Cartagena welcomes two giant cruise ships and a luxury yacht in triple port call
Three vessels with a capacity for almost 10,000 passengers visit Cartagena in just one day Cartagena had one of its busiest cruise days of the year with the arrival of..

Spain's inflation hits 4.9% as fuel prices keep rising
The latest figures show how rising energy costs and supermarket prices are squeezing household budgets Rising fuel prices have pushed inflation in Spain to 4.9% in September..

Cartagena turns pink for a day of support and awareness this Saturday
The charity walk will lead into a full programme of activities for people affected by breast cancer Cartagena will hold a day of support and awareness for people affected by..

ASSSA Open Weeks return: A chance to get to know the company and its services first-hand
ASSSA Insurance is once again holding its Open Weeks, an initiative that, for another year, will enable the company to engage more closely with its policyholders and with..

Spanish electricity bills could change again in November
The changes come as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push energy prices back into the spotlight Households across Spain could see a change in their electricity bills..

Why the Murcia Region is so important to migrating birds travelling between Europe and Africa
A new scientific atlas reveals how the Mar Menor and San Pedro del Pinatar salt lakes connect birds travelling between Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa Every year..

Rafa Nadal puts his name to the fine wine of Jumilla
The former world tennis number 1 ventures into wine production with Bodegas Juan Gil in Jumilla Former world tennis Number 1 Rafa Nadal, from Manacor in the Balearics, has..

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going live
The streaming giant will show every game in Spain and Andorra, while selected matches, including every Spain game and the final, will also be available on free-to-air television..

Cartagena Christmas market returns to Plaza Juan XXIII in December
The 14-stall market will open earlier than usual in Plaza Juan XXIII on December 6 It's not even Halloween yet, and we're already talking about Christmas! But the festive..

Seven boats carrying 101 people intercepted off Cartagena coast
Fourteen minors were among those brought to Cartagena, where Red Cross teams carried out health checks A total of 101 people were intercepted aboard seven small boats off the..

Corvera Airport keeps climbing, with passenger numbers up 7.2% this year
More than 820,000 travellers have passed through the Murcia terminal so far in 2026, with September flights also on the rise Murcia’s international airport is having a genuinely..

Where does your town actually end? Murcia launches a fix for 19th century border confusion
New working group will help councils pin down boundaries that haven’t been properly checked in over a century Ever wondered exactly where your municipality ends and the next..

Rabbit numbers trigger hunting emergency across 12 Murcia municipalities
Special controls will target damage to farmland, roads and public safety until October 2028 A temporary hunting emergency has been declared across 12 municipalities in the..

Murcia loses more than 400 traditional butchers and fishmongers in a decade
Independent food shops are fighting back as supermarket shopping and rising costs put family businesses under growing pressure Traditional butchers and fishmongers are becoming..

National Day parade in Madrid overshadowed by boos, Ceuta crisis and looming election
Pedro Sánchez faced familiar jeers as the King and Queen presided over a ceremony marking Spain’s biggest political moment in years Madrid’s streets filled with crowds..

How Murcia celebrated Spain's October 12 national holiday
Crowds gathered for the celebrations in Plaza Cardenal Belluga in central Murcia for the military parade and the Guardia Civil's annual celebrations Crowds gathered in..

Season of 5 classical music concerts in Águilas announced for late 2026
The A Tempo season begins on 30th October at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas It has been a few years now since the regular “ProMúsica” seasons of classical..

Negotiating Spain house prices: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Spainora's guide to negotiating property prices in Spain in 2026 Negotiating a property purchase in Spain requires a blend of market intelligence, cultural awareness, and..

Murcia weather forecast October 12-15: Sunshine returns as temperatures reach 30°C
Much of the Region can expect sunshine and highs close to 30°C before cloud and the chance of rain increase later in the week Weather outlook on Thursday October 15  ..

Red Cross crews answer more than 300 maritime alerts in Murcia this year
Volunteer teams have carried out 268 effective services along the Region’s coastline and Mar Menor Red Cross maritime rescue teams in the Region of Murcia have responded..

Region of Murcia's favourite brands revealed from burgers to beer
McDonald's and Mercadona lead a new survey of Murcian shoppers McDonald's has been named the favourite fast-food brand in the Region of Murcia, while Mercadona is the supermarket..

What Spain needs to know about the XFG Covid variant
Cases in Spain are up 3.3% in a week with hospital admissions unaffected so far Covid cases are climbing again in Spain and the XFG variant is now the strain doing most..

Guardia Civil celebrates its patron saint on Spain's national holiday
October 12 brings a double celebration, Spain Day and the feast of the Virgen del Pilar, honoured by officers across the country Today, as Spain marks its national holiday..

Locals queue in La Manga to back a new town hall
Entre Dos Mares needs thousands of signatures to leave Cartagena and San Javier Plans to create a separate town hall for La Manga and Cabo de Palos now have a timeline..