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Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in SpainFaster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could eventually be numbered. A growing number of banks and technology companies.. 15/05/2026
Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reformsThe new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly more stressful, ITV inspection as the European Union moves ahead with plans.. 15/05/2026
Squatting complaints fall in Spain but thousands of homeowners are still facing nightmare battlesThe Valencian Community recorded a rise in squatting reports while Murcia registered 425 cases last year Reports linked to squatting in Spain may have fallen slightly last year, but for many homeowners the issue remains one of the country’s.. 15/05/2026
Panoramic lift officially presented in Puerto de MazarrónGreat views over the Bay of Mazarrón from this new urban facility alongside the Rihuete beach The Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, has finally visited the new panoramic lift on the seafront alongside the Paya del Rihuete to inaugurate.. 15/05/2026
Spain sees surge in racist social media posts as more than 1,000 hateful messages appear every dayNew figures show most abuse targets North Africans and Muslims, while campaigners push for stronger action online More than 105,000 racist and xenophobic messages were detected on social media in Spain during the first three months of 2026, according.. 15/05/2026
Fourth measles case confirmed as Alcantarilla outbreak investigation continuesThe latest case involves an adult woman linked to earlier patients, while authorities say the source of infection is still unknown Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed a fourth case of measles linked to the outbreak detected in Alcantarilla.. 15/05/2026
Why having a Will in Spain is essential for expatsElysium Wealth Advisors explains how a Spanish Will can protect your family and assets Elysium Wealth Advisors explains how a Spanish Will can protect your family and assets. Find out more at https://t.co/uLKLb9G6pV or go to their website.. 15/05/2026
Murcia calls for inspection of Russian shipwreck amid nuclear fearsThe regional government wants answers after new reports raised questions about the cargo aboard the Ursa Major The Regional Government of Murcia is demanding an immediate inspection of the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, which sank off the coast near Cartagena.. 14/05/2026
Spain faces possible nationwide bus and lorry strike from June 8Union leaders say ageing drivers on Spain’s roads are becoming a growing safety concern Spain could face major disruption to passenger transport and supply deliveries next month after the UGT union announced plans for an indefinite nationwide.. 14/05/2026
Spain electricity and gas bills set to rise again as VAT returns to 21% in JuneThe end of temporary tax reductions is expected to push up household bills across Spain again from next month Households across Spain are set to feel another hit to their finances from June after the government confirmed temporary VAT cuts on electricity.. 14/05/2026
More rain and falling temps this weekend: Murcia weather forecast May 14-17Next week’s weather forecast looks substantially drier, but for this weekend some rainstorms are expected Murcia weather forecast, Friday May 15 Over the course of this weekend in the Region of Murcia, the weather forecast according.. 14/05/2026
Everything you need to know about towing a trailer legally in Spain this summerMazarrón-based Decklid Auto Services breaks down the rules, because getting it wrong could land you with a fine With summer on the way and plenty of people planning road trips to and around Spain with trailers in tow, it's worth making.. 13/05/2026
Two more minor earthquakes recorded overnight in TotanaSmall earthquakes were recorded in the early hours, with two light tremors measuring 1.6 and 2.0 reported by Spain's National Geographic Institute Two minor earthquakes were felt during the early hours of Wednesday May 13, in Totana, according.. 13/05/2026
The little-known airport fee many travellers still missWhat departure taxes are, where you may be asked to pay them separately and how to avoid a last-minute shock Most travellers assume the price on their ticket is the final amount, but there is one charge that often slips under the radar: the airport departure.. 13/05/2026
Corvera Airport records double-digit growth in flights during AprilThe Region of Murcia International Airport welcomed more than 97,000 passengers in the first four months of 2026 Murcia International Airport in Corvera continued its strong run of growth in April, handling more than 97,000 passengers during the month.. 13/05/2026
Spain's wildfire season off to worrying start as burned land more than doublesMore than 16,000 hectares have already gone up in flames across Spain by the end of April Spain has already seen more than 16,300 hectares destroyed by wildfires in the first four months of 2026, according to new figures released by the Ministry for Ecological.. 12/05/2026
