Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workers
Average salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to..

Cartagena Port gains ground despite global uncertainty
Despite all the noise in global trade, Cartagena continues to perform well compared to other Spanish ports, with increases in cargo volumes and exports At the end of the..

Generous golf club fundraiser pays for surgery for 12-year-old rescue dog at PAPS shelter, Murcia
Sandy Clare of El Valle Golf Club raised €500 for PAPS, covering the cost of elbow surgery for long-term resident Greta There's a heartwarming story coming out of El..

Spanish morning show mistakes Irish comedy sketch for genuine sunburn competition
Anyone who has spent a summer in Spain will understand exactly why Spanish television thought the sketch might actually be real Ireland is experiencing a heatwave at the..

Águilas instals awnings along the seafront Blue Trail
Respite from the summer sun for those walking along the Águilas coastline this summer The Town Hall of Águilas has completed work to install awnings at two points located..

Foreign workers in Murcia earn €8,500 less than Spanish employees
One in six workers in the Region of Murcia is now foreign, according to Social Security figures Foreign workers in the Region of Murcia are earning an average of €8,500..

San Javier unveils new green area designed to help prevent flooding
The Vereda del Vinco project combines flood protection with accessible green spaces and play areas San Javier has just completed a new €550,000 flood prevention project..

Rescued loggerhead turtle heads back into the sea at Calblanque
The first adult loggerhead turtle of the year treated at the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre was returned to the Mediterranean The adult female turtle was spotted swimming..

Re-wilding completed on the path up to the Pico del Aguilica in Águilas
A charming walk with an immensely rewarding view over the beaches and town centre of Águilas A project has just been completed by the Town Hall of Águilas concerning the..

What do Real Madrid do after the season ends? Hint: it's in a small Murcia town!
Alhama de Murcia will host the Real Madrid Foundation's summer camp for the first time The Real Madrid Foundation will officially bring its summer camp to Alhama de Murcia..

Calima and temperatures up to 37 degrees: Murcia weekend weather forecast May 28-31
Be sure to keep that suncream to hand – you’re going to need it every day from now on! To close out the month of May in style, there will be torrid night-time temperatures..

Caring for elderly relatives in Spain could unlock extra financial support
From monthly payments to pension protection and home adaptation grants, carers may be entitled to more help than they realise Looking after an elderly or dependent family member..

New sports facilities on the beaches of Águilas
Better equipment and infrastructures could lead to more Águilas beach sports tournaments The local Town Hall has completed a project to improve the sports equipment on beaches..

Muslim community in Murcia forced to pray in car park again after sports centre ban
The Jumilla Islamic community described the situation as “shameful and humiliating” after being barred from using municipal sports facilities Hundreds of Muslims living..

Cheap fuel craze continues in Murcia with the opening of new low-cost filling stations
The budget Plenergy fuel brand is aiming to expand to 500 stations across Spain by 2027 The low-cost petrol station boom in the Region of Murcia shows no signs of slowing..

Murcia government to clamp down on wastewater dumping and coastal pollution
The long-awaited regulation will tighten controls on pollution entering the sea, covering wastewater plants, desalination facilities and industrial sites Murcia is preparing..

British landlords in Spain may have overpaid tax since Brexit
Here's how to claim back before it's too late Thousands of British property owners renting out across Spain may have been overpaying tax since Brexit – not through..

Murcia restaurants and bars struggle to find staff for the summer season
Employers warn they are being forced to recruit inexperienced workers and train them on the job to cope The hospitality sector in the Region of Murcia is heading into the..

Murcia bar named among the 18 Best in Spain at new national awards
Café Bar Verónicas picked up a prestigious T de Bares award alongside bars from across Spain A well-known bar in the Region of Murcia has officially been named one of..

Terra Natura Murcia open the door to a summer of fun and learning
Guardians of the Water returns in 2026 with games, workshops, animals and water activities for children aged 3 to 12 If you are looking for a summer activity that keeps the..

Police called to reports of  a 'tiger' roaming rooftops in Murcia
Residents in Molina de Segura contacted police after spotting what they believed was a dangerous animal roaming across rooftops Residents in the town of Molina de Segura..

The Osborne bull turns 70: The story of Spain's most iconic roadside symbol
The story of how a simple brandy advert became one of the most recognised symbols in Spain Few images are more closely linked to Spain than the giant black Osborne bull..

Four Iberian lynx kittens born in the wild in the Highlands of Lorca
The litter is the third ever recorded from a female released in the Region of Murcia The Highlands of Lorca have welcomed four new Iberian lynx kittens into the world..

Hotel inflation in Spain continues to soar: Prices rose 7.5% in April
Spain’s hotel sector is now far more expensive than the EU average, driven by strong foreign demand Hotel prices in Spain are still rising at a pace that leaves many visitors..