Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this OctoberFrom Friday October 17, all commercial calls must use a new 400 prefix, making telephone scams instantly identifiable and easier to block If you're fed up with unsolicited calls from companies trying to sell you something, or worse, scammers pretending.. 12/08/2026

Record passenger numbers and exhausted officers: the real story behind Operation Crossing the StraitMore than 151,000 passengers crossed in just four days at peak, but police unions are warning that the operation's success is masking a serious staffing problem The numbers alone are staggering. Between Thursday July 31 and Sunday August 3, more.. 12/08/2026

August 16 Mojácar gears up for Guateque dance partyExpect music and dancing as Larios Music brings its party to Plaza Nueva on Sunday night Mojácar's Guateque dance party, organised by Larios Music, takes over Plaza Nueva this Sunday August 16 at 10pm, offering a night of music and dancing.. 12/08/2026

Why trusting the doctor is essential for health Medical professionals are indispensable figures in society, as they improve people’s quality of life. They do not only treat illnesses, but also listen to their patients, accompany them, and provide support throughout all stages of their lives. &.. 12/08/2026

August 15 Children's puppet show Chef Pipa comes to MojácarThe interactive show blends cooking, imagination and humour for the whole family Families in Mojácar can catch Chef Pipa, a puppet show by the Coma14 company, in Plaza del Arbollón on Saturday August 15 at 9pm.   The show.. 12/08/2026

The Niebla fire has now burned through 25,000 hectares but a change in wind is offering the first real chance to fight backNearly 700 people remain evacuated as the blaze enters its sixth day, with the fire having crossed into Seville province overnight   📹Misiones del #BIEM2 en #IFNiebla Ataque directo con línea húmeda en colaboració.. 12/08/2026

Murcia-Almería high speed rail still on track, says Transport MinisterThe project forms a key part of the Mediterranean Corridor, connecting Andalucía, Murcia and the rest of Europe Spain's Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente, confirmed this week that construction of the high speed.. 11/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 11/08/2026

A 295kg tuna turned up in the shallows at Marbella and chaos, briefly, ensuedBeachgoers at El Ancón initially feared a shark before realising the giant fish was injured and in distress, and then worked together to help it back out to sea Saturday afternoon on Marbella's Golden Mile was going fairly normally until a.. 11/08/2026

West Nile virus cases in Andalucía rise to 26 as five new infections confirmed in Seville provinceAll cases this season have been concentrated in Seville, with 20 municipalities across the region now on alert Andalucía's health authorities have confirmed five new cases of West Nile fever, bringing the total number of infections recorded.. 11/08/2026

Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 11/08/2026

The Niebla wildfire has now burned through 20,000 hectares and authorities admit it is beyond their ability to extinguish itNearly 800 people have been evacuated across Huelva and Seville provinces as the blaze enters its fifth day with no end in sight Misiones del #BIEM2 en #IFNiebla y #BIEM4 en #IFPeñasdeRiglos - Defensa de localidades actuando sobre reencendidos.. 11/08/2026

The Asian seaweed taking over Andalucía's beaches is back, and scientists say getting rid of it for good is simply not possibleCouncils are spending millions removing thousands of tonnes of invasive algae every summer, but the underlying problem is only getting harder to manage Every morning before dawn, municipal workers are out on Andalucía's beaches clearing seaweed.. 10/08/2026

August 19 White Night returns to Mojácar Shopping CentreVisitors are invited to dress in white and enjoy live performances, special offers, entertainment and a prize draw Mojácar Shopping Centre is getting ready for one of its biggest summer evenings, with its annual White Night taking place on.. 10/08/2026

Become a beach hero in Mojácar with free lifeguard experience this summerThe ‘Lifeguard for a Day’ campaign will visit three Mojácar beaches during August Fancy learning how to save a life at the beach? Mojácar Town Council is giving residents and visitors the chance to become a "lifeguard.. 10/08/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast August 10-13: Mountain storms persist as the heat refuses to easeYet another hot week ahead with heat and storm warnings continuing, misty coastal mornings and temperatures climbing further by Thursday The weekend kept inland areas, across Andalucía, firmly in the grip of intense heat while mountain storms..

More than 600 personnel battling the Niebla wildfire as unpredictable winds keep firefighters on the back foot467 people remain evacuated from their homes as the blaze enters its fourth day with around 8,000 hectares affected in Huelva province Three days since it started and the wildfire burning near Niebla in Huelva is still far from under control. More than.. 10/08/2026

Millions across Spain set to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a centuryThe historic event will be followed by the Perseid meteor shower in Spain, making for an unforgettable evening Next Wednesday promises to be one of the most extraordinary evenings Spain has experienced in more than a century as a total solar eclipse.. 07/08/2026

EU brings in new AI rules to make chatbots and artificially generated content easier to spotBusinesses in Spain and the rest of the EU will have to be more open when customers are interacting with AI instead of a real person Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, whether you're shopping online, searching the internet.. 07/08/2026

Until Sept 8 A flor de piel art exhibition at La Fuente Art Centre, MojácarVisitors can discover the work of two artists in this contemporary exhibition running throughout the summer   Anyone looking for something a little different to do in Mojácar this summer can take a trip to the La Fuente Art Centre, where.. 07/08/2026