Spain heats up for Semana Santa as temperatures head towards 30°C
The week gives way to sunshine and spring warmth just in time for the Easter getaway After a windy and unsettled start to Semana Santa, the weather across Spain is finally..

Dangerous Cartagena road junction to be replaced with roundabout after years of accidents
Rear-end and head-on collisions have continued despite previous safety measures at the notorious Campo de Cartagena junction A lethal accident blackspot on the RM-F35 road..

Murcia's high-speed rail link goes from strength to strength as Ouigo hits 550,000 passengers
The low-cost operator has expanded its Madrid-Murcia service by 50% since its launch in late 2024 Just under two years after low-cost rail operator Ouigo launched its Madrid..

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to Spain
Two Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted..

Listeria Alert: Tora smoked salmon recalled in Spain
Health authorities are telling people with Tora smoked salmon at home not to eat it after Listeria was found Spanish food safety authorities have issued a warning after..

Nearly 80,000 cars recalled in Spain over potential fire risk
Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Fiat and several other brands are affected and the fault covers models built between 2023 and 2026 Owners of certain Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles..

Warmer spring weather means the mosquitoes are back in the Region of Murcia
Murcia town councils are out in force, treating public areas as a preventative measure and advising how some simple steps at home can help The sun is finally shining and..

Your flight rights explained as Middle East fuel crisis triggers cancellations in Spain and across Europe
Spanish airline Volotea has already axed dozens of routes because of rising fuel costs and more are likely to follow The fallout from the Middle East conflict is starting..

The cost of renting continues to rise in Murcia and is now higher than buying in some areas
Four towns have now passed nine euros per square metre, with La Manga reaching over ten The latest figures from Idealista show that, on average, rents in the region went..

Seve Ballesteros' 18-hole golf course in Murcia set to reopen after nearly a decade
La Peraleja golf course is preparing to welcome players again this summer, with bookings expected to open towards the end of June A golf course in the Region of Murcia..

Settled skies and a gentle warm-up: Murcia weekend weather forecast April 2-5
Plenty of spring sunshine, light breezes, and steadily rising temperatures across the region for Semana Santa As Semana Santa reaches its peak, Murcia is set to enjoy calm..

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga cleared to move ahead after appeal rejected
The Ministry for Ecological Transition can continue the €25.7 million project to dismantle the abandoned port and restore the Caleta del Estacio The project to dismantle..

Bird flu lockdown lifted across most of Murcia as disease incidence falls
Nearly three months have passed since the last outbreak in Spain, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to ease the restrictions Outdoor poultry farming has resumed across..

Enrique Roca Stadium set for exciting VIP expansion and upgrades
Part of the stadium will be turned into a modern VIP area with more seats and better facilities Real Murcia's home, Enrique Roca Stadium, has been a fixture in Murcia city..

Happy ending for Mar Menor missing oysters found alive on private island
The bivalves that had scientists worried for two weeks were found buried among algae on the shore of Barón Island Around a thousand oysters that went missing from a scientific..

A hidden corner of Murcia has made National Geographic's list of Spain's most beautiful places
From a 19th century lighthouse to one of the Mediterranean's richest marine ecosystems, this Murcia beauty spot has it all Cabo de Palos on the Murcia coast has been named..

Murcia crowned Spain's laziest region as a third of residents admit to doing no exercise
A third of Murcianos over 16 do no exercise whatsoever in their leisure time, according to the latest INE survey The Region of Murcia has the highest proportion of inactive..

Protect your wishes and assets in Spain with a power of attorney and an advance directive
How to make sure your decisions are respected and your finances are protected in Spain In Spain, your loved ones don't automatically have the right to manage your finances..

Local and national bank holidays in the Region of Murcia this April
Alongside Holy Thursday and Good Friday, towns including Ceutí, Jumilla, Murcia City, and Blanca have extra local holidays this April As today is April 1, it's a good..

Murcia prepares for Easter traffic as hundreds of thousands hit the roads
Traffic controls, mobile radars, drones, and helicopters will be in place across the Region on the busiest days The Region of Murcia is expecting a very busy period on..

Murcia's gender violence figures stay among the highest in Spain as too many victims still stay silent
Judges and campaigners are urging family and friends to speak up, as only 2.5% of cases are reported by those close to the victim The Region of Murcia remains among Spain’..

Not everyone is feeling Spain's jobs boom as in-work poverty remains high
Record employment masks deep inequalities, with women, young people and migrants still struggling to make ends meet Spain’s jobs market may be hitting record highs, but the..

Maundy Thursday in Murcia: which shops, supermarkets and shopping centres are open?
Good news for last-minute shoppers as most of Murcia's big names are open on Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday falls on April 2 this year and along with Good Friday, it's..

Murcia's public debt passes €14 billion as long-term pressures continue
The region now carries debt equal to 31.2% of its economy, one of the highest levels in Spain Public debt in the Region of Murcia has climbed past €14 billion for the..