MURCIA REGION

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025

Spain introduces early retirement at 52 years old... but only for these jobsThe new rules will benefit those working in some of the toughest and riskiest professions in Spain Over the past few months, Spain has been shaking things up when it comes to retirement, making it easier for older people to approach their non-working.. 29/05/2025

Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025

Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025

5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025

Terra Natura Murcia increases its number of species with the arrival of four emusThese animals, originally from Australia, can now be seen at ‘La Granja de Tommy’ Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed four emus, two males and two females, who have already begun to live in ‘La Granja de Tommy’, the recently opened.. 29/05/2025

British van linked to copper cable thefts worth €100,000 across Murcia, Alicante and the rest of SpainThree arrested after 45 kilometres of copper stolen from 12 solar plants across Spain   Three people have been arrested following a Guardia Civil investigation that dismantled a travelling criminal group suspected of stealing copper cable from.. 29/05/2025

Up to 37 degrees in the shade this weekend: Murcia weather forecast May 29-June 1It’s going to stay hot and dry with barely a wisp of a breeze this weekend, but temperatures may dip ever so slightly at the start of next week Murcia weather forecast, Thursday May 29   It’s going to be a gorgeously sunny weekend.. 29/05/2025

Two Camposol residents missing without a trace for a month nowThe search has intensified for missing Ecuadorians José Patricio and Edwin Guillermo, with authorities investigating possible foul play The Guardia Civil has been scouring a rural area of Mazarrón by land and air in an ongoing search.. 29/05/2025

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to gaining residency now that the Golden Visa scheme has ended If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until this year, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and.. 28/05/2025

Murcia's health warning: More obese kids, more anxious adults and more heart attacks than anywhere in SpainThe Region of Murcia is topping all the wrong charts, from childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles to high rates of depression, anxiety and heart disease The Region of Murcia is facing a serious health crisis, according to the latest National Health.. 28/05/2025

Extraordinary heatwave hits Spain: Hottest May days in 70 yearsThis week, temperatures are expected to be 6 to 7 degrees above normal in most of Spain From what felt like the longest, soggiest winter in recent memory to full-blown summer seemingly overnight, Spain is diving straight into sweltering temperatures.. 28/05/2025

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

First ever Iberian lynx cubs born in LorcaThe Murcia government claims that this is a "historic milestone" in the conservation of this species After a very shaky start, the ambitious project to reintroduce the Iberian lynx to the Lorca highlands has celebrated its biggest success.. 28/05/2025

Open-air swimming pool in Los Alcázares opens on June 1The Ola Azul pool is a popular spot to spend a relaxing summer’s day in Los Alcázares As May draws to a close the summer is beginning to heat up along the shore of the Mar Menor and good news for those in and around Los Alcázares is.. 28/05/2025

Spain to offer €100 grant for children's glasses and contact lensesNew universal aid aims to support over half a million children under 16 with vision needs   The Spanish government has announced a new €100 grant to assist families in covering the cost of glasses or contact lenses for children under the.. 27/05/2025

Balearic Islands push back against ‘tourismophobia’ fears with message of welcomeRegional authorities ramp up efforts to reassure British tourists after protests and headlines raise concerns   The Balearic Islands have launched a full-scale charm offensive to reassure tourists they remain welcome, amid growing concerns sparked.. 27/05/2025