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New energy label for mobiles and tablets aims to cut waste and help shoppers choose better EU-wide scheme highlights energy efficiency, durability and repairability to encourage longer-lasting tech A new energy label is now required on all mobile phones and tablets sold across Spain and the European Union. The label is designed to make it.. 25/06/2025

Mercadona switches to summer and Sunday opening hours across SpainSpain’s favourite supermarket is extending its opening hours at nearly 300 stores We know it’s only the one day but let’s face it: supermarket winter hours, particularly Sunday closures, can be a bit of a pain, especially for holidaymakers.. 25/06/2025

How to stop car thieves this summer: 4 essential tips from Spanish PoliceWith thefts on the rise in holiday hotspots, these simple precautions can help keep your vehicle safe at the beach and beyond The Spanish summer is finally here in all its sweltering heat and whether you’re jetting to the Costas for a holiday.. 24/06/2025

Major changes coming to motorcycle licensing in Spain this JulyFrom July 1, new regulations will tighten safety requirements and increase practical training for Spain's most advanced motorcycle licence Significant updates are coming to Spain’s motorcycle licensing system this summer, particularly for.. 24/06/2025

Changes afoot as Corvera Airport finalises biometric border controls for UK and non-EU passengersFacial recognition and fingerprint scanners to replace passport stamps from October The Region of Murcia’s International Airport in Corvera finishing the set-up of its new biometric border control system for non-EU travellers from October.. 23/06/2025

Drought kills 1.3 million trees in Murcia and triggers pest alertsNearly 30,000 hectares have been affected across the Region of Murcia as officials prepare a three-year plan to protect forests   The Region of Murcia is witnessing an environmental crisis in slow motion. Severe drought over the past two years.. 23/06/2025

Silent disappearance: Weasels face extinction in MurciaWith only 44 sightings a year across Spain, not a single weasel has been recorded in the Region of Murcia The common weasel, the world’s smallest carnivore, may be silently vanishing from the Region of Murcia. Once a shy but resilient part of.. 23/06/2025

Heat alerts issued and calima on the way: Murcia weekly weather forecast June 23-26Get ready for temperatures of 38ºC or more in Murcia this week! Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday June 24   The lightning storms seem to be done for now in Murcia, which is just as well since last week they caused no fewer than.. 23/06/2025

Noche de San Juan: Spain's fiery night of beach bonfires, magic and meaning, celebrated every year in JuneThe firsta of San Juan is a magical mix of bonfires, beach parties and centuries-old traditions that light up the start of summer   Imagine this: the beach at night, bonfires glowing, music pumping, people laughing, jumping over flames or..

Mar Menor and Portmán Bay once again given Black Flags for environmental harmEcologistas en Acción has highlighted pollution, mismanagement and encroachment along Spain’s coastline in its 2025 Black Flags report   The environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acción has once again raised the alarm..

Murcia to offer new €100 tax break for pet vet billsRegional president confirms up to 30% can be claimed back on veterinary costs in next year’s tax return Pet owners in the Region of Murcia will soon be able to claim back some of their veterinary expenses on their income tax, regional president.. 20/06/2025

Murcia tourism jobs hit record high ahead of sizzling summer seasonMore than 68,000 people now work in the sector as the region gears up for a busy summer The Region of Murcia is heading into what’s expected to be a bumper summer for tourism, with record-breaking job numbers in the hospitality and travel sectors.. 19/06/2025

Not without my dog: New guide highlights best pet-friendly getaways in SpainRover.com launches updated travel guide for holidaying with pets this summer With the summer holidays on the horizon, many dog owners across Spain are once again faced with the same challenge: finding places to stay that will welcome their four-legged.. 19/06/2025

Summer solstice 2025: This Saturday is the longest day of the year as summer starts in SpainSaturday June 21 marks the start of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere, and in Spain marks the day with the most daylight hours of the year This Saturday June 21 is the summer solstice, the moment when the sun reaches its highest point.. 19/06/2025

Carrots and spuds shoot up in price as Spanish shoppers feel the pinchSome basic foods in Spain rose sharply in June while olive oil and rice dropped in price   Spanish consumers are still seeing confusing price shifts at the checkout, with carrots, potatoes and iceberg lettuce among the products that rose.. 18/06/2025

Pilar de la Horadada mayor reveals latest expectation for AP-7 tunnel reopening dateRepairs after the fatal accident in May are now predicted to be finished by last week of June A reopening date for the southbound carriageway tunnel of the AP-7 in Pilar de la Horadada, which has been closed for repairs following a fatal truck.. 17/06/2025

Cool off this summer with 3 healthy ice-creams recommended by Spain's consumer watchdogIndulge in your favourite tasty treat without the side helping of guilt There are few guilty pleasures that herald the arrival of summer in Spain quite like a delicious ice-cream and it’s a treat that most adults enjoy just as much as children.. 17/06/2025

How to keep your pets safe and cool during Spain's summer heat wavesWith record temperatures on the rise, simple steps can help protect your dogs and cats from heat stroke   As the mercury rises across Spain and more heat waves hit the country each summer, many of us are taking shelter indoors with fans and air.. 17/06/2025

Spain's heat alert website launches English version for expats and touristsEnglish-speaking people can search for extreme temperature alerts in their town in Spain Heat alerts issued in Spain on Tuesday June 17   Spain is already in the midst of the second heatwave of the season and summer doesn’t officially.. 17/06/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes symbolic 1,200th flight in celebration of the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia cityIn a fortuitous coincidence, the Ryanair arrival from Birmingham marked a unique tribute to the city’s historic milestone A routine Ryanair flight took on special significance this morning as Murcia welcomed flight number 1,200 from Birmingham.. 16/06/2025