REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Renfe offers free changes and refunds as weather alerts disrupt southeast travelPassengers travelling through Valencia, Murcia and Almería can alter or cancel tickets at no extra cost during the Aemet alert Renfe has confirmed that passengers affected by severe weather warnings in parts of southeastern Spain can change or.. 15/12/2025

Old Covid masks may not protect you as flu cases surge across SpainWhy health experts are warning that face coverings from 2020 could now be ineffective as flu levels climb As flu cases continue to rise sharply across Spain, health experts are urging people to think twice before relying on face masks left over from the.. 15/12/2025

Yecla police recognised for their rescue volunteer work during the Valencia DANAYecla officers were among the 900 honoured in Paiporta for their role in emergency response efforts The Local Police of Paiporta in Valencia honoured more than 900 police officers from across Spain last Friday December 5, recognising their outstanding.. 15/12/2025

Ayuntamiento de Murcia anticipates €16m in fines next yearTraffic offences to lead rise from 2025 forecast of €14.8m The Ayuntamiento de Murcia has projected €15,821,000 in fines revenue for its 2026 budget, an increase of around €1 million from this year's €14.8 million estimate. The.. 15/12/2025

Team Decklid donates €2,030 to MABS MazarrónAnother generous donation from the Mazarrón garage supporting Race for Life 2025   Decklid Auto Services has made another generous contribution to the local community, delivering €2,030 in sponsorship funds raised for Race for Life.. 15/12/2025

Celebrate Christmas with exclusive offers at Instituto Dermoestético by CAMESeasonal discounts are available on popular treatments until December 20 The team at Instituto Dermoestético by CAME would like to wish all their loyal clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and to thank them for the trust they have.. 15/12/2025

Fourth lane on Murcia-Cartagena A‑30 motorway moves forwardContract signed to add a fourth lane between southern Murcia and the MU‑30 junction Back in April, the Ministry of Transport announced plans to add a fourth lane on the A‑30 between southern Murcia and the MU‑30 junction near Alcantarilla.. 15/12/2025

Águilas looks to grow and modernise its tourist accommodationA new study has revealed that Águilas needs more beds to meet demand during the peak season Águilas Town Council has completed a study looking at how to increase and improve tourist accommodation in the municipality. The aim is to help.. 15/12/2025

More rain forecast for the entire week: Murcia weather forecast December 15-18Stay safe out there and don’t travel on the roads when there are weather alerts active unless absolutely unavoidable Murcia weather forecast, Monday December 15   There were dramatic last-minute warnings of heavy rain issued by the.. 15/12/2025

13 typical stews and casseroles in the Region of Murcia!A range of traditional one-pot dishes characterizes different areas of the Costa Cálida and Murcia Whether you want to call them stews, casseroles or hotpots, the dishes made by “throwing everything in the pot” are among the most characteristic..

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to options for gaining residency status to live in Spain If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until May 2025, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and popular.. 15/12/2025

Emergency warnings issued to phones in Granada as southwest Spain put on weather warningSevere rain alerts and emergency messages have spread across Andalucía as Storm Emilia approaches Murcia and Valencia Spain weather warnings, Sunday December 14   Emergency warning messages have been sent to thousands of mobile phones.. 13/12/2025

Murcia residential golf resorts are back in a big way, but is it all good news?It's the culmination of a dream for the Region, and a luxury living project that began 20 years ago, but property prices have risen close to pre-financial crash levels Twenty years ago, the Region of Murcia was riding high on a wave of golf resort..

Spain's public health leans heavily on private handsMinistry report reveals 30% of hospitals now privately run, with billions in public spending A new report from Spain's Ministry of Health lays bare a big shift in how public healthcare is delivered. Three out of every ten public hospitals are now..

Mar Menor begins showing early signs of recoveryNew IEO findings point to the first modest recovery of native seagrass since the 2016 collapse The poor old Mar Menor may finally be turning a corner. A new report from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) shows the first.. 12/12/2025

ChatGPT now edits photos and PDFs for free - Photoshop inside your chatSpain users get instant access to Adobe tools without downloads or subscriptions Fancy tweaking a photo or fixing a PDF without needing to be a Photoshop expert or wrestling with clunky software? ChatGPT's latest trick in Spain lets you do just that.. 12/12/2025

My pre-New Year Resolution: Get my house in order before the end of the yearNow is the perfect time to make sure you're not paying too much for your energy bills in Spain The countdown to the new year has begun and if you're like most people, you've probably got a mental list of things you want to tackle before.. 12/12/2025

Taxis spread Christmas magic with Murcia's seniorsThirty taxis escorted by local police helped seniors from four Murcia care homes experience the city's Christmas lights If you ever needed a reminder of what Murcia is really about, it's this: people coming together to make sure no.. 11/12/2025

Angels Nursing and Homecare wishes you a Happy Christmas 2025The team remains committed to providing personalised, dignified care across the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and beyond The festive season is here and Angels Nursing and Homecare is taking a moment to extend warm Christmas wishes to all their.. 11/12/2025

Spain proposes bumping up the minimum wage in 2026The lowest salaries in Spain could increase by between 3.1% and 4.7% next year The committee of experts advising the Ministry of Labour has put forward two proposals for raising the national minimum wage (SMI) next year. The first proposal involves.. 11/12/2025