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Black Friday 2025 in Spain: When do the discounts start at H&M, Mango, El Corte Inglés and other major brands?Black Friday is a tradition born in the US and the last Friday of November is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Spain Black Friday has come a long way from its American roots. What started as a post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy in the..

Bird flu sends Spanish egg prices through the roofSpain has now locked down all poultry farms as 14 new outbreaks detected across six regions Eggs have become eye-wateringly expensive across Spain seemingly overnight as avian influenza (H5N1), more commonly known as bird flu, has gripped the globe. &..

This is the robot dog helping Murcia farmers to improve the health of their treesThe four-legged robot is equipped with sensors and cameras to monitor crop health, detect disease and optimise irrigation You really can teach an old dog new tricks, although in Murcia's case the dogs are brand new and they aren't actually.. 14/11/2025

Renfe to reinstate earlier compensation for train delays from January 2026Passengers will receive refunds for delays as short as 15 minutes on high-speed and long-distance trains Starting January 1, 2026, Renfe will return to its previous policy of compensating passengers for train delays of 15 and 30 minutes, offering 50%.. 14/11/2025

Shop smart this Black Friday with Consumur's friendly adviceThink twice before buying and know your rights while hunting for the best deals Black Friday is fast approaching ,in Spain, and shopping excitement is in the air, but Consumur, the Consumers and Users Network Association, reminds us to be savvy shoppers.. 14/11/2025

Child poverty in Murcia hits alarming highs, affecting over 122,000 youngsters Four in ten children are at risk of social exclusion, the highest rate in Spain and a clear call for urgent action Child poverty continues to rise unchecked in the Region of Murcia, with more than 122,000 children now living below the poverty line... 14/11/2025

Hacienda del Álamo Christmas gift appeal for children: Donate now!Give a toy to an underprivileged child this Christmas, and give yourself the gift of having done something nice for a stranger   Lochy’s bar at Hacienda del Álamo is running a Christmas gift appeal for less fortunate children this.. 14/11/2025

EU imposes customs duty on cheap Chinese imports like Shein and TemuMember states have agreed to scrap exemptions on shipments from Asia valued under €150 Cheap online shopping from the likes of Shein, Temu and AliExpress will soon be a thing of the past as on Thursday November 13 the EU member states agreed.. 14/11/2025

Spanish wages fall €6k lower than EU averageThe average full-time employee in Spain earns just €33,700 The pay in Spain has never exactly been great compared to what people are used to earning in the UK, but this has always been offset by the cheap cost of living. However, with prices.. 14/11/2025

Want to save on petrol? Here’s the best day and time to fill up in SpainA new Spain-wide study reveals when prices rise and fall and how to make every litre go further Nobody likes wasting money and two of the biggest expenses we all try to cut back on are food shopping and filling up the car. While prices at the pump.. 13/11/2025

Orange alert for rain and calima: Murcia weekend weather forecast November 13-16Expect grey skies, rainy showers, and coastal gusts The Region of Murcia is set for a changeable spell of weather from Thursday through Sunday, with the arrival of Storm Claudia influencing conditions. Expect a mix of partly cloudy to overcast skies.. 13/11/2025

If you have a cleaner for your house in Spain, you need to complete a risk assessment this weekThe new rules for domestic workers come into effect across Spain this Friday November 14, and there are big fines for non-compliance In September last year, Spain approved new legislation aimed at guaranteeing that domestic workers are protected against.. 13/11/2025

Nearly half of young doctors in Murcia face severe burnout amid heavy workloadsNew study reveals exhaustion, sleep loss, substance use, and calls for urgent reform to protect healthcare professionals and patient safety 43% of young doctors in the Region of Murcia say they feel completely burned out, facing emotional exhaustion.. 13/11/2025

No, the solar storm in Europe will barely affect internet and phones in Spain, say expertsIn Spain, the effects of the solar storm will be short-lived and so mild most people won’t even notice Before you start thinking Spain is in for another nationwide blackout that will wipe out the internet and send people into a tailspin: don.. 13/11/2025

Foreigners drive Spain's biggest population boom in historySpain is now home to more than 49.4 million people and almost 20% of them were born somewhere else Spain’s population has reached a record-breaking 49,442,844 people after growing by 105,488 in the third quarter of 2025. The figures, released.. 12/11/2025

Brace yourself for the booms: Supersonic flights return to Lorca skiesResidents warned of possible noise as Tactical Leadership Programme runs supersonic exercises from November 17 to 27 If you live in or near Murcia, southern Alicante and eastern Almería, you might want to keep your windows shut next week because.. 12/11/2025

Soaring Spanish mortgages shut out buyers: Costs jump 63% in a decadeForeign demand drives up prices, leaving many residents facing impossible home loans and the realities of renting If you’re thinking about buying a home in Spain, the numbers are increasingly daunting. The average mortgage amount needed to buy a property..

The Taurids meteor shower arrives in Spain: The night you can see fireballs in the skyThis incredible meteor show will peak in the skies over Spain on Tuesday November 11 The Taurids, one of the most anticipated meteor showers of autumn, reach their peak tonight, Tuesday November 11, and will be visible from all over Spain, weather.. 11/11/2025

Four-legged friends bringing hope: Therapy dogs transform lives for families with rare diseasesFamilies in Murcia welcome their new canine companions thanks to a unique project making real changes for children and adults without treatment When most people think of therapy, they picture hospital wards or quiet counselling rooms. But for five families.. 11/11/2025

Bikers big Mazarrón charity bash a big successThe Costa Cálida Cruisers Motorcycle Club raised €700 for charity   On November 2, the Costa Cálida Cruisers Motorcycle Club held their ninth annual Memorial Run at the Buena Vista café, Puerto de Mazarró.. 11/11/2025