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Spain's wildfires have already burned through more than 50,000 hectares this year, nearly 40% of the entire EU totalWith multiple blazes still active across Catalonia, Cádiz and Huelva, the scale of the crisis is growing by the day Spain is burning, and the numbers are stark. Wildfires have scorched 50,384 hectares across the country between January 1 and July.. 10/07/2026

Spanish wages fail to keep pace with inflation and rising cost of livingThe OECD says inflation has wiped out much of the benefit of recent pay rises, leaving many workers with less spending power than before the pandemic Spain has become one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, yet many workers are still finding..

How to choose the best health insurance according to your lifestyle Choosing suitable health insurance is a key decision to ensure wellbeing. For this reason, it is important to check that the chosen policy meets personal needs, fits your stage of life and allows access to high quality healthcare.   Choosing.. 10/07/2026

Sailboat carrying seven children found drifting in the Mar Menor in the dead of nightThe vessel had lost all battery power, leaving it without lights, engine or any way to contact the Murcia rescue services A sailboat carrying nine people, seven of them children, had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil after losing power and drifting.. 10/07/2026

Finnish adventurer's solar boat sails 6,000km to anchor off MazarrónThe Helios 11, built by hand in plywood and fiberglass, ran the entire journey to Murcia without a drop of fuel Mazarrón had an unusual visitor this week, and it certainly wasn't hard to spot. The Helios 11 dropped anchor in the bay just.. 10/07/2026

Sorry to spoil it, but that cold caña is actually making you hotterSpanish nutritionists are urging people to rethink their summer drinking habits as temperatures soar across the country There are few things more tempting on a sweltering Spanish afternoon than a cheeky caña straight from the fridge. Ice cold.. 10/07/2026

July 24 Free guided visit to the palaeontological site of Cueva Victoria in Cartagena – REGISTRATION ON 13th JULYThe cave may have been inhabited by the first humans to enter Europe from Africa! For palaeontologists the Cueva Victoria, close to the RM-12 motorway leading to La Manga, is one of the most important sites in Europe, and once again this summer there are very..

Walking and hiking paths in Águilas improved with new signpostingThe Town Hall of Águilas encourages healthy exercise among both locals and visitors! The town council of Águilas is always commendably quick on opportunities to increase the attractiveness of the area in the eyes not only of the locals but.. 10/07/2026

One in four drivers in Murcia gets behind the wheel while taking medication that affects their drivingA new study reveals a largely invisible road safety risk, and the over-55s are the group most likely to be affected Most drivers are well aware of the dangers of drink-driving or using a mobile phone at the wheel. But a new report suggests there's.. 10/07/2026

Eight Kalashnikov rifles seized after high-speed police chase in AlicanteFour men with prior criminal records were arrested in Alicante after chase spilled into the Region of Murcia Police in Alicante ended up in a high-speed chase that stretched all the way into the Region of Murcia after officers spotted a car tearing.. 10/07/2026

Spain braces for second nationwide train strike day as summer holiday exodus beginsMinimum services of up to 75% will be in place on commuter and high-speed trains across Spain The Railway Union is pressing ahead with a second day of strikes on Wednesday July 15, timed to land right in the middle of one of the busiest days of the.. 10/07/2026

Three towns in the Region of Murcia among the cheapest places to rent anywhere in SpainA new study by property portal Idealista found that average rents in the Region of Murcia's most affordable municipalities start at just €7.20 per square metre a month Property prices in the Region of Murcia have been making headlines.. 10/07/2026

Spain's points-based driving licence turns 20: Has it actually cut road deaths?From nearly 4,500 deaths a year to under 1,800, the points licence has reshaped driving culture across Spain Spain's points-based driving licence system has just turned 20 and it's fair to say it's come a long way from its rocky start... 10/07/2026

Spain's sick leave bill has tripled in a decade and now costs an estimated €33 billion a yearThe number of episodes has risen 84% since 2017, mental health cases are the fastest growing category, and the debate about what is driving it has become deeply political Spain's sick leave problem has landed firmly in the political spotlight. Opposition.. 10/07/2026

Watch Fali: The Terra Natura Murcia giraffe tipping Spain to World Cup gloryThe park's most famous four-legged resident has correctly predicted the outcome of Spain's last three matches         View this post on Instagram       &.. 09/07/2026

Murcia has the longest dependency care waiting times in Spain, with an average wait of 551 daysNew national figures show the region lags far behind other communities If you or someone you care for is waiting for dependency support in Murcia, the latest national figures will not make comfortable reading. The region has once again been confirmed.. 09/07/2026

Murcia fast-tracks law introducing fines of up to €1 million for arsonists and wildfire offencesThe proposed changes to Murcia's Emergency and Civil Protection Law would increase the maximum fine from €600,000 to €1 million After bringing in its Affordable Housing Decree-Law this week, the Murcia regional government is already.. 09/07/2026

Petrol prices jump 5.6% in Spain as VAT reduction disappearsDespite a new discount introduced on July 1, fuel costs have shot up right across Spain Drivers in Spain had got pretty used to watching fuel prices fall week after week in the run-up to summer, so this latest jump has caused a bit of a sting. Petrol.. 09/07/2026

Murcia photo of the month July 2026Here’s the July image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   July 2026 has certainly been a sporting month to remember with huge global events taking place - football’s World Cup, tennis at.. 09/07/2026

Historic Lorca prison €1.8m restoration moves ahead with new language school plannedTwo Murcia companies have won the contract to restore the protected former prison, creating a new home for Lorca's Official Language School alongside spaces for community and cultural events Lorca's historic former prison is a step closer.. 09/07/2026