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Still not the most generous in Europe: Spain raises parental leave to 17 weeks for both mothers and fathersThe new measures will take effect immediately and expand parental leave in a landmark social welfare policy The Spanish government is set to implement a significant extension of paid care leave after the Council of Ministers formally approved a new.. 29/07/2025

Airport Buses wants your feedback: What new stops do you want to see?These are all the current stops along the way on Airport Buses’s three routes... but now they’re looking to add more! Since the Airport Buses private coach transfer service to and from Murcia Airport launched in May 2025, hundreds of passengers.. 29/07/2025

Alhama cracks down on street littering with 18 fines in one monthAlhama de Murcia police have stepped up enforcement against public urination, spitting and illegal dumping Alhama de Murcia isn't messing around when it comes to keeping its streets clean. Local police have issued 18 fines over the past month.. 29/07/2025

Why your overnight phone charging habit is costing you moneyResearch shows millions of people in Spain could be adding unnecessary euros to their electricity bills Most of us do it without thinking: plug in the phone before bed and wake up to a fully charged device. But Spanish consumer experts are warning.. 29/07/2025

More than 80 per cent of Murcia beaches are accessible for people with reduced mobilityThe Region of Murcia is leading the way in making Spanish beaches welcoming for visitors of all abilities Playa Honda area equipped with accessibility features and services   The sun, sand and sea are no longer off-limits for people with.. 29/07/2025

More rain and cooler temperatures forecast for this week: Murcia weather July 28-31It will barely get up to 32ºC/90ºF all this week, and nights will be noticeably cooler as well After the shockingly strong summer storm that left mounds of hailstones in parts of northern Murcia last week, temperatures are now much cooler.. 28/07/2025

Health officials on alert as measles cases on the rise again in MurciaSpain is seeing a sharp increase in measles infections, but high vaccination rates in Murcia are helping keep outbreaks at bay Measles is making a comeback across Europe, and Spain is no exception. After years of relatively low case numbers, health authorities.. 28/07/2025

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long-awaited..

Spain will start relocating migrant minors from Canary Islands in SeptemberThe Region of Murcia will take in 133 unaccompanied children despite the recent unrest The Spanish government has taken an important step toward moving unaccompanied migrant minors from overcrowded areas like the Canary Islands and Ceuta.. 24/07/2025

Antidepressant shortages surge this summer in Murcia despite healthcare boostAntidepressants now top the list of out of stock medicines, with supply problems four times higher than a month ago   Murcia’s summer healthcare plan aimed to bring in an impressive 6,000 extra staff, including around 2,000 nurses and 200.. 23/07/2025

Twelve wildfires break out in a single day as Spain's summer blaze crisis deepensAndalucía hit hardest as experts warn rainy spring followed by intense heat and wind is fuelling fast-spreading fires   Spain braces for another dangerous fire season Spain is facing a fresh wave of summer wildfires as hot, dry and.. 23/07/2025

Ryanair admits paying commission to staff who charge for oversized bagsCEO Michael O’Leary has defended the commission, saying it helps enforce baggage rules and improve boarding efficiency Ryanair has confirmed that its cabin staff receive around €1.50 each time they catch a passenger trying to board with.. 21/07/2025

How to sleep better in Spain's sticky summer nightsTop tips for staying cool and getting some shut-eye when it’s hot, humid and air con isn’t an option   If you’ve ever tried to sleep through a summer heatwave, in Spain or anywhere else, you’ll know it’s not just the heat..

Olive oil prices crash by 46 per cent but not all Spanish food costs are cooling downSpain's ‘liquid gold’ has fallen 48% from its peak as grocery inflation drops to more manageable levels Remember when buying olive oil felt like a luxury purchase? Those days might finally be over. Spain's beloved ‘liquid.. 17/07/2025

Corvera Airport continues the upgrades with new toilets for ostomy patientsThe Region of Murcia International Airport has put in brand-new loos adapted for people with ostomy bags Regional travel hub the Murcia International Airport in Corvera now has toilets adapted for people with an ostomy bag to change in an effort to.. 17/07/2025

Rents in Spain can be hiked up by 2.10 per cent this monthThe latest rent increase limit applies to contracts signed after Spain's housing law came into effect in May 2023 Millions of renters across Spain are facing potential rent increases this month as landlords gain the ability to raise monthly payments.. 17/07/2025

How to stop car thieves this summer: 4 essential tips from Spanish PoliceWith thefts on the rise in holiday hotspots, these simple precautions can help keep your vehicle safe at the beach and beyond The Spanish summer is finally here in all its sweltering heat and whether you’re jetting to the Costas for a holiday.. 17/07/2025

Spanish airport theft ring exposed in major Guardia Civil crackdownSixty-six arrested and thousands of euros worth of high-end goods recovered in a coordinated sting operation at airports across Spain   A major criminal network behind a string of organised thefts at Spanish airports has been dismantled by the.. 16/07/2025

Spain's dream of a shorter work week just got put on hold againWith strong opposition to the proposal, doubts have been cast over whether the working day in Spain will be reduced at all There’s been a bit of a blow for employees throughout Spain as it looks increasingly unlikely that the legislation needed.. 16/07/2025

Food and fuel shoot up in price across Spain due to the conflict in IsraelInflation in Spain rose far more sharply last month than experts had initially predicted The conflict in the Middle East was always going to have a knock-on effect in western countries but even the financial experts are surprised by how much, and.. 16/07/2025