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Murcia weekend weather forecast July 10-13: Hot and humidThe storms affecting other parts of Spain will barely reach down as far as Murcia this weekend Murcia relative humidity, Friday July 11   The humidity is rising at the end of this week in the Region of Murcia, with relative humidity levels.. 10/07/2025

Goodbye plastic bags and tiny toiletries: UK airports starting to scrap the 100ml liquid ruleTravellers flying from Birmingham or Edinburgh can now carry up to 2 litres of liquid in their hand luggage Nineteen years after it was first introduced, the strict 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage has finally been lifted at two major UK airports. From.. 10/07/2025

What are the pros and cons of voting to ban tourist rentals in my community?Communities across Spain are holding EGMs to decide whether or not to continue allowing tourist rentals in their buildings, resorts and urbanisations, which has left many people wondering: “What way should I vote?”    .. 09/07/2025

From forest to freeway: Spain sees surge in animal-related road accidentsA third of all traffic accidents now involve animals Traffic accidents involving animals have doubled in Spain over the last decade, with more than 36,000 incidents reported last year, according to new figures released by the Spanish Road Traffic Association.. 09/07/2025

Salaries will shrink for millions of employees in Spain next yearWorkers in Spain will pay more into the pension pot in 2026, but they won’t receive any benefit themselves Salaries in Spain aren’t exactly known for being overly generous, so the news that wages will actually go down in 2026 will come.. 09/07/2025

Spain introduces 'reversible retirement' to encourage people to work longerThe government in Spain is introducing incentives to make working later in life more attractive The Spanish government is really focusing on active and semi-retirement this year, introducing reform after reform that aim to make working later in life.. 09/07/2025

This is the emergency survival kit the EU wants us to carry in the carBrussels recommends drivers in Spain carry several potential life-saving items at all times Back in March, the powers that be in Brussels set plenty of eyes rolling when they recommended that all households prepare a 3-day emergency survival kit that.. 09/07/2025

Got this blood type? Ticks might love you more than othersScientists say people with type A blood could be tastier to ticks and at greater risk of Lyme disease If you’ve ever wondered why you always seem to be the one getting bitten on a walk through the woods, your blood might be to blame.  .. 08/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated.. 08/07/2025

Epic charity ride complete: Los Alcázares duo make it home after 3,500km scooter adventure to the UKPaul and Julie return elated to Los Alcázares after conquering the mammoth journey to Scotland on 51-year-old Lambretta They did it! After weeks of anticipation and a gruelling 3,500 kilometre journey, Paul and Julie have successfully completed.. 08/07/2025

UK airline has worst cancellation rate in SpainThe British carrier axed almost 4% of all its flights from Spain last summer The summer of 2025 hasn’t got off to the best start for travellers. Air traffic controller strikes in France are causing ructions across Europe and last week, power.. 08/07/2025

Smoke from Catalonia wildfire sparks panic in Orihuela Costa and Mar MenorResidents woke to smoke-filled homes and a sky thick with smog Widespread alarm reverberated across Orihuela Costa and the Mar Menor area of Murcia on Tuesday morning, July 8, when the sky filled with thick smoke and an acrid smell of burning. Shortly.. 08/07/2025

Spain loses €1.1 billion in EU Recovery Funds over diesel tax delaysThe fifth instalment of the funds has been frozen until Spain delivers on its promises to Brussels The European Commission has put the brakes on €1.1 billion of Spain's recovery money after the country failed to deliver on a number of key.. 08/07/2025

Iker Casillas pays a surprise visit to La Azohía, MurciaThe former Real Madrid and Spanish national team goalkeeper shared images of the sunset on the coast of Cartagena on social networks La Azohía has enjoyed an illustrious visitor this week: the 2010 football World Cup winner, Íker Casillas.. 08/07/2025

The surprising truth about your fan's electricity useAn expert breaks down the numbers and shows that staying cool doesn’t have to break the bank If you’ve been tempted to switch off your fan at night because it uses “a lot of electricity,” you’re not alone. That familiar phrase.. 07/07/2025

Ryanair passengers celebrate game-changing new carry-on policy: 'It will be implemented in the coming weeks'The budget Irish airline has expanded its hand luggage dimensions beyond EU recommendations We’re so used to Ryanair charging for every little extra that this latest news might come as a surprise, but Europe’s biggest low-cost airline.. 07/07/2025

Consumer debt reaches 2008 highs in SpainMore and more households in Spain are using credit to purchase appliances and furniture As the cost of living in Spain continues to rise at a far faster rate than income, countless households are finding that there’s simply too much month at.. 07/07/2025

Rainclouds forecast to break the heat this week: Murcia weather July 7-10The prospect of some gentle rain this week brings some brief respite to what looks like it will be a summer that is longer and hotter than usual After so many days and weeks of very high temperatures in Spain and the Region of Murcia, you will be.. 07/07/2025

New rules for short-term rentals come into effect in Spain on July 1All tourist and temporary rentals in Spain must now be registered to advertise online From this Tuesday July 1, anyone wanting to rent out their property as a tourist rental, temporary accommodation or room rental will need to register with a new government.. 04/07/2025

Timetable for public buses to and from Corvera Airport increased for July and AugustThe public transport connection to the Region of Murcia International Airport from Murcia city and Cartagena will be beefed up for the summer Murcia’s regional government has, for another year, agreed to put on public transport between the Region.. 04/07/2025