MURCIA NEWS

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

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.. 13/05/2026

Iberian lynx comeback continues as 31 kittens born in Spanish breeding centresThe species was once on the brink of extinction but is now expanding into new areas of Spain Just over 20 years ago, the Iberian lynx was on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 100 animals left in the wild across the Iberian Peninsula.  .. 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

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.. 12/05/2026

Diesel sales continue to decline in Murcia as drivers switch to electric and hybrid modelsNew data shows registrations of diesel vehicles fall by almost 40% as stricter environmental rules and rising fuel costs drive buyers towards electric alternatives Diesel is no longer as attractive as it once was. What used to be the go-to option.. 12/05/2026

Greggs lands in Spain with first overseas bakery in almost 20 yearsBrits flying home from Tenerife will soon be able to grab sausage rolls, steak bakes and even a Spanish-inspired twist British holidaymakers heading home from Tenerife will soon be able to pick up a Greggs sausage roll before boarding their flight.. 12/05/2026

Public healthcare pressures across Spain push more people towards private insuranceNearly 13 million people in Spain now pay for private cover rather than relying on the overburdened public system More people in Spain are turning to private healthcare than ever before, with almost 13 million residents now paying for medical insurance.. 11/05/2026

Your bank may be calling - but it could be a scam: Police warn over rising 'spoofing' fraud in SpainFraudsters are making calls appear genuine to trick victims into handing over banking details and security codes A worrying phone scam that makes calls look as though they are coming directly from your bank is continuing to spread in Spain, with Polic.. 11/05/2026

Last Spanish activist released by Israeli forces returns home to BarcelonaSaif Abukeshek said Israel “violates human rights at any time and in any place” after his release from detention Spanish activist Saif Abukeshek has returned to Barcelona after being detained without charge in Israel alongside Brazilian.. 11/05/2026

Belgian expat found dismembered at Fuerteventura rubbish dumpCanary Island police have arrested the woman’s 22-year-old son on suspicion of murder The disappearance of a Belgian expat in Fuerteventura has ended in horrifying fashion after her dismembered body was discovered at a landfill site on the Canary.. 11/05/2026

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.. 11/05/2026

VIDEO: Hantavirus cruise ship begins disembarking passengers in SpainAll those who have got off the ship have been transferred to hospitals in their home countries for monitoring La Guardia Civil ha participado en el traslado de los ocupantes del MV HONDIUS desde el puerto de Granadilla de Abona hasta el aeropuerto de.. 11/05/2026

More cold and rain on the way for much of Spain: Weather forecast May 11-14Temperatures will briefly recover early in the week before falling back below average again by Thursday and Friday Average temperatures expected on Thursday May 14   Anyone hoping for a bit of respite after last week's stormy weather.. 11/05/2026

Hantavirus cruise ship set to dock in Tenerife as quarantine plan moves aheadThe MV Hondius is due in Granadilla on Saturday, with British passengers also affected by the outbreak and health authorities insisting the risk remains low Spain is preparing to receive the MV Hondius in Tenerife on Saturday after the cruise ship at.. 08/05/2026

Spain wants to ban octopus farming due to their superior intelligenceSpain opens the door to a pioneering law against the breeding and sale of octopuses The long-running debate on animal welfare has moved beyond the usual confines of dogs and cats, extending now into the depths of the ocean. Spain has become a focal.. 08/05/2026

Spain is set for hotter than usual May to July, according to expertsEarly summer could feel warmer than normal in Spain, but plenty of rain is still on the cards To say it’s been an unsettled and unpredictable start to the year is something of an understatement. Spain welcomed 2026 with a barrage of storms that.. 08/05/2026

Mercadona changes home delivery rules leaving some shoppers stranded in SpainShoppers now face checking store by store across Spain to see whether deliveries are still available Mercadona shoppers across Spain are facing a frustrating new change that could make the weekly supermarket run a lot more complicated, especially.. 08/05/2026

Spanish police pull off biggest cocaine seizure in world historyOne of the raids carried out by Spain’s Guardia Civil resulted in the largest single cocaine seizure ever recorded worldwide The Spanish authorities have announced what is being described as the biggest cocaine seizure ever carried out in a.. 08/05/2026

Ryanair passengers fined more than €10,000 after Ibiza flight chaos forces diversionThe flight from London Stansted to Ibiza was forced to divert to Toulouse after two passengers became abusive Two disruptive passengers who caused chaos onboard a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza have been convicted by a French court after.. 08/05/2026