MURCIA REGION

August 15 is a national holiday in Spain for the Feast of the AssumptionThis holiday in mid-August is a day off work for many businesses in Spain August 15 is a public holiday in Spain and other predominantly Catholic countries like Italy because it is the Feast of the Assumption, known in Spanish as ‘Fiesta de.. 14/08/2025

Meet the donkeys saving Spain's forestsIn the worst wildfire season of the summer, these grazing heroes are proving an unlikely but vital defence   As Spain faces its most devastating wildfire season, with more than 25,000 hectares burned in August alone and thousands forced from their.. 14/08/2025

From Westminster to southern Spain: Michael Portillo's journey to CartagenaThe broadcaster and former UK minister shares his love of Spain, travel and connecting with people during his latest filming trip   Cartagena may be baking in the August heat, but Michael Portillo looks perfectly at ease. The former Conservative cabinet..

Spain sizzles through the hottest August of all timeThe first 20 days will likely be the warmest Spain has seen since records began You probably don’t need us to tell you that August is turning out to be a scorcher and not just any scorcher - this one is rewriting the record books. The first.. 14/08/2025

Supermarket robbery gang armed with machetes arrested in MalagaThree men have been jailed after a Guardia Civil operation caught them in the act at a store in Coín   A violent gang that used machetes and fake assault rifles to rob supermarkets across Malaga province has been dismantled by the Guardia.. 14/08/2025

Murcia-Almería train line pushed back to 2027After years of delays and setbacks, the long-promised high-speed rail link between Murcia and Almería is finally taking shape Work is gathering pace on the long-awaited high-speed railway connection between Murcia and Almería, with the.. 14/08/2025

Andalucía weekend weather forecast August 14-17: Sun, heat and breezy conditionsHot days and clear skies continue, with strong Levante winds near the coast   The heat is on across Andalucía as we head into the weekend, with many areas seeing long hours of sunshine and temperatures staying firmly high. While most of.. 14/08/2025

Two Gibraltarian minors caught raiding closed Tivoli World in early morningThe Policía Nacional intercepted the youths after they tried to film inside the long-shuttered amusement park   Tivoli World, the amusement park in Benalmádena closed since September 2020, saw an unusual incident in the early hours.. 13/08/2025

Several minors injured by fairground ride in MálagaAuthorities investigate bumper car attraction after small metal particles cause eye injuries Several children were left with eye injuries after riding a fairground attraction in Valle de Abdalajís, Málaga, during this year’s local.. 13/08/2025

Spanish police reissue advice to check if your home has been targeted by burglarsTricks include markers to indicate whether the front door has been opened or the occupants are away Every summer, when many homes across Spain are left empty while the occupants go on holiday, burglars take advantage to break in and steal people.. 13/08/2025

Latest news on the fires in Spain todayHeat, storms, and wind are complicating the fight against the blazes, which are ravaging thousands of hectares. Spain continues to burn for another day, with more than 20,000 hectares scorched this August and thousands of people evacuated. A combination.. 13/08/2025

British tourists drive Malaga Airport to its busiest month in historyThe Costa del Sol base handled almost 2.9 million passengers in July, with Brits leading the way Malaga Airport has just recorded the busiest month in its history, welcoming almost 2.9 million passengers in July and handling close to 20,000 flights.. 13/08/2025

Goodbye to traffic jams? Spain tests using hard shoulder to ease congestionThe DGT and Ministry of Transport begin trial to improve traffic flow on the AP-4 near Cádiz during busy periods   Spain’s traffic authorities are taking new steps to tackle the growing problem of congestion on major roads. The General.. 12/08/2025

One million euro restoration approved for Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral after fireEmergency works will secure the affected area before full restoration begins   Córdoba’s iconic Mosque-Cathedral is set to undergo urgent restoration after a fire on Friday August 8 damaged part of the monument. The blaze broke out.. 12/08/2025

Watch! Second Tarifa wildfire in one weekEmergency crews battle strong winds to protect homes as second major blaze hits Tarifa in a week   Nuevo incendio en Tarifa y Zahara de los Atunes (Cádiz). Conviene recordar que Juanma Moreno del PP dejó el año pasado.. 12/08/2025

Spain is tightening pension eligibility starting this August: find out if this applies to youMake sure your pension payments are up to date as this change takes effect across Spain Earlier this year, the Spanish government introduced several welcome pension measures designed to make active retirement more financially attractive. They also.. 12/08/2025

Can a lifeguard really fine you for swimming under a red flag?A Spanish lawyer clears up the confusion over beach safety rules and who actually has the power to sanction   It is a familiar sight on Spanish beaches in the summer. The red flag is flying, the waves are rough, and a lifeguard is blowing.. 12/08/2025

Ryanair strike in Spain this week: the dates, flights and airports affectedThe nationwide strike will impact all of Ryanair’s permanent bases in Spain Ground staff who work for Azul Handling, the company that provides aircraft handling services for Ryanair in Spain, are going on a nationwide strike from this week... 12/08/2025

When to get the best view of the shooting star show of the summerMake a wish as the Perseids meteor shower is reaching its peak One of the year’s most anticipated astronomical events occurs every August, the Perseids meteor show, which is better known in Spain as “las lágrimas de San Lorenzo.. 12/08/2025

Spain raises a glass to non-alcoholic beer as it tops Europe in sales and productionThe alcohol-free alternative now makes up 14% of all beer sold in Spain and is a regular feature of social life, from tapas to road trips Spain has taken the number one spot in Europe for both the consumption and production of non-alcoholic beer, as drinkers.. 11/08/2025