LEGAL & FINANCIAL MURCIA

Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing inOvernight stays hit their highest August total since 1999, with Málaga leading the way on prices too Andalucía's tourism sector has had a summer to remember. Hotels across the region recorded 7.72 million overnight stays in August, a.. 25/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 25/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 25/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 25/09/2026

Electric scooters, motorbikes and cyclists in Spain face new road rules from October 1Helmets, gloves, reflective vests and new overtaking rules are among the changes coming into force next week A series of new road rules will come into force across Spain on Thursday October 1, bringing changes for anyone who drives, cycles, rides.. 25/09/2026

Andalucía's cars are getting older, and the figures show just how muchAverage vehicle age hits 15.2 years as drivers keep choosing second hand over new If the car parked outside your local supermarket looks like it's been around a while, you're not imagining it. According to a new report from the Spanish Association.. 24/09/2026

Mercadona trials new checkout rule that means fully emptying your trolleySome stores are testing a system that could change how you pack away your shopping at the till If you shop at Mercadona, in Spain, you might notice something different at the checkout before too long. The supermarket chain is quietly trialling a new payment.. 24/09/2026

Andalucía's rail network is struggling and several provinces are feeling it a lotFrom cancelled routes and overcrowded commuter trains to a four-hour journey that could be two, the picture across the region is patchy at best If you've tried to travel by train around Andalucía recently and found it more complicated than.. 24/09/2026

The Seville Expat Agency helps foreigners find a home and a community in SevilleFounded by a British expat, the agency guides newcomers through every step of settling into the historic Andalucían city Moving to a new country brings enough challenges without having to navigate an unfamiliar property market in a language.. 24/09/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast September 24-27: Heat warnings return as inland temperatures push back towards 40°CA largely sunny start gives way to baking conditions inland by Friday and Saturday, before cloud and cooler air arrive on Sunday After a settled, sunny stretch earlier in the week, Andalucía heads into the weekend with temperatures on the rise.. 24/09/2026

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat AgencyA year on from launch, The Seville Expat Agency has guided clients from around the world through Seville's property market The Seville Expat Agency has just marked its first anniversary, celebrating a year spent guiding international newcomers.. 23/09/2026

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaringThe 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total darkness Spain’s August eclipse spectacular may have only just happened, but the countdown to the next big celestial show.. 23/09/2026

Flights to Spain could cost £150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposalsThe Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will likely foot the bill If you fly regularly between Spain and the UK to visit family or friends, a new report from Britain's official.. 22/09/2026

Cádiz's new hospital takes a major step forward with almost €50 million investmentRegional government to fund project design and works coordination, bringing long awaited healthcare upgrade closer to reality The new hospital for Cádiz has taken its most concrete step yet, with the Andalusian Regional Government set to allocate.. 22/09/2026

Jerez sets the date: Christmas carol season kicks off three weeks early this yearMayor confirms zambombas will fill the city's streets from Friday November 20 through to Christmas Day Christmas might feel a world away right now, but Jerez de la Frontera has already pencilled in its festive calendar. Mayor María José.. 22/09/2026

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery billEconomists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict in the Middle East and experts warn the increase will not stay confined.. 22/09/2026

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across SpainFlu positivity has doubled in Spain compared to last year while Covid infections are shooting up among infants under one Flu cases exploded across Spain right before Christmas last year, then largely faded from the headlines as spring took hold. Now.. 22/09/2026

Andalucía is actively courting Chinese, Japanese and South Korean tourists and it's easy to see whyAsian visitors spend more, travel outside peak season and tend to seek out exactly the kind of cultural experiences the region does best A delegation from Andalucía's Ministry of Tourism is currently on the road in Asia, running professional.. 21/09/2026

Taxi driver stabbed 16 times still drove himself to the police stationBrit arrested after brutal knife attack in Seville industrial estate leaves cabbie needing hospital treatment A taxi driver in Seville is recovering in hospital after being stabbed 16 times by a passenger in an attack so violent the knife's handle.. 21/09/2026

Andalusian classrooms grow more diverse as controversial Arabic scheme is axedForeign pupil numbers rise 10.8% in a year as Vox celebrates the end of a decades-old language programme Schools across Andalucía are looking increasingly different these days. New figures from the Observatory of Childhood and Adolescence in Andalusia.. 18/09/2026