Lorca forces sale of empty plots left since 2011 earthquakes
Four old town sites go to auction after owners failed to rebuild homes Lorca is taking action against owners who’ve left empty plots in the old town for years, with the..

Dead body found in burned-out car on Camposol
Firefighters discovered the victim after putting out a blaze in a Camposol car park The Guardia Civil is investigating after the body of a person was found inside a burned..

Spain is stuck with the clock change until 2031
Brussels has locked in every date for the next five years  The clock change that has just taken place in Spain won’t be the last, as the European Commission has published..

Spanish supermarket prices have risen 54% more than wages since 2021
Only three other EU countries have seen a bigger fall than Spain in food buying power Food prices in Spain have climbed 31.8% since December 2021, while pay has gone up..

Aledo and Cehegín battle to win Ferrero Rocher's Christmas lights
Public voting is open until Sunday November 8 to decide which Murcia town will represent the region in the national competition Aledo and Cehegín are competing to become the..

Work set to start soon on three Murcia medical centre upgrades
A €12.5 million investment will expand health centres serving more than 57,000 people in the Region The Region of Murcia has given the green light to the expansion and..

Monday November 2 is a bank holiday, but not everywhere in Spain
Nine communities get a long weekend but it’s a working day in Murcia and Alicante Monday November 2 is a bank holiday in nine regions of Spain but a normal working day..

Spain's minimum wage rise will be exempt from income tax
The Spanish government says workers on the minimum wage will keep the whole increase Workers on Spain’s minimum wage will keep the whole of next year’s pay rise, as..

Bars and pubs in the Region of Murcia can close later on Halloween
Cafés and restaurants across the Region can also stay open longer under the exceptional order Halloween partygoers in the Region of Murcia can look forward to a later..

When did you last review your Spanish will?
By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated..

Simply Spanish Homes opens new office in Los Alcázares
The estate agency is holding an opening party this Saturday October 31 with drinks and snacks Simply Spanish Homes is opening the doors of its new Los Alcázares office..

Trial begins over death of British woman outside Camposol home
Prosecutors allege Michael John C. murdered his partner Vanessa Elisabeth in 2022 and are seeking a 25-year prison sentence A jury trial has begun in Murcia over the death..

Volunteers clear 95 kilos of rubbish from Santiago de la Ribera and Cartagena
Divers collected mostly plastics and cigarette butts from the seabed and the beaches Volunteers have pulled 95 kilos of waste from the seabed and beaches of Cartagena and..

Murcia weather forecast October 26-29: Warm autumn days continue but rain could return by Wednesday
Highs of around 26°C are forecast in parts of the Region before cloudier skies arrive towards the end of the week Average temperatures expected on Wednesday October 28..

Cartagena to host Spanish Masters Sailing Championship in October 2027
The Snipe class event will bring national sailors to the Cartagena port after almost ten years Cartagena is set to welcome the country’s sailors again in a year’s time..

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on voting
Unless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in..

Poverty is spreading across the biggest cities in the Region of Murcia
A new study found 42% of residents in four Murcia municipalities live in vulnerable areas More than 356,000 people in the Region of Murcia live in neighbourhoods classed..

Tropical giants are turning up off the coast of the Region of Murcia
A giant manta ray and a black stingray have been spotted near Cartagena Two tropical visitors have been spotted off the coast of the Region of Murcia, and a University..

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023
From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your..

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coast
La Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused..

Murcia fashion chain Inside opens door to rival takeover bids
Potential buyers have until November 4 to make an offer for the retailer, which already has a proposal that would protect more than 950 jobs The future of Inside, the clothing..

Renfe changes the rules for Murcia train passengers from December
The changes will affect regional and longer-distance trains linking Murcia and Cartagena with Alicante and Valencia, with new travel rules coming into force on December 12..

Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?
Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with..

Caravaca pig farm expansion sparks fears over Murcia’s water supplies
Environmental campaigners challenge plans to increase a local farm’s capacity to 6,000 pigs, calling for a regional halt to further intensive livestock developments A..