Emergency warnings issued to phones in Granada as southwest Spain put on weather warning
Severe rain alerts and emergency messages have spread across Andalucía as Storm Emilia approaches Murcia and Valencia Spain weather warnings, Sunday December 14   Emergency..

Murcia residential golf resorts are back in a big way, but is it all good news?
It's the culmination of a dream for the Region, and a luxury living project that began 20 years ago, but property prices have risen close to pre-financial crash levels..

Spain's public health leans heavily on private hands
Ministry report reveals 30% of hospitals now privately run, with billions in public spending A new report from Spain's Ministry of Health lays bare a big shift in how public..

Merry Christmas 2025 from Car Registrations Spain
Driving into the festive season with gratitude and best wishes! Car Registrations Spain would like to thank all their clients for choosing their friendly and professional..

Man arrested for public exposure and aggressive behaviour in Santiago de la Ribera
A man caused disturbances at a pharmacy and a nearby park, exposing himself in public and threatening officers A man was arrested on Monday December 8 in Santiago de la..

Why the end of year is the perfect time to put your funeral plans in order
Ensuring you have a funeral plan in place in Spain gives peace of mind to you and your loved ones As another year draws to a close, it's natural to reflect on what we've..

Snap a selfie at San Javier Library's Christmas Tree
The library's annual tree made from stacked books is back, along with surprise giveaways and special activities 'Tis the season to be reading, and to celebrate the library..

A season of kindness: HELP Murcia Mar Menor and the community give back
With Christmas approaching, HELP Murcia Mar Menor has shared and received support that will make a real difference to families across the Region In the run-up to Christmas..

Mar Menor begins showing early signs of recovery
New IEO findings point to the first modest recovery of native seagrass since the 2016 collapse The poor old Mar Menor may finally be turning a corner. A new report from..

Taxis spread Christmas magic with Murcia's seniors
Thirty taxis escorted by local police helped seniors from four Murcia care homes experience the city's Christmas lights If you ever needed a reminder of what Murcia is..

Angels Nursing and Homecare wishes you a Happy Christmas 2025
The team remains committed to providing personalised, dignified care across the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and beyond The festive season is here and Angels Nursing and..

Spain proposes bumping up the minimum wage in 2026
The lowest salaries in Spain could increase by between 3.1% and 4.7% next year The committee of experts advising the Ministry of Labour has put forward two proposals for..

San Javier Airport's forgotten planes up for auction
A Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Navajo, abandoned for years at San Javier Airport, are now being offered at auction by Aena A rare opportunity is up for grabs at San Javier..

Rain all weekend long: Murcia weather forecast December 11-14
It won’t be getting as cold as previously thought, but it will be much wetter, with more to come next week   Murcia weather forecast, afternoon of Sunday December 14  ..

Warm December weather triggers more migrant boats arriving in Murcia
Unseasonably calm seas are extending the crossing season as more boats reach Cartagena For the second week in a row, unusually warm weather along Spain’s south-eastern coastline..

Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026 from Global Relocation - Spain
A warm thank you to customers and a look at how Global continues to support international moves Global Relocation - Spain would like to wish all readers of Spanish News..

San Javier's festive double delight: Playmobil and crochet Nativities light up the museum
Over 2,000 plastic figures and 200 handmade yarn scenes bring Christmas magic to life until 6 January San Javier brings Christmas to life in miniature this year with two very..

Spain's straightest road: The 23km line that never bends
The N-301 between El Provencio and Minaya offers Spain’s longest arrow-straight drive, but its monotony hides some real safety risks   Spain has plenty of winding mountain..

'I have done it for the last 15 years': The guerrilla Camposol recycling scheme that fills a hole in Mazarrón waste management
Camposol resident Ann Wamsley makes her own Christmas cards for sale, and also runs a unique recycling system to dispose of them after the festive season   We all know..

Flu cases in Murcia skyrocket by 248.8% in a week
The Region of Murcia is suffering through the worst flu epidemic in years Flu cases in the Region of Murcia shot up by 248.8% during the first week of December, reaching..

From drains to drives: Spanish scientists turn sewage into battery power
New research in Córdoba uses wastewater sludge to make cleaner, cheaper batteries for electric cars What we usually flush away could one day help power our cars. A team at..

Flu cases explode across Spain two weeks before Christmas
Cases triple in Andalucía and increase by an incredible 248% in the Region of Murcia Spain has been hit by another massive surge in flu cases at the worst possible time..

Freak equipment failure and safety lapses led to Cueva del Agua diver tragedy
Rare equipment failure combined with serious safety violations led to the tragedy that claimed life of 37-year-old Lorena in Cartagena New expert reports have shed light..

Boutique cruises bring the big bucks to Cartagena
Smaller luxury boutique cruises are making a big difference to Cartagena’s local economy The big cruise liners usually make the headlines in Cartagena for their size..