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Spanish house prices keep climbing as demand outpaces supplyAverage prices up yet again in September, driven by easier mortgages and shortage of homes Anyone looking to buy a home in Spain will know it’s far from easy at the moment. September has seen prices continue their relentless rise, with a year-on.. 03/10/2025

Spain's Autumn Budget Summary, with Blacktower Financial ManagementKey changes in Spain’s fiscal plans and UK Autumn Statement proposals that may impact you As we move through 2025, both Spain and the UK are undergoing significant tax and regulatory changes that may affect your financial planning. Below we.. 03/10/2025

El Corte Inglés rivals Imserso with budget holidays for pensionersOlder customers can travel within Spain or further afield at seriously cheap prices Every year, older people across Spain take advantage of the Imserso Tourism scheme, a brilliant initiative that offers pensioners the opportunity to book budget, off.. 03/10/2025

Temperatures inch up this weekend: Murcia weather forecast October 2-5The mercury will gradually climb towards the low-30s in several areas of the Region of Murcia on Saturday Average temperatures expected on Saturday October 4   Following orange warnings for thunderstorms and the torrential rain that hit.. 02/10/2025

Amazon shakes up Spain's bargain shopping with new Haul platformCustomers can now find products for €20 or less, many under €10, with fast delivery and easy returns Amazon is going head-to-head with popular low-cost platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress following the launch of its new “Amazon.. 02/10/2025

Murcia photo of the month October 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Flight was the competition theme last month and, unsurprisingly, photos taken at ‘Aire25’ proved very popular with our photographers.. 02/10/2025

KiK takes on Primark in Spain’s low-cost fashion raceThe German chain has opened more than 100 stores in just three years and is winning over budget-conscious shoppers “Get dressed from head to toe for 30 euros.” With that bold promise, German retailer KiK launched into Spain in September 2022.. 01/10/2025

Spain lifts ban on blood donations from people who lived in the UK from 1980-1996Certain UK residents were prevented from donating blood in Spain for more than 25 years because of ‘mad cow’ disease For more than 25 years, people who lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 were not allowed to donate blood in Spain because.. 26/09/2025

This is how you can 'travel' to the moon with NASA's Artemis II missionNASA has invited the public to have their names travel aboard the Orion spacecraft on the first crewed Artemis II mission NASA is offering an extraordinary opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamed of space travel, even if getting there in person.. 24/09/2025

Housing prices in Murcia reach highest level since 2012Both sales and rental markets continue to rise, with coastal areas driving growth in the Region of Murcia Housing demand across the Region of Murcia shows no signs of slowing down, with prices continuing to climb steadily. The Ministry of Housing.. 24/09/2025

Two out of ten road deaths in Murcia involve pedestriansIn the last decade, 3,500 pedestrians have been killed in traffic accidents across Spain Pedestrians remain one of the most vulnerable groups on Spanish roads and in the Region of Murcia the figures are especially sobering. Almost two out of every.. 24/09/2025

Region of Murcia climbs to number two spot in modest Spanish building boomHousing demand and tourism investment are driving a surge that secures Murcia one of the top positions in Spain’s building sector The Region of Murcia is proving once again that construction is one of its key economic engines. New figures from.. 24/09/2025

Spain will offer free condoms to younger people as STI cases riseThe Ministry of Health in Spain is also working to ensure that abortion is guaranteed within the National Health System After more than three years of discussions, Spain’s Minister for Health Mónica García announced on Monday September.. 23/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 19/09/2025

Spain faces record wildfire devastation with more than 340,000 hectares scorchedThousands of fires, including many large blazes, have damaged forests, farmland, and countryside across the country As Spain nears the close of one of its toughest wildfire seasons in recent memory, the scale of destruction is staggering. By September.. 19/09/2025

Spain announces historic €13 billion investment in country's airportsMadrid, Barcelona and Alicante airports will receive a huge cash injection, but Murcia’s Corvera is left out AENA, the airport operator under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a massive investment of almost €13 billion between 2027.. 19/09/2025

Chiqui the white rhino marks 39th birthday at Terra Natura MurciaA celebration of longevity, care and conservation at one of Spain’s top wildlife parks Terra Natura Murcia threw a special birthday party on Wednesday September 17 for ‘Chiqui’, the oldest white rhino in its care and a true favourite.. 18/09/2025

Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, joining Ireland and othersFour countries have already withdrawn, now Spain is first Big Five member to threaten exit The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is facing a major challenge as several countries oppose Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. To date.. 17/09/2025

New regional road plan promises safer, greener journeys across MurciaGovernment to review over 2,700 kilometres of roads and map out improvements for the future The Region of Murcia’s roads are set for some careful attention over the coming years, as the Ministry of Public Works has just awarded the contract for.. 17/09/2025

Butane cylinder prices drop 5%, bringing welcome relief to Spanish consumersPrice cut brings the cost of a butane gas cylinder down to €16.27 amid fluctuating global markets Did you know that over 64 million butane and propane gas cylinders are used every year across Spain? These handy cylinders are a vital energy source.. 16/09/2025