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

Rebeca Pérez confirmed as Murcia's first female mayor in historic appointmentShe succeeds José Ballesta, following his death earlier this month, after already serving as acting mayor in recent weeks Rebeca Pérez has become the first woman in history to serve as mayor of Murcia City, officially taking up the.. 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

The beaches of Lorca prepare for summer!Beach cleaning and the preparation of facilities along the coast near Calnegre The municipality of Lorca is the second largest in Spain, covering an area well in excess of 1,650 square kilometres, and while that includes the historic city itself and a.. 22/05/2026

San Javier to boost its underwater archaeology profileSites such as the Phoenician wreck of Bajo de la Campana illustrate the 2500-year history of San Javier Ever keen to make the most of the varied attractions and interesting features of the municipality, the Town Hall of San Javier has stated its intention.. 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

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

Coastal algae and seagrass removal finally begins in Águilas and Los Alcázares Work begins after weeks of delays linked to new environmental rules and permit approvals in Spain Work has finally started along parts of the Murcia coastline to remove algae and seagrass that has built up on beaches in both Los Alcázares.. 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

Smart cameras are coming to Los Alcázares beaches and high-traffic areas this summerThe €3.15 million EU-funded project will give the town real-time monitoring of its coastline, bike lanes and main roads Los Alcázares is about to get a comprehensive network of smart cameras covering its beaches, seafront promenades, bike.. 21/05/2026

Popular Águilas beaches to be cleared on sea grass just in time for summerPermission has only recently been issued for Posidonia sea grass to be re moved from the beaches of Calabardina and La Cola Just in time for the summer season, with the warm weather appearing to have installed itself in the Costa Cálida for the.. 21/05/2026

Dozens of Lorca pig farms set to be legalised after years of planning uncertaintyThirty-seven farms operating without proper permits are set to be legalised this month but 15 others will have to shut down Lorca city council is set to approve a change to the local urban plan this month that will legalise 37 pig farms that.. 20/05/2026

Son of Mango founder arrested as investigation into father's death deepensJonathan Andic has been arrested on suspicion of his father’s death and later released on €1 million bail  The death of Mango founder Isak Andic has developed from what was initially believed to be a tragic mountain accident into.. 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