Warning for Murcia dog owners as dangerous processionary caterpillars arrive early
Region of Murcia vets are urging immediate action if pets come into contact with the toxic pests The pine processionary caterpillar has started descending from trees across..

60kmh winds forecast for Murcia this Wednesday and Thursday
Storm Leonardo is lashing other parts of southern Spain with heavy rain which has caused flooding Murcia weather warning, Wednesday February 4   The Region of..

New Lidl to open at Mandarache in Cartagena
German supermarket chain adds Mandarache store as part of nationwide expansion Lidl is set to open a new supermarket in Cartagena’s Mandarache Shopping Centre on Friday February..

Norwegian man stabbed at Murcia bus station discharged from hospital
The 37-year-old has left the hospital after emergency surgery, while the suspect remains in custody without bail The Norwegian man who was seriously stabbed at Murcia's..

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlines
The income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the..

Rising rat sightings spark warning from environmental health experts across Spain
Professionals call for coordinated action as rodents are increasingly spotted in towns and city centres Environmental health specialists are warning that rats are becoming..

Los Alcázares moves closer to new elderly care home
140-bed residence on track for 2027 after council approves next steps Great news for many older residents in Los Alcázares. The Ayuntamiento's Local Governing Board has given..

Camposol volunteers spruce up A Sector in community clean-up
The Camposol gardening group cleared weeds and trimmed trees around local streets The volunteer gardening group has stepped up once again and given A Sector on Camposol..

Spanish banks on track for best mortgage year since 2008 as borrowing hits €74 billion
Housing prices across Spain have soared to record highs but demand still shows no sign of slowing down Spanish banks are gearing up for their strongest year of mortgage..

Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under 16s
Spanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under 16s from accessing social..

DGT fine emails are a scam, officials confirm
Phishing fraudsters pressuring drivers to click fake payment links Image created with AI   A worrying email claiming to be from Spain's DGT (Directorate General of..

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know
Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential..

Hacker claims huge breach of Spain's tax data
Cybercriminal offers 47.3 million taxpayers' details for sale online as investigators check the claim A hacker attack on Spain’s Ministry of Finance is under investigation..

Cartagena connects the city centre to Algameca with a new bike lane
The lane is part of the 'Faro a Faro' plan and takes Cartagena a step closer to a continuous cycling route along the coast Cyclists in Cartagena can now travel directly..

The Teatro Thuillier reopens in Caravaca de la Cruz this weekend
The historic theatre was built in the heart of Caravaca in 1843 Work has now been completed on the restoration and upgrading of the historic Teatro Thuillier in Caravaca de..

Over 2,000 illegal holiday lets in Murcia flagged for removal from Airbnb and Booking
Government steps up action as platforms are told to take down unregistered tourist accommodation The Spanish government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal holiday rentals..

Murcia hotels smash tourism records with over 1.5 million visitors in 2025
More visitors chose to stay in hotels in 2025, as privately rented tourist apartments saw a decline Hotels across the Region of Murcia ended 2025 with their strongest results..

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon
Police warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming..

Rain, rain, rain: Murcia weekly weather forecast February 2-5
Here’s how much it’s going to rain this week in Murcia… Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 4   It’s forecast to be a very wet week ahead for the..

Murcia's nature reserves see visitor boom in 2025
Over 68,000 people explore parks through guided activities and centres Protected natural areas across the Region of Murcia welcomed more than 68,000 visitors in 2025, marking..

Mazarrón panto group raises €1,400 for charity with hilarious jokes and ugly sisters
Cloud 9 Drama Group's Cinderella had audiences in stitches at La Molata near Alhama de Murcia A pantomime performance in Murcia has raised more than €1,400 for local..

VIDEO: How Murcia celebrated Carlos Alcaraz's Australian Open win
Watch as the people of Murcia packed local venues and gathered around big screens to celebrate Carlitos' incredible win Murcia turned out in force to support Carlos Alcaraz..

Access to Sierra Espuña restricted to help protect nesting golden eagles
Popular Alhama de Murcia hiking routes will be closed until June 30 to reduce disturbance in sensitive nesting zones Access to parts of the Sierra Espuña Regional Park..

Spain steps in to protect the eels of the Mar Menor
The European eel is critically endangered, with numbers dropping fast, the government is stepping in with stricter fishing limits The Spanish government is planning to..