Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective
By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’..

Calblanque welcomes its first barn owl chicks on record
A nest box installed by volunteers has produced a landmark breeding at the regional park, alongside good news for eagle owls Calblanque has something to celebrate. For the..

Mar Menor rents keep climbing, with Los Alcázares now the priciest
Idealista figures show all five main towns costing more than a year ago, and San Pedro del Pinatar up the most Renting around the Mar Menor is getting more expensive, and the..

COVID cases and respiratory infections spike across the Region of Murcia
Respiratory infections have risen by 33% in a week, with COVID cases up 80% and flu infections also climbing COVID cases are increasing across the Region of Murcia, as..

Murcia weather September 28-October 1: Cloud and showers return
Temperatures will be warm across the Region of Murcia this week, but cloudy skies and a few showers will make it feel more autumnal, particularly inland Autumn may have..

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delay
Some European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric..

Cartagena's street signs are getting a fresh new look
The Ayuntamiento is planning a gradual makeover in blue and white, with a special design for the historic centre Cartagena's street name plaques are about to get a makeover..

Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step away
More than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies..

Murcia Region records one of Spain's hottest summers in 157 years
Temperatures reached 44.2°C in the Region of Murcia as AEMET warns that autumn is also likely to be warmer than normal Murcia was right at the heart of Spain's extraordinary..

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorter
The autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not..

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next month
Royal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally..

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in place
What the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe..

Solar panel grants and tax breaks available in the Region of Murcia
Ecocorp Solar fits premium solar and battery systems for homeowners across Almería, Murcia, Granada, Málaga and Alicante With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year..

EasyJet adds new Liverpool flights from Corvera for summer 2027
The twice-weekly service will give Murcia passengers another direct link with the UK EasyJet is adding a new direct connection between Corvera Airport and Liverpool next..

Caravaca's historic San José convent reopens after year-long restoration
The former Convent of San José will reopen with a special concert by early music group Cantoría One of Caravaca de la Cruz’s most important historic buildings will..

Electric scooters, motorbikes and cyclists in Spain face new road rules from October 1
Helmets, gloves, reflective vests and new overtaking rules are among the changes coming into force next week A series of new road rules will come into force across Spain..

Twin oryx calves born at Terra Natura Murcia bring the park's herd to 23
The two new arrivals are a meaningful boost for a species that was considered extinct in the wild until as recently as 2023 There's some lovely news from Terra Natura Murcia..

Lorca residents could hear sonic booms during Spanish Air Force exercises
Supersonic flights are expected during planned exercises from Monday September 28 to Thursday October 8 People living in parts of Lorca may hear unusually loud bangs over..

Jumilla opens the doors to its famous wine route this autumn
Bodegas Luzón's Vendimia Abierta is just one of the experiences waiting for visitors exploring the wineries and vineyards around Jumilla Jumilla is entering one of the..

Mercadona trials new checkout rule that means fully emptying your trolley
Some stores are testing a system that could change how you pack away your shopping at the till If you shop at Mercadona, in Spain, you might notice something different at the..

Win free tickets to watch the Champions UK plc European Senior Masters at La Manga Club with Murcia Today
Promoted by Champions UK plc and part of the Legends Tour, La Manga Club's biggest commercial golf event returns to the 5-star resort's iconic South Course for the fifth consecutive..

Work begins on site of 430 new homes on Mazarrón beach
The land beside El Gachero is being cleaned up but several planning approvals are still needed before building can start Work has begun to decontaminate the site of a planned..

Two dead after migrant boat found drifting off Cabo de Palos
Rescuers found 17 people on the small boat after receiving an alert from a nearby cruise ship Two migrants have died and another is seriously ill after a small boat carrying..

Murcia Region given six months to cut GP waiting times
The regional government has been ordered to draw up a plan to reduce patient lists and improve access to family doctors, paediatricians and nurses People waiting for an..