Don't lose money: claim a bonus of up to €340 in your 2026 tax returnNew tax deduction benefits workers with low incomes If your salary is on the lower end of the scale, you might be able to benefit from a new tax deduction allowing a bonus of up to €340 when you file your 2026 Spanish income tax return. &.. 14/10/2025

Is it legal to drive someone else’s car without insurance in Spain?Understanding the rules, risks and penalties around driving other people’s vehicles There are times when it makes sense to let someone else drive your car or borrow a friend’s vehicle if you don’t have one. But in Spain, driving without.. 14/10/2025

The worst storms in Spain will now be given their own namesFollowing the devastation caused by Alice in the southeast of Spain, all future high-impact DANAs will be named On October 7, DANA Alice swept across eastern Spain, flooding towns, grinding transport to a halt and leaving many people talking.. 14/10/2025

Spain records one of the warmest Septembers since 1961 despite dramatic stormsSeptember brought record-breaking heat to parts of Andalucia and Murcia with temperatures 2°C above normal Average temperature anomalies in September 2025 compared to the period 1991-2020   We might still be drying out or rain coats.. 14/10/2025

Self-employed contributions could rise by up to €206 a month in 2026Government proposes new income brackets and changes to benefits amid union concerns The Spanish government is preparing to increase Social Security contributions for self-employed workers by between €11 and €206 per month starting next year... 14/10/2025

Heavy rain and storms to start the week: Murcia weather forecast Oct 13-16Most of the Region of Murcia can expect at least some rain until later in the week Weather outlook on Monday, midday   Still not fully recovered from the devastation caused by DANA Alice, the Region of Murcia will once again experience.. 13/10/2025

Red alerts for torrential rain issued across southern SpainDANA Alice is on course to hit Murcia and Alicante on Friday October 10 Southern Spain is bracing itself for a potentially catastrophic weather event as DANA Alice barrels towards the Murcia and Alicante coasts. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 10/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

New digital invoicing rules for Spain's self-employed: What you need to knowVeriFactu system brings stricter deadlines, more transparency and a new way of handling invoices The world of invoicing for Spain’s self-employed and small businesses is about to change, as the Tax Agency, AEAT, gets ready to roll out a new system.. 10/10/2025

From Madrid to Seville: Spain’s stark neighbourhood income divideTwo Andalucía neighbourhoods among the country’s poorest as Madrid and Barcelona dominate wealth rankings Recent data from Spain’s Tax Agency reveals the widest income gap between neighbourhoods seen in years, with Madrid and Barcelona.. 10/10/2025

Camposol volunteers raise €1,000 for Hugo's Home Farm animal rescueLocal volunteers organised raffles and table top sales to support rescue centre caring for horses, alpacas and more Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely places. For Roberta Gillen, Karen Mathews, Julie Brockbank and Lisa Morris, inspiration.. 10/10/2025

Instant bank transfers in Europe get new safety checks from October 9Banks in Spain and the rest of the EU must now verify that the recipient’s name matches the IBAN before approving instant payments From Thursday October 9, stronger rules for instant bank transfers came into force across the euro area. These.. 10/10/2025

Wintery weather this weekend: Murcia forecast October 9-12Orange alerts for storms have been activated in Cartagena and Mazarrón Weather alerts on Friday October 10   Well, if the weather earlier in the week felt a bit more autumnal, we’re definitely heading for winter this coming.. 09/10/2025

Is Spain headed for another blackout? Red Eléctrica warns it's very possibleThe experts believe Spain is at risk of another massive power failure if measures aren’t taken In a bit of an unexpected turnaround, Red Eléctrica, the company that spent months reassuring everyone that Spain wouldn't face another.. 09/10/2025

New EU border controls: What British travellers to Spain need to know before October 12Everything you need to know about Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) as millions of British tourists prepare for new registration requirements If you're planning a trip to Spain or anywhere else in Europe in the coming months, there's.. 08/10/2025

Murcia regional government ordered to pay €160 million over botched Corvera Airport projectThe legal battle continues over Murcia International Airport, which opened seven years late and cost millions in failed investments In another huge financial blow against Corvera Airport, the regional government in Murcia has been ordered to pay &.. 08/10/2025

Spanish workers face another pay cut as pension tax bites harderThe Intergenerational Equity Mechanism will chip away at take-home pay until 2029, with next year's increase already locked in The average salary in Spain doesn’t exactly set the world on fire, but anyone paying close attention to their.. 08/10/2025

Spain approves medicinal cannabis after years of campaigningHospital specialists across Spain will now be able to prescribe standardised cannabis oil preparations for serious medical conditions Spain has taken a massive step forward in healthcare policy by approving regulations that will allow medical cannabis.. 08/10/2025

New Camposol Legal Platform against proposed biogas plantResidents, associations and local businesses unite to defend the environment and quality of life in Camposol The newly formed Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, will initiate legal proceedings challenging.. 07/10/2025

Covid comeback? Coronavirus and flu cases have exploded in SpainTwo new Covid variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are being blamed for the increased number of infections across Spain Amid the seasonal surge in respiratory viruses, two new SARS-CoV-2 variants, called Nimbus and Stratus, are attracting the attention of.. 07/10/2025