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EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 19/06/2026

Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekendA brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year. The 2026 summer solstice will take place on Sunday June 21 at 9.24am Spanish.. 19/06/2026

Lifetime cover and age of enrolment: What you should look for in a health insurance policy Age often influences the conditions of medical insurance policies. For this reason, when choosing private health insurance, it is essential to review the maximum age for enrolment and whether they offer lifetime cover. This is what will provide long term.. 19/06/2026

King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor take their first flight together in MurciaAs Princess Leonor's military training in San Javier comes to an end, she takes to the skies with her father, King Felipe, for a special joint flight King Felipe VI and Leonor, Princess of Asturias have shared a training flight together for.. 19/06/2026

Murcia has spent €20 million protecting its forests from drought, and there is a 15-year plan to do much moreNearly 12,000 hectares of forest have already been treated since 2025, with hundreds of personnel working daily to prevent decline and reduce fire risk If you have ever driven through the Region of Murcia and admired its pine-covered hillsides, it is.. 19/06/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar mud baths get a €200k makeoverThe local council has used European funding to strip away old barriers and replace the platforms with sustainable materials The famous open-air mud baths at La Mota beach in San Pedro del Pinatar have officially reopened to the public following.. 19/06/2026

No share for Murcia as Spain unveils €1 billion road upgrade packageThe Ministry of Transport says a second €600 million package is on the way, but there's no guarantee the Region will benefit The Region of Murcia is feeling a bit of a sting after being left out of a major €1 billion investment programme.. 19/06/2026

Isla Plana students roll up their sleeves for annual beach clean-upStudents from CEIP Puig Campillo, Cartagena, spent the day cleaning their local beach and learning about protecting the marine environment Students from CEIP Puig Campillo in Isla Plana swapped the classroom for the coastline on Wednesday June.. 19/06/2026

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026

Cartagena's waterfront is getting a major electrical upgrade, and it is about much more than just the wiringThe Port Authority is investing nearly €850,000 to modernise ageing infrastructure and prepare the seafront for future growth If you have walked along Cartagena's Paseo Alfonso XII recently, you will have seen a waterfront that is very much in.. 18/06/2026

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begunWith 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with a wildfire situation that is already significantly more serious than a year.. 18/06/2026

Calasparra's famous cave gets full WiFi coverage in a first for SpainThe Cueva del Puerto is now being used as a model for sustainable tourism thanks to new monitoring and safety systems The Cueva del Puerto in Calasparra has been recognised by the Region of Murcia as one of its tourism success stories, with officials.. 18/06/2026

Heatwave and calima bring soaring temperatures to Murcia this weekend: June 18-21 weather forecastThe rise in temperatures will be aided by a cloud of Saharan dust that settles over the Region this Saturday and Sunday Surprise, surprise, it’s going to be a hot one for the Region of Murcia this weekend, with the State Meteorological Agency.. 18/06/2026

How clean is your beach? Mar Menor association wants you to report backA Mar Menor conservation group is asking swimmers and snorkellers to help track beach and water conditions this summer The Mar Menor eco- group Por Un Mar Vivo has launched its community science campaign 'We want to know your beach' for.. 18/06/2026

Murcia's economy expected to grow faster than the Spanish average in 2026Growth is expected to reach 2.5% in 2026, driven mainly by strong household spending, according to BBVA Research According to forecasts from BBVA Research, Murcia's economy is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2026, slightly above the national average.. 18/06/2026

Wildfire alarms residents and beachgoers in La AzohíaSuspicion abounds as to the cause of the fire in the palm grove of San Ginés La Azohía is a village which normally doesn’t hit the headlines very often, but at approximately 16.00 in the afternoon of Wednesday 17th June it attracted.. 18/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026

Seven stork chicks hatch at Terra Natura MurciaThe park confirms the birth of seven wild white stork chicks, adding a new boost to its biodiversity role Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed some very special new arrivals this spring, with seven wild white stork chicks hatching in its facilities... 18/06/2026

Nearly 3km of copper cable stolen from Corvera airportEleven people have been arrested for robbing cables from roads serving Murcia International Airport Eleven men have been arrested following the theft of almost three kilometres of copper cable from the public lighting system serving Corvera Airport.. 17/06/2026

Four new pieces go on display at the archaeological museum of LorcaItems dated at between 4500 and 500 years old are on display at the MUAL museum in Lorca The archaeological museum of the city of Lorca is an excellent establishment, beautifully laid out and full of items of interest which have come to light in the area.. 17/06/2026