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Spain's anti-scam plan blocks 48 million fraudulent callsGovernment crackdown sees sharp rise in blocked calls and texts since June Spain’s campaign against phone scams is proving to be a major success, with millions of fraudulent calls and messages now being stopped before they reach the public. &.. 20/08/2025

Number of illegal immigrants arriving in Murcia cut in halfDespite this, 80% of migrant boats still manage to dock in the Region of Murcia The number of irregular migrants reaching the coast of Murcia has been cut in half this summer, although most of the small boats or pateras that set out still manage to.. 20/08/2025

Spain to declare fire-ravaged areas emergency zones with state aid pledgedPresident of Spanish government announces Council of Ministers will designate affected territories and calls for State Pact to tackle climate crisis Emergency zones to aid fire-hit areas President Pedro Sánchez has announced that during.. 20/08/2025

Planned power cuts across the Region of Murcia this weekBetween August 19 and 22, Iberdrola will interrupt power supply on dozens of streets throughout the Region of Murcia It’s a very good thing that the red heat alerts have been lifted as thousands of homes throughout the Region of Murcia may have.. 19/08/2025

Can you overtake a cyclist on a continuous line in Spain?The DGT in Spain confirms that drivers can overtake cyclists on a continuous line if they respect the 1.5-metre rule Cyclists remain among the most vulnerable users on Spanish roads. Even with helmets, lights and other safety gear becoming more common.. 19/08/2025

What Spanish citizens can do if they lose their passport at the airportSpain’s Guardia Civil can issue a travel permit so those with Spanish nationality don’t miss their flight Losing a passport or ID at the airport is every traveller’s nightmare. The panic usually sets in right away, with many.. 19/08/2025

Holidaymakers hit with soaring flight costs across SpainInternational travel costs are back to pre-pandemic highs Travellers to and from Spain are once again facing serious disruption as Ryanair ground staff stage a new wave of strikes running through to the end of the year. But even if your flight isn.. 19/08/2025

24-hour tourist information office planned in Los NarejosA combination of staffing and IT will offer a 24-hour service in this popular area of Los Alcázares Approval has been given in Los Alcázares for plans to create a new tourist office in Avenida Río Nalón in Los Narejos, where.. 19/08/2025

Red alerts for mid-40s temperatures: Murcia weather forecast August 18-21After a sweltering weekend, the start of a new week brings more unbearable temperatures to the Region of Murcia   Weather alerts on Monday August 18   Before the bank holiday weekend, the Region of Murcia, while still suffocatingly.. 18/08/2025

Region of Murcia to welcome 16 new hotels in the next three yearsThis substantial investment in tourism will add more than 700 hotel beds across the Region Tourism in the Region of Murcia is gearing up for a major boost. After a few years of slower growth, new investment is set to bring 16 additional hotels and.. 18/08/2025

Rents on the Murcian coast surge by more than 70% in four yearsFrom Mazarrón to Cartagena, soaring rents are squeezing residents out of the market Right before the summer, the Bank of Spain released a survey that showed that three out of four renters in Spain can’t hope to save for a deposit for.. 18/08/2025

Spain simplifies life for self-employed workers: Combined visa and residency now availableSelf-employed professionals can now apply for their visa and work authorisation together, with Heniam making the process simple If you’re self-employed and planning to move to Spain, you’ll be pleased to hear the Spanish government introduced.. 18/08/2025

Murcia invests €10million to improve roads in 9 municipalitiesThe money will go towards resurfacing, road safety and three new roundabouts across the Region of Murcia The regional government has committed to improving Murcia's road network with the launch of nine new projects worth €9.2 million. These.. 15/08/2025

Spain sizzles through the hottest August of all timeThe first 20 days will likely be the warmest Spain has seen since records began You probably don’t need us to tell you that August is turning out to be a scorcher and not just any scorcher - this one is rewriting the record books. The first.. 14/08/2025

Ryanair threatens to pull flights from even more Spanish airportsThe Irish airline says it plans to cut “almost a million” seats in Spain in the coming months As if the strikes planned to begin this week weren’t bad enough, Ryanair has dealt yet another devastating blow with the news that it&rsquo.. 14/08/2025

Murcia-Almería train line pushed back to 2027After years of delays and setbacks, the long-promised high-speed rail link between Murcia and Almería is finally taking shape Work is gathering pace on the long-awaited high-speed railway connection between Murcia and Almería, with the.. 14/08/2025

Which shops and supermarkets are open in the Region of Murcia this August 15 bank holiday?Find out which establishments will be closing this Friday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain This Friday August 15 marks the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption, a public holiday across Spain, including the.. 14/08/2025

Murcia became Spain's most affordable region in JulyInflation in the Region of Murcia fell to 1.4%, the lowest in all of Spain While we all know the price of everything from the weekly grocery shop to a tank of fuel is going nowhere but up, it seems consumers in the Region of Murcia are faring better.. 13/08/2025

Latest news on the fires in Spain todayHeat, storms, and wind are complicating the fight against the blazes, which are ravaging thousands of hectares. Spain continues to burn for another day, with more than 20,000 hectares scorched this August and thousands of people evacuated. A combination.. 13/08/2025

Older cars drive up Spain's used vehicle pricesSecond hand car prices reached an all-time high across Spain in July Most people new to car shopping get a bit of a shock when they step foot on a Spanish forecourt and see the extortionate price second hand bangers are going for, but believe it or.. 13/08/2025