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Spain decides Spanish is too hard, makes English official languageThe government has decided to make English one of its co-official languages like Catalán and Gallego, after having recognised that Spanish is too difficult for foreigners to learn, in a move that will doubtless make integration easier for immigrants.. 28/12/2025

2025 Spain news: The year in reviewThe apagón, Torre Pacheco riots… what a year it’s been! These are all the main news stories from around Spain which we’ve reported on over the course of the year As the year draws to a close, it feels like 2025 has packed.. 26/12/2025

The luckiest little town in Murcia for El GordoSan Pedro del Pinatar’s winning streak keeps shining as Murcia racks up Christmas Lottery prizes If you are the sort of person who buys a Christmas Lottery ticket every year, you might want to pay a bit more attention to San Pedro del Pinatar. In.. 24/12/2025

Rain and storms on Christmas Day: Murcia weekly weather forecast December 22-28There is more rain forecast for the end of this week, and chilly conditions without much change in temperatures Minimum and maximum temperatures in Murcia, Wednesday December 24   The weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 22/12/2025

Spain puts Christmas car decorations on the naughty listDrivers in Spain decking out their vehicles with reindeer antlers face fines of up to €500 At this time of year, the Christmas spirit is everywhere in Spain. Streets are lit up, shops are bustling and some car owners have decided to extend the.. 22/12/2025

Find out what time shops close in the Region of Murcia on December 24 and 25Most supermarkets and shopping centres throughout Murcia will close early on Christmas Eve December 24 is one of the most special days of the year, marking the start of Christmas and a time for family gatherings and celebrations. While it’s.. 22/12/2025

Longer waits, growing frustration as confidence in Spain's public healthcare slipsNew national survey shows specialist delays stretching beyond four months, even as most patients still back the public system Patients across Spain are waiting longer than ever to see a medical specialist, and public confidence in the healthcare system.. 22/12/2025

Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeysThe new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited journeys on commuter trains, regional rail services and state-run buses for..

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in MurciaSpain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading platform for tourist rentals in Spain, is determined to continue offering illegal..

Judge rules health service must pay up over manhood surgery surpriseMurcia patient awarded €20,000 for inadequate details on Peyronie's procedure A Murcia court has ruled that the Murcian Health Service must pay a patient €20,000 because doctors failed to properly warn him about key risks before surgery.. 19/12/2025

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitalsNew rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is set to widen significantly, with new rules planned for a much broader.. 19/12/2025

Half of Murcia homes still face winter without heatingIdealista study reveals big regional gaps as Spain’s climate becomes less predictable Almost half of all homes in the Region of Murcia have no heating at all, despite increasingly unpredictable winters and the fading of the old, mild “in-.. 19/12/2025

Fuel prices in Spain drop just in time for the holidaysDiesel has fallen to €1.421 per litre and petrol has reached €1.470 in pumps across Spain Fuel prices have continued their downward slide this week, dropping by as much as 1.11% and maintaining the decline that began a fortnight ago on the.. 19/12/2025

Murcia records its three warmest years since records began2025 is set to match 2023 as the second-warmest year on record, while 2024 remains the hottest ever recorded We all love the Mediterranean climate in Spain. It’s one of the main reasons so many people choose to live here. Long sunny days.. 19/12/2025

Second patient comes forward in Murcia surgeon rape case as investigation widensPolicía Nacional confirm a new complaint while the accused remains in prison and detectives examine whether there may be further victims A second woman has now filed a complaint against the plastic surgeon who is currently in pretrial detention.. 19/12/2025

Christmas gatherings could drive flu cases in Spain even higher, warn expertsWith schools across Spain about to close, flu is expected to increase among older people Flu infections are continuing to climb across the country, although the rate of increase has thankfully slowed over the past week. The outbreak is hitting younger.. 19/12/2025

Vaccination urged as key defence against illness in MurciaHealth officials and pharmacists reinforce the importance of immunisation following recent rise in flu cases As seasonal illnesses continue to circulate, Murcia’s Ministry of Health and the Santa María de España Academy of Pharmacy.. 18/12/2025

How much do you really get if you win El Gordo this Christmas?A closer look at what Spain’s famous Christmas Lottery actually pays out once tax is deducted As excitement builds ahead of Spain’s Christmas Lottery draw, many people dream about landing El Gordo, but fewer know exactly how much of that headline.. 18/12/2025

CHANGE OF DATE - December 28 The traditional Christmas swim in Los Alcázares!The annual dip in the Mar Menor has been put back 7 days due to recent heavy rain One of the most eagerly awaited festive events in Los Alcázares, the Christmas dip in the Mar Menor, has unfoirtunately had to be put back a week due to the recent.. 18/12/2025

No, the Spanish tax office will not monitor your personal Bizum payments in 2026Both the Tax Agency and Bizum have dismissed social media claims that everyday transfers will be monitored from January A bit of panic has been sweeping across Spanish social media and WhatsApp groups in recent days, with users convinced that from.. 17/12/2025