MURCIA NEWS

Why Mazarrón's private island won't be taken over by the town hallEnvironmental rules and unclear benefits mean Mazarrón's Isla de Adentro stays in private hands A small island off Mazarrón will remain privately owned after an offer to hand it over to the town hall hit a dead end. The island.. 09/03/2026

What we can expect from the weather in Murcia this week: Forecast for March 9-12Here’s what expert meteorologists predict for the week ahead in Murcia Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday March 10   After a weekend in which there was snow in the northern Murcia countryside, as well as hail, landslides and flooding.. 09/03/2026

Murcia's secondary school teachers must have a higher level of English from next yearFrom the 2026-2027 school year, secondary school teachers who want to teach in bilingual classes in Murcia will need to reach a C1 English certificate Starting next school year, secondary school teachers in Murcia will have to reach the C1 level.. 09/03/2026

Park for free while you shop in Alhama de MurciaNew ayuntamiento scheme offers up to 4 hours gratis in Plaza de la Constitución lot If you need to head to the shops in Alhama de Murcia, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The local ayuntamiento is re-launching a their campaign giving up.. 09/03/2026

Tickets are being snapped up for the Fan Futura festival in Los Alcázares this July!The Gen Z music festival takes place at the Parque del Gonio in Los Alcázares in late July There’s still plenty of time to go before this year’s Fan Futura music festival in Los Alcázares, which is being held on 24th and 25th.. 09/03/2026

Landslides and flooding cause road closures across parts of Murcia due to the rainEmergency services have reported rockfalls, flooding and difficult driving conditions in several municipalities following this weekend’s storms The rain in the Region of Murcia over this weekend has brought hazardous driving conditions to several.. 08/03/2026

A century of change: The journey of Spanish women at workAs International Women’s Day approaches, the evolution of women’s working lives in Spain reveals how resilience, reform and education reshaped the country’s workforce. As Spain prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March.. 06/03/2026

Middle East airspace crisis leaves Spain travellers in limbo: Your refund rights explainedOCU reminds travellers to and from Spain that airlines must still rebook or refund tickets The conflict in the Middle East is now having a direct impact on travellers to and from Spain, with flight cancellations leaving families separated and holiday.. 06/03/2026

Spain's miserable winter weather could finally be coming to an end, according to the UNLa Niña, which has been driving unpredictable weather across Spain and much of the world, could give way to calmer conditions between March and May It feels like Spain's weather has been all over the place since the start of the year. Warm.. 06/03/2026

Murcia's obesity crisis deepens: Two thirds now overweightNew health study reveals rise over 20 years, especially in men and rural spots Two out of three adults in the Region of Murcia are overweight or obese, marking Murcia as a hotspot in Spain's ongoing battle against this public health issue. The latest.. 06/03/2026

Murcia joins the call for greater control over its coastal landLocal authorities are pushing for more say over coastal permits, property boundaries, and development decisions The debate over how Spain's coastline should be managed has reignited as the Ministry for Ecological Transition works on updating.. 06/03/2026

International Women's Day approaches with a mixed picture on equalityNew survey shows 42% of women feel unsafe walking alone at night as marches gear up Sunday March 8 marks International Women's Day in Spain, a time to celebrate progress while facing ongoing challenges. Though positive steps have been taken, a new.. 06/03/2026

Los Alcázares blocks polluting industries to safeguard Mar MenorOne-year licence freeze aims to stop waste incinerators amid local outcry Los Alcázares Ayuntamiento has taken a bold stand to protect the Mar Menor, approving a one-year suspension of licences for potentially polluting activities like waste incinerators.. 06/03/2026

Murcia tops Spain for profitable businesses, but US trade fears growEight in ten firms make money as region eyes Trump tariff risks Great news for Murcia's entrepreneurs: the Region leads Spain with 79% of companies turning a profit in 2023 - that's eight out of every ten succeeding. Unicaja's latest '.. 06/03/2026

Caravaca recovers 14th century stonework coat of armsThe heralding carving is believed to have come from the Torre de las Toscas in the castle of Caravaca The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz is proud to announce that it has been presented with a heraldic coat of arms made of stone, believed to have been.. 06/03/2026

Murcia wind and snow warnings upgraded to serious risk levelAemet has issued an orange alert for up to 5 cm of snow on Friday in parts of the Region of Murcia Residents in parts of the Region of Murcia are being warned to prepare for a burst of wintry weather on Friday March 6, with Spain’s State Meteorological.. 06/03/2026

Spanish electricity prices hit their highest prices since JanuaryHouseholds across Spain saw their megawatt price surge by almost 100% overnight The average cost of electricity on the wholesale market shot up by an incredible 98.8% on Wednesday March 4, reaching €56.51 per megawatt hour (MWh) across Spain.. 05/03/2026

Saharan dust pushes Murcia's air quality to dangerous levelsLorca records the worst air quality in the region as tiny dust particles reach up to three times the safe limit Murcia is struggling with very poor air quality this week as Saharan dust sweeps across the region. Every monitoring station is showing.. 05/03/2026

Cabo de Palos seafront to get safer, greener walking route to the lighthouseCartagena plans €200,000 makeover to link the fish market with the Paseo de las Calas Cartagena Ayuntamiento is set to transform the popular seaside path in Cabo de Palos, replacing the informal car park in front of the fish market with a safer.. 05/03/2026

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates Starting a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is essential to feel protected. For this reason, having health insurance with medical, surgical and hospital cover.. 05/03/2026