Alarm in La Manga as dozens of dead fish appear near Mar Menor shorelineThe discovery prompted fears of a repeat of previous ecological crises, but authorities say there is no threat to the Mar Menor Artistic representation    Residents and holidaymakers in La Manga were left deeply concerned on Wednesday.. 08/07/2026

Spanish wages fail to keep pace with inflation and rising cost of livingThe OECD says inflation has wiped out much of the benefit of recent pay rises, leaving many workers with less spending power than before the pandemic Spain has become one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, yet many workers are still finding.. 08/07/2026

Murcia approves new housing law to target hidden costs that inflate rising house pricesThe new affordable housing law comes into force on Wednesday to prevent developers from inflating property prices through extras such as garages and storage rooms The Regional Government's new affordable housing law has been published in the.. 08/07/2026

Cala Reona reopens after water tests confirm it is safe for swimmingThe precautionary closure has been lifted after laboratory tests found no bacteria in the water following the latest incident at the Mar Menor wastewater treatment plant Cala Reona has reopened to swimmers after water quality tests confirmed the.. 08/07/2026

Spain's wildfires have already burned through more than 50,000 hectares this year, nearly 40% of the entire EU totalWith multiple blazes still active across Catalonia, Cádiz and Huelva, the scale of the crisis is growing by the day Spain is burning, and the numbers are stark. Wildfires have scorched 50,384 hectares across the country between January 1 and July.. 08/07/2026

Airlines tighten rules for travelling to and from Spain with petsMissing paperwork could mean your furry friend is denied boarding this summer Anyone planning to fly with a pet this summer would be wise to check the small print first, as poor planning and unfamiliarity with airline rules are increasingly leaving.. 08/07/2026

Mar Menor now shelters one of the Mediterranean's most endangered speciesThe critically endangered fan mussel  now survives in only two significant locations in Spain, with the Mar Menor playing an increasingly important role in its recovery The Mar Menor has become one of the last places in Spain where the.. 07/07/2026

Murcia launches Spain's first-ever water emergency response centreThe new facility will help protect water supplies during floods, droughts, power cuts and other emergencies Murcia is now home to Spain's first dedicated water emergency response centre, a new facility that will help keep water supplies running.. 07/07/2026

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two yearsTwo thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting time from ten years to just two For many of the nearly one and a quarter million people who applied to legalise their immigration.. 06/07/2026

New findings reveal hidden structures beneath Cartagena's Roman AmphitheatreNew underground surveys suggest the ancient monument may have been even bigger than previously thought New surveys carried out at Cartagena's Roman Amphitheatre suggest the ancient monument may have been larger than experts originally believed.. 06/07/2026

Cala Reona closed for second time in three days after problems at Mar Menor wastewater plantThe precautionary closure comes little more than a day after the beach reopened, with water samples now being analysed following a fault at the Mar Menor wastewater treatment plant Cala Reona has been closed to swimmers once again after a new incident.. 06/07/2026

Scorching week ahead with temperatures reaching 43°C: Murcia weather forecast July 6-9Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the week, reaching their highest levels on Wednesday and Thursday in parts of the Region Until now, July in the Region of Murcia has followed a pretty familiar pattern, with hot but generally manageable.. 06/07/2026

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing planTourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis  The Spanish government is set to bring a new package of housing measures before the Council of Ministers in July, with one change likely to catch the attention.. 03/07/2026

Petition to ban jet skis in the Mar Menor gains 26,000 signaturesPetition organisers say the lagoon's recovery remains fragile and are calling for a permanent ban on jet skis to help protect wildlife and water quality A petition by Abracemos al Mar Menor calling for jet skis to be banned from the Mar Menor.. 03/07/2026

The 2026 FarmFoods European Senior Masters Golf Championship - 5th-8th November Promoted by Champions (UK) plc, and part of the Legends Tour, La Manga Club’s biggest commercial golf event returns to the 5-star resort's iconic south course for the fifth consecutive year.   The start of the championship will be.. 03/07/2026

More families to qualify for reduced VAT on new homes in MurciaFamilies earning up to €2,400 a month could qualify for the reduced 4% VAT rate on new-build properties under the revised housing decree Thousands more people in the Region of Murcia could soon qualify for a reduced 4% VAT rate when buying.. 03/07/2026

How Spain's new emergency lane rules will work in practiceThe new rule takes effect on October 1 across Spain and requires drivers to create a clear corridor for emergency vehicles during traffic jams When the Spanish government announced a series of traffic law changes earlier this week, the updated electric.. 03/07/2026

Spanish Police warn of cruel AI scam targeting owners of missing petsFraudsters are creating realistic images and videos of missing animals before demanding money for their return The National Police have issued a warning about a particularly cruel scam doing the rounds across Spain that targets people searching for.. 03/07/2026

Spain heatwave warning: Early signs of heatstroke every dog owner should knowRecognising the early symptoms can help prevent life-threatening complications during periods of extreme heat in Spain With another heatwave forecast across much of Spain this weekend, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that heatstroke can develop.. 03/07/2026

June road deaths in Spain hit a 15-year high as accidents surge across the countryA sharp rise in serious accidents on conventional roads pushed the June death toll to levels not seen since 2010 June has been a brutal month for Spain by almost every measure. With over 1,000 heat-related deaths recorded, making it the deadliest month.. 03/07/2026