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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

More rain forecast for the entire week: Murcia weather forecast December 15-18Stay safe out there and don’t travel on the roads when there are weather alerts active unless absolutely unavoidable Murcia weather forecast, Monday December 15   There were dramatic last-minute warnings of heavy rain issued by the.. 15/12/2025

Murcia residential golf resorts are back in a big way, but is it all good news?It's the culmination of a dream for the Region, and a luxury living project that began 20 years ago, but property prices have risen close to pre-financial crash levels Twenty years ago, the Region of Murcia was riding high on a wave of golf resort..

Merry Christmas 2025 from Car Registrations SpainDriving into the festive season with gratitude and best wishes! Car Registrations Spain would like to thank all their clients for choosing their friendly and professional vehicle import service this year. Specialising in making the switch to Spanish.. 12/12/2025

Spain proposes bumping up the minimum wage in 2026The lowest salaries in Spain could increase by between 3.1% and 4.7% next year The committee of experts advising the Ministry of Labour has put forward two proposals for raising the national minimum wage (SMI) next year. The first proposal involves.. 11/12/2025

Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026 from Global Relocation - SpainA warm thank you to customers and a look at how Global continues to support international moves Global Relocation - Spain would like to wish all readers of Spanish News Today a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The team also sends heartfelt.. 11/12/2025

Spain's straightest road: The 23km line that never bendsThe N-301 between El Provencio and Minaya offers Spain’s longest arrow-straight drive, but its monotony hides some real safety risks   Spain has plenty of winding mountain roads and coastal bends, but one stretch in the middle of the country.. 11/12/2025

Flu cases in Murcia skyrocket by 248.8% in a weekThe Region of Murcia is suffering through the worst flu epidemic in years Flu cases in the Region of Murcia shot up by 248.8% during the first week of December, reaching 180 cases per 100,000 people, according to the latest report from the Acute Respiratory.. 10/12/2025

From drains to drives: Spanish scientists turn sewage into battery powerNew research in Córdoba uses wastewater sludge to make cleaner, cheaper batteries for electric cars What we usually flush away could one day help power our cars. A team at the University of Córdoba has found a way to turn municipal sewage.. 10/12/2025

Flu cases explode across Spain two weeks before ChristmasCases triple in Andalucía and increase by an incredible 248% in the Region of Murcia Spain has been hit by another massive surge in flu cases at the worst possible time. With just two weeks to go until Christmas, when families and friends.. 10/12/2025

New housing initiative insures landlords in Spain against non-paying tenantsThe long-awaited measure will offer homeowners in Spain more protection against rent defaults For years, landlords in Spain have watched their rights being eroded, caught between tenants who stop paying rent and squatters who move into empty properties.. 09/12/2025

EU signs off tougher migration rules despite Spanish objectionsNew return directive allows faster deportations and offshore detention centres, prompting concern from Madrid The European Union has approved a major tightening of its migration policy, clearing the way for faster deportations and the creation of detention.. 09/12/2025

Murcia residents hit by steep water bill hikes as Alguazas approves 80% riseDozens of towns increase tariffs to plug deficits and cover rising service costs Households across the Region of Murcia are facing noticeably higher water bills after a wave of tariff rises agreed in the last year and a half, with Alguazas standing out.. 09/12/2025

Can I test my new V-16 beacon at home without alerting the emergency services?The V-26 light will replace emergency triangles across Spain from January 1, 2026 Now that January 1 is just around the corner and V-16 beacon lights will replace the old triangles as the only legal way to indicate a road emergency or breakdown, many.. 08/12/2025

Murcia health services face collapse as doctors' strike goes aheadMinimum services have been guaranteed in Region of Murcia emergency departments, the flu still threatens to overwhelm hospitals Doctors in the Region of Murcia, along with the rest of Spain, are moving ahead with their planned strike action this week.. 08/12/2025

Masks made mandatory in Murcia hospitals and health centresFlu cases have shot up by 110% in the last week in the Region of Murcia Earlier this week, the Spanish government came up with a three-level plan to deal with the skyrocketing flu infections around the country. Since we're still in level 1, masks.. 08/12/2025

Eighty per cent healthy snacks: New rules to clear junk food from hospital vending machinesMinistry of Consumer Affairs puts patients and visitors first with fresh decree for hospitals and care homes The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs is ready to crack down on vending machines in hospitals and nursing homes, mandating that at least 80.. 05/12/2025

Cartagena hospital fire prompts camera surveillance and facade review amid negligence claimsHealth Minister announces tobacco crackdown and safety upgrades after suspected cigarette start Health authorities in Murcia are taking tough new steps to prevent fires in hospitals after a blaze at Santa Lucía University General Hospital in Cartagena.. 05/12/2025