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Forecasters warn temperatures in Murcia will reach up to 41 degrees this weekThe Aemet has issued warnings for the Altiplano, Northwest and Vega del Segura area This Thursday July 16 the thermometers in the Region of Murcia will reach up to just below 40ºC/104ºF. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued.. 16/07/2025

Red flag raised to stop swimmers going in the water at Villas Caravaning beach after E. coli detectedThe closure is motivated by the results of a water sample taken on July 14 indicating the presence of unhealthy levels of bacteria The red flag which denotes that going in the water is prohibited on a beach is flying this Wednesday July 16 on the.. 16/07/2025

Spanish airport theft ring exposed in major Guardia Civil crackdownSixty-six arrested and thousands of euros worth of high-end goods recovered in a coordinated sting operation at airports across Spain   A major criminal network behind a string of organised thefts at Spanish airports has been dismantled by the.. 16/07/2025

Spain's dream of a shorter work week just got put on hold againWith strong opposition to the proposal, doubts have been cast over whether the working day in Spain will be reduced at all There’s been a bit of a blow for employees throughout Spain as it looks increasingly unlikely that the legislation needed.. 16/07/2025

Cartagena to be flooded with cruise passengers this ThursdayThree liners with 9,000 tourists on board are due to stop over in the city’s port The cruise liner season for Cartagena will hit its peak this Thursday July 17 with the arrival of three liners bringing almost 9,000 tourists. July is.. 16/07/2025

Food and fuel shoot up in price across Spain due to the conflict in IsraelInflation in Spain rose far more sharply last month than experts had initially predicted The conflict in the Middle East was always going to have a knock-on effect in western countries but even the financial experts are surprised by how much, and.. 16/07/2025

Spain enters the dog days of summer this Tuesday: The hottest and most dangerous stretch of the year beginsFrom July 15 to August 15, Spain typically experiences the hottest days – and nights – of the entire year If you thought it was hot before, you haven’t seen anything yet, as Spain enters the so-called ‘dog days’ of summer.. 15/07/2025

These are the Spanish beaches that welcome dogs this summerIn Spain, the number of coastal cities that allow dogs on the beaches is increasing Every year, thousands of people hit the Spanish coast in search of a beach and a refreshing, cooling swim. But it’s not just us humans who suffer in the sun;.. 15/07/2025

Spanish heatwaves have already killed 10 times as many people as 2024A shocking 1,180 people have died in Spain as a result of the heat in just two months There’s still a whole lot of summer left to get through and extreme heat has already claimed the lives of 1,180 people across Spain between May 16 and July.. 15/07/2025

Estacio bridge break-down brings La Manga traffic to a standstill for two hoursLa Manga business owners and residents have once again called for a tunnel to replace the failing bridge The Estacio Bridge in La Manga del Mar Menor broke down once again on Sunday afternoon, July 13, causing major traffic disruption during one of.. 15/07/2025

Major earthquake off Almería-Murcia coast felt across southern SpainThe tremors originating in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea were felt in Murcia, Andalucía and beyond It was about 7am when the windows began to rattle in their frames and the crockery in the kitchen clinked. Those who were awake already.. 14/07/2025

Settled, sunny and getting hotter: Murcia weekly weather forecast July 14-17Temperatures are due to rise over the course of this week in Murcia up to 40ºC/104ºF again Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday July 16   According to the forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), this week’s.. 14/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated the..

What are the pros and cons of voting to ban tourist rentals in my community?Communities across Spain are holding EGMs to decide whether or not to continue allowing tourist rentals in their buildings, resorts and urbanisations, which has left many people wondering: “What way should I vote?”     Skip..

There is one region of Spain that doesn't have those typical black bulls by the side of the road, symbol of the countryThe enormous Osborne bull silhouettes can be found along roadsides all across Spain and first appeared way back in 1956 Among all forms of Spanish heritage and symbolism, the Osborne Bull stands as perhaps the most iconic. This powerful silhouette.. 10/07/2025

Cartagena Council demands urgent safety upgrades at Villas Caravaning campsiteInspection reveals serious fire risks and planning violations, prompting new enforcement orders The long-running saga at the Villas Caravaning campsite in Playa Honda continues to unfold, with Cartagena City Council now stepping up pressure on the.. 10/07/2025

Spain's sleepless summer: Record-breaking tropical nights hit the countryThere’s no rest for the wicked as Spain has already recorded 33 nights with temperatures above 20ºC While we’ve come to expect sweltering days in Spain at the height of summer, there’s no escaping the fact that high temperatures.. 10/07/2025

Spain considers making carpooling mandatory in busy areasThe DGT plans to implement a new series of measures to alleviate traffic congestion in some cities The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) in Spain is pushing forward with a drastic and highly controversial set of measures designed to cut down on.. 10/07/2025

Goodbye plastic bags and tiny toiletries: UK airports starting to scrap the 100ml liquid ruleTravellers flying from Birmingham or Edinburgh can now carry up to 2 litres of liquid in their hand luggage Nineteen years after it was first introduced, the strict 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage has finally been lifted at two major UK airports. From.. 10/07/2025

From forest to freeway: Spain sees surge in animal-related road accidentsA third of all traffic accidents now involve animals Traffic accidents involving animals have doubled in Spain over the last decade, with more than 36,000 incidents reported last year, according to new figures released by the Spanish Road Traffic Association.. 09/07/2025