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Murcia approves new housing law to target hidden costs that inflate rising house pricesThe new affordable housing law comes into force on Wednesday to prevent developers from inflating property prices through extras such as garages and storage rooms The Regional Government's new affordable housing law has been published in the.. 08/07/2026
Cala Reona reopens after water tests confirm it is safe for swimmingThe precautionary closure has been lifted after laboratory tests found no bacteria in the water following the latest incident at the Mar Menor wastewater treatment plant Cala Reona has reopened to swimmers after water quality tests confirmed the.. 08/07/2026
Airlines tighten rules for travelling to and from Spain with petsMissing paperwork could mean your furry friend is denied boarding this summer Anyone planning to fly with a pet this summer would be wise to check the small print first, as poor planning and unfamiliarity with airline rules are increasingly leaving.. 08/07/2026
Murcia launches Spain's first-ever water emergency response centreThe new facility will help protect water supplies during floods, droughts, power cuts and other emergencies Murcia is now home to Spain's first dedicated water emergency response centre, a new facility that will help keep water supplies running.. 07/07/2026
Taking the train in Spain this summer? Here's what you're owed if it's late or cancelledKnowing your rights before you travel could save you money, so it's worth a few minutes of your time Summer is here and plenty of people are already on the move, with trains one of the most popular ways to get around Spain during the holiday season.. 07/07/2026
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.. 08/07/2026
Today Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun. So why is Spain sweltering?The planet reaches aphelion on Monday July 6, a cosmically counterintuitive moment that coincides with temperatures pushing well above 40°C across parts of the country Here's a fact that sounds like it belongs in a pub quiz rather than real life.. 06/07/2026
Spain's heat death toll is rising again as a second heatwave takes hold across the country153 deaths have already been recorded in the first days of July, with temperatures expected to exceed 42 degrees across much of the peninsula this week Spain is barely a week into July and the heat is already killing people. A second heatwave officially.. 06/07/2026
Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two yearsTwo thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting time from ten years to just two For many of the nearly one and a quarter million people who applied to legalise their immigration.. 06/07/2026
New findings reveal hidden structures beneath Cartagena's Roman AmphitheatreNew underground surveys suggest the ancient monument may have been even bigger than previously thought New surveys carried out at Cartagena's Roman Amphitheatre suggest the ancient monument may have been larger than experts originally believed.. 06/07/2026
Cala Reona closed for second time in three days after problems at Mar Menor wastewater plantThe precautionary closure comes little more than a day after the beach reopened, with water samples now being analysed following a fault at the Mar Menor wastewater treatment plant Cala Reona has been closed to swimmers once again after a new incident.. 06/07/2026
Scorching week ahead with temperatures reaching 43°C: Murcia weather forecast July 6-9Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the week, reaching their highest levels on Wednesday and Thursday in parts of the Region Until now, July in the Region of Murcia has followed a pretty familiar pattern, with hot but generally manageable.. 06/07/2026
Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing planTourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis The Spanish government is set to bring a new package of housing measures before the Council of Ministers in July, with one change likely to catch the attention.. 03/07/2026
Buying from Shein or Temu just got a little more expensive as the EU's new parcel tax kicks in tomorrowA €3 customs charge on small packages from outside the bloc came into force on Wednesday July 1, targeting the flood of cheap imports from China If you have ever ordered something in Spain or elsewhere, from Temu, Shein or AliExpress and marvelled.. 03/07/2026
Petition to ban jet skis in the Mar Menor gains 26,000 signaturesPetition organisers say the lagoon's recovery remains fragile and are calling for a permanent ban on jet skis to help protect wildlife and water quality A petition by Abracemos al Mar Menor calling for jet skis to be banned from the Mar Menor.. 03/07/2026
More families to qualify for reduced VAT on new homes in MurciaFamilies earning up to €2,400 a month could qualify for the reduced 4% VAT rate on new-build properties under the revised housing decree Thousands more people in the Region of Murcia could soon qualify for a reduced 4% VAT rate when buying.. 03/07/2026
