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From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 01/06/2026
Summer arrives in Murcia: Weather forecast June 1-4The Region of Murcia steps into meteorological summer with clear skies, hot temperatures and virtually no rain Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday June 2 June 1 marks the start of meteorological summer and, true to form, the Region of.. 01/06/2026
Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stayMore than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country in the European Union but a new study suggests it is also struggling to convince.. 01/06/2026
Fuel prices in Spain set to rise as VAT cut comes to an endThe temporary 10% VAT rate on petrol and diesel across Spain is due to end on June 30 unless the government extends the measure Drivers across Spain will soon be paying more at the pump as the government's temporary reduction in fuel VAT approaches.. 01/06/2026
Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026
Cartagena Port gains ground despite global uncertaintyDespite all the noise in global trade, Cartagena continues to perform well compared to other Spanish ports, with increases in cargo volumes and exports At the end of the first four months of 2026, activity at the Port of has continued to hold its.. 29/05/2026
Foreign workers in Murcia earn €8,500 less than Spanish employeesOne in six workers in the Region of Murcia is now foreign, according to Social Security figures Foreign workers in the Region of Murcia are earning an average of €8,500 less per year than their Spanish counterparts, according to newly released.. 29/05/2026
Diesel prices edge back up in Spain and petrol rises for fourth week in a rowPetrol has now recorded four consecutive weekly increases in service stations across Spain Fuel prices in Spain are starting to creep upwards again, with diesel recording a small increase this week and petrol continuing its steady climb for a fourth.. 29/05/2026
Rescued loggerhead turtle heads back into the sea at CalblanqueThe first adult loggerhead turtle of the year treated at the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre was returned to the Mediterranean The adult female turtle was spotted swimming at the surface near the La Azohía tuna trap fishery. Staff raised.. 28/05/2026
Spain extends flexible retirement to self-employed workers for the first timeRetirees in Spain will now be allowed to return to work part-time as autónomos under the new rules The Spanish government has approved a major change to pension rules this week that, for the first time, allows self-employed workers to return.. 28/05/2026
What do Real Madrid do after the season ends? Hint: it's in a small Murcia town!Alhama de Murcia will host the Real Madrid Foundation's summer camp for the first time The Real Madrid Foundation will officially bring its summer camp to Alhama de Murcia for the first time. The summer camp will run from June 29 to July 3.. 28/05/2026
Calima and temperatures up to 37 degrees: Murcia weekend weather forecast May 28-31Be sure to keep that suncream to hand – you’re going to need it every day from now on! To close out the month of May in style, there will be torrid night-time temperatures this weekend for the Region of Murcia, along with soaring temps.. 28/05/2026
Caring for elderly relatives in Spain could unlock extra financial supportFrom monthly payments to pension protection and home adaptation grants, carers may be entitled to more help than they realise Looking after an elderly or dependent family member can place huge emotional and financial pressure on families, especially when.. 28/05/2026
Cheap fuel craze continues in Murcia with the opening of new low-cost filling stationsThe budget Plenergy fuel brand is aiming to expand to 500 stations across Spain by 2027 The low-cost petrol station boom in the Region of Murcia shows no signs of slowing down, with Plenergy opening two more service stations in Murcia and Cartagena.. 28/05/2026
British landlords in Spain may have overpaid tax since BrexitHere's how to claim back before it's too late Thousands of British property owners renting out across Spain may have been overpaying tax since Brexit – not through any error of their own, but due to a rule that a Spanish.. 27/05/2026
Espacio Mediterráneo brings K-Pop magic to Cartagena for its 19th anniversaryA colourful month of workshops, dance, prizes and a big finale show is underway at the shopping centre The K-Pop universe has landed in Cartagena, and Espacio Mediterráneo is the place to be. The shopping centre is celebrating its 19th anniversary.. 27/05/2026
