REGION OF MURCIA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths attributed to high temperatures, according to estimates published Wednesday.. 04/06/2026

Solar eclipse fever hits Spain but experts flag risks from sun, crowds and summer heatExperts highlight simple precautions as Spain prepares for one of its most watched sky events in decades The upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12 is already building plenty of excitement across Spain, with many people planning trips to catch.. 03/06/2026

Spain's favourite supermarket finally reopens on SundaysAround 320 stores in coastal and tourist areas across Spain will extend hours and open Sundays from June 22 Mercadona is bringing back Sunday opening at hundreds of stores across Spain for the summer in a move that will make life easier for holidaymakers.. 03/06/2026

Segura basin stays steady at 60% as summer water supply holds firmStrong reserves and stable transfers mean no shortages expected for the year ahead The Segura basin, which supplies water to both Murcia and Alicante, is heading into summer on a reassuring note, with water supplies holding steady and no risk.. 02/06/2026

Seven arrested for migrant smuggling using 'taxi boats' in Murcia, Almería and AlicanteA joint operation by Spanish and European police dismantles a suspected organised crime network moving migrants from North Africa to southern Spain A suspected criminal network accused of smuggling migrants into Spain using high-speed 'taxi.. 02/06/2026

Snake season is here: What to do if you spot one in SpainThe warmer weather brings snakes out of hiding, but most species found in Spain are harmless The horseshoe whip snake   As temperatures climb across Spain, there's one type of critter that becomes a lot more active and fills most people.. 02/06/2026

People in Spain are working longer than most Europeans despite growing focus on work-life balanceNew figures show workers in Spain put in more hours than the EU average, while countries such as the Netherlands and Germany enjoy significantly shorter working weeks Workers in Spain are spending more time on the job than the average European employee.. 02/06/2026

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 01/06/2026

Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stayMore than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country in the European Union but a new study suggests it is also struggling to convince.. 01/06/2026

Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026

Spanish morning show mistakes Irish comedy sketch for genuine sunburn competitionAnyone who has spent a summer in Spain will understand exactly why Spanish television thought the sketch might actually be real Ireland is experiencing a heatwave at the moment, and in between articles about how the country is somehow hotter than.. 29/05/2026

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 realise Looking after an elderly or dependent family member can place huge emotional and financial pressure on families, especially when.. 28/05/2026

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

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 22/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 22/05/2026

Spain braces for first big heat of the summer as health officials issue warningFrom closing blinds at midday to old-school cooling tricks, traditional Spanish summer habits are making a comeback It may only be May, but parts of Spain are already preparing for temperatures above 30 degrees this weekend, with health authorities urging.. 22/05/2026

Spain blocks major solar plant planned between Murcia and the Vega BajaOfficials say proposed solar complex could cause significant environmental damage across Murcia and Alicante municipalities A major solar energy project planned between Murcia and the Vega Baja has been blocked after Spain's Ministry for Ecological.. 22/05/2026

How electric car buying works in 2026New Auto+ Plan brings subsidies, discounts and updated EV rules across Spain Spain’s electric car market continues to grow, supported by both public incentives and a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure. A recent Government push includes.. 21/05/2026