Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 22/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 22/05/2026

Spring has arrived in the Region of Murcia… Along with the pestsControl de Plagas Levante is helping homeowners across Cartagena, Murcia and the Mar Menor prepare their properties for the warmer months ahead As temperatures begin to climb across the Costa Cálida, many homeowners are enjoying their terraces.. 22/05/2026

Six doctors investigated in Region of Murcia prescription fraud caseGuardia Civil says more than 250 prescriptions may have been falsified in a scheme linked to a pharmaceutical laboratory employee Six doctors are being investigated in the Region of Murcia after the Guardia Civil uncovered what it says may have been a.. 22/05/2026

Spain agrees €7 billion housing plan with €308 million earmarked for MurciaThe new State Housing Plan 2026-2030 was backed unanimously by all regional governments The Spanish Government will invest €308 million in the Region of Murcia under the State Housing Plan 2026-2030, with €35.2 million expected to be.. 22/05/2026

Spain braces for first big heat of the summer as health officials issue warningFrom closing blinds at midday to old-school cooling tricks, traditional Spanish summer habits are making a comeback It may only be May, but parts of Spain are already preparing for temperatures above 30 degrees this weekend, with health authorities urging.. 22/05/2026

Spain blocks major solar plant planned between Murcia and the Vega BajaOfficials say proposed solar complex could cause significant environmental damage across Murcia and Alicante municipalities A major solar energy project planned between Murcia and the Vega Baja has been blocked after Spain's Ministry for Ecological.. 22/05/2026

Diesel prices in Spain fall below €1.70 a litre for first time since MarchHowever, petrol prices are still edging upwards slightly at filling stations across Spain Drivers across Spain are finally getting a bit of breathing space at the pumps after diesel prices dropped below €1.70 a litre for the first time since.. 22/05/2026

Murcia unveils €14 million plan to modernise three health centresResidents in Alhama, Santomera and Yecla are set to benefit from larger health centres and new medical services over the next three years The Murcia regional government has approved a major €14 million investment programme aimed at expanding.. 21/05/2026

How electric car buying works in 2026New Auto+ Plan brings subsidies, discounts and updated EV rules across Spain Spain’s electric car market continues to grow, supported by both public incentives and a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure. A recent Government push includes.. 21/05/2026

Spain to offer breast cancer screening to women from 45 to 74National health plan expands mammogram age range to improve early detection Women in Spain will soon be able to access breast cancer screening at an earlier age, after the Ministry of Health approved a nationwide expansion of the national screening programme.. 21/05/2026

Temperatures in the 30s and sunny skies: Murcia weekend weather May 21-24The settled, bright and sunny weather will continue throughout the Region of Murcia this weekend Average temperatures expected this Sunda May 24   After months of every kind of weather imaginable being thrown at us, it seems that the summery.. 21/05/2026

EU enforces single USB-C charger for almost all devices sold in EuropeThe rule is already in force for phones, tablets and laptops in Spain and further afield For a couple of years now, the European Union has been rolling out rules requiring USB-C to be the standard charging port across a wide range of devices, and.. 21/05/2026

Spanish Supreme Court rules that parents can legally challenge a child's right to euthanasiaThe ruling doesn't mean parents can block euthanasia outright, but it does give them the right to request a judicial review Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that parents have the legal right to challenge a decision granting euthanasia to an.. 20/05/2026

Murcia measles outbreak grows as eight new cases are confirmed in AlcantarillaThe latest infections bring the total number of confirmed cases linked to the outbreak to twelve as health officials continue tracing contacts Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed eight new measles cases linked to the outbreak first detected.. 20/05/2026

Bizum starts arriving in Spanish shops and restaurantsMillions of customers could soon be paying in stores with the same app they already use to send money to friends and family Spain’s popular payment platform Bizum has officially started rolling out payments in physical shops and restaurants, marking.. 19/05/2026

Doctors' strike escalates across Spain as talks stall with Health MinistryFourth week of industrial action brings mixed participation and warnings of possible indefinite strike after summer Doctors across Spain have entered the fourth week of strike action this year, with unions warning that “if they don’t negotiate.. 19/05/2026

Improvements imminent on coast road from Mazarrón to Águilas1.2 million euros for resurfacing and other work on the road to Ramonete and Cañada de Gallego A budget of precisely 1,210,971 euros has been agreed for plans to repair and improve the old road along the coast between the municipalities of Lorca.. 19/05/2026

El Corte Inglés slashes prices on 1,300 everyday products and says it's not a one-offWith the cost of living still squeezing household budgets across Spain, the move could have other chains looking over their shoulders Spanish shoppers have had precious little good news on the cost of living front lately, but there is some relief.. 19/05/2026

Spain is spending €100 million to install hundreds more electric car chargersThe investment targets so-called “shadow zones” across Spain where there are no charge points for miles Switching to an electric car is a big decision, not to mention a huge expense, and one of the things that puts a lot of people off.. 18/05/2026