Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023
From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your..

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coast
La Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused..

Clocks go back on 25 October, giving Spain an extra hour of sleep
Here’s exactly when and how the winter time change works this year Mark the date in your diary. At 3am on Sunday 25 October, clocks across mainland Spain and the Balearic..

Murcia fashion chain Inside opens door to rival takeover bids
Potential buyers have until November 4 to make an offer for the retailer, which already has a proposal that would protect more than 950 jobs The future of Inside, the clothing..

Renfe changes the rules for Murcia train passengers from December
The changes will affect regional and longer-distance trains linking Murcia and Cartagena with Alicante and Valencia, with new travel rules coming into force on December 12..

Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?
Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with..

Caravaca pig farm expansion sparks fears over Murcia’s water supplies
Environmental campaigners challenge plans to increase a local farm’s capacity to 6,000 pigs, calling for a regional halt to further intensive livestock developments A..

Unions and housing groups call on Murcia’s workers to down tools on November 11
Organisers say wages and rents are two sides of the same problem as a Region-wide general strike is announced More than 700,000 workers in the Region of Murcia have been called..

Murcia expands breast cancer screening to include women aged 45 to 74
Invitations for the wider programme will begin arriving next week as health officials report shorter waits for diagnostic mammograms Women aged 45 to 74 across the Region of..

Murcia’s Nueva Condomina set for nearly 800 new homes after years of delays
Four property developers are preparing to build in 2027 as a €27.5 million infrastructure project advances, although the future of the nearby concert venue remains uncertain..

Murcia president warns of ‘covert closure’ of vital water transfer
The suspension of water deliveries following two canal breaks threatens supplies for farms and homes across the Region The suspension of water deliveries through the Tajo..

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winter
Free comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October..

Murcia weather forecast October 22 to 25: Sunshine returns after DANA Adam floods
Temperatures will climb to 26°C across the Region of Murcia as the clouds clear for the weekend Weather outlook on Saturday October 24   Sunshine is back in the..

Águilas prepares for the annual Processionary caterpillar prevention campaign
Prevention is the best cure to rid school playgrounds and other areas of the threat of the caterpillars Early every year, those of us in southern Spain who are fortunate enough..

Murcia house prices top €120,000 as Mar Menor rents climb
Torre Pacheco is the region’s most expensive municipality, while Archena remains among Spain’s most affordable places to buy Buying a home in the Region of Murcia has become..

Smoking in Spain falls to its lowest level in more than 30 years
The number of daily smokers has more than halved since 1993, but heavy drinking is becoming more common and obesity remains a concern across the country Smoking is becoming..

A Roman inscription hidden in a wall holds new clues to Fortuna’s ancient past
Found during excavations at Fortuna’s ancient baths, the 23-centimetre-high lettering could offer new clues to the town’s Roman past A stone uncovered at Fortuna’..

Six in ten adults in Murcia have excess weight, but heavy drinking is less common
New health survey reveals high rates of overweight and obesity alongside one of Spain’s lowest levels of binge drinking Almost 60% of adults in the Region of Murcia are overweight..

Murcia Region sees smoking fall to its lowest level as obesity rates remain high
The latest national health survey reveals a record fall in daily smoking, but the Region of Murcia has the third-highest adult obesity rate in Spain Fewer people in the..

Landslide brings down old wall on Cabo de Palos coastline
Heavy rain is blamed for the collapse of a deteriorating concrete wall along the planned Sendero Azul coastal walking route An old wall has collapsed on the Cabo de Palos..

The cheap Spanish supermarkets that could save you €1,310 a year
The OCU has named lesser-known chains with some of the lowest prices in Spain With the price of just about everything going nowhere but up, most of us are looking for ways..

Electricity prices across Spain back above €280/MWh after dark
Fading sunshine during the Spanish autumn means more gas is needed to meet demand Electricity prices in Spain are heading back towards €300/MWh at certain times of day..

Migrant accused of captaining Cabo de Palos boat walks free
Cartagena court says there wasn’t enough evidence to show he organised the crossing A court in Cartagena has cleared an Algerian man of piloting a boat carrying 11 people..

Murcia's income gap widens, but Molina stays on top
New figures show 91% of the Region remains among Spain’s lowest-earning municipalities, while Molina de Segura leads the gross income table Only four of the Region of Murcia..