Some basics on the up while others get a breather: What’s happened to prices at the supermarket in SeptemberOranges, lettuce, and garlic top the list of price rises, while potatoes and olive oil give shoppers a little relief If your weekly shop feels like it’s costing more these days, you’re not imagining it. Latest data from consumer group Facua.. 23/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 19/09/2025

Spain faces record wildfire devastation with more than 340,000 hectares scorchedThousands of fires, including many large blazes, have damaged forests, farmland, and countryside across the country As Spain nears the close of one of its toughest wildfire seasons in recent memory, the scale of destruction is staggering. By September.. 19/09/2025

Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, joining Ireland and othersFour countries have already withdrawn, now Spain is first Big Five member to threaten exit The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is facing a major challenge as several countries oppose Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. To date.. 17/09/2025

New regional road plan promises safer, greener journeys across MurciaGovernment to review over 2,700 kilometres of roads and map out improvements for the future The Region of Murcia’s roads are set for some careful attention over the coming years, as the Ministry of Public Works has just awarded the contract for.. 17/09/2025

WATCH the fun at the Monday night dog social club at Paws and Snores, CamposolWhere your fur babies can play, make friends and enjoy safe social time while owners connect with other dog lovers   Come to Paws and Snores Monday night dog social club at 7pm. It is not just a social club for the dogs either. Lovely, like.. 17/09/2025

Butane cylinder prices drop 5%, bringing welcome relief to Spanish consumersPrice cut brings the cost of a butane gas cylinder down to €16.27 amid fluctuating global markets Did you know that over 64 million butane and propane gas cylinders are used every year across Spain? These handy cylinders are a vital energy source.. 16/09/2025

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Picasso's only painted swimming pool in the world goes on the marketVilla El Martinete in Marbella offers a unique masterpiece with a €30 million price tag If the idea of swimming in a real Picasso sounds like a dream come true, Marbella may just have the place for you. Villa El Martinete, a stunning beachfront mansion.. 16/09/2025

Electricity grid collapse in Region of Murcia sparks urgent funding callRegional government warns lack of investment is crippling growth and jobs   Murcia’s regional government has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a critical collapse of the electricity grid, warning that the lack of investment from.. 12/09/2025

Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights backHospitality sector in uproar over terrace smoking ban amid government push for tougher tobacco laws Spain’s hottest hospitality voices are strongly opposing the latest anti-smoking law draft passed by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, which extends.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terracesSweeping changes include fines for parents, expanded smoke-free zones, and big penalties for tobacco promotion Spain’s government is pressing ahead with some of its toughest anti-smoking measures yet, following months of heated debate and building.. 12/09/2025

Illegal builds double in Murcia as legal action struggles to keep upProsecutors warn of rising cases and delayed demolitions as offenders gamble on building without permits Court cases for illegal construction on undevelopable land have soared across the Region of Murcia, with the number of criminal proceedings more than.. 11/09/2025

Spain extends parental leave despite some criticismsCongress approves one more week off for parents alongside two weeks of paid childcare leave Spain’s parliament has given the green light to an extension of parental leave, with maternity leave increased from 16 to 17 weeks and the addition of two.. 10/09/2025

Pedalling science home: a 2,200km journey from Cambridge to MurciaBiochemist cycles across Europe to boost platelet research in Spain José Antonio Guerrero, a Murcia-born biochemist, certainly knows how to make a fresh start with style. After fifteen years at the University of Cambridge, he left behind the grey.. 10/09/2025

The mortgage hurdle forcing thousands to rent amid soaring house pricesSaving nearly €44,000 upfront is the stumbling block for homebuyers in Spain as rents continue to rise Becoming a homeowner in Spain remains a distant dream for millions, but it's not just about house prices continuing their rapid climb. The.. 09/09/2025