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Latest La Manga drawbridge break-down causes Friday afternoon traffic chaosThe Estacio de la Manga bridge got stuck again, bringing busy weekend traffic to a grinding halt Another malfunction on the Estacio Bridge in La Manga caused major traffic jams on Friday afternoon, August 22. Boats trying to pass through were unable.. 25/08/2025

More Saharan dust as temperatures creep up once again: Murcia weather forecast August 25-28It will get up to 38ºC again this week, with the dust suspended in the air serving to make things feel more muggy and hot Three more days of calima Saharan dust have been forecast by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) for the Region of Murcia.. 25/08/2025

Non-EU property owners in Spain can now deduct rental expenses and receive tax rebatesSpain’s National Court has ruled that preventing non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses violates EU law, a decision which allows non-EU investors to claim substantial tax refunds and reduce future liabilities Until recently, non.. 25/08/2025

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.. 25/08/2025

More than 100 guests suffering from food poisoning after eating at La Manga hotelOver 100 people have been affected by a salmonella outbreak at a hotel in La Manga del Mar Menor, and the hotel’s kitchen has been temporarily closed down by the Regional Ministry of Health A bad case of food poisoning has affected more than.. 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

Princess Leonor prepares for military training at San Javier's General Air AcademyThe heir to the throne joins a growing cohort amid upgraded facilities and modern aircraft The General Air and Space Academy (AGA) in San Javier is ready to welcome Princess Leonor on 1 September, as she begins the final year of her military training.. 22/08/2025

Which street is crowned most expensive in Murcia? - and other Spanish property hotspots revealedFrom Cartagena to Málaga, Spain’s priciest streets reveal where the luxury property market really shines   If you’re dreaming of owning a plush home in Murcia, brace yourself... the region’s priciest street to buy.. 22/08/2025

VIDEO: Fire erupts on the Cedacero mountain in CartagenaThe fire has split into multiple fronts, with some areas now threatening the surrounding scrubland   Incendio en montes prelitorales de Cartagena (RdM) Cuesta del Cedacero, carretera comarcal que llega a las playas de La Azohia 🔥 pic.twitter.. 22/08/2025

New hope for giant mussels as unseen colony found in Mar MenorCitizen divers and scientists use technology and teamwork to safeguard Mediterranean’s rarest shellfish There’s fresh reason to celebrate under the waters of the Mar Menor as volunteers have uncovered unrecorded specimens of the critically.. 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

Águilas is installing touch-feely models of local sights for the benefit of the visually impairedThe typhlological models reflect the commitment of Águilas to inclusive tourism Among the raft of measures approved by the Town Hall of Águilas to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism in the municipality is an initiative to create typhlological.. 22/08/2025

Another Murcia town faces backlash over claims of Islamic banLas Torres de Cotillas mayor insists there’s no problem with the Muslim community Far-right political party Vox appears to be continuing its crusade against the Muslim community, this time sparking controversy in Las Torres de Cotillas in the Region.. 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

Spain’s worst wildfire season in decades leaves scars for people, land and firefightersNearly 400,000 hectares have already burned, firefighters push through exhausting conditions, and dozens face arrest for arson or negligence Spain is enduring the worst wildfire season of the century, with around twenty serious fires still active across.. 21/08/2025

Electric scooter owners will need insurance in Spain from next yearSpain will also require private scooter owners to register with the traffic authorities From January 2026, anyone who owns an electric scooter or other personal mobility vehicle in Spain will be required to have liability insurance.   The.. 21/08/2025

Dozens of new apartments and tourism businesses spring up in MurciaMore visitors, more hotels and more investment mark a record-breaking year for the Region of Murcia The tourism industry in the Region of Murcia is positively booming with more new businesses, more people employed and more holidaymakers than ever.. 21/08/2025

Spain's anti-scam plan blocks 48 million fraudulent callsGovernment crackdown sees sharp rise in blocked calls and texts since June Spain’s campaign against phone scams is proving to be a major success, with millions of fraudulent calls and messages now being stopped before they reach the public. &.. 20/08/2025