MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Fathers' Day in Spain: Where March 19 will be a public holiday this yearFive regions will enjoy a day off while the rest of the country marks the occasion after work Fathers’ Day is approaching once again in Spain, and for some parts of the country it will bring more than just family meals and thoughtful cards. Although.. 17/03/2026

Almost 80% of Spaniards see nuclear war as a real possibility amid global tensionsMost citizens back a strong, well-equipped army, even as fears of catastrophe divide opinion A recent survey by Spain’s official sociological research centre, the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS), shows that the threat of global.. 17/03/2026

Doctors' strike enters second week with protests planned across SpainDemonstrations are planned in major cities and essential services will run at reduced capacity as thousands of doctors strike Doctors across Spain have entered a second week of strikes in just two months, protesting against the National Framework.. 17/03/2026

Why does Spain have different days for Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day?This is when Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day are traditionally held in Spain, and why they are different from other countries In many countries around the world, Fathers' Day and Mothers' Day are celebrated on different dates, each.. 17/03/2026

Bottled gas prices in Spain shoot up by nearly 5%A butane cylinder will now cost €16.35 across Spain The price of bottled gas in Spain is going up again, with the cost of a standard butane cylinder increasing by 4.9% from Tuesday March 17 to €16.35, according to the latest update published.. 17/03/2026

Eggs, coffee and tropical fruits among the biggest price rises in Spain over the past yearOlive oil is down 16.8% in the past year, but don't forget it's still 64% more expensive than it was in 2021 The cost of a weekly shop in Spain has climbed sharply over the past year, with eggs, fresh vegetables, tropical fruits and coffee.. 16/03/2026

The low-cost chains quietly spreading across Spain’s high streetsFrom bargain furniture to discounted fashion and beauty, a growing wave of budget retailers is reshaping the Spanish high street Spain’s retail landscape is increasingly being shaped by a new generation of low-cost chains that many shoppers may.. 16/03/2026

Spain weather forecast March 16-19: Windy start before temperatures climb towards 20°CTemperatures could hit 20°C across much of Spain by Tuesday as high pressure keeps things largely settled Average temperatures expected on Thursday March 19   After a turbulent weekend that saw the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 16/03/2026

Track Renfe trains live from your phoneNew website shows real-time positions for high-speed and long-distance services Renfe has rolled out a handy new website across Spain, where you can follow high-speed, long-distance and medium-distance trains in real time. It's a step up in keeping passengers..

Where in Spain has the best St Patrick's Day celebrations?From Madrid to the Costa Blanca, Spain certainly knows how to throw a St Patrick’s Day party Every year on March 17, the whole world over turns green. Rivers are dyed emerald, famous landmarks light up in Irish colours and cities everywhere.. 13/03/2026

Ringworm scare ruins Brit's Canary Islands cruiseMan kicked off TUI ship after kitten infection mistaken for Mpox A relaxing Canary Islands cruise turned into a nightmare for James Scott, a 53-year-old hospital maintenance worker from Nottingham. What started as a £2,500 holiday with his partner.. 13/03/2026

Mercadona stores in Spain are about to get a brand-new look!Record €1.73 billion profit alongside rollout of efficient 'Store 9' model Mercadona wrapped up 2025 with impressive numbers that have president Juan Roig beaming. "We are very, very, very happy," he said three times over while.. 12/03/2026

Spain cracks down on online hate with new social media trackerThe government's new tool 'HODIO' will monitor hate speech and polarising content across social media The Spanish government is stepping up its fight against hate speech online with a new tool called HODIO, which stands for 'Footprint.. 12/03/2026

Mazarrón II ship director starts work to recover 4th-century Roman ship in MallorcaThe specialist team will carefully lift the Ses Fontanelles wreck, discovered in 2019 near the Mallorcan coast On March 10, the operation to recover the Ses Fontanelles shipwreck, one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in the.. 11/03/2026

Why is Spain still changing its clocks twice a year?Spain has wanted to ditch the clock change for years, but EU member states still can't agree on what to replace it with Twice a year, Spain puts its clocks forward or back and twice a year, plenty of people wonder why on earth it's still happening.. 11/03/2026

La Línea calls for guarantees as Gibraltar border agreement moves closerLocal leaders welcome historic changes but warn the town must not shoulder the economic impact alone The proposed changes to the Gibraltar border are being described as historic, but leaders in neighbouring La Línea de la Concepción are.. 10/03/2026

Pressure grows as Málaga-Madrid AVE disruption passes one monthPP’s Elías Bendodo says delays fixing collapsed wall are costing the Costa del Sol more than €200 million More than a month after direct high-speed rail services between Málaga and Madrid were halted, criticism is mounting over.. 10/03/2026

Eight men plead guilty to gang rape of British teenager in MagalufSeven French nationals and one Swiss man filmed the brutal assault in Mallorca back in 2023 Eight men charged with the gang rape of a British teenager in Magaluf have pleaded guilty at the start of what had been expected to be a four-day trial. The.. 10/03/2026

Iran conflict pushes Spain electricity prices up 700% in a weekAround 8 million households in Spain are bearing the brunt and experts warn bills could climb even further It's been a rough week for Spanish energy costs and an even tougher one for bill payers. The wholesale price of electricity has shot up.. 10/03/2026

Netflix films in Spain... and 'cleans up' church's priceless Civil War graffitiCelanova locals outraged as historic mural defaced during shoot at Ourense monastery A historic mural at the Monastery of San Salvador in Celanova, Ourense, has been damaged during a Netflix series shoot, sparking anger from locals who see it as a direct.. 10/03/2026