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Leaked internal document warns of serious shortcomings in Murcia fire serviceA leaked report signed by six senior officers claims staff shortages, ageing vehicles, outdated equipment and long response times are putting increasing pressure on Murcia's fire service An internal report backed by six of the ten senior officers.. 14/07/2026
What to do with all that water dripping from your air conditioning unitIt's not for drinking, but it turns out that AC water is handy for all sorts of other things Most people have their air-conditioning unit cranked up to the max at the moment, so you’ll probably have noticed the steady drip of water it produces.. 14/07/2026
Spain launches a new crackdown on drink and drug driving this week, and the numbers behind it make sobering readingAlcohol was present in 28% of all traffic accidents in 2024, and deaths involving drunk drivers rose 9% in a single year The DGT has launched a new week-long campaign targeting alcohol and drug use behind the wheel, running from Monday until Sunday July.. 14/07/2026
Murcia just crossed a major milestone: More than half its energy now comes from the sunFor the first time ever, renewable sources generated over 50% of the region's electricity in June, with solar power equivalent to three nuclear plants already installed For the first time in its history, the Region of Murcia generated more than half.. 14/07/2026
Yes, the Spanish Christmas Lottery is already on sale and yes, it really is only JulyWith 162 days to go until the December 22 draw, tickets are already flying and this year's adverts are already turning heads People always say Christmas comes earlier every year, and here in Spain they might actually have a point. It's only Monday.. 13/07/2026
Bin charges in Murcia could soon depend on how much rubbish YOU produceThe regional government wants to improve recycling rates by encouraging councils to introduce bin charges based on the amount of waste households produce, rather than a fixed annual fee The way households pay for their rubbish could change in the.. 13/07/2026
Summer of 2026 in Spain set to be the most expensive on record for cooling your homeHouseholds across Spain are feeling the pinch as air conditioning use collides with record electricity prices Staying cool this summer is costing Spanish households more than ever before. Back to back heatwaves have pushed demand for air conditioning.. 13/07/2026
Read the July edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to July and this month's issue of Home & Living In this edition we celebrate the very best of summer living. As always, our aim is to provide practical advice, fresh ideas and engaging articles that are useful in everyday life. From.. 13/07/2026
A hundred firefighters bring Mazarrón weekend wildfire under controlAround 20 residents and holidaymakers in Bolnuevo had to be moved to safety Life in Mazarrón has returned to normal after a forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de Las Moreras on Saturday July 11 was declared extinguished by around midday.. 13/07/2026
The summer umbrella is having a moment in Spain and there are very good reasons to get oneParasols that block 99.8% of UV rays are selling out in Murcia as more people discover that shade is the simplest form of sun protection Walk through the centre of Murcia on a hot day right now and you will notice something that would have looked unusual just..
Spain's wildfires have already burned through more than 50,000 hectares this year, nearly 40% of the entire EU totalWith multiple blazes still active across Catalonia, Cádiz and Huelva, the scale of the crisis is growing by the day Spain is burning, and the numbers are stark. Wildfires have scorched 50,384 hectares across the country between January 1 and July.. 10/07/2026
Spanish wages fail to keep pace with inflation and rising cost of livingThe OECD says inflation has wiped out much of the benefit of recent pay rises, leaving many workers with less spending power than before the pandemic Spain has become one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, yet many workers are still finding..
How to choose the best health insurance according to your lifestyle Choosing suitable health insurance is a key decision to ensure wellbeing. For this reason, it is important to check that the chosen policy meets personal needs, fits your stage of life and allows access to high quality healthcare. Choosing.. 10/07/2026
Finnish adventurer's solar boat sails 6,000km to anchor off MazarrónThe Helios 11, built by hand in plywood and fiberglass, ran the entire journey to Murcia without a drop of fuel Mazarrón had an unusual visitor this week, and it certainly wasn't hard to spot. The Helios 11 dropped anchor in the bay just.. 10/07/2026
Sorry to spoil it, but that cold caña is actually making you hotterSpanish nutritionists are urging people to rethink their summer drinking habits as temperatures soar across the country There are few things more tempting on a sweltering Spanish afternoon than a cheeky caña straight from the fridge. Ice cold.. 10/07/2026
Top tips for driving in Spain during a heatwaveHere’s how to keep cool in the car when the temperature cranks up... In scorching temperatures, which we are seeing more often in Spain in summer now, it’s often not enough to simply blast the air con. This kind of heat not only effects..
