Resignations shake newly formed Mar Menor oversight committeeThe resignations come just months after the committee helped secure legal protection for the Mar Menor The committee created to protect the Mar Menor has taken a major blow, with two senior figures stepping down just months after it officially.. 17/12/2025

No White Christmas for Spain: Aemet predicts one of the warmest winters everMeteorologists believe winter 2025 could be one of the mildest we’ve ever seen in Spain We might have had a dusting of snow on the mountains over the past few weeks and, in recent days, more than enough rain, but the experts believe it&rsquo.. 17/12/2025

Half of road deaths in Spain linked to drink driving over last 25 yearsCampaigners renew calls for tougher action as festive season approaches More than half of the 73,500 people who have lost their lives on Spanish roads over the past 25 years were over the legal alcohol limit, according to new figures released this week.. 17/12/2025

Christmas magic awaits at Espacio MediterráneoFather Christmas and the Three Wise Men bring holiday joy to Cartagena's favourite shopping spot Fancy a bit of Christmas sparkle right here in Cartagena? Espacio Mediterráneo, your go-to shopping centre that's open seven days a week and.. 17/12/2025

Black pine reforestation programme announced in the mountains of JumillaEfforts to regenerate the pine forests above the vineyards in the Regional Park of Sierra del Carche The regional environmental protection authorities of Murcia have unveiled a project to regenerate the population of Pinus nigra (black pine or Austrian.. 17/12/2025

Ecocorp Solar shares festive wishes for a Happy Christmas and greener New YearHelping homes across southern Spain shine with cleaner, smarter energy this festive season Ecocorp Solar is sending warm Christmas wishes to all their clients, partners and friends as they wrap up another year of helping households across Spain embrace.. 16/12/2025

Should Brits resident in Spain still have their passports stamped at the airport? Here's the truth...Some people who shouldn't do are still getting stamps in their passports when they cross international borders as the rules around the new Entry/Exit System are not yet clear to all Confusion and consternation among British travellers about passport.. 16/12/2025

Winter solstice 2025: This Sunday is the shortest day of the year as winter starts in SpainDecember 21 is the start of astronomical winter and from that date onwards, the days will start getting longer in Spain Anyone who has been enduring Spain’s recent miserable weather and dreary short days can take heart as this Sunday marks the.. 16/12/2025

Cartagena's Roman Theatre hits 3 million visitors as excavation acceleratesUK visitors lead the way among international visitors as Cartagena's Roman Theatre passes 3 million visits 2025 has been a big year for Cartagena's Roman Theatre Museum. Visitor numbers keep climbing, with 247,081 people coming through.. 16/12/2025

Almost half of drivers killed in Murcia in 2024 had alcohol or drugs in their systemTraffic chiefs launch new campaign as shocking figures reveal the deadly mix of drink, drugs and driving Nearly half of the drivers killed on roads in the Region of Murcia in 2024 had been drinking or taking drugs, according to worrying new figures released.. 16/12/2025

Christmas holidays and final public holidays for 2025 in MurciaHere’s when schools break up and which towns still have one more festive day off With Christmas fast approaching, families across the Region of Murcia are getting ready to wind down, finalise travel plans and make the most of the festive season... 16/12/2025

Electric scooters in Spain will need mandatory civil liability cover from January 2In 2026, any riders in Spain caught without insurance will face fines of up to €1,000 For drivers, the start of the new year brings the much talked about V-16 beacons which will replace the old emergency triangles across Spain. But there&rsquo.. 16/12/2025

Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeysThe new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited journeys on commuter trains, regional rail services and state-run buses.. 16/12/2025

Renfe offers free changes and refunds as weather alerts disrupt southeast travelPassengers travelling through Valencia, Murcia and Almería can alter or cancel tickets at no extra cost during the Aemet alert Renfe has confirmed that passengers affected by severe weather warnings in parts of southeastern Spain can change or.. 15/12/2025

Will you be able to afford a home in Spain in 2026?By the end of 2025, the average increase in the cost of apartments for sale in Spain is expected to be over 15% Spain’s house prices have been going nowhere but up all year and the question on everyone’s mind now is definitely: what will.. 15/12/2025

Old Covid masks may not protect you as flu cases surge across SpainWhy health experts are warning that face coverings from 2020 could now be ineffective as flu levels climb As flu cases continue to rise sharply across Spain, health experts are urging people to think twice before relying on face masks left over from the.. 15/12/2025

Yecla police recognised for their rescue volunteer work during the Valencia DANAYecla officers were among the 900 honoured in Paiporta for their role in emergency response efforts The Local Police of Paiporta in Valencia honoured more than 900 police officers from across Spain last Friday December 5, recognising their outstanding.. 15/12/2025

Revving up for Christmas! Santas on bikes help those in needThe annual Papanoelada Motera returns to Los Alcázares, collecting food donations for local families The annual Papanoelada Motera (Motorbike Santa Run) returned to Los Alcázares on December 13. Despite the threat of rain dozens of.. 15/12/2025

Ayuntamiento de Murcia anticipates €16m in fines next yearTraffic offences to lead rise from 2025 forecast of €14.8m The Ayuntamiento de Murcia has projected €15,821,000 in fines revenue for its 2026 budget, an increase of around €1 million from this year's €14.8 million estimate. The.. 15/12/2025

Team Decklid donates €2,030 to MABS MazarrónAnother generous donation from the Mazarrón garage supporting Race for Life 2025   Decklid Auto Services has made another generous contribution to the local community, delivering €2,030 in sponsorship funds raised for Race for Life.. 15/12/2025