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Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under-16sSpanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under-16s from accessing social media and will require platforms to implement age verification systems, President..

Spain-wide train strike to go ahead February 9, 10 and 11Talks between unions and Spain’s Transport Ministry have reached a stalemate Anybody planning on travelling by rail next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will need to make other arrangements. After three rounds of talks between the unions.. 06/02/2026

Over 186,000 patients in Murcia to get a new doctor as more strikes are announcedThe latest round of family doctor transfers will affect tens of thousands, as local doctors protest staffing shortages and working conditions More than 186,000 patients in the Region of Murcia will soon be seeing a new family doctor at their local.. 06/02/2026

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Life imitates art at Caser ResidencialResidents step into the spotlight, becoming the stars of famous paintings as part of this new project Caser Residencial is bringing a touch of creativity and fun to everyday life for its residents. The latest project turns famous paintings into living.. 06/02/2026

Half of Murcia households cannot afford a financial shockNew survey shows 32.5% of residents at risk of poverty or social exclusion For many families in the Region of Murcia, a broken washing machine or an unexpected car repair is enough to tip the budget over the edge. The latest Living Conditions Survey from.. 06/02/2026

Condado de Alhama repaints Al-Kasar shopping centre carpark this weekAl-Kasar carpark will be repainted on February 10, so residents will need to move their cars in advance Just a heads up for everyone at Condado de Alhama: Al-Kasar will be repainting the parking lines at the shopping centre on Tuesday February.. 06/02/2026

Shoppers in Spain start 2026 paying more for eggs, coffee and chocolateSupermarket own-brand items and special offers and easing the pressure a little on households in Spain Spanish shoppers ended 2025 on a surprisingly upbeat note, even if their wallets still feel a bit lighter than they used to. Overall spending grew.. 06/02/2026

Cancer diagnoses in Murcia rising fast with one new case every hourHealth officials warn numbers are climbing steadily as prevention and early detection remain key Cancer is now being diagnosed at a rate of roughly one case every hour in the Region of Murcia, according to new figures published this week by the regional.. 06/02/2026

Spain clarifies migrant regularisation rules on overseas criminal recordsNew draft reveals time limits, legal definitions and a fallback option if foreign paperwork never arrives Spain’s planned mass regularisation of undocumented migrants is taking clearer shape, with new details revealing how overseas criminal records.. 05/02/2026

Ryanair confirms Corvera Airport safe from cuts: UK and Ireland summer 2026 routes announcedRyanair is keeping eight international routes from Murcia this summer, with 48 weekly flights and expected passenger growth of 12% For now, Murcia has stayed on the right side of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. The always interesting Irish airline.. 05/02/2026

How to slash your electricity bill in Spain by timing your appliances rightRunning your washing machine at night could cost four times less than earlier in the day Cutting down the electricity bill is a priority for many Spanish households, especially if you're on an indexed tariff with time-of-use pricing. These tariffs.. 05/02/2026

Silent lung cancer risk in Spain: What the radon map really showsOn World Cancer Day experts warn about a hidden gas linked to hundreds of deaths each year World Cancer Day, on February 4, has again turned the spotlight on lung cancer in Spain and on a risk factor many people have never heard of. Specialists estimate that..

Murcia weather forecast February 5-8: Four seasons in one weekend, from rainstorms and wind alerts to 25C sunshineThere are more strong winds forecast, as well as showers and storms Murcia weather forecast, Saturday February 7   We’re in for a bit of a mixed bag this weekend, with some sunny spells (especially on Friday and Sunday), some heavy.. 05/02/2026

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alertsThe Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings As Storm Leonardo continues to batter Spain with intense rainfall, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has reminded.. 05/02/2026

Murcia court keeps surgeon in custody as judges cite risk of repeat offencesAppeal rejected after new complainants come forward in ongoing investigation A court in Murcia has ruled that the surgeon accused of raping a sedated patient during cosmetic surgery will remain in prison while the investigation continues, citing concerns.. 05/02/2026

Exciting new evening menu launched at Restaurant Piccolo CamposolPiccolo's brand new three-course dinner with a drink for €22.90 starts Thursday February 5 Restaurant Piccolo on Camposol has launched a brand new evening menu for February which kicks off on Thursday the 5th. Creative dishes sit alongside.. 05/02/2026

Warning for Murcia dog owners as dangerous processionary caterpillars arrive earlyRegion of Murcia vets are urging immediate action if pets come into contact with the toxic pests The pine processionary caterpillar has started descending from trees across wooded areas of Murcia and vets are increasingly concerned about the threat.. 04/02/2026

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlinesThe income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the 2025 income tax return campaign (Declaración de la Renta), even.. 04/02/2026

New study finds genetic link between tap water chemicals and bowel cancer risk in SpainCertain people may be more susceptible to by-products found in drinking along the east coast of Spain The experts are adamant that Spanish tap water is perfectly safe to drink, but new research suggests that some people with specific genetic variants.. 04/02/2026