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Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hoursOne in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under 24 hours, with 'express' listings really taking off in Barcelona.. 12/06/2026
Murcia photo of the month June 2026Here’s the June image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) If you take a photo of an everyday object and photograph it in such a way that viewers will focus on its shapes and textures, rather than.. 12/06/2026
Got a message from the Spanish Tax Agency asking for cryptocurrency payment? It is a scamThe AEAT has confirmed it never requests payments in cryptocurrency or asks for personal or financial information by email or SMS If you have received an email claiming to be from the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria.. 12/06/2026
Diesel prices in Spain drop to lowest level since Iran conflict beganDiesel now costs €1.61 a litre while petrol has dropped to €1.52 on average in Spain There’s a bit of relief at the pumps across Spain this week. Diesel prices have dropped again, falling by 2% to reach €1.61 a litre, which is.. 12/06/2026
Murcia urgently needs blood donors as reserves run critically low ahead of World Blood Donor DayThe Region is launching two weeks of special blood drives from today, with O negative at a critical level and supplies of B negative enough for just two to three days If you have ever thought about giving blood but kept putting it off, now really is the.. 11/06/2026
Murcia hotel revenues fall despite rise in tourist numbersRevPAR falls 7.2% on the Costa Cálida in the first four months of the year, placing the region among the worst performers in Spain despite rising visitor numbers Average room revenue across hotels on the Costa Cálida has fallen by.. 11/06/2026
Drivers in Spain could get fines cancelled if road signs or markings aren't visibleSpanish traffic rules require road signs and markings to be clearly visible before penalties can be enforced Most drivers in Spain simply pay a traffic fine as soon as it arrives, taking advantage of the 50% reduction offered for prompt payment and.. 10/06/2026
Murcia today: more people, more jobs and a younger population than almost anywhere else in SpainA major new study spanning 50 years reveals how dramatically the region has changed, though some challenges remain If you have lived in Murcia for any length of time, you will have noticed it feels busier than it used to. More housing, more traffic.. 10/06/2026
For the first time in years Madrid is sending more tourists to Murcia than AlicanteAround 283,000 domestic visitors came to the Region of Murcia in April but they're staying for shorter periods than before Madrid has overtaken Alicante as the biggest source of domestic tourists to the Region of Murcia, ending a five-year run.. 10/06/2026
Spain's pharmacies are finally ditching the box cutter and going digitalA new government decree marks the beginning of the end for the paper-based medicine coupon system that has cost pharmacies an estimated €80-90 million a year If you have ever collected a prescription at a Spanish pharmacy and noticed the staff carefully.. 10/06/2026
Region of Murcia prepares €80 million mega-contract to tackle forest firesRegional government launches tender for a five-year contract covering wildfire prevention, surveillance and firefighting as summer temperatures arrive early After temperatures reached 39°C and an early-season wildfire threatened homes and destroyed.. 10/06/2026
Your next drink at a Spanish bar is about to cost you 10 cents more from AugustA new EU-backed deposit scheme is coming to Spain and it affects every can and plastic bottle sold in bars, restaurants and shops From August 12, buying a can of beer, a bottle of water or a soft drink at a bar, restaurant, supermarket or shop in.. 10/06/2026
Explore the best of the Costa Blanca with Raquel Tours day tripsAlicante and Benidorm day trips are running every Sunday throughout the summer from the Murcia resorts If you're based on one of the Murcia resorts this summer and looking for a brilliant day out without the hassle of driving, parking or planning.. 10/06/2026
Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year highThe government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually transmitted infections in 2024, the highest figure in over a decade, and the.. 09/06/2026
Can your dog travel in the front seat in Spain? Here's what the law actually saysThe rules around travelling with dogs in cars in Spain are more complicated than you might think If you regularly travel with your dog in the car, it's worth knowing exactly where Spain's traffic regulations stand on the subject, because the.. 09/06/2026
Los Alcázares, Águilas and Murcia city top the Region's crime rate tableThe Region of Murcia recorded nearly 19,000 offences in the first three months of 2026 but its crime rate still sits below the national average Crime in the Region of Murcia rose by 7.4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last.. 09/06/2026
Murcia's beaches and marinas scoop 98 quality and sustainability flags this yearThe Region is now among Spain's leaders for coastal tourism certifications despite having a shorter coastline than many rivals The Region of Murcia has picked up 50 Q Flags for Tourist Quality and 48 S Flags for Tourist Sustainability across its.. 09/06/2026
Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stayMore than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country in the European Union but a new study suggests it is also struggling to convince.. 05/06/2026
Murcia boosts beach safety with 81 monitored beaches this summerCopla Plan will deploy nearly 300 staff and 140 surveillance points across the region’s coastline Murcia is stepping up beach safety this summer, with the Copla Plan set to monitor 81 beaches across the region’s eight coastal municipalities.. 05/06/2026
Sonic booms expected as military exercises take place over LorcaThe Town Hall has issued an alert ahead of Air and Space Force drills linked to training out of Albacete Air Base The Air and Space Force has warned the public about military training flights over the Lorca area that could lead to sonic booms being.. 05/06/2026
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