Child abductions in Spain rise sharply over the last decade
Official figures show a 73% increase, with 2023 recording the highest number of cases Child abductions in Spain have risen by around 73% over the last 10 years, according to..

Murcia holds massive land reserves but housing bottleneck remains despite thousands of planned homes
Study reveals over 350,000 potential homes but only a small fraction ready for construction as demand continues to rise The Region of Murcia is sitting on one of the largest..

What happens when local elderly care home residents plant trees in their neighbourhood
Caser Residencial Santo Ángel has joined a city-wide initiative that is blending environmental action with community spirit   A few weeks ago, residents of the elderly..

Murcia's environmental agents step up patrols with 791 complaints in 2025
More than 22,700 actions were carried out across the region, from wildlife rescues to fire prevention The Region of Murcia’s environmental agents filed 791 complaints for..

Murcia weekly weather forecast April 20-23: The early summer temperatures continue
It’s going to continue to get up to around 30ºC or even hotter this week, too Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday April 22   Those summerlike temperatures that..

Fuente Álamo to transform the ill-fated La Torrica racetrack site into a new public park
After years of legal delays and issues with illegal raves, the council is repurposing the abandoned circuit into a nature reserve The old La Torrica racetrack site on the..

Corvera passenger numbers up 35% but still chasing San Javier's best-ever figures
International routes are driving real growth but Corvera still has some catching up to do The official figures are in and there’s genuine cause for optimism at the Region..

Big changes to pet travel rules between the UK and Spain come into force this April
From April 22, UK residents will no longer be able to rely on EU-issued passports when travelling to Europe with their pets If you regularly travel between the UK and Spain..

Spain-bound Brits warned to arrive early after new EU border system causes travel chaos
More than 100 easyJet passengers missed a flight home to the UK from Milan at the weekend after getting stuck in biometric queues Scenes of utter chaos unfolded at Milan..

Fuel costs are pushing more drivers towards electric cars
Rising petrol and diesel prices are making electric motoring look far more attractive in Spain The latest surge in fuel prices across Spain, is giving electric cars a stronger..

Foreign buyers drive Spain's property boom as demand stays strong
Murcia and Andalucía among regions seeing sustained international interest Foreign buyers continue to play a major role in Spain’s property market, with demand from overseas..

Spain's holiday season under threat as airlines warn they could run out of jet fuel within weeks
Ryanair is warning of potential supply disruptions across Spain in May and June unless the Iran conflict ends soon Spain's summer tourism season is facing a potentially..

One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in Spain
National Geographic readers have shortlisted the town alongside some of Spain's most popular coastal destinations As temperatures start to rise and the first warm, spring..

Iberian lynx back from the brink of extinction with 2,401 now roaming Spain and Portugal
From Andalucia and Murcia to Portugal, the lynx is back and spreading fast across the Iberian Peninsula Twenty years ago, the Iberian lynx was considered the most endangered..

Street lighting for the Caravaca-Cehegín greenway
287,000 people used the walk in 2025 between visitors, locals, walkers and cyclists The Greenway of North-West of Murcia is currently being improved in several ways, and after..

New solar panels on the seafront auditorium in Águilas
Águilas Town Hall continues to prioritize sustainability and efficiency The Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena on the seafront in Águilas may look like..

Makeover for Jumilla tourist office
Both the interior and the exterior of the tourist office in Jumilla have been updated in the name of efficiency and presentation Work has been completed to update and renovate..

Cartagena gives green light to replace ageing La Isleta bridge in La Manga
The project will replace the old crossing to the La Isleta Yacht Club with a safer, modern design Plans to rebuild the La Isleta Bridge in La Manga are finally moving forward..

Mar Menor ferry service now operates on Fridays
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and..

Hope and long queues as Spain's migrant regularisation begins
First day brings uncertainty, urgency and the human stories behind the headlines Spain’s new immigration regularisation process has begun with a mix of hope, confusion and..

Águilas plants trees across town to improve public spaces and create jobs
The latest green drive across Águilas aims to improve daily life for residents while supporting local employment A fresh wave of tree planting is underway in Águilas..

Camposol B Clean volunteers roll up their sleeves for another big tidy-up
Work has focused on the rambla along C/Sierra de la Torrecilla, and more work is planned in the coming weeks For the past three weeks, the Camposol B Clean volunteer group..

Self-employed workers in the Region of Murcia will now get paid sick leave
The new scheme means Murcia autónomos won’t have to pay contributions during their first two months off work Self-employed workers in the Region of Murcia are set to..

Spain to launch 400 prefix to help spot spam business calls
The new rule aims to make commercial calls easier to spot and cut the risk of phone scams From October, all business calls in Spain will have to use the new 400 prefix, under..