REGION OF MURCIA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Spanish study needs 10,000 volunteers to drink wine every dayThe 4-year clinical trial will look at the long-term effects of alcohol on our health If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a glass of wine with dinner and has always hoped it was secretly good for you, well, science might finally be on your side..

AP-7 motorway closure to repair crash damage may not take as long as fearedThe concessionary has indicated that work may only take two weeks rather than two months Damage to the AP-7 motorway tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada, which was caused by a fatal truck crash, will mean that the carriageway from Alicante towards.. 22/05/2025

Cut in weekly working hours in Spain could mean more holiday days for workersEmployees may gain up to 12 extra days off a year under the new labour rules Spain is moving closer to reducing the standard working week from 40 to 37.5 hours, and while this change is being welcomed for promoting a better work-life balance, it could also..

Shopping on Temu or Shein? The EU wants to add another fee to your orderLast year, an incredible 4.17 billion packages were shipped from China-based retailers to Spain and the rest of Europe If you’ve noticed Temu or Shein ads popping up everywhere lately, you’re not imagining things. These online platforms.. 21/05/2025

Uncertainty remains over e-gate use for British travellers to the EUNew digital border system offers hope for shorter queues, but not in time for this summer   British holidaymakers hoping to breeze through EU airport queues using e-gates this summer may be disappointed. Despite progress in negotiations between.. 21/05/2025

Court ruling could end cheap Ryanair flights to Spain, warns expertBudget airlines may be forced to include cabin bags in ticket prices, raising fares for UK travellers A recent court ruling in Spain has dealt a blow to Ryanair’s baggage fee policy, but it could spell the end of ultra-low-cost flights for many.. 21/05/2025

Another blow for Spanish households as bottled gas price shoots up againThe cost of a gas cylinder, or bombona de butano, in Spain is nearing the all-time high Usually at this time of year, we’re switching out the bottled gas from our heaters to the BBQ but with the weather continuing its very unsettled trend, it.. 20/05/2025

Ryanair to raise flight prices after profits slumpThe budget airline has already axed 12 routes in Spain for 2025 Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it will raise its flight prices after 12 months of lower fares that saw its profits fall 16% in its last fiscal year, which ended March 31... 20/05/2025

New immigration rules begin in Spain, making it easier for migrants to become legalThe updated regulations aim to help asylum seekers living in Spain secure jobs and legal residency Spain’s radical new immigration rules, approved last November, officially take effect on Tuesday May 20. The government hopes these changes will.. 19/05/2025

Spain moves to ban spam calls in long-awaited Customer Service reformNew rules aim to block spam and protect consumers in Spain from hidden contracts Spain finally looks set to amend its Customer Service Law to block unwelcome telemarketing calls from businesses, something which the government promised to have implemented..

Why are our tomatoes, milk and olive oil so expensive? The real story behind Spain’s food prices From the olive oil price row to why supermarkets fight over shelf space, here’s what’s really going on in Spain’s food chain   Although inflation in Spain has started to ease, with April showing a modest 2.2 percent increase.. 14/05/2025

The new overtime rule that Spanish workers have been waiting forUnder the labour reform in Spain, companies must provide each worker with a receipt for overtime hours Going forward, Spanish companies will have to be far more transparent when it comes to overtime. As part of the country's new labour reform.. 14/05/2025

The new Social Security measure that could boost your Spanish retirementAn updated system for voluntary contributions can help you secure a better retirement in Spain If you’re planning to retire in Spain or already thinking about your pension, there’s a new Social Security option you should know about. It.. 14/05/2025

Less than two weeks to go until the launch of Airport Buses: All the details you need to knowAirport Buses is set to launch its full transfer service to and from Murcia International Airport, a convenient, comfortable and customer-focused travel option for passengers The countdown is on for the much-anticipated launch of Airport Buses, a.. 10/05/2025

Spanish banks must pay up: Supreme Court rules in favour of fraud victimsFinancial institutions now liable for online fraud unless they can prove customer negligence   Banks can no longer dodge responsibility when their customers fall victim to online fraud. In a landmark ruling, Spain’s Supreme Court has confirmed.. 09/05/2025

This colour-changing food label is helping Europe cut waste - and it all started with a dodgy steakThree young Spaniards have invented a smart biodegradable label that shows in real time when food has gone off, and it’s winning awards across Europe   It began in a shared kitchen in Elche, Alicante, when a questionable-looking steak sparked.. 09/05/2025

Europe toughens restrictions on campervans: Could Spain be next?Spain currently has one of the most relaxed laws which allows campers and motorhomes to park in public overnight With summer just around the corner, the call of the open road will be growing stronger for the thousands of drivers who choose to explore.. 08/05/2025

Free train and bus passes in Spain: Everything you need to know about season ticketsRegular travellers across Spain can now apply for free multi-trip tickets for travel in May and June Spain’s Ministry of Transport is once again rolling out free train and coach passes for frequent travellers and there’s even more good news..

Las Noches del Camino concerts return to Caravaca in JulyStars of Spanish pop light up the city of Caravaca on July 11 and 12 After the huge success of the “Noches del Camino” concerts in Caravaca during the Holy Jubilee Year of 2024 it has been decided that the event will be repeated, with this.. 02/04/2025

When to file your Spanish tax return in 2025: All the dates and what's new this yearBarring a few exceptions, anyone working in Spain during the 2024 fiscal year will need to file a return from April It’s time to dust off that folder full of invoices and expenses and dig out the calculator as the annual Income Tax Return season.. 24/03/2025