Cartagena's forgotten red kiosks are finally getting a reboot
A long-awaited overhaul aims to modernise the city’s classic kiosks and bring them back to life Cartagena’s little red kiosks, once dotted across the city as familiar landmarks..

Frosty mornings and mild afternoons: Murcia weather forecast November 20-23
A blend of clear skies, light coastal showers and cooling temperatures with gentle winds shaping the week ahead.   The Region of Murcia  is settling into a late November..

Why Murcia farmers are turning to pistachios as their new wonder crop
The pistachio boom highlights the latest way Region of Murcia farmers are adapting to climate challenges These days, pistachios seem to be everywhere, from fancy restaurant..

A runaway success for the hastily rearranged Gastromar festival in Los Alcázares!
11,000 visitors consumed 19,000 tapas over the weekend in Los Alcázares This year’s Gastromar festival in Los Alcázares seemed to have the odds stacked against it being..

Alhama de Murcia is repaving the RM-23 road past Condado
A new road linking the A-7 to the RM-2 is also due to be built The RM-23 road in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, which runs past the Condado de Alhama golf resort..

Court refuses to pause Jumilla motion limiting Muslim events
Claims of harming religious freedom will be examined later but the current rules still allow Muslim festivals in the Jumilla pavillion The High Court in Murcia has decided..

Taste of Spain: 5 foodie destinations you can reach direct from the UK
Discover the rich and varied flavours of Spain beyond the summer beaches this winter When you think of Spanish food, paella, chorizo or tortilla probably spring to mind - and..

Seafood prices set to soar in Murcia ahead of Christmas
Early shoppers and supply shortages are driving red prawn costs sky-high in the Region Seafood markets in Murcia are already feeling the rush of the upcoming Christmas season..

Experience Murcia's Christmas magic this November and December with Raquel Tours
The local tour operator offers pick-up from resorts including Hacienda del Álamo, Camposol and Condado Raquel Tours Murcia is here to brighten your November and December..

Half of Spain's nurses report sexual harassment at work
A new survey reveals widespread sexism, unwanted touching and sexual propositions in healthcare settings across the country More than half of nurses and physiotherapists in..

How to spot a fake V-16 emergency light in Spain and avoid a big fine
Knock-off beacons not approved by traffic authorities in Spain are flooding the market ahead of the January deadline From January 1 next year, every vehicle in the country..

New hidden mercury source discovered in Mar Menor lagoon raises environmental concerns
Groundwater flow releases legacy mercury, threatening to increase toxic methylmercury as climate change worsens conditions A research team led by the Institute of Marine Sciences..

Murcia morgue crisis leaves families waiting days to lay loved ones to rest
Staff shortages halt autopsies in the region just as families face distressing delays in a country where funerals usually happen within 48 hours A serious shortage of staff..

Cutting off utilities to squatters in Spain will no longer be a crime
If passed, the new law means homeowners of occupied properties across Spain will be able to cut water, gas and electricity In 2024 alone, 16,400 cases of squatting and..

Murcia extends bird flu lockdown to backyard chickens
So far, no outbreaks have been reported in the Region of Murcia Spain has ordered that professional livestock farms across the country confine their poultry to contain..

Renfe's delay compensation rollback sparks legal battle and fare concerns
Spanish Transport minister calls new passenger-friendly rules unconstitutional as Renfe warns of 43 million euro impact   Renfe is gearing up for a legal fight after Congress..

Cloudflare outage causes websites to crash around the globe
A massive error has taken down Spotify, X, ChatGPT and even Downdetector ‘What did we ever do before the internet?’ is a question many of us have jokingly asked. Well..

Getting vaccinated against the flu or Covid reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack
According to Spanish experts, flu and Covid-19 vaccines have benefits far beyond preventing the diseases they were designed for For anyone thinking twice about getting..

Norman Reedus brings The Walking Dead to Cartagena for final spin-off season
The beloved Daryl Dixon star films zombie scenes in Cartagena as the city becomes a hotspot for major productions Cartagena is getting a taste of the zombie apocalypse, courtesy..

Parts of Murcia will drop to zero degrees this week
An ‘arctic air mass’ is set to bring a sharp drop in temperature across the northern part of the Region of Murcia this week Temperatures across Spain are set to decline..

La Torre Golf Resort launches Christmas box appeal for children in need
Make a real difference this December with La Torre’s Christmas box campaign The spirit of giving is once again taking centre stage at La Torre Golf Resort, where residents..

Spanish vets warn dog owners about a hidden autumn danger
Vets in Spain warn that acorns can cause intestinal blockages and toxic reactions in pets Autumn, with its parks and gardens full of changing leaves and fruits like acorns..

New Águilas study puts beach sustainability at the heart of the town's tourism plan
Águilas Town Council has drawn up a study analysing the dynamics of 13 of its beaches, with the aim of improving the management and sustainability of the coastline Councillor..

The Castle-Basilica of Caravaca premieres new external illumination
LED lights highlight the beauty of the buildings at the heart of Caravaca’s identity At a ceremony on 17th November which was attended by Fernando López Miras, the president..