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.. 14/08/2026

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.. 14/08/2026

Living costs rise sharply in Murcia as transport prices climb 7.7%Prices rose 0.7 percentage points in July as transport costs jumped 7.7% compared with the same month last year The cost of living in the Region of Murcia has risen sharply, with inflation reaching 3.7% in July compared with the same month last year.. 14/08/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar emergency teams gear up in dry suits for future flash floodsThe new equipment will help San Pedro emergency crews work more safely in difficult conditions during flooding Emergency crews in San Pedro del Pinatar have been given new specialist equipment to help them deal with flooding and flash floods. &.. 14/08/2026

Cartagena is already planning its Three Kings Parade for 2027, and yes, it's still only mid AugustWhile the rest of us are focused on the beach, the Ayuntamiento is quietly getting Christmas sorted It's mid August. The beaches are packed, it's gloriously hot and the last thing on most people's minds is Christmas. And yet, while everyone.. 14/08/2026

Which shops and supermarkets are open in the Region of Murcia on August 15?Here’s where you can shop on Saturday as the Assumption of the Virgin Mary brings a national holiday across Spain Saturday August 15 is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, one of Spain’s national public holidays. As it falls on a Saturday.. 14/08/2026

Diesel discount in Spain set to rise to 20 cents in SeptemberThe government is increasing the planned diesel discount after diesel prices across Spain jumped 15.7% in July There’s finally some good news for motorists as the government has just announced that drivers in Spain will get a bigger discount.. 14/08/2026

32 people treated for eye problems after Murcia solar eclipseHundreds of emergency workers were deployed across the Region for the eclipse on August 12 Emergency services in the Region of Murcia treated 32 people for eye problems linked to Wednesday's solar eclipse, although none of the cases was serious.. 14/08/2026

Join the Simply Spanish Homes team and build your career in Spanish propertyThe growing estate agency is looking for an organised and motivated candidate to work between its Roldán and Los Alcázares offices If you're looking for a new career opportunity in the Spanish property market, Simply Spanish Homes.. 14/08/2026

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish EnergySpanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners in Spain could be paying more than they need to on electricity without realising it. That's according to Spanish Energy, which specialises.. 13/08/2026

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands Thousands watched the skies only to see clouds roll in at the worst possible moment, but southern Spain gets another chance in August 2027   🌘 Murcia ha vivido un momento mágico con el eclipse solar. 🏰Desde las Fortalezas.. 13/08/2026

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are openFind out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain If you need to do a supermarket run this weekend, you’d do well to check the opening hours before heading.. 13/08/2026

Thunderstorms, hail and 40ºC heat: Murcia's weekend weather forecast August 13-16The Region faces another unsettled few days, with hail, heavy rain and strong winds possible as temperatures remain high inland   Weather alerts activated on Thursday August 13   The weather in the Region of Murcia is set to remain.. 13/08/2026

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visitThe new system also helps preserve the works of art and other treasure inside the 17-th century mansion The Palacio de Guevara, one of the most popular attractions for both visitors and locals in the city of Lorca, has now become a lot more comfortable.. 13/08/2026

Corvera Airport still 18,000 passengers short of 2019 recordMurcia International handled almost 128,000 passengers in July, but numbers remain 12% below the same month in 2019 despite more flights Corvera Airport is most certainly seeing more passengers and flights than it did a year ago, but the figures for.. 13/08/2026

New Águilas murals highlight marine biodiversity and the actor Paco RabalThe open-air venue of Plaza Antonio Cortijos showcases the diversity of species along the Águilas coastline Two new street art murals have been unveiled by the Town Hall of Águilas on the wall enclosing the open-air venue of Plaza Antonio.. 13/08/2026

August 13 Demonstration to demand 24-hour medical centre in Los AlcázaresThe residents of Los Alcázares have no 24-hour state health facility at their disposal When the municipality of Los Alcázares gained its independence from those of San Javier and Torre Pacheco in 1983 it was one of the smallest in the Region.. 13/08/2026

Storm alerts threaten eclipse view across parts of MurciaThe Northwest, Guadalentín Valley, Lorca and Águilas are all under yellow storm alerts this afternoon Storms threatening parts of the Region of Murcia this Wednesday afternoon, August 12, could spoil tonight's solar eclipse for anyone.. 12/08/2026

Volunteers clear more than a tonne of litter from Region of Murcia's natural areasThe Region of Murcia joined a nationwide effort that mobilised more than 13,700 volunteers Volunteers across the Region of Murcia have removed more than a tonne of litter from the Region's natural spaces as part of the tenth edition of the ".. 12/08/2026

Jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and mosquitoes: what to do when summer bites backAn allergist at a Spanish hospital breaks down what actually works for jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and bees, and some of the answers might surprise you Summer in Spain comes with sunshine, beaches and, inevitably, the occasional unwelcome encounter.. 12/08/2026