MURCIA REGION

Holidaymakers dodge a hefty rise in Spanish airport feesAena’s planned fee rises have faced growing opposition from airlines like Ryanair and Spain’s competition watchdog Passengers flying from Spanish airports will only see a tiny increase in fees over the coming years, after the government.. 16/09/2026

Rights activists file fresh complaints over bullfighting events in Spain involving people with dwarfismA Málaga council is among those accused of helping stage events the foundation calls degrading and unlawful The Franz Weber Foundation has filed two formal complaints with Spain's Ombudsman over bullfighting events involving people with.. 15/09/2026

Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growingMore than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with Social Security in Spain reached an all-time high in August, with 3,551,759.. 15/09/2026

Oasis confirm huge 2027 world tour, with a stop in Spain among the datesThe Gallagher brothers have confirmed 11 stadium shows across Europe and the US next year Oasis have confirmed a full world tour for 2027, following their long-awaited return to the stage in 2025 after 15 years apart. Liam and Noel Gallagher will.. 15/09/2026

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Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

A one-metre alligator hiding under a parked car in Las Palmas was not what residents of La Isleta were expectingPolicía Local and the Guardia Civil's nature protection unit were called to remove the reptile from Faro Street after locals spotted it sheltering beneath a vehicle 🐊 ¿Un caimán paseando por Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? 😲.. 15/09/2026

Butane gas cylinder price hits four-year high just as Spain heads into the cooler monthsThe maximum price of a butane cylinder rises to €18.84 across Spain from September 15, its highest level since 2022 It's mid-September, the weather is starting to turn, and thousands of households across Spain who rely on butane canisters.. 15/09/2026

Spain's Imserso budget holidays go on sale this week with trips from just €50Bookings open from Monday September 14, with Murcia and Valencia applicants getting their turn later in the week Spain's popular Imserso holiday scheme is getting ready to open for the 2026-27 season, with bookings starting this week and hundreds.. 14/09/2026

Another blast of heat hits the country: Spain weather forecast September 14-17Temperatures will climb above 35°C in parts of Spain before cooler conditions reach the north Spain is heading into another spell of unusually hot weather this week, with temperatures expected to climb well above normal for September in several.. 14/09/2026

New EU charge coming for Shein and Temu parcelsAnother charge on low-value parcels is coming in November, but the EU hasn't yet revealed how much it will be People in Spain who regularly order cheap items from Shein, Temu, AliExpress and other online marketplaces are facing another change.. 11/09/2026

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread floodingA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 11/09/2026

House prices in Spain keep climbing as homes become 36% more expensive in three yearsThe latest figures show that Spain’s property boom is losing a little momentum, but prices are still rising at double-digit rates Spain’s house prices continued to climb sharply during the second quarter of 2026, with properties costing.. 11/09/2026

Spain's supermarket giant throws its weight behind major animal welfare moveThe supermarket's leading egg supplier plans to eliminate cages across its farms in Spain within four years Mercadona, still Spain's favourite supermarket, is throwing its weight behind a major animal welfare shift after its leading egg supplier.. 11/09/2026

Petrol prices rise for tenth week running in Spain even as diesel gets cheaperThe average petrol price has climbed to €1.815 a litre across Spain while diesel has fallen to €1.795 Drivers filling up in Spain are seeing a familiar pattern at the petrol pumps, with petrol prices continuing to climb while diesel has.. 11/09/2026

Invest in your healthcare in Spain Choosing good health insurance in Spain is an investment with both short and long-term benefits. For this reason, when you take out health insurance, you need to look at the guarantees it offer apart from the price... because your health is always the.. 10/09/2026

Spain rolls out new road markings to protect motorcyclists on dangerous curvesNew circular markings already used abroad are being rolled out across Spain's most dangerous bends Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is rolling out a new type of road marking on some of the country's trickiest curves, small.. 10/09/2026

UK flight chaos is still causing disruption for Canary Islands passengersThe NATS technical failure that grounded more than 1,750 flights on Tuesday has been fixed, but the knock-on effects are far from over The technical failure that brought British airspace to its knees on Tuesday has been resolved, but if you're flying.. 10/09/2026

Spain is failing its own recycling laws and the figures make uncomfortable readingOnly four regions are meeting legal targets, Murcia is near the bottom of the table, and a bottle deposit scheme is now being forced into law Every year, Spain generates more than 20 million tonnes of rubbish. More than half of it ends up in landfill.. 09/09/2026

Start your engines! Madrid F1 Grand Prix sells out as 350,000 fans head to Spain's newest circuitThousands of fans from around the world will fill the new Madring circuit from Friday Formula 1 is coming to Madrid in spectacular fashion, with almost 350,000 fans expected to attend the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring street circuit from Friday.. 09/09/2026