, has finally visited the new panoramic..

Hundreds checked as San Javier seizes 55 electric scooters in new crackdown
Policía Local say dozens of scooters have already been removed for failing to meet new legal requirements Electric scooter users in San Javier are being urged to make sure..

Spain sees surge in racist social media posts as more than 1,000 hateful messages appear every day
New figures show most abuse targets North Africans and Muslims, while campaigners push for stronger action online More than 105,000 racist and xenophobic messages were detected..

Fourth measles case confirmed as Alcantarilla outbreak investigation continues
The latest case involves an adult woman linked to earlier patients, while authorities say the source of infection is still unknown Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed..

Murcia's Northwest Ring Road cuts traffic jams by more than half in first weeks
New figures show major improvements around Espinardo and the A-7 after long-awaited road fully opened in March Murcia’s long-awaited Northwest Ring Road is already making..

New nocturnal illumination for Lorca castle
The complete extent of the old defensive wall now stands out over Lorca during the hours of darkness Lorca castle has unveiled a new LED illumination system which has transformed..

San Javier puts the brakes on new building in La Manga with a one-year moratorium
The pause on new permits is the first step towards permanently banning residential development on undeveloped land along the 15km strip San Javier Town Council has approved..

Murcia calls for inspection of Russian shipwreck amid nuclear fears
The regional government wants answers after new reports raised questions about the cargo aboard the Ursa Major The Regional Government of Murcia is demanding an immediate inspection..

Los Canales pools set to reopen this summer in Cartagena
The Ayuntamiento is preparing a new access fee as it gets ready to run the sports and leisure complex from mid-June A familiar summer favourite is set to return in Cartagena..

Murcia police arrest two Irish nationals in international drug smuggling operation
Investigators in Murcia and Valencia found cocaine, heroin and marijuana hidden inside household appliances Two Irish nationals have been arrested in the south of Spain..

Spain electricity and gas bills set to rise again as VAT returns to 21% in June
The end of temporary tax reductions is expected to push up household bills across Spain again from next month Households across Spain are set to feel another hit to their..

More rain and falling temps this weekend: Murcia weather forecast May 14-17
Next week’s weather forecast looks substantially drier, but for this weekend some rainstorms are expected Murcia weather forecast, Friday May 15   Over the course..

San Javier launches its first ever local bus service with beach routes
More than 40 bus stops are planned for San Javier’s beaches, residential areas and the town centre San Javier is preparing to launch its first-ever urban bus service..

Bouncing back: Jumilla swimming pool getting ready for summer, rebuilding after fire
Jumilla’s popular summer pool complex has undergone a €66,000 makeover after fire damage left fencing and trees destroyed Jumilla’s open-air municipal summer swimming..

Cartagena cracks down on dog poop with fines of up to €1,500
Officials in Cartagena are handing out bags and water bottles as part of a new push to keep the streets clean Cartagena City Council has launched a new campaign aimed at..

Two more minor earthquakes recorded overnight in Totana
Small earthquakes were recorded in the early hours, with two light tremors measuring 1.6 and 2.0 reported by Spain's National Geographic Institute Two minor earthquakes..

Cartagena rolls out beach improvements ahead of the summer
Assisted bathing service to launch at Cabo de Palos for the first time, and a dog washing station is planned as Cartagena prepares for the summer The Levante beach in Cabo..

Pilar de la Horadada murder probe after man allegedly killed friend and dumped his body
The suspect allegedly tried to make the killing look like a hit-and-run after a violent argument at his Costa Blanca home A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Pilar de..

The little-known airport fee many travellers still miss
What departure taxes are, where you may be asked to pay them separately and how to avoid a last-minute shock Most travellers assume the price on their ticket is the final amount..

Major fire breaks out at La Manga beachside restaurant
Emergency services received more than 20 calls after flames tore through the restaurant beside Isla del Ciervo in La Manga A fire broke out at around 8.28am at a restaurant..

Iberian lynx comeback continues as 31 kittens born in Spanish breeding centres
The species was once on the brink of extinction but is now expanding into new areas of Spain Just over 20 years ago, the Iberian lynx was on the brink of extinction, with..

Corvera Airport records double-digit growth in flights during April
The Region of Murcia International Airport welcomed more than 97,000 passengers in the first four months of 2026 Murcia International Airport in Corvera continued its strong..