Spanish electricity prices hit their highest prices since January
Households across Spain saw their megawatt price surge by almost 100% overnight The average cost of electricity on the wholesale market shot up by an incredible 98.8% on..

Saharan dust pushes Murcia's air quality to dangerous levels
Lorca records the worst air quality in the region as tiny dust particles reach up to three times the safe limit Murcia is struggling with very poor air quality this week..

Murcia weekend weather forecast March 5-8: The rainstorms and wind refuse to let up
More wet weather in store for this weekend, accompanied by some blowy periods and a couple of large thunderstorms Murcia weather forecast, Friday March 6   This..

Cabo de Palos seafront to get safer, greener walking route to the lighthouse
Cartagena plans €200,000 makeover to link the fish market with the Paseo de las Calas Cartagena Ayuntamiento is set to transform the popular seaside path in Cabo de Palos..

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates
Starting a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is essential to feel protected. For..

Lo Pagán's Esplanade and new bike lane feature in €5 million makeover for San Pedro del Pinatar
Over the next three years, 25 projects will improve the streets, public spaces, sports facilities and services in the town The San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall has revealed..

The people of Los Alcázares cross their fingers as rain threatens the Mar Menor area
Council workers have been ensuring drainage systems in Los Alcázares are as free from blockages as possible The Town Hall and residents of Los Alcázares are, understandably..

The Mar Menor makes history with its own representatives in court
This is the first trial of its kind since the Mar Menor was granted legal personhood in 2022 Three and a half years after the Spanish Parliament recognised the legal personality..

Ceutí set to dive into summer pool fun after 25-year wait
€1.6 million project will end the Murcia region's last pool-less town by 2027 After nearly three decades without a public summer swimming pool, Ceutí Ayuntamiento has unveiled..

Cartagena gets to work on shade canopy after last summer's heatwave criticism
Overnight crews are installing support cables on one of the city's busiest shopping streets, Calle del Carmen Work has begun on installing the main cables that will support..

Digital life in Spain is getting easier for expats
From banking apps to online shops, settling in has never been simpler Moving to Spain used to mean choosing between stunning views and everyday conveniences like fast internet..

Murcia proposes giving Asian coffee and meat pie official tourist status
One Region of Murcia party is strongly against the move, calling it “a load of nonsense” Asian coffee from Cartagena and Murcia’s famous meat pie could soon be officially..

Águilas launches charity drive in support of Sahrawi refugee camps
Residents of Águilas have been asked to donate essential supplies like food, nappies and hygiene products A new charity campaign has been launched in Águilas to collect..

Spain bucks global trend as child obesity rates dip
2.1 million kids affected but numbers set to fall further Spain stands out in the latest World Obesity Atlas 2026, released today on World Obesity Day, as one of just 15 countries..

San Javier pulls the plug on El Mirador Biogas Plant following mounting community pressure
The town hall points to technical issues and a lack of local support as residents celebrate a hard-won victory After years of debate and months of intense local pressure..

Cartagena port braces for cruise boom this spring
Dozens of ships from luxury yachts to mega-liners set to bring thousands of visitors Cartagena is already preparing for a busy spring, with investments like the high-tech X..

Floating pontoons planned for Los Nietos, Playa Honda and other Mar Menor beaches
Cartagena has asked for permission to install docks from March to December each year until 2030 Plans have been put forward to install floating pontoons on five beaches..

60 miles of major roads repainted across the Region of Murcia
Key routes in Alhama, Totana, Mazarrón, Fuente Álamo, Murcia and the Campo de Cartagena, including airport access roads, have been upgraded to improve safety and visibility..

Mercadona turns surplus food into support for Murcia families
Supermarket chain steps up its donations as part of a wider drive to cut food waste in 2026 Mercadona is putting its food waste prevention plans into action this year, with..

Spain's miserable winter weather could finally be coming to an end, according to the UN
La Niña, which has been driving unpredictable weather across Spain and much of the world, could give way to calmer conditions between March and May It feels like Spain..

So much disruption is expected to Spanish trains that Renfe is creating its own bus replacement company
The rail giant invests €61.5 million to ensure smoother alternative transport as competition heats up Renfe has announced a major shake-up to its approach in managing disruptions..

Specialist divers are heading into the Mar Menor to tackle the invasive algae choking the lagoon
Los Alcázares is the first to get the green light to manually remove Caulerpa prolifera from the Mar Menor Copious amounts of rain over the last few months means that..

European Bizum arrives: Free instant payments across Germany, Portugal, Italy and the Nordics from 2026
Spanish mobile payment system joins forces with Wero, MB Way, Bancomat and Vipps MobilePay to allow cross-border transfers across 13 countries Free instant payments between..

Traffic diversions and disruptions on the A-7 road in Murcia between now and May
Major work on the new train line is underway in the area over the next two months, meaning road closures and alternative routes Traffic diversions and temporary closures..