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June 9 is the Dia de la Region de Murcia: Three-day weekend for the Region of Murcia Day holiday next MondayThe regional holiday for Murcia is normally a time when stores, businesses and schools close every year Normally, June 9 is a ‘festivo’, or a public bank holiday, in Murcia as it is ‘El Día de la Región de Murcia.. 03/06/2025
New Covid variant triggers surge in hospitalisationsThis new strain of Omicron has already been detected in Spain It’s now more than five years since the coronavirus pandemic first brought the entire world to a grinding halt. Since then, the disease has mutated dozens of times and while Covid.. 02/06/2025
Spain to begin relocating migrant children from overcrowded centresMost regions in Spain will have to make room for hundreds of displaced minors Back in March, the Spanish government announced that it would be moving thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from some of the country’s most overcrowded facilities.. 02/06/2025
Murcia weekly weather forecast June 2-5: Rainstorms to break the heat, but not for longSome light rain and thunderstorms are forecast for northern Murcia this week, but the extreme heat will only let up for a short time before coming back more intense than ever After the very hot weekend we just had, temperatures are forecast to decrease.. 02/06/2025
Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic.. 02/06/2025
Murcia photo of the month June 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) Whether you consider weather (pun intended!) to be a good topic for a photographic competition, or not, just like Murcia’s sun it brought.. 02/06/2025
EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..
Fuel prices in Spain creep up again just in time for the weekendDespite a sharp rise, petrol and diesel in Spain are still cheaper today than a year ago As the sunny weather tempts more people to hit the road and head off for the weekend, fuel prices in Spain have ended their six-week streak of declines and begun.. 30/05/2025
New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025
Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025
Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025
Spain introduces early retirement at 52 years old... but only for these jobsThe new rules will benefit those working in some of the toughest and riskiest professions in Spain Over the past few months, Spain has been shaking things up when it comes to retirement, making it easier for older people to approach their non-working.. 29/05/2025
Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025
Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025
European Space Agency sends Strauss into space in a unique musical missionThe Blue Danube will be broadcast from Spain to the stars to mark 20 years of ESA’s deep-space station The European Space Agency (ESA) is marking a special anniversary this month with a unique celebration that’s truly out of this world. On.. 29/05/2025
5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025
