Soaring Spanish mortgages shut out buyers: Costs jump 63% in a decadeForeign demand drives up prices, leaving many residents facing impossible home loans and the realities of renting If you’re thinking about buying a home in Spain, the numbers are increasingly daunting. The average mortgage amount needed to buy a property..

La Manga faces tough choices over its future developmentSan Javier Council estimates there is enough land to build 20,000 more houses La Manga del Mar Menor is reaching its limit for new construction and the local council is now considering how best to manage what little land remains. Incredibly, around.. 11/11/2025

The Taurids meteor shower arrives in Spain: The night you can see fireballs in the skyThis incredible meteor show will peak in the skies over Spain on Tuesday November 11 The Taurids, one of the most anticipated meteor showers of autumn, reach their peak tonight, Tuesday November 11, and will be visible from all over Spain, weather.. 11/11/2025

Four-legged friends bringing hope: Therapy dogs transform lives for families with rare diseasesFamilies in Murcia welcome their new canine companions thanks to a unique project making real changes for children and adults without treatment When most people think of therapy, they picture hospital wards or quiet counselling rooms. But for five families.. 11/11/2025

Bird flu sends Spanish egg prices through the roofSpain has now locked down all poultry farms as 14 new outbreaks detected across six regions Eggs have become eye-wateringly expensive across Spain seemingly overnight as avian influenza (H5N1), more commonly known as bird flu, has gripped the globe.. 11/11/2025

Eleven smart tax moves to make in Spain before New Year that could save you thousandsAct now or miss out on legitimate ways to reduce your 2026 Spanish tax bill The 2026 tax season might feel like a distant worry, but savvy taxpayers know that the final weeks of 2025 are prime time for financial housekeeping. The clever folk at economic.. 10/11/2025

Crisp mornings and toasty afternoons: Murcia weather forecast November 10-13A week of mild sunshine, cooling nights and gentle winds perfect for exploring the coast and countryside A mild week ahead in the Region of Murcia with a mix of sunshine and clouds, cooler mornings inland, but pleasant highs reaching mid 20s by the.. 10/11/2025

Black Friday 2025 in Spain: When do the discounts start at H&M, Mango, El Corte Inglés and other major brands?Black Friday is a tradition born in the US and the last Friday of November is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Spain Black Friday has come a long way from its American roots. What started as a post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy in.. 10/11/2025

The 2025 Christmas Lottery: Who's barred from playing and how not to lose it all if you winWith the season fast approaching, here’s a reminder of who can’t join in the fun - and some handy advice for those dreaming of striking it lucky It might still be early November, but Christmas is already starting to peek around the corner.. 10/11/2025

Murcia takes emergency action as Spain faces unprecedented bird flu crisisEleven Murcia municipalities have been ordered to lock down poultry amid fears of devastating bird flu epidemic Last week, the Ministry of Agriculture ordered that poultry across the country be confined indoors from November 10 as Spain braces for.. 10/11/2025

New niño on the block: Action supermarkets sweep Spain to rival the big brandsThe bargain Dutch brand is threatening the crowns of Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi with low, low prices It seems there’s no stopping Action, the latest discount superstore aiming for Spanish domination. The Dutch chain first arrived in Spain in 2022.. 07/11/2025

Spain orders poultry lockdown as bird flu cases surgeOutdoor farming has been banned across most of Spain from November 10 Spain has banned outdoor poultry farming across nearly the entire country in response to a sharp rise in avian flu cases among wild birds. The new restrictions, announced by the.. 07/11/2025

Healthy food off the menu for more than a third of shoppers in MurciaWith 37.2% forced to make grocery cut-backs, consumers in Spain are struggling to buy quality products While certain kitchen staples like olive oil have come down in price this year, many more common cooking ingredients just keep flying up. With Spanish.. 07/11/2025

Obesity costs Spain €130 billion a year, but losing just 5-10% of weight could save billionsExperts also warn early eating disorders surge in children as young as five, sparking concern Obesity is costing Spain a staggering €130 billion annually, equivalent to 8% of the country’s GDP and nearly half of its state pension budget, according.. 07/11/2025

Why house prices in Murcia are climbing faster than the rest of SpainA huge shortage of available properties is driving prices up across the Region of Murcia House prices across the Region of Murcia are set to keep climbing, according to real estate agents who anticipate that the problem isn't going away anytime.. 06/11/2025

Did you know? You can boost your existing home solar energy system with more modern, powerful batteries and here's howGive your solar panels a new lease of life with the latest Atmoce technology from Ecocorp Solar, your smarter energy experts Investing in solar panels is one of the best ways to harness clean, renewable energy and reduce your household electricity.. 06/11/2025

Elephants roamed the Murcia coast 125,000 years agoResearchers from Andalucía and Murcia uncover fossil footprints tracing ancient animal migration routes Imagine giant straight-tusked elephants pacing along the shores of Murcia more than 125,000 years ago. Thanks to the discovery of fossil footprints.. 05/11/2025

Spain's wage gap shrinks as salaries stagnate and costs riseSpain’s wage divide is closing - yet the middle class is paying the price The gap between Spain’s minimum wage and the country’s most common salary has narrowed to just 3%, according to new research from the Juan de Mariana Institute.. 05/11/2025

Nearly 200,000 cut-price spa holidays available for pensioners in Spain in 2026Older people can enjoy 10-day thermal spa breaks from just €302 at 75 centres across Spain We might still be in the thick of the autumn/winter discount trips for older people, but the Imserso Tourism Scheme, a hugely popular initiative offering.. 05/11/2025

Petrol prices in Spain could hit €2 per litre by 2027 under new EU rulesBrussels' latest climate measures could see drivers in Spain paying significantly more at the pump Motorists across Spain could be looking at petrol prices of €2 per litre by 2027, a hefty 35% increase on what we're paying today. The.. 05/11/2025