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Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discountThe diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre from this Tuesday September 1, well above the 5 cents originally planned.. 04/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 04/09/2026

Region of Murcia municipalities will receive €24 million for local works149 projects will be funded across 45 municipalities between 2026 and 2027, with councils also contributing their own money The 45 municipalities in the Region of Murcia will receive up to €24 million from the regional government to fund 149.. 04/09/2026

Murcia heat alerts ramped up as temperatures expected to soarHighs of 38°C are expected in parts of the Region this Friday afternoon The brief break from the heat that the Region of Murcia enjoyed earlier in the week is coming to an end, with temperatures set to climb again from this Friday September 4. &.. 04/09/2026

Step back in time with Raquel Tours at Cartagena's famous Carthaginians & Romans FestivalRaquel Tours is organising a special coach trip on Saturday September 26, with free time in the city and a reserved restaurant terrace for the evening parade Cartagena will once again travel back more than 2,200 years this September as the city comes.. 03/09/2026

September gets off to a sizzling start: Murcia weather forecast September 3-6Temperatures will again climb towards the 40s in the Region of Murcia before easing off over the weekend Temperatures foecast for Friday afternoon   What a difference a day makes. After the Region of Murcia was under yellow weather warnings.. 03/09/2026

Spain's minimum wage increase trails most of Europe in 2026Spain's 3.1% increase leaves it near the bottom of the EU rankings, despite the minimum wage having risen by more than 40% in real terms over the past decade Spain may have one of the highest minimum wages in the European Union, but workers.. 03/09/2026

Spain's traffic lights are changing from October 1: Here's what drivers need to knowA new rule will stop flashing amber lights appearing at the same time as green pedestrian signals at crossings across Spain Drivers in Spain will see an important change at traffic lights from October 1 when a combination of signals that has long.. 03/09/2026

Murcia rejects first three euthanasia requests involving patients with mental illnessOnly 16 of the 27 euthanasia requests made in the Region of Murcia since 2021 have been approved The first three euthanasia requests in the Region of Murcia involving patients with underlying mental health conditions have all been rejected, according.. 02/09/2026

Electricity bills in Spain hit highest August level since Ukraine war energy crisisThe typical regulated-tariff household paid €96.65 in August, almost 20% more than during the same month last year Electricity bills in Spain have climbed to their highest August level since the energy crisis following Russia’s invasion.. 02/09/2026

Murcia welcomes record number of international tourists in JulyMore than 162,000 foreign visitors arrived in the Region during July, with tourists staying an average of 12.1 days The Region of Murcia has recorded a big increase in international tourism, with July bringing the highest number of international.. 02/09/2026

Hybrid and electric vehicles fuel strong growth in Murcia car marketAlternative-energy vehicles now account for the clear majority of new car registrations across the Region of Murcia Drivers in the Region of Murcia are increasingly turning to hybrid and electric cars, with the growing popularity of alternative-energy.. 02/09/2026

Spain's new storm season begins with 21 names ready for the next big weather eventsAEMET has released the names that could soon become familiar to residents across Spain as the new storm season gets underway Spain’s new storm season officially got underway on Tuesday September 1, with the country’s weather agency revealing.. 02/09/2026

Mercadona returns to winter hours in SpainMore than 300 stores across Spain will once again shut on Sundays as summer draws to a close There’s a bit of bad news for anyone who’s become rather too accustomed to a Sunday trip to Mercadona. With summer officially coming to an end.. 02/09/2026

Santomera archaeological site reveals centuries of hidden historyNew discoveries at the Sierra de Balumba site reveal how the strategic hilltop was used from the Bronze Age through to the Andalusian period A hilltop in Santomera has been revealing its secrets this summer, with archaeologists uncovering evidence.. 01/09/2026

Self-employed in Murcia could claim up to €10,000 for hiring staffThe Region of Murcia has launched a new grant scheme to help autónomos take on permanent staff Starting a business is never easy, especially if you're beginning from scratch, don't have much experience, or are only growing gradually.. 31/08/2026

Massive expansion plan approved with thousands more homes at Hacienda del ÁlamoThe second phase of Hacienda del Álamo's expansion could bring 3,000 new homes to the resort Fuente Álamo looks set for its biggest building boom in decades, with plans now in motion for a huge expansion of the Hacienda del Á.. 31/08/2026

Health insurance costs in Spain jump 67% since the pandemicLonger waiting lists have pushed more people in Spain towards private healthcare Health insurance in Spain has become considerably more expensive since the pandemic, with premiums rising by 67.6% between July 2020 and July 2026, according to figures.. 31/08/2026

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this yearSpain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000 hectares of land affected by wildfires since the start of the year, according.. 28/08/2026

Murcia beer named best in its class at World Beer AwardsThe Murcia-brewed lager was created to mark the company's 60th anniversary A beer brewed in Murcia has been named the best in the world in its category, after Estrella de Levante's Reserva 60 picked up the title of best Dortmunder-style beer.. 28/08/2026