Drying laundry on your balcony in Lorca could now cost you up to €1,500
New rules aim to tidy up the town’s appearance and respond to long-standing complaints from residents Residents in Lorca may soon need to think twice before hanging out the..

Mohamed's fight to stay in Cartagena: The young man who saved a life now hoping Spain will change his
The city is rallying behind the young man as he fights for the right to residency in Spain as part of the extraordinary regularisation process Mohamed Diagne is desperately..

New property development and a redesigned golf course at Corvera Hills
Just Murcia Property introduces new villas and apartments in a great location near Murcia International Airport The new residential development, Corvera Hills Residences..

Princess Leonor surprises onlookers at local regatta before taking to the skies over San Javier
The heir to the Spanish throne took part in a regatta in Santiago de la Ribera before continuing her pilot training at the General Air and Space Academy Princess Leonor..

Spain's mandatory V16 beacon is being ignored in 83% of breakdowns
Eight out of ten breakdowns in Spain happen without the device that's been compulsory since January Possibly the most controversial piece of motoring kit the Spanish authorities..

Águilas backs maritime tourism with massive overhaul of its sailing club
The refurbishment work at the hostel is now complete, improving accommodation and guest facilities The Águilas Sailing Club has finished a makeover of its hostel, making..

25-year-old man dies after diving into no-swimming area of Puerto de Mazarrón
Emergency services were unable to save the young man, in what authorities are taking to be a tragic accident A 25-year-old man died after diving into the sea in a prohibited..

Jumilla unveils ambitious €27.3 million budget with €11 million for major town projects
New jobs, improved services and major infrastructure projects form part of the council's spending plan Jumilla has approved a €27.3 million municipal budget, with almost..

Doctors' strike returns across Spain with cancelled appointments and falling turnout
Fresh wave of industrial action highlights ongoing dispute as patients face further disruption Thousands of appointments have once again been cancelled across Spain as doctors..

Spain's wage tax burden rises further after the pandemic
The tax wedge has climbed since 2019, although Spain still sits below Germany, France and Italy Spain has seen the biggest increase in wage tax pressure among Europe’s largest..

Bars and restaurants in Spain must close terraces during heatwaves under new rules
The Spain-wide regulations stipulate that terraces can stay open if bars have cooling systems in place If you've ever tried to grab a drink on a bar terrace during a Spanish..

Ryanair set to shrink in Spain for the first time ever with more winter cuts on the way
The Irish airline says it's growing everywhere but Spain and things could get worse if the Iran conflict continues to hit fuel prices Ryanair has fired another shot at..

No more high-rise tower blocks in La Manga, San Javier mayor declares
A planning overhaul will cut building capacity by 30% and ban new residential towers on undeveloped land in La Manga del Mar Menor The mayor of San Javier has announced..

Buying homes sight unseen is reshaping Murcia's property market
Foreign investors are increasingly making offers without a visit, with some even closing deals by video call   Buying property without even seeing it in person first is..

Murcia weekly weather April 27-30: Rain forecast all week
Tuesday and Wednesday will be the wettest days this week While it won’t necessarily by wintry, there is the possibility of rain falling every day this week in the Region..

Spain and Ireland move forward with plans for major 'electricity highway' beneath the Atlantic
The project would allow surplus Spanish solar power to flow north and Irish wind power to flow south Spain and Ireland are looking into a major new undersea electricity..

San Pedro del Pinatar sells potted plants to support cancer charity
The plant-sale charity event returns for another year to help fund vital research and support services The main square in San Pedro del Pinatar once again filled with colour..

Torre Pacheco plans new footbridge to reconnect neighbourhoods divided by the Rambla Sur
A long-awaited project aims to improve access, mobility and cohesion across the rambla floodplain Torre Pacheco Town Council has set in motion plans to build a new pedestrian..

Spain moves to ease airport queues as new EU border system causes delays
Operational tweaks introduced as British travellers face long waits at passport control Passengers arriving in Spain, particularly from the UK, have been facing lengthy delays..

Los Alcázares set to open its long-awaited theatre and cultural centre after two decades
The building sat derelict for 18 years before Los Alcázares town council stepped in with €1 million to bring it back A theatre and cultural centre that has sat empty..

Mar Menor environmental group condemns heavy pruning of native palm trees in La Manga
Local residents raise concerns with ANSE after heavy pruning of palm trees at Cala del Pino An environmental group has criticised the way palm trees have been cut back..

Thinking of installing air con in Spain? Why you may need permission first
Horizontal Property Law rules mean you cannot always place units where you like in shared buildings As temperatures rise across Spain, many homeowners start thinking about..

Undie arrest: San Javier police dive into Mar Menor to chase swimming crook
The long, wet arm of the law was in full force last Friday in San Javier Unless you're a regular at especially naughty hen parties, most of us mere mortals have to wait..

Could Spain follow the UK and ban smoking for an entire generation?
The UK's landmark lifetime tobacco ban has put the spotlight on how far Spain still has to go The UK made history this week when its Parliament passed a law banning anyone..