Food prices bite in Murcia: CREM data show eggs up 60.5% since July 2022, with lamb (+36.6%), beef (+32%) and even coffee/cocoa/infusions (+29.4%) pushing up the weekly shop, feeding through to restaurants and other services. Hospitality under pressure in Ceuta: Spain’s health minister rejects a PP call to quarantine migrants, while police unions say the 091 emergency line is taking 200+ calls a day (about 10x normal) and hoteliers warn the enclave’s tourism sector is near collapse. Power reliability hits Almería tourism: three Almería town halls demanded grid investment after repeated summer outages left homes and visitors without electricity. Dining culture details: A Cadiz restaurant’s dog-friendly policy (pets welcomed inside, water at the table) sparked debate online, while a TheFork Lab survey finds most Spaniards tip only occasionally and usually under 5%. Luxury hospitality moves: Maybourne appoints José Silva as chairman, adding heavyweight experience across Europe including Spain. Mallorca mixology event: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor’s Sunset Sessions brings Chapeau Palma for cocktails and tapas. Tomato spotlight: Polanco’s National Ancient Tomato Contest crowns Emilio Medina as double winner (Spain and international categories).