Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisis
The money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions..

Ryanair fires back as AENA pushes for a 21% hike in Spanish airport fees
The latest row over airport charges could mean pricier flights and fewer routes for travellers to and from Spain Tensions between airlines and Spain's airport operator..

Step by step guide on registering your electric scooter on the Spanish DGT Vehicle Registry
Registration now compulsory throughout Spain before you can take out civil liability insurance If you own an electric scooter in Spain, you probably already know that 2026..

How oysters are being used in the Mar Menor as water temperatures rise
These native flat oysters help clean the water and support the Mar Menor's ecosystem Scientists are continuing to study how native flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) can play..

Prado masterpieces hit Murcia's streets this summer
San Javier and three other towns to host travelling exhibition of 50 iconic works San Javier is gearing up for a cultural treat, with the Region of Murcia and Iberdrola Foundation..

Spain's minimum wage keeps rising - so why aren’t most salaries keeping up?
Experts say recent hikes mainly lift the lowest earners while average pay still lags behind Europe When Spain signed off the latest minimum wage rise to €1,221 a month earlier..

Totana rally back on track as Sierra Espuña Park boundaries change
A small area around La Santa has been removed from the park to let the pilgrimage and rally continue Murcia’s Regional Assembly has approved a law changing the boundaries..

Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hits
This is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact..

Free guided tours for staying overnight in Lorca hotels
The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality..

Spain's 2025 Income Tax simulator is now live: Check if you owe money or get a refund
The Spanish Tax Agency tool lets you preview your Renta result without needing a Cl@ve or digital certificate The countdown to this year’s Spanish income tax campaign..

Andrew arrested on his 66th birthday: Here are his close ties to Spain and the Spaniards who appear in the Epstein files
The former prince faces police questioning over misconduct allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, but did you know he also has a long history with Spain’s fallen King Juan Carlos..

Discover the Mar Menor's five secret volcanic islands
These protected treasures offer history, wildlife and whispers of the past, but you’ll need a boat to reach them Tucked inside the calm, salty waters of Murcia’s Mar Menor..

Renting in Spain now eats up 38% of wages as housing crisis worsens
New figures show renting costs far more than buying in most Spanish cities Renting a typical two bedroom home in Spain now takes an average 38% of a household’s net monthly..

More money for millions of workers in Spain, but the devil is in the detail
What the minimum wage rise in Spain actually means for your pay packet and 2026 tax bill Spain's minimum wage is going up and for around 2.5 million workers, mostly women..

Terra Natura Murcia says goodbye to Fabila, the brown bear who became a park legend
The 34 year old female, one of the zoo’s best loved residents, helped raise awareness of endangered brown bears in Spain   Visitors and staff at Terra Natura Murcia are..

More than 100 households in Villas Caravaning face electricity and water cut-offs
The local PSOE political party has urged Cartagena City Council to act on behalf of residents as debts top half a million euros More than a hundred families still living..

Unbroken spell of sunshine this weekend: Murcia weather forecast February 19-22
Temperatures are on the up as we approach the end of February, reaching 29ºC by next Monday! Murcia weather forecast, Saturday February 21   It looks like, after..

Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena tackles smoking hazards after fire with 25 new cameras
The hospital will install surveillance cameras and fencing on its terraces to prevent smoking and improve safety Many will remember the images of the fire last November at..

The ancient weather secret that's predicting a sunny February and snow for Holy Week in Spain
Famous teen forecaster Jorge Rey has used the centuries-old cabañuelas method to predict what's coming in Spain this spring If you haven't come across Jorge Rey before..

Corvera Airport misses out on AENA's historic €13 billion Spanish investment plan
Murcia International Airport sits outside the AENA network and that means missing out on billions While most of Spain's airports are eagerly gearing up to benefit from..

Guardia Civil headquarters project presented in Los Alcázares
Los Alcázares will be home to 54 officers of the Guardia Civil The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is hailing the project to create a Guardia Civil headquarters in the CIDETUR..

Live with a senior relative? You could deduct up to €2,550 on your next Spanish tax return
Updated allowance for dependent ascendants comes into focus ahead of the 2025-26 filing season With the 2025-26 Spanish income tax campaign now just a couple of months away..

Murcia climbs the ranks as one of Spain's favourite regions for overseas home buyers
Nearly 2 in 10 international buyers chose to call the Region of Murcia home at the end of 2025 Murcia is fast becoming one of the standout choices for foreign buyers looking..

San Javier rolls out first-ever full street maintenance service
The new €600,000-a-year service will repair streets, paths, and road signs across the town San Javier has introduced its first-ever comprehensive street maintenance service..