MURCIA NEWS

Win free tickets to watch La Manga European Senior Masters Championship with Murcia TodayLegendary Ryder Cup stars set to compete at La Manga Club this November 6-9, 2025 Golf fans in the Region of Murcia are in for a real treat this autumn as the European Senior Masters Championship returns to La Manga Club from November 6 to 9, 2025.. 15/09/2025

Murcia's vineyards fight back against climate changeWinegrowers in Murcia are reshaping their vineyards to survive heat, drought and extreme weather The vineyards of Murcia are on the frontline of climate change. Rising temperatures and years of drought have forced local winegrowers to change how they.. 15/09/2025

San Javier unveils new heritage and cultural displays in EnglishVisitors can now follow a route of monuments through San Javier with bilingual content and QR codes San Javier is making it easier than ever for visitors and locals to explore its history and culture. The town has just launched a series of striking.. 15/09/2025

San Javier begins work on new Aeronautical MuseumThree retired Air Force planes will be on permanent display at the San Javier museum San Javier has started work on an ambitious new project that will bring the history of Spanish aviation right to the shores of the Mar Menor.   The town.. 15/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 15/09/2025

Retirement at 65 fades as Murcia workers stay in jobs longer Fewer people stop work before 65 as pension reforms push retirement later Retirement at 65 is rapidly becoming a thing of the past in the Region of Murcia. New figures show that people are working longer than ever, with the average age of retirement.. 15/09/2025

Temperatures climbing: Murcia weather forecast September 15-18The mercury will soar back into the high 30s in large parts of the Region of Murcia this week Average temperatures forecast on Wednesday September 17   Summer isn’t quite ready to loosen its grip on Spain despite the fact that we&.. 15/09/2025

Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expectThe season starts on September 22 with milder weather, fewer rainy days and plenty of sky-watching highlights Spanish summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. This year it officially begins on Monday September 22 at.. 12/09/2025

Restoration work ready to start at the old church of San Juan in LorcaThe church is one of the oldest in Lorca and dates from the 15th century Following the awarding of the works contract, all is now ready for the restoration of the church of San Juan in Lorca to begin, this being one of the last monuments in the city to.. 12/09/2025

Electricity grid collapse in Region of Murcia sparks urgent funding callRegional government warns lack of investment is crippling growth and jobs   Murcia’s regional government has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a critical collapse of the electricity grid, warning that the lack of investment from.. 12/09/2025

Lorca asks for public opinion on new rules for balconies and building facadesThe updated rules would ban items like laundry, gas bottles and mattresses from homes that can be seen from the street The mayor of Lorca has announced the start of a public consultation to update the town’s rules on coexistence and antisocial.. 12/09/2025

Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights backHospitality sector in uproar over terrace smoking ban amid government push for tougher tobacco laws Spain’s hottest hospitality voices are strongly opposing the latest anti-smoking law draft passed by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, which extends.. 12/09/2025

The Sacred Torch of the fiestas of Cartagena sets out from Caravaca on September 16The Iter Ignis route covers a distance of 141 kilometres on its 3-day journey to Cartagena The annual fiestas of the Carthagineses y Romanos in Cartagena are almost upon us once again, and this year the precursors to the main events, the carrying of the.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terracesSweeping changes include fines for parents, expanded smoke-free zones, and big penalties for tobacco promotion Spain’s government is pressing ahead with some of its toughest anti-smoking measures yet, following months of heated debate and building.. 12/09/2025

Christmas comes early in Cartagena - but shade still just a dreamCity awards festive contracts, prepares new bike lane links, while those famous canopies remain missing at summer's end It’s only September and the children are just returning to school after their long summer break, but the ayuntamiento of.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes back against EU plans to ban short-haul flightsThe airlines claim Spain simply doesn’t have the rail infrastructure to support the proposal Brussels is back on its crusade to abolish short-haul flights anywhere there is a 2.5 hour train alternative, but Spain is once again pushing back hard.. 12/09/2025

Águilas steps up rural road maintenance ahead of storm seasonMaintenance crews will focus on clearing ditches and vegetation along 100 kilometres of routes throughout Águilas The Department of Agriculture in Águilas has started a new round of cleaning and maintenance works along the municipality.. 12/09/2025

Jumilla's Hoya de la Sima fossil site takes a big step toward official cultural protectionThis new status will help safeguard and showcase one of Europe’s most extraordinary fossil footprint sites Jumilla is marking a huge milestone as the remarkable paleontological site of Hoya de la Sima begins its journey to becoming a recognised.. 11/09/2025

No reduced working week for Spain as politicians overwhelmingly vote against itPlans to reduce the working week in Spain from 40 to 37.5 hours have met a major stumbling block It looked like a sure thing, but the Labour minister’s plans to slash the working week in Spain have been squashed as even politicians who initially.. 11/09/2025

Corvera Airport's shocking electric bill hits nearly €1 million per year as passenger numbers flatlineExpected revenue at Murcia International airport has been slashed by 37% but costs continue to climb The bills keep flooding in at Corvera Airport even as the passenger numbers show less than groundbreaking growth. It was revealed back in March that.. 11/09/2025