Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delay
Some European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric..

Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step away
More than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies..

Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubled
New OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're..

Orange weather alert closes facilities and roads in Los Alcázares
Ayuntamiento urges residents to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rain and storms are forecast The Ayuntamiento de Los Alcázares has announced road closures and the suspension..

Cancer checks, mental health support, vaccinations and care for older people are at the heart of the Region’s new seven-year strategy
Ambitious new health plan set up, which promises €858 million of investment between 2026 and 2032, with earlier cancer detection and better mental health care among its main..

Respiratory infections cross epidemic threshold in Spain
Covid hospital admissions nearly double among the over 80s as the national rate jumps in a single week Respiratory infections have now officially crossed the epidemic threshold..

Murcia fears Tagus-Segura closure could quietly become permanent
Regional government demands a clear repair schedule and guarantees over lost water as farmers face planting decisions The repair work on the Tagus-Segura water transfer has..

Cartagena's busiest cruise month arrives with 39 ships and three on one single day
Port Authority schedule shows October peaking on the 14th as cruise season hits full swing Cartagena's cruise calendar is about to get very busy indeed. The Port Authority..

This is the home Spain actually wants, and the price it's willing to pay
New pisos.com data reveals the exact type of property driving the housing search, and why it's pushing prices up If you've ever wondered whether there's a "typical"..

Murcia survey reveals strong opposition to easing Mar Menor pollution rules
A new regional survey found that 75.6% want stronger environmental protection for the lagoon, while just 5.7% support reducing controls and penalties on agricultural businesses..

Lorca braces for orange alert as heavy storms head towards the region
Local council mobilises emergency teams ahead of Friday's forecast of up to 40 litres of rain an hour Lorca's streets could see some serious water this Friday 2 October, with..

Lorca switches on one of Murcia’s biggest solar plants
€335 million project will generate enough clean energy to meet the average annual needs of around 196,000 homes After 15 years of planning, changes and administrative hurdles..

Lorca goes digital with a new way to discover the city
Visitors can find out what's on, plan their day and buy tickets online, with information available in four languages Planning a visit to Lorca should soon be a little easier..

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen eviction
Two new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them  ..

Murcia's economy is booming, but its debt bill keeps climbing too
The Region posted Spain's strongest GDP growth in 2025, while also becoming the country's second most indebted community It's a strange sort of year for Murcia's finances...

Murcia weekend weather October 1-4: Heavy rain and storms bring cooler temperatures
AEMET has issued weather warnings for parts of the Region of Murcia as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from Thursday afternoon It may be October, but temperatures..

Caravaca de la Cruz has just unveiled a new square and what they found underneath it was an unexpected bonus
Plaza José María Faquineto opens in the historic centre, completing a major regeneration project and revealing a hidden 19th-century wine cellar beneath the site Caravaca..

Tagus-Segura water transfer to stay shut for months after major canal damage
Two sections of the aqueduct need urgent repairs, leaving farmers in Murcia facing a tense wait Farmers relying on the Tagus-Segura Water Transfer are facing months without..

Spain still throws away over a million tonnes of food a year and most of it starts at home
New figures mark World Day Against Food Waste, with household bins the biggest culprit by far Spain wasted 1,129.91 million kilos of food in 2025, working out at 24.3 kilos..

Spain steps in to cap energy costs as fuel and gas prices hit their highest levels since 2022
The government's third anti-crisis package limits gas tariff rises, freezes butane cylinder prices and extends fuel tax cuts through to the end of the year Energy bills in..

Murcia is spending €688,000 getting its roads ready for autumn rain
With drainage systems, verges and road surfaces all in the mix, the work is already under way across several key routes With autumn around the corner and the prospect of heavy..

Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in October
Doctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are..

Two earthquakes recorded in Murcia during the early hours
The earthquakes measured 3.1 and 3 and were recorded just a few hours apart Two earthquakes were recorded in the Region of Murcia during the early hours of Wednesday September..

Lorca's 2026 fair drew nearly half a million people and left the city's historic centre buzzing for ten days
Hotels hit 100% occupancy, the streets stayed safe and the daytime fair exceeded all expectations Lorca has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions of its annual..