Spanish airport strike threat before Easter could disrupt millions of passengers
Ground staff at 12 airports spread across Spain are threatening to walk out from March 27 Anyone heading to Spain this Easter could face delays, disruption and even flight..

Wetherspoon is already opening its 2nd and 3rd pubs in Spain! Here's where...
The announcement comes hot on the heels of the company’s first foray into Spanish pubs a month ago Following the success of its newly opened pub at Alicante Airport in..

Clocks go forward this Sunday 29th March 2026: All you need to know about daylight saving time
Spain is counting down to the start of daylight savings time later this month Just as we were getting used to the winter routine, the clocks are about to change once more..

Spain to scrap IVA for thousands of self-employed workers
Freelancers in Spain earning under €85,000 set to save time, stress and around €660 a year There’s finally some welcome news for often neglected autónomos in Spain..

Eight new Murcia eateries shine with Repsol's 'Soletes'
Eight local bars and restaurants in the Region of Murcia have been awarded Soletes, bringing the community’s total to 112 recommended spots The Repsol Soletes, or “Little..

The white diamond road sign in Spain: Don’t get caught out
It marks a special lane for shared cars, but misuse can lead to a €200 fine If you’ve been driving around Spain lately and spotted a white diamond symbol on a blue background..

Cartagena beach bars ready to welcome Easter crowds after last year's paperwork nightmare
Good weather and sorted paperwork mean Cartagena is ready to make the most of the holiday rush What a difference a year makes. It was almost full summer in 2025 before..

Bullfighting crowds fall sharply despite funding and pockets of renewed interest
New report points to long-term decline in attendance even as subsidies and tourism keep the tradition visible Bullfighting in Spain may still be making headlines, but new figures..

Mercadona unveils first next-generation 'Store 9' supermarket in Murcia
New Águilas store promises more fresh produce space, smoother shopping and greener technology Mercadona has opened its first ‘Store 9’ supermarket in the Region of Murcia..

Los Alcázares launches exciting digital campaign to attract more visitors
A mix of social media, video content and influencer promotion is planned to showcase the very best of Los Alcázares Los Alcázares is gearing up for a major tourism push..

Mazarrón residents left waiting as hundreds of new bins sit unused for months
Hundreds of new brown bins have been abandoned in Mazarrón as the council struggles to launch the long-promised service Hundreds of brand new brown waste bins have been..

Murcia weekend weather forecast March 26-29: Cloudy with a chance of rain
There will be some overcast moments this weekend, and some rain is forecast for certain areas, but it will mostly be bright and mild Murcia weather forecast, Friday March..

Jumilla cleans up the area around the 17th-century aqueduct just outside the town
The Acueducto del Pontón stands in an area formerly used for salt production in Jumilla At a cost of just 2,500 euros the Town Hall of Jumilla has completed a clean-up of..

Fears of burglary and squatting rise in Murcia as most homes still lack alarms
New report reveals growing concern over home security, with cost seen as a major barrier to better protection Concerns about home security are on the rise in the Region of..

Pat Metheny returns to San Javier for the Jazz Festival in July
Other artists already confirmed include Camille Thurman, Young Gun Silver Fox, The Brand New Heavies, Carles Benavent and Chico Pérez It has been confirmed at the presentation..

Increased tourist information services in Lorca during Easter Week
Hotel occupancy rates are at 100 per cent as visitors flock to Lorca for Semana Santa As Semana Santa begins across Spain the sense of anticipation in Lorca is growing, with..

Luxury new-build villa on El Alba Resort, Roldan for only € 315,000
This 2-bed detached property with private pool is brought to you by Simply Spanish Homes Anyone searching for a stylish place in the sun will want to take a closer look..

Brussels to probe Zincsas toxic waste scandal in Cartagena
European Parliament set to scrutinise years of local inaction on hazardous site After more than 15 years of complaints from Cartagena residents about dangerous waste from the..

Mar Menor recovery project suffers major loss after oyster farm line disappears
The latest Mar Menor theft has majorly disrupted a vital three-year study of the fragile lagoon ecosystem Efforts to restore the Mar Menor have taken another hit after..

Murcia death prompts Spain to tighten cosmetic surgery rules
The updated regulations aim to stop unqualified practitioners after the high-profile death in Cartagena Spain is tightening its rules on cosmetic surgery following a high..

Amnesty International slams Murcia police for racist stop-and-search checks
A coalition of social organisations has called for greater accountability and transparency in identity checks across the Region More than 20 social organisations gathered..

The little-known project to restore the spa and restaurant in the waters of the Mar Menor, and why it may not be such a good idea...
A lifelong landmark in Lo Pagán may return to its former glory, but there are serious questions to be answered as to whether it actually should For much of the mid-20th century..

Scared of the dentist? Spanish research says a good podcast could be all you need
Odontophobia affects one in six people in Spain, but researchers at a Spanish university think they've cracked it If going to the dentist fills you with dread, you're in..

Conservation efforts that work: Southern Spain's successful reintroduction of the Iberian lynx to the wild
Young lynx Wonders begins a new life in the Lorca highlands as more breeding success stories emerge in Andalucia The vulnerable Iberian lynx is slowly but surely reclaiming..