Got a message from the Spanish Tax Agency asking for cryptocurrency payment? It is a scam
The AEAT has confirmed it never requests payments in cryptocurrency or asks for personal or financial information by email or SMS If you have received an email claiming to..

Bureaucratic red tape delays reopening of popular Tentegorra pools
The scheduled reopening of the Rafael de la Cerda Park is postponed indefinitely, as a missing signature prevents the municipality from legally taking over the site from the MCT..

Murcia gets ready for Pride 2026 with a week of family events
Rainbow Family Day launches on June 14 ahead of the main march on Gran Vía on June 20 The No te Prives collective has unveiled the full programme for Murcia's 2026 LGBTQ..

Murcia school calendar 2026-2027: Key term dates and holidays confirmed
The regional government has finalised the official academic calendar, including everything from nursery start dates to local bank holidays and saints' days The regional..

Murcia set to become a key hub in Spain's green hydrogen network
A 44-kilometre pipeline crossing six municipalities will form part of a 2,600-kilometre national infrastructure project backed by the European Union Cartagena and five other..

Murcia urgently needs blood donors as reserves run critically low ahead of World Blood Donor Day
The Region is launching two weeks of special blood drives from today, with O negative at a critical level and supplies of B negative enough for just two to three days If you..

Body found on Valencia beach linked to migrant boat tragedy off Cartagena
The Guardia Civil believes the remains may belong to one of 13 people still missing after a horrific 20-day journey at sea The lower half of a human body found on El Saler..

Murcia hotel revenues fall despite rise in tourist numbers
RevPAR falls 7.2% on the Costa Cálida in the first four months of the year, placing the region among the worst performers in Spain despite rising visitor numbers Average..

25-year-old swimmer dies after hitting rocks at a beach in Mazarrón
Two British holidaymakers raised the alarm at around 4:00pm after witnessing the incident and calling Spain's emergency number 112 A young man was found unconscious and..

Murcia weekend weather forecast June 11-14: Hot and sunny spell continues
Summery conditions continue to dominate in the Region this week, with warm temperatures, largely clear skies and only a very slight chance of rain Minimum and maximum..

Ever fancied owning a castle? One's just gone up for sale near Cartagena
Perín Castle comes with sea views, 83,000 square metres of grounds and an asking price of €2.4 million Right, who's got €2.4 million spare and fancies becoming a castle..

Murcia today: more people, more jobs and a younger population than almost anywhere else in Spain
A major new study spanning 50 years reveals how dramatically the region has changed, though some challenges remain If you have lived in Murcia for any length of time, you will..

For the first time in years Madrid is sending more tourists to Murcia than Alicante
Around 283,000 domestic visitors came to the Region of Murcia in April but they're staying for shorter periods than before Madrid has overtaken Alicante as the biggest..

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summer
Spain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren..

La Manga businesses expect a busy summer despite global uncertainty
Local tourism operators say bookings are performing well but say beach management, seasonal facilities and lifeguard cover still need to be improved La Manga businesses..

Spain's pharmacies are finally ditching the box cutter and going digital
A new government decree marks the beginning of the end for the paper-based medicine coupon system that has cost pharmacies an estimated €80-90 million a year If you have..

Region of Murcia prepares €80 million mega-contract to tackle forest fires
Regional government launches tender for a five-year contract covering wildfire prevention, surveillance and firefighting as summer temperatures arrive early After temperatures..

Your next drink at a Spanish bar is about to cost you 10 cents more from August
A new EU-backed deposit scheme is coming to Spain and it affects every can and plastic bottle sold in bars, restaurants and shops From August 12, buying a can of beer..

Murcia tops the national table as Spain's most bilingual region for school children
New government figures show the region is streets ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to language learning in schools If you live in Murcia and your children, grandchildren..

Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year high
The government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually..

Los Alcázares, Águilas and Murcia city top the Region's crime rate table
The Region of Murcia recorded nearly 19,000 offences in the first three months of 2026 but its crime rate still sits below the national average Crime in the Region of Murcia..

Murcia's beaches and marinas scoop 98 quality and sustainability flags this year
The Region is now among Spain's leaders for coastal tourism certifications despite having a shorter coastline than many rivals The Region of Murcia has picked up 50 Q Flags..

Murcia emerges as one of Spain's top performers for tourist spending in early 2026
New research shows the region recorded the second highest growth in visitor spending in Spain in early 2026 Tourist spending in the Region of Murcia grew faster than almost..

Hundreds of volunteers dive in to clean Murcia's seabed
More than 500 people joined the Murcia marine clean-up stretching from San Pedro to Águilas More than 500 volunteers took part in a huge clean-up operation along the Murcia..