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Cuts at Ryanair raise concern for Murcia airport flightsThe Irish airline accounted for almost half of Corvera’s traffic between January and July this year As the summer flight season draws close to its end, which is usually at the end of October, and operations reduce until March 2026, Ryanair&rsquo.. 02/09/2025

Confuzo.com: Making savings on electricty, gas and insurance in Spain simple for expatsHelping residents in Spain compare electricity, gas, insurance and more with ease Many residents in Spain often find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of options when it comes to utilities and insurance. Understanding electricity charging times..

Has summer tourism in Spain hit its peak? British visitors keep coming as German and French numbers dropRecord July arrivals put Spain’s tourism sector in the spotlight, but some old favourites are staying away   If you thought British holidaymakers were getting tired of Spain’s sunshine, think again. This July, more than two million.. 02/09/2025

Murcia photo of the month September 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Despite Spain’s intense heat the intrepid photographers of LADCC were out and about again last month! Entries for this month’.. 01/09/2025

Bodies found in Camposol house believed to be those of missing foreignersAuthorities are continuing their investigation into the disappearance and deaths of the two Ecuadorian men who went missing four months ago The Guardia Civil has discovered two dead bodies in a house in Sector D of the Camposol urbanisation, where.. 30/08/2025

Mercadona Spain announces new opening hours from September 1The Valencian chain will revert to winter hours from the start of next month It seems like only yesterday that Spain’s favourite supermarket extended its opening hours for the summer, giving us later closing times and the options of a leisurely.. 29/08/2025

Águilas presents suggested snorkelling routes at 13 beach locationsEasy underwater tourism for all the family along the Mediterranean coast of Águilas The routes are In their drive to encourage “blue tourism”, the Town Hall of Águilas has created a guide to snorkelling at 13 of the beaches in.. 29/08/2025

Understanding non-resident property taxes in SpainA guide to the IRNR and rental income tax obligations for foreign homeowners from LS Solicitors Non-residents who own property in Spain are subject to a specific set of tax obligations that can be unfamiliar and, at times, confusing. Among these are the..

Environmental groups take legal action to stop potential hotel plans at the Cabo de Palos LighthouseThe Cartagena landmark has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest, but this doesn’t rule out commercial ventures At first glance, it might seem strange that an environmental group would oppose a declaration meant to protect the Cabo de Palos.. 27/08/2025

Relocation map for migrant children throughout Spain finally confirmedThe Valencian Community and Andalucía are among the regions that will receive the most unaccompanied minors After months of talks and delays, the Spanish government has finally rubber-stamped the decree that will allow unaccompanied migrant.. 27/08/2025

Smart Office team created in Los Alcázares as the town moves towards 'intelligent tourism'A cross-departmental team coordinates innovations to improve still further the sustainability and accessibility of tourism in Los Alcázares Following the announcement last week that approval has been given in Los Alcázares for plans to create.. 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Landmark Ryanair and Booking.com agreement makes life easier for travellersSpain says the change will bring "more seamless and transparent booking experiences" for customers Ryanair and Booking.com have reached a historic collaboration that ends years of tension between the two companies. The agreement means that.. 27/08/2025

Emergency aid for Murcia residents and businesses affected by storms and firesThe Spanish Government has approved an emergency decree to offer financial help to the Region of Murcia People affected by the storms that hit the Region of Murcia in July will now be able to access help thanks to an emergency decree approved by the.. 27/08/2025

Thirteen dead in one week in the most lethal heatwave of the Murcian summerSince June 1, 21 people have died as a result of the high temperatures recorded in the Region of Murcia The latest heatwave, which we’ve only just seen the back of, has proved to be the deadliest of all time. Thirteen lives were lost in a single.. 26/08/2025

Murcia-Alicante border town rocked by earthquakeThe 2.2 magnitude quake struck Hondón de los Frailes late on Monday night, August 25 Just a couple of weeks after the area was rocked by a swarm of 12 different earthquakes, the village of Hondón de los Frailes, located just a couple.. 26/08/2025

British buyers push the Region of Murcia into Spain's top four for foreign home salesLower prices and good weather are keeping Murcia high on the list for overseas investors The Region of Murcia has just ranked fourth in Spain for the number of homes purchased by foreign buyers, according to data from the 2024 Yearbook of the Association.. 26/08/2025

Annual archaeological dig begins on Isla del Fraile in AguilasEvidence has been found in recent years that Isla del Fraile was home to Bronze Age settlers before the Romans and the Moors The arrival of September sees the departure of the peak season holidaymakers from Águilas but also heralds the arrival.. 26/08/2025

Getting away from it all in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThe “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia, with its marvellous landscapes, innumerable..

Hotter seas put Murcia on flood watch this autumnSea temperatures 3ºC higher than normal could trigger torrential downpours across the Region of Murcia The August heatwave may have come to an end but the Mediterranean shows no signs of cooling, leading experts to advise that the Region of Murcia.. 26/08/2025