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Rescued loggerhead turtle heads back into the sea at CalblanqueThe first adult loggerhead turtle of the year treated at the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre was returned to the Mediterranean The adult female turtle was spotted swimming at the surface near the La Azohía tuna trap fishery. Staff raised.. 28/05/2026
Spain extends flexible retirement to self-employed workers for the first timeRetirees in Spain will now be allowed to return to work part-time as autónomos under the new rules The Spanish government has approved a major change to pension rules this week that, for the first time, allows self-employed workers to return.. 28/05/2026
Calima and temperatures up to 37 degrees: Murcia weekend weather forecast May 28-31Be sure to keep that suncream to hand – you’re going to need it every day from now on! To close out the month of May in style, there will be torrid night-time temperatures this weekend for the Region of Murcia, along with soaring temps.. 28/05/2026
Caring for elderly relatives in Spain could unlock extra financial supportFrom monthly payments to pension protection and home adaptation grants, carers may be entitled to more help than they realice Looking after an elderly or dependent family member can place huge emotional and financial pressure on families, especially when.. 28/05/2026
Cheap fuel craze continues in Murcia with the opening of new low-cost filling stationsThe budget Plenergy fuel brand is aiming to expand to 500 stations across Spain by 2027 The low-cost petrol station boom in the Region of Murcia shows no signs of slowing down, with Plenergy opening two more service stations in Murcia and Cartagena.. 28/05/2026
British landlords in Spain may have overpaid tax since BrexitHere's how to claim back before it's too late Thousands of British property owners renting out across Spain may have been overpaying tax since Brexit – not through any error of their own, but due to a rule that a Spanish.. 27/05/2026
Murcia restaurants and bars struggle to find staff for the summer seasonEmployers warn they are being forced to recruit inexperienced workers and train them on the job to cope The hospitality sector in the Region of Murcia is heading into the summer season facing a growing shortage of qualified workers, as employers.. 27/05/2026
People in Spain are retiring later than ever as average pension age hits 65.5More than 12% of new retirees in Spain are now choosing to delay retirement voluntarily People in Spain are retiring later than ever before, with the country’s average effective retirement age now reaching 65.5 years for the first time. &.. 27/05/2026
Terra Natura Murcia open the door to a summer of fun and learningGuardians of the Water returns in 2026 with games, workshops, animals and water activities for children aged 3 to 12 If you are looking for a summer activity that keeps the kids happy, active and learning at the same time, Terra Natura Murcia .. 27/05/2026
Grace period is over as Spain cracks down on V16 emergency beacon rulesDGT Spain says faulty, flat or non-approved devices are treated the same as having no beacon at all Drivers in Spain are now officially being fined for failing to comply with the country’s V16 emergency beacon rules after traffic authorities.. 27/05/2026
The Osborne bull turns 70: The story of Spain's most iconic roadside symbolThe story of how a simple brandy advert became one of the most recognised symbols in Spain Few images are more closely linked to Spain than the giant black Osborne bull standing over the country’s roadsides. Visible from motorways.. 27/05/2026
Hotel inflation in Spain continues to soar: Prices rose 7.5% in AprilSpain’s hotel sector is now far more expensive than the EU average, driven by strong foreign demand Hotel prices in Spain are still rising at a pace that leaves many visitors feeling the pinch. According to fresh data from the European Consumer.. 26/05/2026
Move over Silicon Valley: A Murcia startup is at the heart of the AI boomFreepik has rebranded under the name of Murcia-based AI startup Magnific following its acquisition Two local lads from Murcia are taking the world by storm. Javi López and Emilio Nicolás founded Magnific, an AI tool that improves.. 26/05/2026
Murcia's new nitrate plan faces criticism from environmental groupsEnvironmental organisation says the regional government's latest proposals repeat measures that have failed for more than two decades to stop pollution reaching the Mar Menor Environmental group Ecologistas en Acción has criticised the.. 26/05/2026
Spain warned over teenage vaping surge ahead of World No Tobacco DayDoctors say e-cigarettes are becoming the “gateway” to nicotine addiction as pressure grows for tougher anti-smoking laws Doctors in Spain are warning of a worrying rise in teenage vaping ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Sunday May 31.. 26/05/2026
Summer is on the way - here's exactly how much sunscreen you should be usingSpanish dermatologist reveals the “two finger rule” to avoid sunburn and protect your skin year round Summer is on the way and the sun is getting stronger, which means many of us are reaching for sunscreen more often. But are you really using.. 25/05/2026
