Angels Nursing and Homecare wishes you a Happy Christmas 2025
The team remains committed to providing personalised, dignified care across the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and beyond The festive season is here and Angels Nursing and..

Spain proposes bumping up the minimum wage in 2026
The lowest salaries in Spain could increase by between 3.1% and 4.7% next year The committee of experts advising the Ministry of Labour has put forward two proposals for..

San Javier Airport's forgotten planes up for auction
A Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Navajo, abandoned for years at San Javier Airport, are now being offered at auction by Aena A rare opportunity is up for grabs at San Javier..

Rain all weekend long: Murcia weather forecast December 11-14
It won’t be getting as cold as previously thought, but it will be much wetter, with more to come next week   Murcia weather forecast, afternoon of Sunday December 14  ..

Warm December weather triggers more migrant boats arriving in Murcia
Unseasonably calm seas are extending the crossing season as more boats reach Cartagena For the second week in a row, unusually warm weather along Spain’s south-eastern coastline..

Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026 from Global Relocation - Spain
A warm thank you to customers and a look at how Global continues to support international moves Global Relocation - Spain would like to wish all readers of Spanish News..

San Javier's festive double delight: Playmobil and crochet Nativities light up the museum
Over 2,000 plastic figures and 200 handmade yarn scenes bring Christmas magic to life until 6 January San Javier brings Christmas to life in miniature this year with two very..

Spain's straightest road: The 23km line that never bends
The N-301 between El Provencio and Minaya offers Spain’s longest arrow-straight drive, but its monotony hides some real safety risks   Spain has plenty of winding mountain..

'I have done it for the last 15 years': The guerrilla Camposol recycling scheme that fills a hole in Mazarrón waste management
Camposol resident Ann Wamsley makes her own Christmas cards for sale, and also runs a unique recycling system to dispose of them after the festive season   We all know..

How to renew your TIE as a British expat resident in Spain: Foreigner's identity card renewal instructions post-Brexit
Step-by-step guide to renewing your TIE card for Brits living as permanent residents in Spain Image: Ayuntamiento de Madrid   Who needs a TIE in Spain? When can..

Flu cases in Murcia skyrocket by 248.8% in a week
The Region of Murcia is suffering through the worst flu epidemic in years Flu cases in the Region of Murcia shot up by 248.8% during the first week of December, reaching..

From drains to drives: Spanish scientists turn sewage into battery power
New research in Córdoba uses wastewater sludge to make cleaner, cheaper batteries for electric cars What we usually flush away could one day help power our cars. A team at..

Flu cases explode across Spain two weeks before Christmas
Cases triple in Andalucía and increase by an incredible 248% in the Region of Murcia Spain has been hit by another massive surge in flu cases at the worst possible time..

Freak equipment failure and safety lapses led to Cueva del Agua diver tragedy
Rare equipment failure combined with serious safety violations led to the tragedy that claimed life of 37-year-old Lorena in Cartagena New expert reports have shed light..

Spain's public health leans heavily on private hands
Ministry report reveals 30% of hospitals now privately run, with billions in public spending A new report from Spain's Ministry of Health lays bare a big shift in how public..

Boutique cruises bring the big bucks to Cartagena
Smaller luxury boutique cruises are making a big difference to Cartagena’s local economy The big cruise liners usually make the headlines in Cartagena for their size..

New housing initiative insures landlords in Spain against non-paying tenants
The long-awaited measure will offer homeowners in Spain more protection against rent defaults For years, landlords in Spain have watched their rights being eroded, caught..

Murcia residential golf resorts are back in a big way, but is it all good news?
It's the culmination of a dream for the Region, and a luxury living project that began 20 years ago, but property prices have risen close to pre-financial crash levels..

EU signs off tougher migration rules despite Spanish objections
New return directive allows faster deportations and offshore detention centres, prompting concern from Madrid The European Union has approved a major tightening of its migration..

Christmas is all around in San Pedro del Pinatar
Thousands gathered in the town centre as San Pedro del Pinatar celebrated the start of the festive season in style Christmas spirit arrived in San Pedro del Pinatar on..

Murcia residents hit by steep water bill hikes as Alguazas approves 80% rise
Dozens of towns increase tariffs to plug deficits and cover rising service costs Households across the Region of Murcia are facing noticeably higher water bills after a wave..

Pilar de la Horadada unwraps Christmas with family fun and magical new events
Full programme of concerts, films, parades and activities runs until Three Kings Day Pilar de la Horadada has kicked off the festive season with its Christmas lights and Municipal..

La Manga transport stays affordable with €421,000 budget boost for 2026
Discounts maintained on key bus lines while culture and sports get extra funding Great news for La Manga and Cabo de Palos residents: the La Manga Consortium's Board has approved..

Murcia hit by 2.6 magnitude earthquake
The epicentre was in El Valle but the tremor was felt in Murcia city An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 struck Murcia on Monday December 8 at 6.48pm, which was confirmed..