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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

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

Spanish scientists create first Iberian Lynx embryos in laboratory breakthroughThe new reproductive technology could prevent inbreeding as lynx populations across Spain face ongoing threats Spanish scientists have achieved a world first by successfully creating Iberian lynx embryos in the lab, offering new hope for a species.. 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

Condado Clover Christmas raffle in aid of Friends of Mazarrón AnimalsWin a fabulous prize full of festive goodies and support unwanted pets in need in and around Mazarrón A Christmas raffle organised by The Clover Condado is offering locals the chance to win 5 festive hampers packed full of delicious treats.. 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

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

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

Celebrate Christmas with exclusive offers at Instituto Dermoestético by CAMESeasonal discounts are available on popular treatments until December 20 The team at Instituto Dermoestético by CAME would like to wish all their loyal clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and to thank them for the trust they have.. 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

Burglaries in Murcia homes and businesses declineThe trend towards going cashless and the installation of more home alarms has reduced break-ins in Murcia Burglaries at businesses and homes in the Region of Murcia have been falling over the last decade. Figures from the Interior Ministry's.. 15/12/2025

Storm Emilia leaves flooding, mudslides and more disruption on Murcia roads Totana, Mula, Pliego and Alhama de Murcia were the municipalities most affected by this weekend’s rain This Sunday December 14, Storm Emilia – one of those ones big enough to be worthy of receiving its own name – dumped huge amounts.. 14/12/2025

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..

Spain's public health leans heavily on private handsMinistry report reveals 30% of hospitals now privately run, with billions in public spending A new report from Spain's Ministry of Health lays bare a big shift in how public healthcare is delivered. Three out of every ten public hospitals are now..

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

Barking up the right tree: Dog and pet care businesses are booming in CamposolIt seems like Camposol is really going to the dogs as companies like Paws & Snores and Wagging Tails grow to serve the needs of the community's pet owners A dog is a man's best friend, but not just a friend; our pets are part of the family.. 11/12/2025