San Javier plots a greener future with plan to plant thousands more trees
City aims to boost vegetation cover from 19% to 30% within twenty years, after finishing fourth out of 544 projects nationwide San Javier has set itself an ambitious target..

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..

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..

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery bill
Economists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict..

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across Spain
Flu positivity has doubled in Spain compared to last year while Covid infections are shooting up among infants under one Flu cases exploded across Spain right before Christmas..

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..

Region of Murcia offers free intercity transport for World Car-Free Day
A 100% discount on Tuesday coincides with a wider push to expand and green the regional bus network Intercity transport across the Region of Murcia will be free on Tuesday..

La Manga and Cabo de Palos plan for life beyond the summer season
Local businesses and the town hall are working on autumn events, beach services and plans to keep the coastal area active throughout the year Summer may be winding down..

Cartagena Archaeological Museum reopens with a fresh look and new exhibition
After closing for refurbishment over the summer, the museum is ready to reopen with improved displays and a new exhibition celebrating the history of fashion After a summer..

Makeover complete at the La Concha beach in the heart of Los Alcázares
The historic Playa de la Concha is right in the centre of Los Alcázares The most traditional beach of Los Alcázares, the Playa de La Concha, has a new image to present to..

Dozens of fuel jerrycans found near abandoned Puerto Mayor buildings in La Manga
San Javier Local Police say the containers are tied to an ongoing pattern of fuel smuggling for drug trafficking boats San Javier Local Police discovered dozens of jerrycans..

Murcia weather forecast Sept 21-24: 34°C heat and plenty of sunshine on the way
Sunny skies and temperatures above 30°C are forecast across much of the Region all week The Region of Murcia is set for several more days of summer-like weather despite..

Portmán Bay clean-up delayed again over gaps in environmental study
The Murcia Coastal Authority wants a more thorough study before the long-awaited clean-up can move forward The long-running effort to clean up Portmán Bay has hit another..

Montessori British School's Nomad programme brings flexible online learning to families on the move
The Nomad programme gives students structure and British educational standards wherever life takes their family Every family's situation is different. Some students travel..

Beekeepers battle growing oriental hornet threat in Campo de Cartagena
Sightings are rising across Cartagena as the predatory wasp threatens local hives and crops Beekeepers in the Campo de Cartagena are raising the alarm over a growing population..

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..

Murcia comes bottom of the class again for social services
New national index shows the Region still lacks its own care catalogue and spends less per person than almost anywhere else in Spain If you've ever wondered how the Region..

Environmental tanks prevent 100,000 cubic metres of run-off entering the Mar Menor
The Campo de Cartagena tanks were around half full after Thursday’s intense rainfall Heavy rain across the Campo de Cartagena sent around 330 million litres of water..

Bars and restaurants in La Manga had a quieter summer, but the water sports business is booming
The president of the local business association says it's been a good season overall, but the hospitality sector is adjusting after years of post-pandemic growth It's been..

Torrential rain caused flooding and 93 incidents across the Region of Murcia
Cartagena was the worst-affected area, with 65 incidents reported after more than 70 litres of rain fell in an hour Cartagena bore the brunt of Thursday morning's torrential..

€132 million investment approved for Murcia-Lorca high-speed railway
Adif is installing 134 noise and environmental screens along 34.6 kilometres of the Murcia-Lorca route A major €132 million project is set to bring 134 acoustic and environmental..

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire total
New figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land..

15 migrants rescued after boat raises alarm off Murcia coast
The small fishing boat was intercepted around 8 kilometres from San Pedro del Pinatar A rescue operation was launched off the Murcia coast on Thursday September 17 after..

New EU rules could ban social media accounts for children under 13
The proposed rules would introduce parental controls, private profiles and limits on addictive features such as endless scrolling Children across the European Union could..