Spain's €60 travel pass goes on sale: Everything you need to know
Unlimited travel across Spain for 30 days with the new flat-rate ticket is now available Spain's new Single Transport Pass went on sale this Monday January 12, letting..

Mandatory January 2 electric scooter insurance shelved in Spain
Half a million scooter riders in Spain get a reprieve as traffic bosses admit the national register won't be ready for January deadline Electric scooter owners across Spain..

Spain grants grace period for V-16 beacons
The introduction of the new emergency lights is about “information before fines”, according to Spanish traffic authorities Drivers in Spain who have yet to get their..

Gas station robbery gang smashed across Murcia region and surrounding areas
Guardia Civil arrests four after 50+ break-ins targeting petrol stations and homes The Murcia region and nearby areas can breathe a little easier after the Guardia Civil smashed..

Murcia maps out major nature restoration plans under EU rules
The Mar Menor, riverbanks and grasslands are among the areas set for environmental recovery Plans are now underway to decide which natural areas in the Region of Murcia..

Bizum moves into shops with new tap-to-pay feature
Caja Rural becomes first banking group to roll out contactless Bizum Pay on mobiles Bizum is about to take a significant step forward in how people pay in Spain, with a new..

Murcia and Andalucía face major shortages in residential care places for elderly people
High occupancy in residential care highlights the need for more facilities, while services like Caser Residencial offer alternatives for seniors The Region of Murcia and..

Spain's inflation eases as Murcia gets a break on bills and basics
The cost of living across Spain rose 2.7% in 2025, but the Region of Murcia saw smaller price hikes than most other areas Spain ended 2025 with a gentler rise in prices..

Spain's medical cannabis milestone comes with training warning
Patients and doctors welcome new rules but say specialists must learn to prescribe it Patients and medical groups have cheered a key step towards legal medical cannabis in..

Lorca to receive €1 million to repair roads and infrastructure after March storms
State funding will support repairs as the town continues recovering from heavy rain damage Lorca will soon receive close to €1 million from central government to help repair..

Los Alcázares prepares to showcase its attractions at the FITUR 2026 fair in Madrid
The Berber Pirate Raids fiestas, commitment to diversity and the de-seasonalization of tourism characterize the presentations made by Los Alcázares at the IFEPA venue in Madrid..

New cancer support centre opens in Cartagena
Ayuntamiento and regional leaders celebrate expanded care for patients and families Cartagena now has a dedicated new headquarters for the Spanish Association Against Cancer..

Spain to hand over 17,000 rural properties to aspiring young farmers
The 'Tierra Joven' platform has been launched to help the younger generation in Spain access property and tackle the depopulation crisis The Spanish government is preparing..

Murcia weekend weather forecast January 15-18: Temperatures drop as rain and storms return
Get ready for a wet and chilly weekend in Murcia, with the chance of thunderstorms Murcia minimum and maximum temperatures, Sunday January 18   It’s been a pleasant..

Government weighs up stripping Julio Iglesias of arts medal as pressure grows over allegations
Ministers consider next steps as institutions across Spain review honours linked to the singer The Spanish government is considering whether to withdraw Julio Iglesias’s..

€2.8 Million investment to restore the Río Mula and reduce flood risk
The CHS is restoring the Río Mula river from La Cierva reservoir to the Segura River to improve drainage and the riverbanks Restoration of the Río Mula river has begun..

New Spanish V-16 emergency beacon sparks pacemaker safety fears
Doctors warn drivers in Spain with pacemakers to keep emergency beacons away from their chest Spain has introduced plenty of laws that has expats rolling their eyes but..

48,000 euros for improvements to popular Lorca hiking path
The Cejo de los Enamorados route takes walkers into the mountains west of Lorca The hiking path of the Cejo de los Enamorados, in the mountains to the west of the city of Lorca..

Pre-registration now open for the gruelling Ruta de las Fortalezas run in Cartagena
The 53-kilometre course visits castles, fortresses, gun batteries and old city walls belonging to the military history of Cartagena The initial pre-registration opens on Thursday..

High-end shoplifting gang arrested in San Javier raid with £3,000 and €7,000 in cash
Seven Chilean nationals were arrested after the Guardia Civil seized cash, phones, clothing and jewellery Seven people were arrested in San Javier on Thursday January..

Cartagena's dogs get a new park by the stadium
Ayuntamiento opens new play area for pets and promises more dedicated dog spaces in Santa Ana and Cabo de Palos Cartagena’s four-legged residents have another reason to wag..

Jumilla to promote wine tourism at the FITUR fair in Madrid
The Region of Murcia will be presenting a new Wine Tourism initiative at the largest annual tourism fair in the world FITUR, the largest annual tourism fair in the world is..

Thousands of Murcia holiday rentals blocked from Airbnb and Booking
One in three applications for holiday rental licences in the Region of Murcia has been turned down More than two thousand holiday homes across the Region of Murcia have..

Spain crowned best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025
A near perfect score put Spain ahead of 63 rival countries for remote working Spain has officially been crowned the best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025..