MURCIA NEWS

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delaySome European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric border system, while several other European countries are still working.. 02/10/2026

Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step awayMore than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies, across Spain, started early. In some cities, retirees were already lined.. 02/10/2026

Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubledNew OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're not imagining it. A new report from Spain's Organisation of Consumers.. 02/10/2026

Orange weather alert closes facilities and roads in Los AlcázaresAyuntamiento urges residents to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rain and storms are forecast The Ayuntamiento de Los Alcázares has announced road closures and the suspension of municipal activities while an orange weather alert for rain and storms.. 02/10/2026

Cancer checks, mental health support, vaccinations and care for older people are at the heart of the Region’s new seven-year strategyAmbitious new health plan set up, which promises €858 million of investment between 2026 and 2032, with earlier cancer detection and better mental health care among its main priorities. The plan, presented to the Governing Council by Health Minister.. 02/10/2026

Respiratory infections cross epidemic threshold in SpainCovid hospital admissions nearly double among the over 80s as the national rate jumps in a single week Respiratory infections have now officially crossed the epidemic threshold across Spain, according to the latest weekly report from the Carlos III Health.. 02/10/2026

Murcia fears Tagus-Segura closure could quietly become permanentRegional government demands a clear repair schedule and guarantees over lost water as farmers face planting decisions The repair work on the Tagus-Segura water transfer has triggered a deeper worry in the Region of Murcia, namely that months of closure.. 02/10/2026

Cartagena's busiest cruise month arrives with 39 ships and three on one single dayPort Authority schedule shows October peaking on the 14th as cruise season hits full swing Cartagena's cruise calendar is about to get very busy indeed. The Port Authority has confirmed 39 calls across 25 days this October, with some days seeing as.. 02/10/2026

This is the home Spain actually wants, and the price it's willing to payNew pisos.com data reveals the exact type of property driving the housing search, and why it's pushing prices up If you've ever wondered whether there's a "typical" dream home in Spain, the answer is yes, and it's remarkably.. 02/10/2026

Murcia survey reveals strong opposition to easing Mar Menor pollution rulesA new regional survey found that 75.6% want stronger environmental protection for the lagoon, while just 5.7% support reducing controls and penalties on agricultural businesses The future of the Mar Menor continues to be a subject of debate in.. 02/10/2026

Lorca braces for orange alert as heavy storms head towards the regionLocal council mobilises emergency teams ahead of Friday's forecast of up to 40 litres of rain an hour Lorca's streets could see some serious water this Friday 2 October, with an orange weather warning in place across the Guadalentín Valley.. 02/10/2026

Lorca switches on one of Murcia’s biggest solar plants€335 million project will generate enough clean energy to meet the average annual needs of around 196,000 homes After 15 years of planning, changes and administrative hurdles, Lorca Solar is finally producing electricity.   The photovoltaic.. 01/10/2026

Lorca goes digital with a new way to discover the cityVisitors can find out what's on, plan their day and buy tickets online, with information available in four languages Planning a visit to Lorca should soon be a little easier, thanks to a new digital service bringing many of the city's tourism.. 01/10/2026

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them   Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026

Murcia's economy is booming, but its debt bill keeps climbing tooThe Region posted Spain's strongest GDP growth in 2025, while also becoming the country's second most indebted community It's a strange sort of year for Murcia's finances. On one hand, the Region's economy grew faster than anywhere.. 01/10/2026

Murcia weekend weather October 1-4: Heavy rain and storms bring cooler temperaturesAEMET has issued weather warnings for parts of the Region of Murcia as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from Thursday afternoon It may be October, but temperatures will still reach 33°C in Murcia city on Thursday. However, heavy rain.. 01/10/2026

Caravaca de la Cruz has just unveiled a new square and what they found underneath it was an unexpected bonusPlaza José María Faquineto opens in the historic centre, completing a major regeneration project and revealing a hidden 19th-century wine cellar beneath the site Caravaca de la Cruz has a new public square and it came with a surprise. Work.. 01/10/2026

Tagus-Segura water transfer to stay shut for months after major canal damageTwo sections of the aqueduct need urgent repairs, leaving farmers in Murcia facing a tense wait Farmers relying on the Tagus-Segura Water Transfer are facing months without supply after inspectors found serious damage to two sections of the aqueduct in.. 30/09/2026

Spain still throws away over a million tonnes of food a year and most of it starts at homeNew figures mark World Day Against Food Waste, with household bins the biggest culprit by far Spain wasted 1,129.91 million kilos of food in 2025, working out at 24.3 kilos for every person in the country. That's according to the Ministry of Agriculture.. 30/09/2026

Spain steps in to cap energy costs as fuel and gas prices hit their highest levels since 2022The government's third anti-crisis package limits gas tariff rises, freezes butane cylinder prices and extends fuel tax cuts through to the end of the year Energy bills in Spain are climbing fast and the government has moved to limit the damage.. 30/09/2026