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Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 14/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 14/08/2026

Living costs rise sharply in Murcia as transport prices climb 7.7%Prices rose 0.7 percentage points in July as transport costs jumped 7.7% compared with the same month last year The cost of living in the Region of Murcia has risen sharply, with inflation reaching 3.7% in July compared with the same month last year.. 14/08/2026

Which shops and supermarkets are open in the Region of Murcia on August 15?Here’s where you can shop on Saturday as the Assumption of the Virgin Mary brings a national holiday across Spain Saturday August 15 is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, one of Spain’s national public holidays. As it falls on a Saturday.. 14/08/2026

Diesel discount in Spain set to rise to 20 cents in SeptemberThe government is increasing the planned diesel discount after diesel prices across Spain jumped 15.7% in July There’s finally some good news for motorists as the government has just announced that drivers in Spain will get a bigger discount.. 14/08/2026

32 people treated for eye problems after Murcia solar eclipseHundreds of emergency workers were deployed across the Region for the eclipse on August 12 Emergency services in the Region of Murcia treated 32 people for eye problems linked to Wednesday's solar eclipse, although none of the cases was serious.. 14/08/2026

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands Thousands watched the skies only to see clouds roll in at the worst possible moment, but southern Spain gets another chance in August 2027   🌘 Murcia ha vivido un momento mágico con el eclipse solar. 🏰Desde las Fortalezas.. 13/08/2026

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are openFind out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain If you need to do a supermarket run this weekend, you’d do well to check the opening hours before heading.. 13/08/2026

Thunderstorms, hail and 40ºC heat: Murcia's weekend weather forecast August 13-16The Region faces another unsettled few days, with hail, heavy rain and strong winds possible as temperatures remain high inland   Weather alerts activated on Thursday August 13   The weather in the Region of Murcia is set to remain.. 13/08/2026

Volunteers clear more than a tonne of litter from Region of Murcia's natural areasThe Region of Murcia joined a nationwide effort that mobilised more than 13,700 volunteers Volunteers across the Region of Murcia have removed more than a tonne of litter from the Region's natural spaces as part of the tenth edition of the ".. 12/08/2026

Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this OctoberFrom Friday October 17, all commercial calls must use a new 400 prefix, making telephone scams instantly identifiable and easier to block If you're fed up with unsolicited calls from companies trying to sell you something, or worse, scammers pretending.. 12/08/2026

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 12/08/2026

Attacks on police officers in Murcia have doubled in a decade and unions say the system is failing the people who protect usFrom stone-throwing in San Javier to a delivery driver wielding a helmet as a weapon, officers say they are increasingly vulnerable and under-equipped   Police officers in the Region of Murcia are being attacked at twice the rate they were ten.. 12/08/2026

Murcia-Almería high speed rail still on track, says Transport MinisterThe project forms a key part of the Mediterranean Corridor, connecting Andalucía, Murcia and the rest of Europe Spain's Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente, confirmed this week that construction of the high speed.. 11/08/2026

New storm warnings for Region of Murcia after rain and hail batter NorthwestAemet has issued a new yellow warning as temperatures also climb close to 40°C across the Region   The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a fresh round of storm warnings for the Region of Murcia, just a day after heavy rain, hail.. 11/08/2026

VIDEOS! Storm brings hail, flooding and 96km/h winds to parts of the Region of MurciaCalasparra, Cieza and Abarán were among the worst affected as lightning also sparked a forest fire in Jumilla   ¡#Tormentas localmente muy fuertes en puntos de interior del sureste #PenínsulaIbérica! Precaució.. 11/08/2026

Murcia prepares for eclipse with 500 extra personnel and forest restrictionsThe Region is taking extra precautions as the eclipse is expected to attract huge crowds during a period of extreme heat and high fire risk The Region of Murcia is stepping up its emergency response ahead of Wednesday August 12's solar eclipse.. 10/08/2026

Dogs and cats could soon be allowed on buses across the Region of MurciaMore than 413,000 pets are officially registered in the Region of Murcia as authorities prepare to consult the public Taking your dog on the bus or travelling with your cat could become much easier in the Region of Murcia if plans being developed.. 10/08/2026

Millions across Spain set to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a centuryThe historic event will be followed by the Perseid meteor shower in Spain, making for an unforgettable evening Next Wednesday promises to be one of the most extraordinary evenings Spain has experienced in more than a century as a total solar eclipse.. 07/08/2026

EU brings in new AI rules to make chatbots and artificially generated content easier to spotBusinesses in Spain and the rest of the EU will have to be more open when customers are interacting with AI instead of a real person Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, whether you're shopping online, searching the internet.. 07/08/2026