Yes, the Spanish Christmas Lottery is already on sale and yes, it really is only July
With 162 days to go until the December 22 draw, tickets are already flying and this year's adverts are already turning heads People always say Christmas comes earlier every..

Cartagena is giving its ancient ficus trees a daily soaking to help them survive the summer heat
The Ayuntamiento has launched a special operation to protect the city's parks, gardens and most treasured trees during the hottest months of the year If you've ever sat in..

Bin charges in Murcia could soon depend on how much rubbish YOU produce
The regional government wants to improve recycling rates by encouraging councils to introduce bin charges based on the amount of waste households produce, rather than a fixed..

Could the Region of Murcia see the return of the monk seal after 50 years?
Experts say the coastline around Cabo de Palos still has everything a returning colony would need Half a century ago the Mediterranean monk seal was still a familiar sight..

Another heatwave builds for Murcia: Weekly weather forecast July 13-16
Monday starts hot but manageable, before temperatures surge back towards 42ºC by midweek The Region of Murcia has barely drawn breath since the extraordinary heatwave..

Summer of 2026 in Spain set to be the most expensive on record for cooling your home
Households across Spain are feeling the pinch as air conditioning use collides with record electricity prices Staying cool this summer is costing Spanish households more..

A hundred firefighters bring Mazarrón weekend wildfire under control
Around 20 residents and holidaymakers in Bolnuevo had to be moved to safety Life in Mazarrón has returned to normal after a forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de..

Spain's wildfires have already burned through more than 50,000 hectares this year, nearly 40% of the entire EU total
With multiple blazes still active across Catalonia, Cádiz and Huelva, the scale of the crisis is growing by the day Spain is burning, and the numbers are stark. Wildfires..

New EU travel permit for Brits pushed back again
The €20 pre-travel authorisation for non-EU visitors is now unlikely to launch before 2027 For months, British travellers heading to Spain and other EU countries have been..

Spanish wages fail to keep pace with inflation and rising cost of living
The OECD says inflation has wiped out much of the benefit of recent pay rises, leaving many workers with less spending power than before the pandemic Spain has become one..

How to choose the best health insurance according to your lifestyle
Choosing suitable health insurance is a key decision to ensure wellbeing. For this reason, it is important to check that the chosen policy meets personal needs, fits your..

Sailboat carrying seven children found drifting in the Mar Menor in the dead of night
The vessel had lost all battery power, leaving it without lights, engine or any way to contact the Murcia rescue services A sailboat carrying nine people, seven of them..

Pilar de la Horadada extends free summer bus hours across the municipality
Fully accessible buses connect Mil Palmeras with Pinar de Campoverde throughout the summer months Pilar de la Horadada's free bus service is running longer hours this summer..

Finnish adventurer's solar boat sails 6,000km to anchor off Mazarrón
The Helios 11, built by hand in plywood and fiberglass, ran the entire journey to Murcia without a drop of fuel Mazarrón had an unusual visitor this week, and it certainly..

July 24 Free guided visit to the palaeontological site of Cueva Victoria in Cartagena – REGISTRATION ON 13th JULY
The cave may have been inhabited by the first humans to enter Europe from Africa! For palaeontologists the Cueva Victoria, close to the RM-12 motorway leading to La Manga..

Walking and hiking paths in Águilas improved with new signposting
The Town Hall of Águilas encourages healthy exercise among both locals and visitors! The town council of Águilas is always commendably quick on opportunities to increase..

One in four drivers in Murcia gets behind the wheel while taking medication that affects their driving
A new study reveals a largely invisible road safety risk, and the over-55s are the group most likely to be affected Most drivers are well aware of the dangers of drink-driving..

New study identifies hidden pollution source beneath the Mar Menor
A new study by the University of Barcelona suggests underground water flowing through the seabed is carrying up to 90% of the harmful nutrients entering the Mar Menor The..

Eight Kalashnikov rifles seized after high-speed police chase in Alicante
Four men with prior criminal records were arrested in Alicante after chase spilled into the Region of Murcia Police in Alicante ended up in a high-speed chase that stretched..

Three towns in the Region of Murcia among the cheapest places to rent anywhere in Spain
A new study by property portal Idealista found that average rents in the Region of Murcia's most affordable municipalities start at just €7.20 per square metre a month..

Spain's sick leave bill has tripled in a decade and now costs an estimated €33 billion a year
The number of episodes has risen 84% since 2017, mental health cases are the fastest growing category, and the debate about what is driving it has become deeply political Spain..

Watch Fali: The Terra Natura Murcia giraffe tipping Spain to World Cup glory
The park's most famous four-legged resident has correctly predicted the outcome of Spain's last three matches         View this..

Murcia has the longest dependency care waiting times in Spain, with an average wait of 551 days
New national figures show the region lags far behind other communities If you or someone you care for is waiting for dependency support in Murcia, the latest national figures..

Murcia fast-tracks law introducing fines of up to €1 million for arsonists and wildfire offences
The proposed changes to Murcia's Emergency and Civil Protection Law would increase the maximum fine from €600,000 to €1 million After bringing in its Affordable Housing..