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October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 09/10/2026

Spain launches “Nothing is thrown away here” campaign at record breaking food fairAgriculture minister Luis Planas opens Fruit Attraction as new advertising push targets waste in Spanish kitchens Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a new campaign aimed squarely at what happens in our own kitchens, under the catchy slogan.. 09/10/2026

More than 300,000 journeys expected on Murcia roads this long weekendThe DGT expects the busiest periods on Friday and Monday, with extra traffic patrols planned across the region's main roads More than 300,000 vehicle journeys are expected across the Region of Murcia over the October 12 long weekend, with drivers.. 09/10/2026

Murcian YouTuber fined €750,000 over illegal luxury car raffleConsumer Affairs says the social media personality sold 376,850 entries without the required authorisation The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 has fined a company €750,000 for running a luxury car raffle without the.. 09/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

The Murcia Region's historic windmills get extra protection under new plansCartagena has by far the largest share of the windmills included in the region-wide heritage changes More than 200 historic windmills across the Region of Murcia will have clearly defined protected areas around them, to preserve both the buildings.. 09/10/2026

Respiratory infections stay above epidemic levels for a second week, as bronchiolitis climbs in young childrenISCIII data shows the national rate edging up again, while RSV cases keep rising steadily in under fives Respiratory infections in Spain have now stayed above the epidemic threshold for a second consecutive week, following on from the first crossing reported.. 09/10/2026

€1.5 million to keep Murcia's rural bus routes runningThe regional government will support eight intercity routes serving 15 municipalities where services would otherwise be at risk Bus links between towns across the Region of Murcia are to receive a €1.5 million boost, after the regional government.. 09/10/2026

Yecla's blue zone goes digital with new meters and a parking appPrices stay frozen while spaces are reorganised on four streets in Yecla town centre Parking in the centre of Yecla is going digital with a new generation of meters and a mobile app taking over the town's blue zone, or ORA. Drivers will be able.. 09/10/2026

Minimum wage in Spain set for a 2027 pay riseThe Spanish government wants the rise to match the rising cost of living Workers on Spain's minimum wage can expect a pay rise in 2027, as the government has started the process of deciding how much it will go up by.   Labour Minister.. 09/10/2026

Which Sundays and public holidays will shops be open in the Region of Murcia in 2027?The regional government has approved 16 dates for shops and supermarkets to open, including several Sundays in the run-up to Christmas Shops and supermarkets across the Region of Murcia will be allowed to open on 16 Sundays and public holidays.. 09/10/2026

Ouigo train strikes threaten Spain's November and December long weekendsSix days of walkouts will leave passengers across 15 destinations in Spain facing disruption Anyone planning a long weekend away by train this autumn could face disruption, as Ouigo's train drivers have called six days of strikes spread across.. 09/10/2026

Four to five months: the Tagus-Segura closure is now officialThe government has confirmed the repair timeline, but irrigators say the job could be done in weeks, not months The Ministry for Ecological Transition has formally declared an emergency for repair works on the Tagus-Segura Aqueduct, putting an official.. 09/10/2026

HELP Murcia Mar Menor donates €2,000 to San Javier foundationFundación RafaPuede uses a 3D printer to make aids for everyday tasks HELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €2,000 to Fundación RafaPuede, a San Javier charity that uses 3D printing to create practical aids for people who need a little.. 08/10/2026

Homeowners in Spain can claim €30,000 to turn empty homes into rentalsThe State Housing Plan grant is aimed at properties left vacant for two years or more Owners in Spain who are willing to renovate an empty property and put it on the rental market can now apply for a grant of €30,000, with the amount rising to.. 08/10/2026

Arrange who will look after your pets when you're no longer able to with Thy Will Be DoneA legal Pet Future Custody Agreement lets owners name a trusted guardian and two reserves to care for their animals For plenty of owners, a pet is every bit as much a part of the family as a child, which is why it makes sense to decide in advance.. 08/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast Oct 8-11: Chilly nights ahead but the sun returns for the long weekendRain should ease across the Region as temperatures fall inland before brighter and warmer conditions return Weather outlook on bank holiday Sunday   After several days of rain and storms, the weather is finally settling down across the.. 08/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Which supermarkets are open in Spain on Monday October 12?Find out which major supermarket chains are opening on Spain’s National Day and where to check your local store October 12 is a public holiday across Spain, but that does not necessarily mean shoppers will be faced with a wall of closed supermarket.. 08/10/2026

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026