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Sneezes start early: Spanish pollen season extends by almost a monthRising temperatures and unusual wind patterns across Spain combine to make spring sniffles worse than ever If you’re one of those people who generally sneezes and snuffles through spring, this latest snippet of news is definitely going.. 17/02/2026
Following 10 rapid-fire storms in six weeks, Spain is already running out of namesFrancis, Goretti, Harry, Ingrid, Joseph, Kristin, Leonardo, Marta, Nils and Oriana have arrived in mainland Spain in just a month and a half Spain is racing through its high-impact storm name list at a pace meteorologists say they have never seen.. 17/02/2026
Supreme Court sets strict limits on wolf hunting in SpainKilling of wolves allowed but only as last resort to protect livestock The long-running debate over wolf protection in Spain has taken another turn, after years of political and legal wrangling at both European and national level. In 2024, the European.. 17/02/2026
Spain to debate nationwide burka and niqab ban in CongressThe proposal aims to ban full face veils in streets, transport and public buildings across Spain Spain’s Congress is set for a heated debate this Tuesday February 17 as politicians consider whether to move forward with a nationwide ban on the.. 17/02/2026
Homeowners in Spain could save more than €1,300 on their income tax returnHome insurance linked to pre-2013 mortgages could cut tax bills for many people throughout Spain The 2025-2026 tax return filing period is fast approaching and in these expensive times, we’ll all be looking for ways to keep a few more euros.. 17/02/2026
Doctors across Spain begin months of strike action over pay and hoursSix unions have called for weekly walkouts throughout Spain running from February to June Doctors across Spain have begun a series of strikes that could disrupt healthcare services for the next five months. Six medical unions are staging.. 16/02/2026
Missing Murcia woman tells of 22 months of captivity and terrorEscaped victim describes beatings, threats and psychological control as neighbour recalls the night she fled A 38-year-old woman who says she was held captive for nearly two years in a rural property in San José de la Vega, Murcia, has described her..
Murcia photo of the month February 2026Here’s the February image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) LADCC runs a monthly competition for its members and, at the club´s last meeting, the topics for this year were confirmed. This has thrown.. 16/02/2026
Finally, Murcia's weather takes a turn for the better: Weekly forecast February 16-19The wind is forecast to ease off, at long last, bringing sunny skies and a rise in temperatures Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 18 After pretty much a full month of weather warnings from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 16/02/2026
Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring.. 16/02/2026
Free guided tours of Lorca in SpanishTuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on..
Guardia Civil seizes fake designer goods worth €116,000 at Puerto de Mazarrón street marketOfficers uncovered hundreds of allegedly counterfeit jewellery items, watches and handbags during a routine inspection at the popular weekly market Shoppers browsing the weekly market in Puerto de Mazarrón last weekend may have thought.. 16/02/2026
Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026
Murcia housing prices surge by more than 30% in coastal areasSan Javier, San Pedro and Los Alcázares have seen some of the sharpest increase in the last few months Housing prices in the Region of Murcia continue to climb month by month and are now less than €100 per square metre below what they.. 16/02/2026
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 in Almería felt across southeast SpainThe shallow tremor near Tabernas recorded shortly before 1am this morning was noticeable as far away as Jaén, Granada and Murcia An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.3 was recorded in the province of Almería during the early.. 16/02/2026
Spain's minimum wage set to rise 3.1% to €1,221 per month as government signs off on increaseThe pay increase will be backdated to the start of the year for minimum wage earners across Spain We’re already half way through February but the news Spain’s minimum wage earners have been waiting for is finally here. On Monday February..
