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Asian hornets are spreading across Spain, and experts say they are here to stayAsian hornets are spreading into new areas of Spain, putting bees and other ecosystems under growing pressure The spread of Asian hornets across Spain is proving difficult to stop, with the invasive insects now being detected in areas where they.. 21/08/2026

Spanish pensions are worth more relative to salaries than they were a decade agoMurcia retirees receive an average of €1,420 a month, and the gap between working income and pension has narrowed significantly in recent years If you're retired in the Region of Murcia, the average monthly pension is €1,420, which.. 21/08/2026

A trip back 25 years ago: 15 things that didn’t exist yetFrom the euro and the AVE to YouTube and the iPhone, a look back at how different life was in Spain in 2001 It’s hard to believe now, but 2001 really was a different world. As the saying goes, “time flies”, and looking back.. 21/08/2026

Increased safety measures for the autumn at the beach of Matalentisco in ÃguilasA safety channel has been created for swimmers caught out by undertow As soon as children go back to school and their parents return to work in September the beaches of Spain become relatively empty after the crowds of the height of summer, and in Á.. 21/08/2026

Why more Europeans are choosing Murcia as their permanent home, not just a holiday destinationForeign buyers now account for more than 21% of home sales in the region, drawn by quality of life, climate, connectivity and property prices that other Mediterranean destinations can't match Something is shifting in how Europeans think about Murcia.. 21/08/2026

Murcia hospital cuts breast cancer diagnosis from weeks to under an hourA simple rethink of how tests are scheduled at the Virgen de la Arrixaca has already helped more than 250 women, and the approach is now being recognised nationally It started with a two-minute wait. Radiologists at the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital.. 20/08/2026

Supreme Court sets clear limit on sex changes and past convictionsA change of registered sex cannot erase a gender violence conviction for offences committed before the change The Supreme Court, in Spain, has confirmed that changing a person´s registered sex does not wipe out a previous conviction for gender violence.. 20/08/2026

Illegal 'floating petrol station' discovered at La Manga boat hire businessGuardia Civil officers seize more than 1,000 litres of petrol after finding fuel stored in a van, garage and floating chest without the required licence A La Manga boat and jet ski hire business has been caught storing more than 1,000 litres of.. 20/08/2026

Storms, hail and rain on the way: Murcia weather forecast August 20-23Aemet is forecasting potentially strong thunderstorms, heavy showers and hail inland on Thursday, followed by a drop in temperatures The past few days have brought more hot and humid weather to the Region of Murcia, with the humidity making the.. 20/08/2026

Cocaine seizures in Spain have fallen sharply, but synthetic drugs are surgingNew annual drug statistics show 370 tonnes seized nationwide in 2025, with ecstasy, tusi and crystal MDMA all on the rise while traditional trafficking routes face increased pressure Spain's security forces seized 370 tonnes of drugs in 2025, according.. 20/08/2026

Keep the kids busy this August with free workshops at Cartagena's Museum of Modern ArtThree creative sessions running every week until the end of August, all free and open to children aged 6 to 12 August is ticking by, but there's still time to take advantage of one of the better free activities on offer for children in Cartagena this.. 20/08/2026

The relocation experts helping families move to and from Spain without the summer stressGLOBAL has spent more than 35 years managing international moves so families don't have to lift a single box in the heat Packing boxes in the midday sun is nobody's idea of a good time and with temperatures across Spain climbing well into.. 19/08/2026

Spain's Mediterranean coast is quietly becoming a major destination for swinger tourismFrom Murcia and Alicante to the Costa del Sol and beyond, liberal leisure is growing fast along southern Spain's coastline this summer Spain has long been known for its sunshine, beaches and relaxed attitude to life, but there's another kind of.. 19/08/2026

Two rescued loggerhead turtles return to the sea in the Region of MurciaThe turtles were rescued in Mazarrón after becoming tangled in nets, ropes and other debris and have now been returned to the Mediterranean Two loggerhead turtles have been given a second chance in the Mediterranean after being rescued from.. 19/08/2026

€5.2 million flood prevention works planned across Murcia and AlicanteThree Murcia companies have been awarded contracts to carry out preventive work across the four provinces covered by the Segura basin With heavy rain and flash flooding capable of causing serious problems across south-east Spain, more than €5.. 19/08/2026

Mediterranean Sea off Murcia reaches record temperatures raising concerns over storms and marine lifeThe tropicalisation of the Mediterranean is changing life above and beneath the waves while making summer nights increasingly uncomfortable The Mediterranean around the Region of Murcia has reached record temperatures this summer, with the unusually.. 19/08/2026

103,000 homes in Murcia are classed as empty, so where are they?The latest INE figures show that one in eight homes in the Region is classified as unused, with Cartagena recording the highest number More than 103,000 homes across the Region of Murcia are classed as empty, according to figures from Spain'.. 19/08/2026

Spotted a purple flag on the beach? Here's what it means and why you shouldn't ignore itSpain's beach flag system could keep you safe this summer, and one colour in particular catches many people off guard Most of us know the basics. Green means go, red means no. But spend enough time on Spanish beaches and you'll eventually spot.. 19/08/2026

Budget Imserso holidays go on sale for pensioners in the Region of Murcia this SeptemberSales for the 2026-2027 season open on September 16 for priority members across Spain and September 17 for everyone else Pensioners across the Region of Murcia and the rest of Spain will soon be able to get their hands on this year's Imserso trips.. 19/08/2026

Celebrate the grape harvest at Jumilla's Grand Wine Parade with Raquel Tours this AugustRaquel Tours is running a special evening excursion to Jumilla's Fiestas de la Vendimia on Saturday August 22, priced at just €35 per person Summer in the Region of Murcia brings plenty of excuses to get out and celebrate and few events capture.. 18/08/2026
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