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Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing planTourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis  The Spanish government is set to bring a new package of housing measures before the Council of Ministers in July, with one change likely to catch the attention.. 03/07/2026

Buying from Shein or Temu just got a little more expensive as the EU's new parcel tax kicks in tomorrowA €3 customs charge on small packages from outside the bloc came into force on Wednesday July 1, targeting the flood of cheap imports from China If you have ever ordered something in Spain or elsewhere, from Temu, Shein or AliExpress and marvelled.. 03/07/2026

The giants of the sea take over Cartagena: More than 25,000 cruise passengers will arrive in JulyThis month will bring 13 cruise ship calls to Cartagena, including some of the largest vessels currently sailing in Europe Cartagena is preparing for one of its busiest cruise months of the year, with more than 25,000 passengers expected to arrive.. 03/07/2026

Hostel reopens in the mountains of Sierra del CarcheJumilla recovers the use of the hostel after a hiatus of four years After four years of closure due to problems with the water supply, the municipal hostel of the mountains of Sierra del Carche in Jumilla is set to reopen to visitors, following an investment.. 03/07/2026

Petition to ban jet skis in the Mar Menor gains 26,000 signaturesPetition organisers say the lagoon's recovery remains fragile and are calling for a permanent ban on jet skis to help protect wildlife and water quality A petition by Abracemos al Mar Menor calling for jet skis to be banned from the Mar Menor.. 03/07/2026

The 2026 FarmFoods European Senior Masters Golf Championship - 5th-8th November Promoted by Champions (UK) plc, and part of the Legends Tour, La Manga Club’s biggest commercial golf event returns to the 5-star resort's iconic south course for the fifth consecutive year.   The start of the championship will be.. 03/07/2026

More families to qualify for reduced VAT on new homes in MurciaFamilies earning up to €2,400 a month could qualify for the reduced 4% VAT rate on new-build properties under the revised housing decree Thousands more people in the Region of Murcia could soon qualify for a reduced 4% VAT rate when buying.. 03/07/2026

Spanish Police warn of cruel AI scam targeting owners of missing petsFraudsters are creating realistic images and videos of missing animals before demanding money for their return The National Police have issued a warning about a particularly cruel scam doing the rounds across Spain that targets people searching for.. 03/07/2026

Spain heatwave warning: Early signs of heatstroke every dog owner should knowRecognising the early symptoms can help prevent life-threatening complications during periods of extreme heat in Spain With another heatwave forecast across much of Spain this weekend, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that heatstroke can develop.. 03/07/2026

June road deaths in Spain hit a 15-year high as accidents surge across the countryA sharp rise in serious accidents on conventional roads pushed the June death toll to levels not seen since 2010 June has been a brutal month for Spain by almost every measure. With over 1,000 heat-related deaths recorded, making it the deadliest month.. 03/07/2026

Rock Imperium kicks off today: everything you need to know before you goFrom shuttle buses and cashless wristbands to what you can and can't bring through the gate, here's your practical guide to the festival It's here. After months of anticipation, Rock Imperium Festival opens its gates today in Cartagena for.. 03/07/2026

Fundraiser launched to bring Briton home after tragedy struck days into new life in SpainHELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €500 to an appeal to bring a retired NHS nurse back to the UK after a devastating brain aneurysm A local charity is urging people to support a fundraising appeal for a British retiree whose life changed forever.. 03/07/2026

June 2026 was Spain's deadliest month for heat in recorded history, with more than 1,000 lives lostNew figures confirm 1,028 heat-related deaths last month, the worst June on record, as Aemet declares it the second hottest June since 1961 The figures published this week make uncomfortable reading, particularly for anyone who lived through last month.. 02/07/2026

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

Spain records its deadliest June for drownings since records beganWith 86 deaths in a single month and summer barely started, experts are urging families to take water safety far more seriously The image is a familiar one at this time of year across Spain: pools full of children, beaches packed by mid-morning, families.. 02/07/2026

Mallorca sunbed wars escalate following British tourist's viral itching powder prankAfter spotting rows of empty sunbeds reserved with towels from dawn, one holidaymaker decided to take matters into his own hands, dividing opinion online Sunbed wars have reached new levels in Mallorca after a British tourist resorted to itching.. 02/07/2026

Major flood defence works get underway in Los AlcázaresThe restoration of the Rambla de la Pescadería will cost €17 million and won’t be finished until 2029 The tender process has officially opened for a major flood protection scheme in Los Alcázares, with the Ministry for Ecological.. 02/07/2026

Cartagena launches its biggest ever beach safety operation as the summer season gets properly underwayAll 27 beaches are now open at full capacity, with a new permanent police patrol unit added to the western coastline for the first time Summer is officially here in Cartagena. From Tuesday July 1, the municipality has activated its full beach season safety.. 02/07/2026

Cartagena gets its first flood park along the Canteras ramblaThe €1.96 million project includes solar lighting, a calisthenics circuit and a butterfly garden Residents in the western part of Cartagena have been puzzling over the construction work taking shape along the Canteras rambla, and in particular.. 02/07/2026

Murcia man rescues €150,000 painting from the street because he liked the frameAndrés Hurtado had no idea what he'd found on a Seville street until AI told him it might be worth a fortune A Murcia man who picked up what he thought was a piece of abandoned junk on a Seville street turned out to have a €150,000.. 02/07/2026