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..

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..

Sierra Espuña shuts its roads for the solar eclipse but Alhama has a plan B
The Alhama de Murcia council is closing access roads on August 12 and setting up an official viewing spot near Condado de Alhama instead The mountain range that dominates..

Historic Lorca prison €1.8m restoration moves ahead with new language school planned
Two Murcia companies have won the contract to restore the protected former prison, creating a new home for Lorca's Official Language School alongside spaces for community and..

Heatwave backs off but it's still staying hot: Murcia weekend weather forecast July 9-12
Thursday marks the end of an exceptional heatwave that brought Murcia its highest temperatures of the year so far, but the Region remains very hot and dry through to Sunday..

The best places in Spain to experience the 2026 total solar eclipse
Millions will look skyward on August 12 as Spain experiences its first total solar eclipse in more than a century On August 12, 2026, Spain will become one of the most..

Makeover and modernization completed at the beautiful botanical garden of Jumilla
The park in La Estacada has been delighting locals for over half a century Although it’s not usually top of the list for visitors to Jumilla, surpassed by the castle and..

CHS and Mazarrón Town Council discuss flood risk at Camposol
The council has presented proposals aimed at reducing the risk of flooding from the Los Aznares rambla Representatives from Mazarrón Town Council have met with the Confederaci..

Important update from Camposol's Legal Platform against Biogas
Representatives meet with Councillor to discuss progress in legislation controlling biogas plant location Camposol Legal Platform against Biogas representatives met with..

Smoke fills skies over San Javier as twin fires break out along the AP-7
Firefighters scrambled to tackle blazes on both sides of the motorway near Los Sáez and El Mirador Drivers along the AP-7 motorway got quite a fright on Wednesday afternoon..

Alarm in La Manga as dozens of dead fish appear near Mar Menor shoreline
The discovery prompted fears of a repeat of previous ecological crises, but authorities say there is no threat to the Mar Menor Artistic representation    Residents..

Remains of extinct bear species found at the 900,000-year-old Cueva Negra site in Caravaca
The site contains some of the earliest evidence of the use of fire by hominids in Europe The 2026 palaeontological dig at the Cueva Negra site in the River Quípar gorge in..

Murcia approves new housing law to target hidden costs that inflate rising house prices
The new affordable housing law comes into force on Wednesday to prevent developers from inflating property prices through extras such as garages and storage rooms The Regional..