Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubled
New OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're..

Lorca's 2026 fair drew nearly half a million people and left the city's historic centre buzzing for ten days
Hotels hit 100% occupancy, the streets stayed safe and the daytime fair exceeded all expectations Lorca has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions of its annual..

Long-awaited third lane returns to Murcia's Costera Norte
The three-month project will restore the extra lane between Vereda de Fortuna and Avenida Alto Atalayas and complete the unfinished semi-roundabout at Calle Progreso Drivers..

The foreign entrepreneurs who could breathe new life into Murcia's smallest communities
New analysis projects nearly 17,000 foreign self-employed workers in the region by 2031, with rural communities among the biggest potential beneficiaries The number of foreign..

Madrid pensioner Maricarmen could return home after eviction deal
An agreement would give the 87-year-old an eight-year rental contract with her rent capped at 30 per cent of her income For a few days, it looked as though Maricarmen Abascal..

Murcia puts itself forward to trial AI emergency services technology
Plans include AI tools for managing 112 calls, advanced geolocation systems and better warnings during floods, fires and extreme weather, particularly in rural areas The..

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..