AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviser
From shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial..

Murcia injects €20 million to tackle soaring waiting lists as more than 204,000 patients queue for care
Regional President López Miras used the State of the Region debate to announce an emergency healthcare plan, alongside expanded vaccination programmes and a long-awaited oncology..

These are the dates of Cartagena's street markets you need to know this summer
Cartagena is expanding its range of street markets this summer with five new markets The various coastal areas of the municipality of Cartagena – from those along the..

Learn Spanish for foreigners in San Javier
French, German and English courses are also on offer at the San Javier and Torre Pacheco schools The Official Language School of San Javier has opened registrations for..

Spain makes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy a criminal offence
Anyone found carrying out the practices in Spain now faces up to two years in prison rather than a fine Anyone who subjects an LGBTQ+ person to so-called conversion practices..

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growing
Nearly 1,000 new devices have been added in five years, with average speed cameras seeing the biggest rise of all If you drive regularly in Spain, the chances are there are..

Murcia schools get tough on bullying with new zero-tolerance decree
The regional government has approved new rules that will see confirmed bullies moved to a different school, or permanently expelled if they are in non-compulsory education..

Summer night markets return to La Torre Golf Resort this July and August
Visitors can enjoy live music, food stalls, crafts and family activities all summer at La Torre Whiling away those long summer evenings is about to become a little easier..

Ticks are spreading into Spanish cities and experts say vigilance, not panic, is the right response
Climate change and urban wildlife are bringing ticks closer to home than ever before, with two serious diseases now a genuine concern in parts of Spain If you think ticks are..

A Murcian city named one of the 10 best places to live in Spain
It was the only municipality in the Region of Murcia to make the top 10 list Anyone thinking about where to settle in Spain might want to take a closer look at Cartagena..

New €5 beach bus from Alcantarilla to Mazarrón launches this summer
The new service to Bolnuevo will run alongside the existing summer route to Los Alcázares Getting to the beach from Alcantarilla will be a little easier this summer thanks..

Lorca public swimming pools reopen for summer on July 1
La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos pools have been spruced up ahead of the busy season The municipal summer swimming pools in La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos will reopen..

Las Noches del Malecón is back for 2026, and the line-up is one to shout about
A summer concert series in Murcia returns with a packed programme of live music, spanning rock legends, reggaeton royalty and much more If you enjoy live music in a more personal..

High temperatures continue in Murcia this weekend - up to 36 degrees! Weather forecast June 25-28
The high temperatures that have been present across Europe will abate slightly this weekend, though Murcia remains hot, of course Murcia weather forecast, Sunday June 28  ..

Space fans in Spain may be able to spot a giant asteroid passing Earth on Saturday
The space rock will come within 2.56 million kilometres of Earth and should be visible from Spain with binoculars or a small telescope If you fancy a spot of stargazing..

Caravaca adds striking new piece of street art inspired by royal history
The new mural joins a series of large artworks celebrating Caravaca de la Cruz's history and traditions Visitors arriving in Caravaca de la Cruz will now be greeted by..

Spain's heatwave sends electricity prices soaring just as bills were already climbing
Prices broke through €100 per megawatt-hour this week for the first time since March, with peak evening rates nearly doubling in just a few days If you have been reaching..

Jumilla unveils new tourism brand with wine at the heart of its identity
More than 400 residents took part in the project that will help promote Jumilla to future visitors Jumilla has unveiled a new tourism brand designed to raise the profile..

Dangerous San Juan bonfire shut down in Cartagena due to wildfire risk
Firefighters inspected around 30 bonfire sites across Cartagena during the festivities A bonfire in Cartagena was shut down on Noche de San Juan after officials deemed..

New lease of life for the Las Claras restaurant in Los Alcázares
New management will take over the bar-café at Las Claras Cultural Centre this week The bar-restaurant at the Las Claras del Mar Menor Cultural Centre in Los Alcázares..

New eco-friendly moorings set to protect the Mar Menor's fragile seabed this summer
61 regulated anchorage points will be installed around two of the lagoon's islands, with bookings opening from July 1 Anyone planning to drop anchor near the islands of the..

Alhama takes over Polaris World building in Torre Pacheco and plans multimillion-euro sale
The council now plans to sell the Torre Pacheco property after finally securing ownership following years of legal proceedings Alhama de Murcia Town Hall has finally..

Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwide
The long-awaited changes take effect from October 1, bringing new rules for scooter riders, cyclists and motorcyclists across Spain Electric scooter riders across Spain..

Millions in Spain exposed to air pollution above new EU limits
Report finds 33 million people exposed to air pollution, which is the leading environmental cause of premature death in Spain Around 33 million people in Spain, roughly..