Mercadona Spain announces new opening hours from September 1The Valencian chain will revert to winter hours from the start of next month It seems like only yesterday that Spain’s favourite supermarket extended its opening hours for the summer, giving us later closing times and the options of a leisurely.. 29/08/2025

Experienced criminals arrested for burglaries in Puerto de MazarrónTwo young men were identified from CCTV footage at the scenes of the crimes Security camera footage of the suspects An investigation by Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia has detained two experienced criminals on suspicion of burgling a.. 29/08/2025

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Pulpí and other parts of AlmeríaChecks carried out in the Region of Murcia have not yet found any trace of the disease, but experts are still warning people to remain alert West Nile virus has been detected this summer in mosquitoes in Pulpí and Mojácar (Almerí.. 28/08/2025

Murcia weekend weather forecast August 28-31Expect stable temperatures and clear or slightly cloudy skies this weekend in Murcia It will be a fairly settled weekend too see off August in the Region of Murcia, according to the weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), with.. 28/08/2025

Relocation map for migrant children throughout Spain finally confirmedThe Valencian Community and Andalucía are among the regions that will receive the most unaccompanied minors After months of talks and delays, the Spanish government has finally rubber-stamped the decree that will allow unaccompanied migrant.. 27/08/2025

Air quality levels have been awful the last couple of days with all this calimaLorca is on level 3 alert as the calima causes poor air quality across the Region of Murcia Air quality in the Region of Murcia has been severely affected in recent days by the presence of calima, a meteorological phenomenon in which fine particles.. 27/08/2025

Man aged 71 dies after collapsing on a beach in Puerto de MazarrónThe victim collapsed while at the exercise area on the promenade A 71-year-old man died this Tuesday afternoon, August 26, after fainting on the Playa del Rihuete beach in Puerto de Mazarrón. According to a witness, the victim collapsed in.. 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Landmark Ryanair and Booking.com agreement makes life easier for travellersSpain says the change will bring "more seamless and transparent booking experiences" for customers Ryanair and Booking.com have reached a historic collaboration that ends years of tension between the two companies. The agreement means that.. 27/08/2025

Emergency aid for Murcia residents and businesses affected by storms and firesThe Spanish Government has approved an emergency decree to offer financial help to the Region of Murcia People affected by the storms that hit the Region of Murcia in July will now be able to access help thanks to an emergency decree approved by the.. 27/08/2025

Thirteen dead in one week in the most lethal heatwave of the Murcian summerSince June 1, 21 people have died as a result of the high temperatures recorded in the Region of Murcia The latest heatwave, which we’ve only just seen the back of, has proved to be the deadliest of all time. Thirteen lives were lost in a single.. 26/08/2025

British buyers push the Region of Murcia into Spain's top four for foreign home salesLower prices and good weather are keeping Murcia high on the list for overseas investors The Region of Murcia has just ranked fourth in Spain for the number of homes purchased by foreign buyers, according to data from the 2024 Yearbook of the Association.. 26/08/2025

Hotter seas put Murcia on flood watch this autumnSea temperatures 3ºC higher than normal could trigger torrential downpours across the Region of Murcia The August heatwave may have come to an end but the Mediterranean shows no signs of cooling, leading experts to advise that the Region of Murcia.. 26/08/2025

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Legal and financial expat assistance in Spain with Thy Will Be DoneUnderstanding the importance of wills and estate planning for foreigners in Spain For British nationals living in Spain, creating a solid estate plan is one of the most important steps in protecting loved ones and ensuring that personal wishes are.. 25/08/2025

Region of Murcia to welcome 16 new hotels in the next three yearsThis substantial investment in tourism will add more than 700 hotel beds across the Region Tourism in the Region of Murcia is gearing up for a major boost. After a few years of slower growth, new investment is set to bring 16 additional hotels and.. 22/08/2025

Holidaymakers hit with soaring flight costs across SpainInternational travel costs are back to pre-pandemic highs Travellers to and from Spain are once again facing serious disruption as Ryanair ground staff stage a new wave of strikes running through to the end of the year. But even if your flight isn.. 22/08/2025

The loophole that lets campervans avoid roadside inspections in SpainSummer road checks are commonplace in Spain, but privacy rules can protect certain motorhomes Every summer, road checks ramp up across Spain and caravans and campervans are high on the list of vehicles the Guardia Civil likes to keep an eye on. These.. 22/08/2025

Murcia steps up fire prevention as forests face drought and pest outbreaksNew monitoring points, track upgrades and pest control measures will be introduced to reduce wildfire danger Spain is bravely enduring one of the worst wildfire seasons in living memory and hardly a corner of the country has been left untouched. The.. 22/08/2025

Spain surprises with its entrepreneurial spirit, beating global business heavyweightsAgainst stereotypes, Spain ranks fifth worldwide for grit and drive to succeed When you think of Spain, images of lazy afternoons, siestas, and the infamous “mañana” attitude might spring to mind. But there’s a surprising side.. 21/08/2025