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Spanish banks on track for best mortgage year since 2008 as borrowing hits €74 billionHousing prices across Spain have soared to record highs but demand still shows no sign of slowing down Spanish banks are gearing up for their strongest year of mortgage lending since 2008, back when the country's housing bubble was still inflating.. 03/02/2026

Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under 16sSpanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under 16s from accessing social media and will require platforms to implement age verification systems.. 03/02/2026

DGT fine emails are a scam, officials confirmPhishing fraudsters pressuring drivers to click fake payment links Image created with AI   A worrying email claiming to be from Spain's DGT (Directorate General of Traffic) is circulating, warning of an unpaid fine that could double if.. 03/02/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life. &.. 03/02/2026

Hacker claims huge breach of Spain's tax dataCybercriminal offers 47.3 million taxpayers' details for sale online as investigators check the claim A hacker attack on Spain’s Ministry of Finance is under investigation after a cybercriminal claimed to have accessed tax data on almost the.. 03/02/2026

Cartagena connects the city centre to Algameca with a new bike laneThe lane is part of the 'Faro a Faro' plan and takes Cartagena a step closer to a continuous cycling route along the coast Cyclists in Cartagena can now travel directly from the Espacio Algameca area to Calle Real in the city centre without.. 03/02/2026

Over 2,000 illegal holiday lets in Murcia flagged for removal from Airbnb and BookingGovernment steps up action as platforms are told to take down unregistered tourist accommodation The Spanish government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal holiday rentals, ordering online platforms such as Airbnb and Booking to remove more than 2.. 03/02/2026

Murcia hotels smash tourism records with over 1.5 million visitors in 2025More visitors chose to stay in hotels in 2025, as privately rented tourist apartments saw a decline Hotels across the Region of Murcia ended 2025 with their strongest results on record. The Region saw more visitors and overnight stays than ever.. 03/02/2026

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain’s new V16 emergency beaconPolice warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming an unexpected prize for car thieves, with police reporting a sharp rise.. 02/02/2026

Rain, rain, rain: Murcia weekly weather forecast February 2-5Here’s how much it’s going to rain this week in Murcia… Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 4   It’s forecast to be a very wet week ahead for the Region of Murcia, with rain expected every single day of.. 02/02/2026

VIDEO: How Murcia celebrated Carlos Alcaraz's Australian Open winWatch as the people of Murcia packed local venues and gathered around big screens to celebrate Carlitos' incredible win Murcia turned out in force to support Carlos Alcaraz as he made tennis history at the Australian Open. As the 22-year.. 02/02/2026

Spain steps in to protect the eels of the Mar MenorThe European eel is critically endangered, with numbers dropping fast, the government is stepping in with stricter fishing limits The Spanish government is planning to declare the European eel an endangered species. This way, they can protect the.. 02/02/2026

Register your electric scooter with the DGT Spain today to avoid fines of up to €800New rules across Spain now require all personal mobility vehicles to be officially registered and insured Electric scooter owners in Spain are being warned to register their vehicles with the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) as soon as possible.. 02/02/2026

Confidence in trains shaken after Adamuz tragedy, new survey findsMany travellers still trust rail, but growing numbers worry the network is under too much strain In the days after the deadly train derailment near Adamuz, many people across Spain have been rethinking how safe they feel when travelling by rail.  ..

Murcia to invest €110m annually to tackle poverty in the RegionThe three-year plan focuses on education, jobs, housing and health, with 232 measures to support vulnerable families Times are tough for many people in Murcia, with rising living costs and economic pressures hitting households across the Region.. 30/01/2026

Murcia tops regional pollution levels as nitrogen dioxide and fine particles remain highCampaigners say traffic is the main cause and call for stronger action to protect public health Air pollution continues to be a serious problem in Murcia, with the city leading the region in nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter, according to a.. 30/01/2026

The Cartagena bar that invented the Café Asiático faces an uncertain futureBar Pedrín in El Albujón is looking for a new owner as the current manager prepares to retire after more than 80 years If you have lived in or around the Cartagena area, you’ll have heard of the café asiático... 30/01/2026

How to keep your Spanish home safe from snow and frostPractical tips from experts to protect pipes, roofs and more this winter Storm Kristin brought a blast of snow across various parts of Spain on Wednesday, reminding us all how vital it is to prepare homes for these chilly spells. The General Council of.. 30/01/2026

Tractors took over Murcia motorways today on a day full of farmers' protestsThousands of tractors took part in coordinated protests across the Region to highlight mounting pressures on farming and livestock sectors The agricultural sector in the Region of Murcia effectively shut down this Thursday January 29 as thousands.. 29/01/2026

Murcia Marathon earns World Athletics Label statusRecord 11,000 runners from 81 countries race this Sunday For the first time, Murcia's TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon joins Spain's four events with official World Athletics Label recognition (IAAF). This Sunday brings over 11.. 29/01/2026