Coastal Murcia to get a battering from rain, wind and storms this week: Weather forecast January 19-22A massive storm is set to soak all of Spain this Wednesday Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday afternoon, January 21   The rain, thunderstorms and chilly weather are forecast to continue in the Region of Murcia this week, according to predictions.. 19/01/2026

Region of Murcia loses almost half of bank branches in ten years as access gap widensMore than 390 bank offices have disappeared across the Region since 2015, leaving some towns with no branches at all and growing concern for older residents Something as everyday as withdrawing cash or paying a bill is becoming increasingly difficult.. 19/01/2026

Murcia fishermen to strike as EU rules branded “unworkable”Fresh fish markets to close while fleet protests new catch controls and threat of €5,000 fines Fishermen across the Region of Murcia are planning to tie up their boats and shut the markets today in protest of new EU catch-control rules that they.. 19/01/2026

Spain's €60 travel pass goes on sale: Everything you need to knowUnlimited travel across Spain for 30 days with the new flat-rate ticket is now available Spain's new Single Transport Pass went on sale this Monday January 12, letting travellers zip around the country for a flat rate of €60. The Ministry.. 16/01/2026

Mandatory January 2 electric scooter insurance shelved in SpainHalf a million scooter riders in Spain get a reprieve as traffic bosses admit the national register won't be ready for January deadline Electric scooter owners across Spain are getting an unexpected break after the government admitted its mandatory..

Spain grants grace period for V-16 beaconsThe introduction of the new emergency lights is about “information before fines”, according to Spanish traffic authorities Drivers in Spain who have yet to get their hands on the new V-16 emergency beacon can breathe a small sigh of relief...

Bring back the carbs! Spanish experts raise eyebrows at new US food pyramidThe protein-heavy American rethink is completely at odds with Mediterranean diet basics The United States has unveiled a brand new food pyramid and to say it’s caused a stir is a bit of an understatement, with even nutrition experts here in.. 16/01/2026

Murcia maps out major nature restoration plans under EU rulesThe Mar Menor, riverbanks and grasslands are among the areas set for environmental recovery Plans are now underway to decide which natural areas in the Region of Murcia will be restored under a major European Union environmental programme, with scientists.. 16/01/2026

Bizum moves into shops with new tap-to-pay featureCaja Rural becomes first banking group to roll out contactless Bizum Pay on mobiles Bizum is about to take a significant step forward in how people pay in Spain, with a new contactless system allowing shoppers to pay in physical stores simply by holding.. 16/01/2026

Heniam visa seminar coming to a location near you: Where would you like to see the next one held?Make your voice heard and tell Heniam where you want them to come and hold their next visa seminar, jam-packed with information all about visas in Spain In autumn 2025, Heniam & Associates ran a visa seminar at Murcia’s famous La Manga Club.. 16/01/2026

Murcia and Andalucía face major shortages in residential care places for elderly peopleHigh occupancy in residential care highlights the need for more facilities, while services like Caser Residencial offer alternatives for seniors The Region of Murcia and Andalucía are both struggling to provide enough care home places for their.. 16/01/2026

Spain's inflation eases as Murcia gets a break on bills and basicsThe cost of living across Spain rose 2.7% in 2025, but the Region of Murcia saw smaller price hikes than most other areas Spain ended 2025 with a gentler rise in prices, offering a small relief to households over Christmas after a year of steady inflation.. 16/01/2026

Spain to hand over 17,000 rural properties to aspiring young farmersThe 'Tierra Joven' platform has been launched to help the younger generation in Spain access property and tackle the depopulation crisis The Spanish government is preparing to transfer around 17,000 state-owned rural properties to young farmers.. 15/01/2026

Government weighs up stripping Julio Iglesias of arts medal as pressure grows over allegationsMinisters consider next steps as institutions across Spain review honours linked to the singer The Spanish government is considering whether to withdraw Julio Iglesias’s Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, following allegations of sexual assault.. 15/01/2026

New Spanish V-16 emergency beacon sparks pacemaker safety fearsDoctors warn drivers in Spain with pacemakers to keep emergency beacons away from their chest Spain has introduced plenty of laws that has expats rolling their eyes but the V-16 beacon, introduced on January 1 to replace the old warning triangles.. 15/01/2026

Thousands of Murcia holiday rentals blocked from Airbnb and BookingOne in three applications for holiday rental licences in the Region of Murcia has been turned down More than two thousand holiday homes across the Region of Murcia have been stopped from being advertised on popular booking websites after failing to.. 15/01/2026

Spain crowned best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025A near perfect score put Spain ahead of 63 rival countries for remote working Spain has officially been crowned the best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025, after topping not one but two major international rankings.   The.. 15/01/2026

Spain's best and worst airports for delays revealed in 2025 rankings Millions of passengers were hit by delays and cancellations across Spain last year As another year gets underway, attention is once again turning to how well Europe’s airports are actually performing and Spain, as one of the continent’.. 15/01/2026

Does using car heating waste fuel in Spain? A mechanic has the answerThe science behind why warming up your car during the Spanish winter doesn’t hit your wallet Just as motorists wonder how much blasting the air conditioning during the scorching summer months will cost them in fuel, in winter drivers in Spain.. 14/01/2026

Spain drafts emergency plan to protect dolphins, turtles and birds caught in Murcia fishing netsConservationists agree that fishermen in the Region of Murcia are generally “very good” at releasing trapped animals Spain is drawing up emergency rules to stop dolphins, sea turtles and seabirds dying in fishing nets after poor practices.. 14/01/2026