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Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under-16sSpanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under-16s from accessing social media and will require platforms to implement age verification systems, President..

Over 186,000 patients in Murcia to get a new doctor as more strikes are announcedThe latest round of family doctor transfers will affect tens of thousands, as local doctors protest staffing shortages and working conditions More than 186,000 patients in the Region of Murcia will soon be seeing a new family doctor at their local.. 06/02/2026

Murcia sets new safety rules for Policía Local equipmentDecree allows Tasers, long guns and defibrillators in updated kit for officers Policía Local forces across the Region of Murcia are set for a major update in the tools and equipment they can use on duty. A new regional decree regulating technical.. 06/02/2026

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Half of Murcia households cannot afford a financial shockNew survey shows 32.5% of residents at risk of poverty or social exclusion For many families in the Region of Murcia, a broken washing machine or an unexpected car repair is enough to tip the budget over the edge. The latest Living Conditions Survey from.. 06/02/2026

Cancer diagnoses in Murcia rising fast with one new case every hourHealth officials warn numbers are climbing steadily as prevention and early detection remain key Cancer is now being diagnosed at a rate of roughly one case every hour in the Region of Murcia, according to new figures published this week by the regional.. 06/02/2026

Spain clarifies migrant regularisation rules on overseas criminal recordsNew draft reveals time limits, legal definitions and a fallback option if foreign paperwork never arrives Spain’s planned mass regularisation of undocumented migrants is taking clearer shape, with new details revealing how overseas criminal records.. 05/02/2026

Ryanair confirms Corvera Airport safe from cuts: UK and Ireland summer 2026 routes announcedRyanair is keeping eight international routes from Murcia this summer, with 48 weekly flights and expected passenger growth of 12% For now, Murcia has stayed on the right side of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. The always interesting Irish airline.. 05/02/2026

Silent lung cancer risk in Spain: What the radon map really showsOn World Cancer Day experts warn about a hidden gas linked to hundreds of deaths each year World Cancer Day, on February 4, has again turned the spotlight on lung cancer in Spain and on a risk factor many people have never heard of. Specialists estimate that..

Murcia weather forecast February 5-8: Four seasons in one weekend, from rainstorms and wind alerts to 25C sunshineThere are more strong winds forecast, as well as showers and storms Murcia weather forecast, Saturday February 7   We’re in for a bit of a mixed bag this weekend, with some sunny spells (especially on Friday and Sunday), some heavy.. 05/02/2026

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alertsThe Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings As Storm Leonardo continues to batter Spain with intense rainfall, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has reminded.. 05/02/2026

Murcia court keeps surgeon in custody as judges cite risk of repeat offencesAppeal rejected after new complainants come forward in ongoing investigation A court in Murcia has ruled that the surgeon accused of raping a sedated patient during cosmetic surgery will remain in prison while the investigation continues, citing concerns.. 05/02/2026

Warning for Murcia dog owners as dangerous processionary caterpillars arrive earlyRegion of Murcia vets are urging immediate action if pets come into contact with the toxic pests The pine processionary caterpillar has started descending from trees across wooded areas of Murcia and vets are increasingly concerned about the threat.. 04/02/2026

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlinesThe income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the 2025 income tax return campaign (Declaración de la Renta), even.. 04/02/2026

Rising rat sightings spark warning from environmental health experts across SpainProfessionals call for coordinated action as rodents are increasingly spotted in towns and city centres Environmental health specialists are warning that rats are becoming more visible in towns and cities across Spain, and they say the problem will only.. 03/02/2026

Spanish banks on track for best mortgage year since 2008 as borrowing hits €74 billionHousing prices across Spain have soared to record highs but demand still shows no sign of slowing down Spanish banks are gearing up for their strongest year of mortgage lending since 2008, back when the country's housing bubble was still inflating.. 03/02/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life. &.. 03/02/2026

Hacker claims huge breach of Spain's tax dataCybercriminal offers 47.3 million taxpayers' details for sale online as investigators check the claim A hacker attack on Spain’s Ministry of Finance is under investigation after a cybercriminal claimed to have accessed tax data on almost the.. 03/02/2026

Over 2,000 illegal holiday lets in Murcia flagged for removal from Airbnb and BookingGovernment steps up action as platforms are told to take down unregistered tourist accommodation The Spanish government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal holiday rentals, ordering online platforms such as Airbnb and Booking to remove more than 2.. 03/02/2026

Murcia hotels smash tourism records with over 1.5 million visitors in 2025More visitors chose to stay in hotels in 2025, as privately rented tourist apartments saw a decline Hotels across the Region of Murcia ended 2025 with their strongest results on record. The Region saw more visitors and overnight stays than ever.. 03/02/2026