REGION OF MURCIA, ALL SPANISH NEWS

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

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.. 18/05/2026

Spain's new prescription charge system is now in force: Here's what you now pay for medicationFor many people on lower and middle incomes in Spain, the new system works out considerably cheaper Spain's pharmaceutical co-payment system was updated on May 14, so if you buy prescription medication through the public health system, it&rsquo.. 18/05/2026

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.. 18/05/2026

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in SpainFaster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could eventually be numbered. A growing number of banks and technology companies.. 15/05/2026

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reformsThe new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly more stressful, ITV inspection as the European Union moves ahead with plans.. 15/05/2026

Squatting complaints fall in Spain but thousands of homeowners are still facing nightmare battlesThe Valencian Community recorded a rise in squatting reports while Murcia registered 425 cases last year Reports linked to squatting in Spain may have fallen slightly last year, but for many homeowners the issue remains one of the country’s.. 15/05/2026

Spain sees surge in racist social media posts as more than 1,000 hateful messages appear every dayNew figures show most abuse targets North Africans and Muslims, while campaigners push for stronger action online More than 105,000 racist and xenophobic messages were detected on social media in Spain during the first three months of 2026, according.. 15/05/2026

Spain faces possible nationwide bus and lorry strike from June 8Union leaders say ageing drivers on Spain’s roads are becoming a growing safety concern Spain could face major disruption to passenger transport and supply deliveries next month after the UGT union announced plans for an indefinite nationwide.. 14/05/2026

Spain electricity and gas bills set to rise again as VAT returns to 21% in JuneThe end of temporary tax reductions is expected to push up household bills across Spain again from next month Households across Spain are set to feel another hit to their finances from June after the government confirmed temporary VAT cuts on electricity.. 14/05/2026

The little-known airport fee many travellers still missWhat departure taxes are, where you may be asked to pay them separately and how to avoid a last-minute shock Most travellers assume the price on their ticket is the final amount, but there is one charge that often slips under the radar: the airport departure.. 13/05/2026

Spain's wildfire season off to worrying start as burned land more than doublesMore than 16,000 hectares have already gone up in flames across Spain by the end of April Spain has already seen more than 16,300 hectares destroyed by wildfires in the first four months of 2026, according to new figures released by the Ministry for Ecological.. 12/05/2026

Diesel sales continue to decline in Murcia as drivers switch to electric and hybrid modelsNew data shows registrations of diesel vehicles fall by almost 40% as stricter environmental rules and rising fuel costs drive buyers towards electric alternatives Diesel is no longer as attractive as it once was. What used to be the go-to option.. 12/05/2026

Public healthcare pressures across Spain push more people towards private insuranceNearly 13 million people in Spain now pay for private cover rather than relying on the overburdened public system More people in Spain are turning to private healthcare than ever before, with almost 13 million residents now paying for medical insurance.. 11/05/2026

Your bank may be calling - but it could be a scam: Police warn over rising 'spoofing' fraud in SpainFraudsters are making calls appear genuine to trick victims into handing over banking details and security codes A worrying phone scam that makes calls look as though they are coming directly from your bank is continuing to spread in Spain, with Polic.. 11/05/2026

Hantavirus cruise ship set to dock in Tenerife as quarantine plan moves aheadThe MV Hondius is due in Granadilla on Saturday, with British passengers also affected by the outbreak and health authorities insisting the risk remains low Spain is preparing to receive the MV Hondius in Tenerife on Saturday after the cruise ship at.. 08/05/2026

Spain wants to ban octopus farming due to their superior intelligenceSpain opens the door to a pioneering law against the breeding and sale of octopuses The long-running debate on animal welfare has moved beyond the usual confines of dogs and cats, extending now into the depths of the ocean. Spain has become a focal.. 08/05/2026

Spain is set for hotter than usual May to July, according to expertsEarly summer could feel warmer than normal in Spain, but plenty of rain is still on the cards To say it’s been an unsettled and unpredictable start to the year is something of an understatement. Spain welcomed 2026 with a barrage of storms that.. 08/05/2026

Mercadona changes home delivery rules leaving some shoppers stranded in SpainShoppers now face checking store by store across Spain to see whether deliveries are still available Mercadona shoppers across Spain are facing a frustrating new change that could make the weekly supermarket run a lot more complicated, especially.. 08/05/2026

Spanish police pull off biggest cocaine seizure in world historyOne of the raids carried out by Spain’s Guardia Civil resulted in the largest single cocaine seizure ever recorded worldwide The Spanish authorities have announced what is being described as the biggest cocaine seizure ever carried out in a.. 08/05/2026