The trick for homeowners in Spain to pay less income tax in 2026What property owners in Spain need to know now to reduce their next Declaración de la Renta It might feel a little bit early but just like every year, the dreaded 2026 income tax return season will be upon us before we know it. Everyone wants.. 06/01/2026

What the Venezuela crisis means for the Region of MurciaOil imports aside, trade ties between Murcia and Venezuela have been shrinking for years In one of the most dramatic foreign policy moves in decades, the United States has launched an unprecedented intervention in Venezuela, which the Trump administration.. 06/01/2026

Spain considers work bereavement leave for employees who lose a petNine million homes across Spain could benefit as experts say pet grief is as real as losing a family member Anyone who's ever lost a pet knows how hard it is o carry on as ‘normal’. That gut-wrenching grief that hits you at your desk.. 06/01/2026

Selling without moving: A growing property trend in MurciaMore homeowners are choosing to sell their property while keeping the right to live in it In the Region of Murcia, a property trend is becoming more popular: selling your home while keeping the right to live in it. This is known as ‘.. 06/01/2026

Get ready to spend: Spain's January Sales are coming and here's when they startFrom Zara to El Corte Inglés, here are the exact dates you need to bag those bargains The moment fashion lovers have been waiting for is almost here. The January sales are about to kick off throughout Spain and if you've been eyeing up.. 06/01/2026

Piccolo's restaurant turns up the flavour with a brilliant new evening menuThree irresistible courses and a drink for just €22.90 at this Camposol favourite Piccolo's restaurant on Camposol has launched a brand new evening menu and it is ticking all the right boxes. Creative dishes, comforting favourites, generous.. 05/01/2026

2025 becomes the second warmest year on recordGlobally, we’re inching closer to the 1.5°C limit that scientists warn could spell disaster for the planet Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (NASA)   As we wave goodbye to 2025, there is one record nobody.. 05/01/2026

Widespread alerts as more rain batters Murcia: Weather forecast Jan 5-8Three Kings celebrations have been rearranged across the Region of Murcia due to the bad weather Weather outlook on Monday morning, January 5   The Region of Murcia, along with many other parts of Spain, suffered the onslaught of storm.. 05/01/2026

Supermarket opening hours in Spain on January 5 and January 6, Three Kings' DayFinal festive feast preparations will need to be done on Monday as most places will close this Tuesday With Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day now firmly in the rear-view mirror, Three Kings' Day looms as the final festive occasion.. 05/01/2026

The Three Kings: Why Spain celebrates a second Christmas with the Reyes Magos on January 6Parades, presents and feasts: The Three Kings festival is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Spain Even after Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year are all out of the way, the festive season in Spain is far from over. On January 5 and 6 the..

Shopping centres, supermarkets and stores open this January 6 in MurciaSome shopping centre leisure areas and restaurants will stay open in the Region of Murcia this Three Kings' Day The Christmas holidays are drawing to a close and Tuesday January 6 marks the end of this festive period for many people as daily routines.. 05/01/2026

Murcia photo of the month January 2026Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   The LADCC competition topic of “Water” should have been a relatively easy topic to photograph for those of us fortunate to be living.. 01/01/2026

Until January 4 Hugo's Home Farm hosts festive Christmas parties to raise funds for animal rescueNine days of family fun with alpaca photos, bouncy castle and elf hunt in Murcia Hugo's Home Farm in Sangonera La Verde is throwing open its gates for a special Christmas celebration running across nine days this festive season, with all donations.. 31/12/2025

Christmas in the Region of Murcia 2025: Your complete guide to all the best festive eventsFrom nativity scenes and concerts to workshops and guided tours, the Region of Murcia is packed with events this December Christmas has arrived in the Region of Murcia with a packed calendar of events for all ages that aims to blend culture, entertainment.. 31/12/2025

Housing, electricity, water, pensions... everything that goes up and down in price in Spain next yearPensions get 2.7% boost and public transport stays frozen as electricity bills and housing costs continue climbing in Spain As 2025 limps towards the finish line, people in Spain are already eyeing 2026 with a mixture of hope and dread, wondering.. 30/12/2025

Supermarket opening hours across Spain on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2025Mercadona, Lidl and Carrefour are all opening on New Year's Eve but with reduced hours across Spain We've all been there. The guests are arriving in a few hours, you've suddenly realised you're short on cava, and panic sets in. Before.. 30/12/2025

A quick guide to Roscón de Reyes and the best supermarket optionsEverything you need to know about Roscón de Reyes, from the hidden surprises and traditional fillings to the best supermarket options this year Every year on Three Kings Day, January 6, families across Spain gather to enjoy Roscón.. 30/12/2025

A reminder that V-16 emergency lights replace triangles in Spain from January 1Starting the new year, drivers will need a V-16 beacon instead of a warning triangle to meet Spain's road safety rules From January 1 2026, the V‑16 emergency light officially replaces the traditional warning triangles in Spain. This.. 30/12/2025

How Murcia workers can bag 22 days off work using just 6 holiday days in 2026From January to Christmas, the Region of Murcia's calendar is packed with opportunities for extended breaks If you're the sort of person who checks the calendar on New Year's Day to see where the public holidays fall, 2026 is shaping up.. 30/12/2025

New Year's traditions in Spain from grapes to red underwearNew Year's Eve in Spain is usually a family occasion, with food, late nights and a few long-standing traditions If you head out for an evening meal or a drink on New Year's Eve, you may be disappointed, as much of Spain will feel like a ghost.. 30/12/2025