Surgeon denies raping sedated patient as case shocks Murcia
Plastic surgery specialist remains in prison while defence claims video is misleading and clothing made assault impossible A plastic surgeon accused of sexually assaulting..

No, the Spanish tax office will not monitor your personal Bizum payments in 2026
Both the Tax Agency and Bizum have dismissed social media claims that everyday transfers will be monitored from January A bit of panic has been sweeping across Spanish..

Local frustration as Cartagena and La Manga hit by public transport cuts
The direct bus between Cartagena and La Manga is being removed, night services cut, and schedules reduced, making travel longer and less convenient for residents In La..

Doctors' strike put on hold after breakthrough talks with Health Ministry
Preliminary agreement on working hours and retirement brings pause to planned industrial action Plans for a fresh round of doctors’ strikes across Spain have been put on..

EU backtracks on banning sale of petrol cars from 2035
Spain rejects the watered-down emissions rules as the EC caves to automotive industry pressure The European Commission has dramatically watered down its ambitious plan..

Watch! Dramatic dawn rescue as Storm Emilia floods Murcia roads
A couple was swept away in Águilas after the rambla del Cocón burst its banks   A couple had a miraculous escape in the early hours of Tuesday December 16 when..

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in Murcia
Spain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading..

Resignations shake newly formed Mar Menor oversight committee
The resignations come just months after the committee helped secure legal protection for the Mar Menor The committee created to protect the Mar Menor has taken a major..

No White Christmas for Spain: Aemet predicts one of the warmest winters ever
Meteorologists believe winter 2025 could be one of the mildest we’ve ever seen in Spain We might have had a dusting of snow on the mountains over the past few weeks and..

Half of road deaths in Spain linked to drink driving over last 25 years
Campaigners renew calls for tougher action as festive season approaches More than half of the 73,500 people who have lost their lives on Spanish roads over the past 25 years..

Black pine reforestation programme announced in the mountains of Jumilla
Efforts to regenerate the pine forests above the vineyards in the Regional Park of Sierra del Carche The regional environmental protection authorities of Murcia have unveiled..

Winter solstice 2025: This Sunday is the shortest day of the year as winter starts in Spain
December 21 is the start of astronomical winter and from that date onwards, the days will start getting longer in Spain Anyone who has been enduring Spain’s recent miserable..

Cartagena's Roman Theatre hits 3 million visitors as excavation accelerates
UK visitors lead the way among international visitors as Cartagena's Roman Theatre passes 3 million visits 2025 has been a big year for Cartagena's Roman Theatre Museum..

Almost half of drivers killed in Murcia in 2024 had alcohol or drugs in their system
Traffic chiefs launch new campaign as shocking figures reveal the deadly mix of drink, drugs and driving Nearly half of the drivers killed on roads in the Region of Murcia..

Spanish scientists create first Iberian Lynx embryos in laboratory breakthrough
The new reproductive technology could prevent inbreeding as lynx populations across Spain face ongoing threats Spanish scientists have achieved a world first by successfully..

Christmas holidays and final public holidays for 2025 in Murcia
Here’s when schools break up and which towns still have one more festive day off With Christmas fast approaching, families across the Region of Murcia are getting ready to..

Electric scooters in Spain will need mandatory civil liability cover from January 2
In 2026, any riders in Spain caught without insurance will face fines of up to €1,000 For drivers, the start of the new year brings the much talked about V-16 beacons..

Condado Clover Christmas raffle in aid of Friends of Mazarrón Animals
Win a fabulous prize full of festive goodies and support unwanted pets in need in and around Mazarrón A Christmas raffle organised by The Clover Condado is offering locals..

Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeys
The new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited..

Renfe offers free changes and refunds as weather alerts disrupt southeast travel
Passengers travelling through Valencia, Murcia and Almería can alter or cancel tickets at no extra cost during the Aemet alert Renfe has confirmed that passengers affected..

Will you be able to afford a home in Spain in 2026?
By the end of 2025, the average increase in the cost of apartments for sale in Spain is expected to be over 15% Spain’s house prices have been going nowhere but up all..

Old Covid masks may not protect you as flu cases surge across Spain
Why health experts are warning that face coverings from 2020 could now be ineffective as flu levels climb As flu cases continue to rise sharply across Spain, health experts..

Yecla police recognised for their rescue volunteer work during the Valencia DANA
Yecla officers were among the 900 honoured in Paiporta for their role in emergency response efforts The Local Police of Paiporta in Valencia honoured more than 900 police..

Revving up for Christmas! Santas on bikes help those in need
The annual Papanoelada Motera returns to Los Alcázares, collecting food donations for local families The annual Papanoelada Motera (Motorbike Santa Run) returned to Los..