MURCIA REGION

Andalucía election results 2026: PP wins again, but will have to join Vox coalitionThe centre-left lost out badly in these elections, while smaller far-left and independence parties are growing in their place This weekend, the autonomous community of Andalucía went to the polls to choose who would lead the region’s.. 18/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 18/05/2026

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 18/05/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast May 18-21: Turning hotter with plenty of sunshineMostly dry and sunny, with temperatures climbing sharply and only a slight chance of a passing shower inland After the warmer, windier spell at the end of last week, Andalucía now looks set for a more settled and much hotter stretch. Sunshine will.. 18/05/2026

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in SpainFaster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could eventually be numbered. A growing number of banks and technology companies.. 15/05/2026

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reformsThe new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly more stressful, ITV inspection as the European Union moves ahead with plans.. 15/05/2026

Squatting complaints fall in Spain but thousands of homeowners are still facing nightmare battlesThe Valencian Community recorded a rise in squatting reports while Murcia registered 425 cases last year Reports linked to squatting in Spain may have fallen slightly last year, but for many homeowners the issue remains one of the country’s.. 15/05/2026

Spain joins hunt for 12 UK's most wanted fugitivesA major operation is focusing on Alicante, Malaga, Marbella, Tenerife and other British hotspots across Spain Spain has joined an international campaign to track down the UK’s 12 most wanted fugitives, with authorities focusing on areas with a strong.. 15/05/2026

Spain sees surge in racist social media posts as more than 1,000 hateful messages appear every dayNew figures show most abuse targets North Africans and Muslims, while campaigners push for stronger action online More than 105,000 racist and xenophobic messages were detected on social media in Spain during the first three months of 2026, according.. 15/05/2026

Families of Adamuz rail crash victims begin receiving compensation payments More than 130 claims have now been approved as support process continues for those affected by the Córdoba tragedy More than 130 compensation claims linked to the deadly Adamuz train crash in Córdoba have now been approved, with some families.. 15/05/2026

Spain electricity and gas bills set to rise again as VAT returns to 21% in JuneThe end of temporary tax reductions is expected to push up household bills across Spain again from next month Households across Spain are set to feel another hit to their finances from June after the government confirmed temporary VAT cuts on electricity.. 14/05/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast May 14-17: Warm spells then windy and cloudier A mild few days ahead with sunshine in places but a touch more cloud and coastal wind later in the period After the mostly dry turn earlier in the week, Andalucía keeps that generally pleasant spring feel though the Mediterranean coast will feel.. 14/05/2026

Andalucía airports record strong April growth as Málaga leads the wayMálaga remains the region’s busiest airport after another busy month for travel across Andalucía Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport continued its strong run in April, with 2,613,939 passengers passing through its terminals, according.. 13/05/2026

The little-known airport fee many travellers still missWhat departure taxes are, where you may be asked to pay them separately and how to avoid a last-minute shock Most travellers assume the price on their ticket is the final amount, but there is one charge that often slips under the radar: the airport departure.. 13/05/2026

Iberian lynx comeback continues as 31 kittens born in Spanish breeding centresThe species was once on the brink of extinction but is now expanding into new areas of Spain Just over 20 years ago, the Iberian lynx was on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 100 animals left in the wild across the Iberian Peninsula.  .. 13/05/2026

Irvine Welsh brings Trainspotting sequel to Málaga Book FairThe Scottish author shares Men in Love, a new chapter for Renton, Spud, Begbie and Sick Boy, at the 55th edition of the fair If the 1990s are still a vivid memory, Málaga’s Book Fair offered a welcome return to one of the decade’s best.. 11/05/2026

Your bank may be calling - but it could be a scam: Police warn over rising 'spoofing' fraud in SpainFraudsters are making calls appear genuine to trick victims into handing over banking details and security codes A worrying phone scam that makes calls look as though they are coming directly from your bank is continuing to spread in Spain, with Polic.. 11/05/2026

Andalucía marks International Museum Day with more than 50 activities across the regionFrom talks and tours to workshops and concerts, museums and heritage sites will celebrate the 2026 theme, Museums Uniting a Divided World Andalucía’s museums and cultural sites are getting ready to celebrate International Museum Day with.. 11/05/2026

Free beach yoga in Mojácar every Sunday morningThe weekly sessions take place at 10am with no booking required Mojácar is keeping things simple this spring with a weekly dose of calm, fresh air and sea views as free beach yoga sessions return every Sunday morning.   The sessions.. 11/05/2026

Hantavirus cruise ship set to dock in Tenerife as quarantine plan moves aheadThe MV Hondius is due in Granadilla on Saturday, with British passengers also affected by the outbreak and health authorities insisting the risk remains low Spain is preparing to receive the MV Hondius in Tenerife on Saturday after the cruise ship at.. 08/05/2026