Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in Spain
Faster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could..

Brand new bridge in Torre Pacheco hits trouble days after opening
Drivers are being warned to slow down after a section of road near the IFEPA roundabout began to sink Residents in Torre Pacheco are already voicing frustration after the..

End in sight for La Manga's abandoned Puerto Mayor marina as €23.5m demolition moves ahead
The long-stalled development, abandoned since 2005 after decades of planning disputes, will now be dismantled over 18 months The Ministry for the Ecological Transition (..

Murcia investigates local measles outbreak as several cases are confirmed in Alcantarilla
Health authorities have launched contact tracing measures after three cases were confirmed, including an unvaccinated 11-month-old baby The Regional Ministry of Health..

Diesel sales continue to decline in Murcia as drivers switch to electric and hybrid models
New data shows registrations of diesel vehicles fall by almost 40% as stricter environmental rules and rising fuel costs drive buyers towards electric alternatives Diesel..

Espacio Mediterráneo turns a telephone into a bridge between generations
Generational Intelligence brings older voices and life lessons into Cartagena’s shopping centre Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena has been sharing a thoughtful social initiative..

Man arrested in Jumilla for illegal hare poaching using hunting dogs
The man had previously been investigated for similar offences in Albacete A man from Jumilla has been investigated after being caught allegedly poaching hares during the..

Big step forward for El Alba resort as 1,050-home development nears next construction phase
Located between Roldán and Torre Pacheco, the up-and-coming resort now features a beach-style pool and paddle tennis courts The long-awaited El Alba Mediterranean Resort..

Nearly 18,000 cruise passengers arriving in Cartagena with seven cruise ships due in six days
Cartagena prepares for one of its busiest cruise weeks of the year with AIDACosma, Disney Dream and Queen Anne among arrivals The port of Cartagena is getting ready for..

Your bank may be calling - but it could be a scam: Police warn over rising 'spoofing' fraud in Spain
Fraudsters are making calls appear genuine to trick victims into handing over banking details and security codes A worrying phone scam that makes calls look as though they..

Mayor of Murcia José Ballesta dies in office aged 67
The long-serving mayor and former university rector remained in office until his death after a battle with cancer José Ballesta Germán, the mayor of Murcia city, has..

Murcia weekly weather forecast May 11-14
We will enjoy much brighter and drier conditions this week, with only a slight chance of rain In comparison with last week, the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is forecasting..

VIDEO: Hantavirus cruise ship begins disembarking passengers in Spain
All those who have got off the ship have been transferred to hospitals in their home countries for monitoring La Guardia Civil ha participado en el traslado de los ocupantes..

Smoke spews from Ryanair plane after landing at Murcia Corvera Airport
The smoke was seen coming from the cockpit area shortly after passengers had disembarked from the London Luton flight A Ryanair aircraft began spewing out smoke shortly..

Final phase begins on Sierra Espuña snow well restoration project
The project aims to preserve one of Alhama de Murcia’s most important cultural and environmental landmarks Work is continuing on the final phase of a major restoration..

Hantavirus cruise ship set to dock in Tenerife as quarantine plan moves ahead
The MV Hondius is due in Granadilla on Saturday, with British passengers also affected by the outbreak and health authorities insisting the risk remains low Spain is preparing..

Spain is set for hotter than usual May to July, according to experts
Early summer could feel warmer than normal in Spain, but plenty of rain is still on the cards To say it’s been an unsettled and unpredictable start to the year is something..

Mercadona changes home delivery rules leaving some shoppers stranded in Spain
Shoppers now face checking store by store across Spain to see whether deliveries are still available Mercadona shoppers across Spain are facing a frustrating new change..

Spanish police pull off biggest cocaine seizure in world history
One of the raids carried out by Spain’s Guardia Civil resulted in the largest single cocaine seizure ever recorded worldwide The Spanish authorities have announced what..

Supermarkets and shopping centres are allowed to open in Murcia this Sunday May 10
The date is one of the Region of Murcia’s “festivos de libre apertura”, allowing shops to open on a normally restricted Sunday The Region of Murcia is gearing up..

Common mistakes when choosing health insurance and how to avoid them
Choosing health insurance is one of the most important decisions for ensuring wellbeing and peace of mind. However, many people make mistakes when taking out a policy that..

Cartagena bus station makeover to begin within weeks as major revamp gets green light
Travellers can expect easier access, new facilities and a fresh look as the long-awaited renovation moves ahead this year Cartagena’s ageing bus station is finally set for..

Major oil spill emergency drill held off Cartagena coast
More than 250 emergency responders took part in a major coastal drill at Cala Reona to test how authorities would handle a large fuel spill at sea Murcia's coastline was..

Man dies after falling down irrigation ditch in tiny village between Orihuela and Murcia
The tragedy occurred in La Aparecida, a quiet hamlet in Orihuela’s Vega Baja area A man has died in the Orihuela district of La Aparecida, a small rural hamlet in the..