MURCIA REGION

Stay on top of regulated charging times in Spain with the Tarifa Hora Android AppThis innovative mobile app helps Spanish households navigate changing electricity time bands to reduce monthly bills Managing electricity costs in Spain can feel complicated, especially with the changing regulated charging times. These time bands.. 10/09/2025

Spain set to toughen anti-smoking laws with sweeping new restrictionsSweeping 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.. 10/09/2025

Spanish airlines fly to the rescue after Ryanair axes 1 million flightsVueling, Iberia Express, Binter and Wizz Air step in to boost routes from Tenerife North and Santiago de Compostela after Ryanair cuts “The king is dead, long live the king.” With that old saying, Spain’s Minister of Transport and.. 10/09/2025

Orihuela Costa apartment block evacuated following midnight blaze in underground car parkNumerous vehicles were damaged or destroyed but no-one was injured Fire fighters had to work flat out for almost four hours to extinguish a blaze in an underground car park in Orihuela Costa on Tuesday night, August 9. They were alerted at.. 10/09/2025

Rain, what rain? The orange storm alert that fizzled out in AlicanteSchools were closed and outdoor events were cancelled across the Costa Blanca on Tuesday over a storm that never arrived Meteorologists in southern Spain might be wishing they could quietly slip away today after forecasts of torrential rain and flooding.. 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

Spain braces for another scorching autumn as temperatures soar above normalDespite cooling Pacific currents, Spain is set for above-average temperatures across the country As the leaves begin to change colour across Europe and we head towards the fall equinox, Spain is preparing for yet another autumn that defies traditional.. 09/09/2025

Irish man kills British woman and injures two others by driving onto pavement in IbizaSuspect was allegedly under the influence of “laughing gas” nitrous oxide, and has been jailed A young British woman has died, another is in a critical condition and a third suffered minor injuries when they were struck by an all-terrain.. 09/09/2025

Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expectThe season starts on September 22 with milder weather, fewer rainy days and plenty of sky-watching highlights Spanish summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. This year it officially begins on Monday September 22 at.. 09/09/2025

WATCH: Costa Blanca battered by storms, schools closed ahead of worsening weatherAn orange weather alert for torrential rain and potentially dangerous storms has been activated in several parts of the Valencian Community on Tuesday   The Costa Blanca is bracing for another day of dangerous weather after heavy downpours.. 09/09/2025

Stag do British pair arrested for unruly behaviour on flight to AlicanteOther passengers cheered as Guardia Civil officers hauled the offenders off the plane Another flight to Alicante airport was marred by disruptive British passengers, in this case two men who were dragged off the plane and arrested by Guardia.. 09/09/2025

Spain's DGT sets clear rules on sunglasses when drivingFines of up to €200 for wearing Category 4 sunglasses while driving or not using prescription lenses if required It’s common to see drivers in Spain sporting sunglasses, especially in the summer months, to shield their eyes from the sun and.. 08/09/2025

West Nile virus returns to Spain, raising health alertFirst case confirmed in Menorca as authorities heighten surveillance to protect residents and tourists The West Nile virus has reappeared in Spain with the first confirmed case detected in an infected horse in Mahon, Menorca. This adds to recent findings.. 08/09/2025

British couple in southern Spain say the “cost of living has gone up, but it’s still cheap”Retired Brits Mal and Bill find freedom and sunshine on Spain’s Mediterranean shores More than 130,000 British nationals over 60 now call Spain home, with most settling along the Mediterranean coast in places like Málaga and Alicante. Among.. 08/09/2025

Two arrested in Torrevieja for fraud by cloning a telecom company’s websiteVictims in 19 provinces, including Murcia, Alicante and Andalucía, lost a total of about €20,000 Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 44-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman in Torrevieja, on suspicion of 30 frauds using.. 08/09/2025

AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada shuts again for improvement worksDrivers will be diverted to the N-332 as €3.5 million lighting upgrade gets underway Just a couple of months after the road reopened following a fatal truck crash in May, the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada has been shut again until September.. 08/09/2025

Ryanair increases bonuses for ground staff who catch passengers with oversized bagsThe budget airline has given boarding gate employees an added incentive to charge people for extra hand luggage Ryanair has decided to give its airport staff a little boost when it comes to spotting cheeky passengers trying to sneak oversized bags.. 08/09/2025

Batten down the hatches!: Alicante weather forecast September 8-11Storm warnings for heavy rain across the province from midday today The storm and rain warnings for today, Monday State meteorological agency Aemet has issued warnings for heavy rain and storms across the whole of Alicante province from 12pm.. 08/09/2025

Spain’s rail woes call for clear strategy as Renfe and ADIF face mounting challengesRail operators and infrastructure managers need strong coordination and vision to restore public confidence Spain’s railway system is facing persistent problems that highlight the urgent need for a clear, long-term strategy involving both Renfe.. 05/09/2025

Fewer road deaths this summer in Spain, especially in Murcia and Valencia regionsDespite improvements during period when record number of journeys were made, interior minister emphasised the importance of vigilance Road fatalities in Spain continued to decline during the summer months of July and August 2025. A total of.. 05/09/2025