Águilas presents 2027 Carnival poster well in advance!
Preparations are already under way in Águilas for the biggest Carnival fiesta in the Region of Murcia We are still a good six weeks away from Christmas and many shops in Spain..

Why hotels across the Murcia Region are turning against Booking.com
Hotels and guesthouses across the region complain of excessive fees, unfair reviews and a lack of protection when problems arise Hotels and guesthouses across the Region..

HELP Murcia Mar Menor supports Aidemar's work with €4,000 donation
The donation will help the 44-year-old organisation continue making a difference to around 1,000 people and their families HELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €4,000 to..

Low-cost flights go on sale between Corvera airport and the capital of Algeria
Two flights a week between Algiers and the Region of Murcia International Airport Spanish airline Volotea has announced that it is to operate low-cost flights between the Murcia..

Spain mourns at least 68 dead in Toledo rail crash
An AVE train was one of the two involved near Urda in the province of Toledo Spain is in mourning this Wednesday 28th October after at least 68 people lost their lives in an..

Lorca forces sale of empty plots left since 2011 earthquakes
Four old town sites go to auction after owners failed to rebuild homes Lorca is taking action against owners who’ve left empty plots in the old town for years, with the..

Dead body found in burned-out car on Camposol
Firefighters discovered the victim after putting out a blaze in a Camposol car park The Guardia Civil is investigating after the body of a person was found inside a burned..

Spain is stuck with the clock change until 2031
Brussels has locked in every date for the next five years  The clock change that has just taken place in Spain won’t be the last, as the European Commission has published..

Spanish supermarket prices have risen 54% more than wages since 2021
Only three other EU countries have seen a bigger fall than Spain in food buying power Food prices in Spain have climbed 31.8% since December 2021, while pay has gone up..

Aledo and Cehegín battle to win Ferrero Rocher's Christmas lights
Public voting is open until Sunday November 8 to decide which Murcia town will represent the region in the national competition Aledo and Cehegín are competing to become the..

Work set to start soon on three Murcia medical centre upgrades
A €12.5 million investment will expand health centres serving more than 57,000 people in the Region The Region of Murcia has given the green light to the expansion and..

Spain's minimum wage rise will be exempt from income tax
The Spanish government says workers on the minimum wage will keep the whole increase Workers on Spain’s minimum wage will keep the whole of next year’s pay rise, as..

When did you last review your Spanish will?
By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated..

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on voting
Unless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in..

Unions and housing groups call on Murcia’s workers to down tools on November 11
Organisers say wages and rents are two sides of the same problem as a Region-wide general strike is announced More than 700,000 workers in the Region of Murcia have been called..

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winter
Free comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October..

Águilas prepares for the annual Processionary caterpillar prevention campaign
Prevention is the best cure to rid school playgrounds and other areas of the threat of the caterpillars Early every year, those of us in southern Spain who are fortunate enough..

Preliminary research under way for the restoration of parts of Jumilla castle
The castle of Jumilla was built in the 15th century by the Marquis of Villena The Town Hall of Jumilla has begun work on the latest archaeological dig at the castle above the..

Thinking of buying or renting in Murcia? Here is what the different parts of the city actually offer
From the walkable historic centre to spacious outlying villages and new developments in the north, Murcia has more variety than many people realise Murcia city does not get..

Rafa Nadal puts his name to the fine wine of Jumilla
The former world tennis number 1 ventures into wine production with Bodegas Juan Gil in Jumilla Former world tennis Number 1 Rafa Nadal, from Manacor in the Balearics, has..

Where does your town actually end? Murcia launches a fix for 19th century border confusion
New working group will help councils pin down boundaries that haven’t been properly checked in over a century Ever wondered exactly where your municipality ends and the next..

Season of 5 classical music concerts in Águilas announced for late 2026
The A Tempo season begins on 30th October at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas It has been a few years now since the regular “ProMúsica” seasons of classical..

Negotiating Spain house prices: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Spainora's guide to negotiating property prices in Spain in 2026 Negotiating a property purchase in Spain requires a blend of market intelligence, cultural awareness, and..

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated..