Spanish study needs 10,000 volunteers to drink wine every dayThe 4-year clinical trial will look at the long-term effects of alcohol on our health If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a glass of wine with dinner and has always hoped it was secretly good for you, well, science might finally be on your side..

Shopping smarter: Why customers in Spain are ditching big brands for better deals61% of shoppers in Spain say they now compare prices in different supermarkets to find the best bargains Spain still offers incredible value for holidaymakers, but it’s often a different story for permanent residents earning a Spanish wage... 23/05/2025

Southern Murcia on yellow alert this Friday for rain and stormsAuthorities are urging caution when faced with heavy rain and storms, which have a history if leading to flooding and destruction in southern Spain The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has updated its yellow-level adverse weather warnings in the.. 23/05/2025

Spain's first official report on animal abandonment reveals what really happens to petsA new government study lifts the lid on pet abandonment and adoption, and where the real challenges lie  Spain’s General Directorate of Animal Rights has published its first official report on the state of pet protection and abandonment, offering.. 22/05/2025

Murcia weekend weather forecast May 22-25This Thursday and Friday bring rain to the Region, but the weekend itself will be a gloriously sunny one Murcia weather warnings, Friday May 23   For this weekend in the Region of Murcia, the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts.. 22/05/2025

Shopping on Temu or Shein? The EU wants to add another fee to your orderLast year, an incredible 4.17 billion packages were shipped from China-based retailers to Spain and the rest of Europe If you’ve noticed Temu or Shein ads popping up everywhere lately, you’re not imagining things. These online platforms.. 21/05/2025

Uncertainty remains over e-gate use for British travellers to the EUNew digital border system offers hope for shorter queues, but not in time for this summer   British holidaymakers hoping to breeze through EU airport queues using e-gates this summer may be disappointed. Despite progress in negotiations between.. 21/05/2025

Why green lines are appearing on roads across SpainThe unusual road markings are inspired by similar safety initiatives in Europe A curious feature has begun drawing attention on roads across Spain: thin green lines painted alongside the white road edges. They may seem new to many drivers, but these.. 21/05/2025

Court ruling could end cheap Ryanair flights to Spain, warns expertBudget airlines may be forced to include cabin bags in ticket prices, raising fares for UK travellers A recent court ruling in Spain has dealt a blow to Ryanair’s baggage fee policy, but it could spell the end of ultra-low-cost flights for many.. 21/05/2025

3 out of 4 renters in Spain can’t afford to save a down paymentHouse prices in Spain have risen at double the rate of salaries in recent years According to a new report from the Bank of Spain, three out of four households living in rented accommodation don’t not have enough savings to cover the down payment.. 21/05/2025

More than 140,000 Murcianos to get a new GP next weekFamily doctor transfers and new hires across the Region take effect from Thursday May 29   More than 140,000 people in the Region of Murcia will be assigned a new family doctor next week, as the Murcian Health Service (SMS) carries out.. 20/05/2025

Another blow for Spanish households as bottled gas price shoots up againThe cost of a gas cylinder, or bombona de butano, in Spain is nearing the all-time high Usually at this time of year, we’re switching out the bottled gas from our heaters to the BBQ but with the weather continuing its very unsettled trend, it.. 20/05/2025

Ryanair to raise flight prices after profits slumpThe budget airline has already axed 12 routes in Spain for 2025 Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it will raise its flight prices after 12 months of lower fares that saw its profits fall 16% in its last fiscal year, which ended March 31... 20/05/2025

How long should you wait to drive after drinking in Spain?The traffic authorities in Spain plan to reduce the drink-driving limit to practically zero in the near future With alcohol playing a growing role in deadly traffic accidents in Spain and so much conflicting information out there, the big question.. 19/05/2025

No more storms until Friday: Murcia weekly weather forecast May 19-22Temperatures rise up to truly summery heights at the start of this week, with glorious sunshine forecast from Monday to Thursday Murcia weather forecast, Monday May 19   After a couple of weeks of intermittent rain and storms, and even.. 19/05/2025

New immigration rules begin in Spain, making it easier for migrants to become legalThe updated regulations aim to help asylum seekers living in Spain secure jobs and legal residency Spain’s radical new immigration rules, approved last November, officially take effect on Tuesday May 20. The government hopes these changes will.. 19/05/2025

Spain moves to ban spam calls in long-awaited Customer Service reformNew rules aim to block spam and protect consumers in Spain from hidden contracts Spain finally looks set to amend its Customer Service Law to block unwelcome telemarketing calls from businesses, something which the government promised to have implemented..

How to spot watered-down fuel at petrol stations in SpainA well-known garage was caught tampering with fuel in Valencia recently The recent incident at a filling station in Alaquàs, Valencia, has raised concerns among drivers across Spain. More than one hundred motorists unknowingly filled their cars..

Spain issues urgent recall of popular antidepressantThe Spanish Agency for Medicines has detected impurities in a very common mental health drug The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) has issued an urgent recall of several batches of the antidepressant medication duloxetine due.. 14/05/2025

The new overtime rule that Spanish workers have been waiting forUnder the labour reform in Spain, companies must provide each worker with a receipt for overtime hours Going forward, Spanish companies will have to be far more transparent when it comes to overtime. As part of the country's new labour reform.. 14/05/2025