LA TORRE GOLF RESORT, LOCAL NEWS

Buying a house in Murcia just got cheaper: Lower taxes on property transfers and wealth tax from 2025Regional government reductions in the property transfer tax and wealth tax aim to attract investment in real estate As of July 25, 2025, the Region of Murcia government has implemented significant tax reductions affecting real estate transactions.. 30/07/2025

New IRPF deductions for residents in Murcia from 2025The new changes aim to promote health, sustainability and support for families and vulnerable groups A series of new deductions for Personal Income Tax, known in Spanish as the ‘Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas’ .. 30/07/2025

Car owners in Spain are turning idle vehicles into summer incomePeer-to-peer car rentals have skyrocketed in demand in places like Madrid, Malaga and Alicante Last summer, the practice of renting out private swimming pools to holidaymakers and daytrippers exploded in Spain and netted thousands in extra cash for.. 30/07/2025

Common gardening product poses lethal threat to dogs across SpainBlue snail bait containing deadly poison has appeared in parks and green spaces throughout Spain Taking your dog for a walk should be one of life's simple pleasures, but pet owners throughout Spain are discovering that parks and streets can hide.. 30/07/2025

New EU proposal could send thousands of older cars to the scrapyardIf passed, the regulation could force countless vehicles off Spanish roads in one fell swoop Drivers in Spain are already grappling with a mountain of new regulations, from DGT carpooling requirements and potential one-car-per-household limits to.. 30/07/2025

Spain prepares for once-in-a-lifetime trio of eclipsesThe government has created a special commission to handle hundreds of thousands of eclipse chasers as Spain has a front-row seat Spain is about to become the hottest destination for astronomy fans worldwide, with an incredible trio of solar eclipses.. 30/07/2025

Still not the most generous in Europe: Spain raises parental leave to 17 weeks for both mothers and fathersThe new measures will take effect immediately and expand parental leave in a landmark social welfare policy The Spanish government has implemented a significant extension of paid care leave after the Council of Ministers formally approved a new Royal.. 29/07/2025

Why your overnight phone charging habit is costing you moneyResearch shows millions of people in Spain could be adding unnecessary euros to their electricity bills Most of us do it without thinking: plug in the phone before bed and wake up to a fully charged device. But Spanish consumer experts are warning.. 29/07/2025

More than 80 per cent of Murcia beaches are accessible for people with reduced mobilityThe Region of Murcia is leading the way in making Spanish beaches welcoming for visitors of all abilities Playa Honda area equipped with accessibility features and services   The sun, sand and sea are no longer off-limits for people with.. 29/07/2025

Dutch company sets up shop in Murcia to recycle leftover orange peel into useful productsPeelpioneers aims to use modern R&D methods to develop new uses for old orange peel Murcia’s countryside is largely given over to the cultivation of fruit and vegetable crops. In the Region as a whole, an estimated 9,867 hectares of land.. 29/07/2025

More rain and cooler temperatures forecast for this week: Murcia weather July 28-31It will barely get up to 32ºC/90ºF all this week, and nights will be noticeably cooler as well After the shockingly strong summer storm that left mounds of hailstones in parts of northern Murcia last week, temperatures are now much cooler.. 28/07/2025

Health officials on alert as measles cases on the rise again in MurciaSpain is seeing a sharp increase in measles infections, but high vaccination rates in Murcia are helping keep outbreaks at bay Measles is making a comeback across Europe, and Spain is no exception. After years of relatively low case numbers, health authorities.. 28/07/2025

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long-awaited..

Spain will start relocating migrant minors from Canary Islands in SeptemberThe Region of Murcia will take in 133 unaccompanied children despite the recent unrest The Spanish government has taken an important step toward moving unaccompanied migrant minors from overcrowded areas like the Canary Islands and Ceuta.. 24/07/2025

Torre Pacheco transforms old medical centre into multi-cultural community centreThe new cultural centre is designed to encourage connection in a town rich with different backgrounds Following an unfortunate and unprecedented period of violence, tension and xenophobic unrest, Torre Pacheco is taking meaningful steps to strengthen.. 23/07/2025

Speed camera alerts and the fine line between legal and illegal devicesHow to stay safe and on the right side of the law with road alert gadgets in Spain If you drive regularly in Spain, you’ve probably relied on apps like Google Maps or Waze to warn you about upcoming speed cameras. But there's another gadget.. 22/07/2025

Sweeping electricity overhaul aims to shield Spain from future blackoutsThe anti-blackout plan includes faster renewable permits, new data rules and help for energy storage Spain’s government is hoping to push through a major reform of its electricity system, introduced after the extraordinary blackout that hit.. 22/07/2025

New Covid variant triggers summer spike in infections across SpainBecause it spreads so easily, NB.1.8.1 has driven infection rates higher than previous summers in Spain A new Covid-19 variant is making its way through Spain this summer, pushing up case numbers just as the country battles back-to-back heatwaves.. 22/07/2025

Maintenance day for La Torre Golf Resort rescheduledWork on the Rambla has been brought forward by one week due to scheduling changes The planned maintenance of the Rambla promenade at La Torre Golf Resort will now take place on Wednesday August 13, instead of the originally scheduled date of August.. 21/07/2025

Ryanair admits paying commission to staff who charge for oversized bagsCEO Michael O’Leary has defended the commission, saying it helps enforce baggage rules and improve boarding efficiency Ryanair has confirmed that its cabin staff receive around €1.50 each time they catch a passenger trying to board with.. 21/07/2025