MURCIA REGION

Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 14/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 13/08/2026

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish EnergySpanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners in Spain could be paying more than they need to on electricity without realising it. That's according to Spanish Energy, which specialises.. 13/08/2026

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands Thousands watched the skies only to see clouds roll in at the worst possible moment, but southern Spain gets another chance in August 2027   🌘 Murcia ha vivido un momento mágico con el eclipse solar. 🏰Desde las Fortalezas.. 13/08/2026

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are openFind out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain If you need to do a supermarket run this weekend, you’d do well to check the opening hours before heading.. 13/08/2026

Thunderstorms, hail and 40ºC heat: Murcia's weekend weather forecast August 13-16The Region faces another unsettled few days, with hail, heavy rain and strong winds possible as temperatures remain high inland   Weather alerts activated on Thursday August 13   The weather in the Region of Murcia is set to remain.. 13/08/2026

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visitThe new system also helps preserve the works of art and other treasure inside the 17-th century mansion The Palacio de Guevara, one of the most popular attractions for both visitors and locals in the city of Lorca, has now become a lot more comfortable.. 13/08/2026

Corvera Airport still 18,000 passengers short of 2019 recordMurcia International handled almost 128,000 passengers in July, but numbers remain 12% below the same month in 2019 despite more flights Corvera Airport is most certainly seeing more passengers and flights than it did a year ago, but the figures for.. 13/08/2026

New Águilas murals highlight marine biodiversity and the actor Paco RabalThe open-air venue of Plaza Antonio Cortijos showcases the diversity of species along the Águilas coastline Two new street art murals have been unveiled by the Town Hall of Águilas on the wall enclosing the open-air venue of Plaza Antonio.. 13/08/2026

August 13 Demonstration to demand 24-hour medical centre in Los AlcázaresThe residents of Los Alcázares have no 24-hour state health facility at their disposal When the municipality of Los Alcázares gained its independence from those of San Javier and Torre Pacheco in 1983 it was one of the smallest in the Region.. 13/08/2026

Storm alerts threaten eclipse view across parts of MurciaThe Northwest, Guadalentín Valley, Lorca and Águilas are all under yellow storm alerts this afternoon Storms threatening parts of the Region of Murcia this Wednesday afternoon, August 12, could spoil tonight's solar eclipse for anyone.. 12/08/2026

Volunteers clear more than a tonne of litter from Region of Murcia's natural areasThe Region of Murcia joined a nationwide effort that mobilised more than 13,700 volunteers Volunteers across the Region of Murcia have removed more than a tonne of litter from the Region's natural spaces as part of the tenth edition of the ".. 12/08/2026

Jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and mosquitoes: what to do when summer bites backAn allergist at a Spanish hospital breaks down what actually works for jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and bees, and some of the answers might surprise you Summer in Spain comes with sunshine, beaches and, inevitably, the occasional unwelcome encounter.. 12/08/2026

Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this OctoberFrom Friday October 17, all commercial calls must use a new 400 prefix, making telephone scams instantly identifiable and easier to block If you're fed up with unsolicited calls from companies trying to sell you something, or worse, scammers pretending.. 12/08/2026

New groundwater network aims to protect Mar Menor as nutrient-laden water pours inMore than 10 cubic hectometres of nutrient-rich water have flowed into the Mar Menor this year The Mar Menor is under growing pressure from rising groundwater and polluted run-off, and the regional government has just finished upgrading the network.. 12/08/2026

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 12/08/2026

Roman Theatre in Cartagena lays on extra activities for the August bank holidayThe museum is running extra activities throughout August, including two night time tours The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is running an expanded programme of activities throughout the August bank holiday weekend, with guided tours, family activities.. 12/08/2026

Attacks on police officers in Murcia have doubled in a decade and unions say the system is failing the people who protect usFrom stone-throwing in San Javier to a delivery driver wielding a helmet as a weapon, officers say they are increasingly vulnerable and under-equipped   Police officers in the Region of Murcia are being attacked at twice the rate they were ten.. 12/08/2026

San Javier steps up storm preparations as September rains loomCrews are inspecting drains and storm tanks across San Javier as a precaution The mayor of San Javier, Mr Luengo, has called a coordination meeting between municipal services to get preparations under way ahead of possible torrential rain expected.. 12/08/2026

New Consum supermarket to open in Alhama de Murcia town centreThe supermarket chain already runs 53 stores across the Region of Murcia, with more on the way Consum is set to open a new supermarket in Alhama de Murcia, with more than 1,000 square metres of sales space and an expected 30 new jobs for the local.. 12/08/2026