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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 for..

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in MurciaSpain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading platform for tourist rentals in Spain, is determined to continue offering illegal..

Murcia top winter spot for UK, German and Dutch travellersAccording to data released by Jetcost, British, German, and Dutch travellers are keeping Murcia at the top of their search lists this winter British tourists are once again leading the charge in Murcia. Despite what some international media.. 19/12/2025

Judge rules health service must pay up over manhood surgery surpriseMurcia patient awarded €20,000 for inadequate details on Peyronie's procedure A Murcia court has ruled that the Murcian Health Service must pay a patient €20,000 because doctors failed to properly warn him about key risks before surgery.. 19/12/2025

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitalsNew rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is set to widen significantly, with new rules planned for a much broader.. 19/12/2025

Half of Murcia homes still face winter without heatingIdealista study reveals big regional gaps as Spain’s climate becomes less predictable Almost half of all homes in the Region of Murcia have no heating at all, despite increasingly unpredictable winters and the fading of the old, mild “in-.. 19/12/2025

Fuel prices in Spain drop just in time for the holidaysDiesel has fallen to €1.421 per litre and petrol has reached €1.470 in pumps across Spain Fuel prices have continued their downward slide this week, dropping by as much as 1.11% and maintaining the decline that began a fortnight ago on the.. 19/12/2025

Murcia records its three warmest years since records began2025 is set to match 2023 as the second-warmest year on record, while 2024 remains the hottest ever recorded We all love the Mediterranean climate in Spain. It’s one of the main reasons so many people choose to live here. Long sunny days.. 19/12/2025

Second patient comes forward in Murcia surgeon rape case as investigation widensPolicía Nacional confirm a new complaint while the accused remains in prison and detectives examine whether there may be further victims A second woman has now filed a complaint against the plastic surgeon who is currently in pretrial detention.. 19/12/2025

The story behind the image on Spain's Christmas Lottery tickets this yearMore than just numbers, the artwork on this year’s El Gordo tickets reflects tradition, family and hope as Spain counts down to the big draw As Spain edges closer to one of the most eagerly awaited dates in the festive calendar, many people buying.. 19/12/2025

Christmas gatherings could drive flu cases in Spain even higher, warn expertsWith schools across Spain about to close, flu is expected to increase among older people Flu infections are continuing to climb across the country, although the rate of increase has thankfully slowed over the past week. The outbreak is hitting younger.. 19/12/2025

Vaccination urged as key defence against illness in MurciaHealth officials and pharmacists reinforce the importance of immunisation following recent rise in flu cases As seasonal illnesses continue to circulate, Murcia’s Ministry of Health and the Santa María de España Academy of Pharmacy.. 18/12/2025

Murcia weekend weather forecast December 18-21: More rain on the wayA fresh downpour this Saturday and Sunday will set us up for another wet week to come Murcia weather forecast, afternoon of Sunday December 21   After a week of torrential rain that left flooding, closed roads and more than a few emergency.. 18/12/2025

Government pumps another €20 million into the Mar MenorThe new €20 million package will allow eight towns to upgrade sewage systems and support ongoing efforts to restore the Mar Menor The Spanish government is stepping up efforts to clean up the Mar Menor with a second €20 million package.. 18/12/2025

Murcia Photo of the Year 2025: Vote for your favourite!Here are the top 12 images of the year taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) take pleasure in sharing the club’s Photo of the Year competition with the Murcia Today.. 18/12/2025

How much do you really get if you win El Gordo this Christmas?A closer look at what Spain’s famous Christmas Lottery actually pays out once tax is deducted As excitement builds ahead of Spain’s Christmas Lottery draw, many people dream about landing El Gordo, but fewer know exactly how much of that headline.. 18/12/2025

CHANGE OF DATE - December 28 The traditional Christmas swim in Los Alcázares!The annual dip in the Mar Menor has been put back 7 days due to recent heavy rain One of the most eagerly awaited festive events in Los Alcázares, the Christmas dip in the Mar Menor, has unfoirtunately had to be put back a week due to the recent.. 18/12/2025

No, the Spanish tax office will not monitor your personal Bizum payments in 2026Both the Tax Agency and Bizum have dismissed social media claims that everyday transfers will be monitored from January A bit of panic has been sweeping across Spanish social media and WhatsApp groups in recent days, with users convinced that from.. 17/12/2025

Doctors' strike put on hold after breakthrough talks with Health MinistryPreliminary agreement on working hours and retirement brings pause to planned industrial action Plans for a fresh round of doctors’ strikes across Spain have been put on hold after unions and the Ministry of Health reached a preliminary agreement.. 17/12/2025

EU backtracks on banning sale of petrol cars from 2035Spain rejects the watered-down emissions rules as the EC caves to automotive industry pressure The European Commission has dramatically watered down its ambitious plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, bowing to pressure from.. 17/12/2025