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A hundred firefighters bring Mazarrón weekend wildfire under controlAround 20 residents and holidaymakers in Bolnuevo had to be moved to safety Life in Mazarrón has returned to normal after a forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de Las Moreras on Saturday July 11 was declared extinguished by around midday.. 17/07/2026
Food prices across Europe are set to rise again, and this summer's extreme heat is a big part of the reason whyWar in the Middle East and record temperatures are pushing costs back up, with some forecasts warning of increases of up to 9% by 2027 After a period of relative calm following the brutal inflation crisis of 2022 and 2023, when food prices rose by more.. 17/07/2026
Fuel prices rise again across Spain despite pump discountDrivers throughout Spain are paying more for both petrol and diesel as fuel prices continue their upward trend Drivers across Spain are once again seeing fuel prices creep upwards, with both petrol and diesel becoming more expensive for the second.. 17/07/2026
Saving for a home in Spain? Even a €30k deposit isn't enough in many placesExperts warn that many people are being locked out of Spain's property market long before they reach the mortgage stage For many people living in Spain, the dream of owning a home is starting to feel more distant than ever. With the.. 17/07/2026
The EU's digital identity wallet is coming. Here's what it means and who it affectsEuropean citizens will be able to store their ID card, driving licence and other key documents on their phone by 2027, but questions remain about whether the scheme will extend to non-EU residents For EU citizens, the prospect of crossing into another.. 17/07/2026
Camposol residents offered more solar street lightsSpare solar-powered lights are being offered across the Camposol urbanisation following successful installations in sectors C and D Camposol residents who are still dealing with dark streets and faulty lamp posts may now have an opportunity to get.. 17/07/2026
Passenger almost sucked from Ryanair jet after window shatters. Could it happen on a Spain flight?The terrifying Ryanair incident has left many holidaymakers wondering whether the same thing could happen on a flight to or from Spain Image: Artistic representation of the damage A passenger was nearly sucked from a Ryanair plane after.. 17/07/2026
¡Vamos, España! Spain face off against Argentina in the World Cup finalEngland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak, setting up a Spain v Argentina final Spain now knows exactly who stands between them and World Cup glory after Argentina booked their place in Sunday's final in New York with one of the great comeback.. 17/07/2026
Murcia weather forecast July 16-19: Third heatwave on the wayTemperatures could climb past 42°C in many parts of Murcia this weekend Weather alerts for high temperatures on Thursday July 16 The Region of Murcia is in for another stretch of scorching hot weather over the next few days, with.. 16/07/2026
Everything you need to know about sick leave in Spain, answered by employment lawyersFrom whether your boss can find out why you're off, to what happens to your holiday days, UGT's legal experts answer the questions people are actually asking Sick leave in Spain has been one of the most talked-about employment topics of the past.. 15/07/2026
Sexual offence convictions in Spain rise 14% in a year, with one in ten offenders under 18New INE figures show a record number of people sentenced for crimes against sexual freedom in 2025, with Murcia also reaching its highest total since records began Behind every conviction statistic is a victim, and the figures published this week by Spain.. 15/07/2026
Murcia braces for hottest day of the summer with highs of 44°CAn orange warning is in force across parts of inland Murcia, where temperatures could climb to some of the highest levels seen this summer Several parts of the Region of Murcia are facing what could be the hottest day of the summer so far, with temperatures.. 15/07/2026
Mediterranean now hotter than ever as huge warm-water patch developsThe first 30°C reading of the summer has been recorded in Mallorca as experts track a growing area of exceptionally warm water Sea temperature forecast for this Saturday Only a couple of weeks ago, scientists were warning that Mediterranean.. 15/07/2026
Leaked internal document warns of serious shortcomings in Murcia fire serviceA leaked report signed by six senior officers claims staff shortages, ageing vehicles, outdated equipment and long response times are putting increasing pressure on Murcia's fire service An internal report backed by six of the ten senior officers.. 14/07/2026
What to do with all that water dripping from your air conditioning unitIt's not for drinking, but it turns out that AC water is handy for all sorts of other things Most people have their air-conditioning unit cranked up to the max at the moment, so you’ll probably have noticed the steady drip of water it produces.. 14/07/2026
Spain launches a new crackdown on drink and drug driving this week, and the numbers behind it make sobering readingAlcohol was present in 28% of all traffic accidents in 2024, and deaths involving drunk drivers rose 9% in a single year The DGT has launched a new week-long campaign targeting alcohol and drug use behind the wheel, running from Monday until Sunday July.. 14/07/2026
