LEGAL & FINANCIAL MURCIA

Monday October 13 is a bank holiday, but only in these 5 regions of SpainA lucky few will enjoy a long weekend but for the rest of us, it’s business as usual Día de la Hispanidad, one of the most important dates on the holiday calendar in Spain, is celebrated on October 12 every year. It's also known as.. 10/10/2025

Red alerts for torrential rain issued across southern SpainDANA Alice is on course to hit Murcia and Alicante on Friday October 10 Southern Spain is bracing itself for a potentially catastrophic weather event as DANA Alice barrels towards the Murcia and Alicante coasts. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 10/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

Donald Trump wants Spain kicked out of NATOThe US President has accused Spain of refusing to meet the 5% defence spending target US President Donald Trump has dropped a rather heavy hint about the possibility of "expelling" Spain from NATO because Pedro Sánchez's government.. 10/10/2025

New digital invoicing rules for Spain's self-employed: What you need to knowVeriFactu system brings stricter deadlines, more transparency and a new way of handling invoices The world of invoicing for Spain’s self-employed and small businesses is about to change, as the Tax Agency, AEAT, gets ready to roll out a new system.. 10/10/2025

From Madrid to Seville: Spain’s stark neighbourhood income divideTwo Andalucía neighbourhoods among the country’s poorest as Madrid and Barcelona dominate wealth rankings Recent data from Spain’s Tax Agency reveals the widest income gap between neighbourhoods seen in years, with Madrid and Barcelona.. 10/10/2025

The Beckhams swap the red carpet for Mallorca's blue waterThe Beckhams enjoy family, luxury and Mediterranean sunshine as Victoria´s new documentary premieres Victoria Beckham, known nowadays for both fashion and family, marked a major milestone in her career on Thursday October 9 with the premiere of.. 10/10/2025

Spain trials AI cameras to allow drivers break the speed limitThe new system has been installed on the AP-7 motorway near Barcelona In Spain, the Traffic Law is pretty clear cut. Cars and motorbikes can travel at a maximum of 120 kilometres per hour on motorways and dual carriageways. The Directorate General.. 10/10/2025

Instant bank transfers in Europe get new safety checks from October 9Banks in Spain and the rest of the EU must now verify that the recipient’s name matches the IBAN before approving instant payments From Thursday October 9, stronger rules for instant bank transfers came into force across the euro area. These.. 10/10/2025

Spain braces for Storm Alice: Weather forecast October 9-12It’s time to batten down the hatches as all of Spain can expect widespread rain and storms this weekend Weather alerts on Thursday October 9   On Wednesday afternoon, October 8, a cold front began moving towards Spain. Showers and.. 09/10/2025

Is Spain headed for another blackout? Red Eléctrica warns it's very possibleThe experts believe Spain is at risk of another massive power failure if measures aren’t taken In a bit of an unexpected turnaround, Red Eléctrica, the company that spent months reassuring everyone that Spain wouldn't face another.. 09/10/2025

Former Murcia government ministers on trial in the Novo Carthago caseThe mega-development on the shore of the Mar Menor was one of many over-ambitious schemes enthusiastically backed by the government 20 years ago Image: part of the original plans presented in 2003 One of the main stories occupying the front pages.. 09/10/2025

New EU border controls: What British travellers to Spain need to know before October 12Everything you need to know about Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) as millions of British tourists prepare for new registration requirements If you're planning a trip to Spain or anywhere else in Europe in the coming months, there's.. 08/10/2025

Spanish workers face another pay cut as pension tax bites harderThe Intergenerational Equity Mechanism will chip away at take-home pay until 2029, with next year's increase already locked in The average salary in Spain doesn’t exactly set the world on fire, but anyone paying close attention to their.. 08/10/2025

Four foreigners killed in Madrid construction site collapseEmergency crews worked through the night to recover bodies from the rubble of a six-storey building near the Opera House A construction site collapse in the heart of Madrid on Tuesday October 7 has claimed the lives of four people, with emergency.. 08/10/2025

Spain approves medicinal cannabis after years of campaigningHospital specialists across Spain will now be able to prescribe standardised cannabis oil preparations for serious medical conditions Spain has taken a massive step forward in healthcare policy by approving regulations that will allow medical cannabis.. 08/10/2025

British fugitive accused of sexually assaulting a minor arrested in LanzaroteInternational cooperation leads to swift arrest and pending extradition A British man wanted for multiple counts of sexual violence against a minor has been arrested in Lanzarote by the Guardia Civil, following an international alert. The suspect had.. 07/10/2025

High-speed train tickets between Murcia and Madrid go on sale this week for just €9Low-cost train operator Ouigo has also announced a new daily service between the Region and the Spanish capital Budget high-speed train operator Ouigo is launching a massive autumn sale this Thursday October 9 at 10am, with one-way journeys between.. 07/10/2025

Bright fireball streaks across Andalucía skiesMeteor from a comet lights up the night with full moon brilliance A stunning fireball as bright as the full moon was seen streaking over the southern Iberian Peninsula in the early hours of Monday 6 October 2025. The spectacular celestial event was captured.. 07/10/2025

Migrant flies like bird by paragliding into Spain from MoroccoGuardia Civil refuse to confirm crossing, despite videos showing flight, as the pilot has not been found A person seems to have managed to cross the 8.2-kilometre land border from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta by using a paraglider.. 07/10/2025