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New statue and mural adorn the fishing jetty in Puerto de MazarrónThe decorative elements pay tribute to local fishermen and the Virgen del Carmen The Town Hall of Mazarrón has unveiled two major new landmarks to honour and recognize the local fishermen and their traditions in Puerto de Mazarrón. The.. 29/11/2025

Santa Lucía Hospital had polyurethane cladding in its walls, like in fatal Valencia tower fireA day after the fire, health services have returned to normal in the Cartagena hospital, although investigations are turning up potentially worrying safety factors Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena is returning to normal activity following this..

Spanish airport authority fined €10 million for using facial recognition scannersAena insists that passengers across Spain gave their consent and that their personal data was never at risk Spain's airport operator Aena has been hit with a hefty €10 million fine over its facial recognition systems, which have become a.. 28/11/2025

Águilas celebrates Christmas with traditional nativity scene routeÁguilas are offering a festive route through the municipality’s best Christmas nativity scenes The festive spirit is alive and well in Águilas as the town launches its seventh annual Nativity Scene Route, inviting residents and.. 28/11/2025

Madrid, Benidorm, Cartagena and more: These are the December and January trips from Taquilla TicketsWith so many options, the only question is which one do you choose?! There’s so much to see and do in Spain at Christmastime, it’s hard to know where to begin. Luckily, Taquilla Tickets – who run safe, fully insured and above all.. 28/11/2025

Don't let deals turn dirty: Police issue fresh Black Friday scam alertThe Policía Nacional say online shoppers should stay alert as scammers ramp up their tricks during sale season As the Black Friday frenzy begins, Spain’s Policía Nacional stepped up their warning about twelve of the most common online.. 28/11/2025

Vehicles in Spain that won't need a V-16 emergency light come JanuaryCertain cars in Spain are exempt from the new rules and won’t have to swap the old emergency triangle From January 1 next year, the approved V-16 emergency beacon becomes the only legal device for signalling breakdowns and accidents on Spanish.. 27/11/2025

Read the December edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the December issue of Home & Living!   This edition is full of inspiring ideas for Christmas, including festive decor, party wear, how to ‘dress’ your table for Christmas lunch, hairstyles, recipes and so much more..... &.. 27/11/2025

IN PHOTOS: What Santa Lucía Hospital looks like now The Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena, Murcia was the site of a large fire on Wednesday November 26 Much of Block 5 of the hospital was affected 113 patients across four floors had to be evacuated Investigators.. 27/11/2025

December entertainment and activities at La Palmera Bar & Grill, Los UrrutiasThere is more live entertainment and great food to enjoy this month at La Palmera in Los Urrutias Just because it’s approaching Christmas, doesn’t mean to say there’s nothing going on in Estrella de Mar, Los Urrutias. In fact.. 26/11/2025

Mazarrón crowned Murcia's Magical Town at FITUR 2026Coastal charm, historic heritage and community spirit earn Mazarrón recognition among Spain’s most enchanting destinations Mazarrón has officially joined the list of Spain’s “Magical Towns”, after being chosen as.. 26/11/2025

VIDEO: Major fire breaks out at Santa Lucía Hospital in CartagenaSeveral floors of the hospital had to be evacuated, but luckily no one was harmed and the blaze was put out in just 20 minutes   Incendio en el Hospital Santa Lucía de Cartagena. Esperamos que no haya daños personales y que.. 26/11/2025

Yecla restaurant wins the 6th Michelin star in the Region of MurciaRestaurante Barahonda sits among vineyards at the Yecla winery of the same name Restaurante Barahonda in Yecla has been awarded the coveted Michelin star in recognition of the excellence of its menus, service, atmosphere and presentation, becoming the.. 26/11/2025

Fresh food takes centre stage this Christmas as supermarkets double down on Spanish favouritesWhile Brits reach for the turkey, Spain’s festive tables lean heavily on seafood, fresh meat and ready-made classics Anyone who has spent a Christmas in Spain knows that the festive menu here looks very different from the British obsession with.. 25/11/2025

Temporary respite breaks for carers as the DomusVi Murcia residence prepares for the Christmas season!A second home for the elderly at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia helps answer the question “Who cares for the carer?” This is one of those times of year when our thoughts inevitably turn to family and friends as we prepare for the festive season.. 25/11/2025

Lords Removals: The family firm that goes far beyond moving and storageThis family-run business with bases in the UK and Costa Cálida has built a reputation on personal service and going the extra mile There's a moment that perfectly captures what makes Lords Removals different from your average moving company.. 25/11/2025

It's nearly December but San Javier is already tackling summer heat in La MangaNative trees and shade structures to cool public spaces and combat heat island effect Even though December is rapidly approaching and many of us are starting to wrap up warm in the colder weather and think about the Christmas festivities, San Javier.. 25/11/2025

Renfe launches Black Friday sale with tickets from €7 to kick off 2026 travelThousands of discounted high-speed and long-distance train tickets available until 30 November for journeys starting January 8 Renfe has launched its Black Friday campaign early this year, offering thousands of discounted tickets across its high-speed.. 25/11/2025

Step into a world of wonder: Giant Playmobil exhibition returns to Molina de SeguraOver 8,000 pieces bring history and fantasy to life in this free, fun-filled display until January If you’re a fan of Playmobil, or simply love discovering miniature worlds full of detail and imagination, the “Territorio Playmobil” exhibition.. 25/11/2025

Iryo braces for staff strike: Essential train services to continue over the next fortnightOperator maintains 73% minimum train services amid union strike action, promising passenger support and alternative travel options As the year nears its close, the high-speed train operator Iryo is preparing for strike action that could impact travel.. 24/11/2025