REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Los Alcázares launches its first independent energy production cooperativeMembers of the scheme in Los Alcázares can reduce their electricity bills, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and join in a participative cooperative The Town Hall of Los Alcázares has this week given its approval to.. 17/09/2025

Murcia among world's top 20 places for digital nomadsSpain has seven cities in the ranking, making it one of the best countries to work remotely An aerial view of Murcia city More and more people in Spain are becoming digital nomads and no longer need to go into the office five days a week... 17/09/2025

Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, joining Ireland and othersFour countries have already withdrawn, now Spain is first Big Five member to threaten exit The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is facing a major challenge as several countries oppose Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. To date.. 17/09/2025

New regional road plan promises safer, greener journeys across MurciaGovernment to review over 2,700 kilometres of roads and map out improvements for the future The Region of Murcia’s roads are set for some careful attention over the coming years, as the Ministry of Public Works has just awarded the contract for.. 17/09/2025

Free museum entry in Cartagena during Carthaginians and Romans festivalCostume, culture and history all come together for an unforgettable celebration Who doesn’t love something for free, especially when it means you also get to dive right into Cartagena’s history and enjoy some real local culture? This year.. 17/09/2025

Almost 30 Murcia towns will provide and for affordable housingAcross the Region of Murcia, land will be made available for the development of 1,820 subsidised homes Last year, the construction of affordable housing across the Region of Murcia virtually ground to a halt, due to rising costs and a lack of subsidies.. 17/09/2025

Butane cylinder prices drop 5%, bringing welcome relief to Spanish consumersPrice cut brings the cost of a butane gas cylinder down to €16.27 amid fluctuating global markets Did you know that over 64 million butane and propane gas cylinders are used every year across Spain? These handy cylinders are a vital energy source.. 16/09/2025

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Watch: Wild boars wandering into Cartagena will be caught and shotRepeated incursions into residential areas are causing concern for locals and authorities Wild boars in parks on Avenida Nueva Cartagena on August 29 Cartagena City Hall is reportedly preparing a plan to tackle the problem of wild boars straying.. 16/09/2025

Mercadona expands in Region of Murcia with a brand new, customer-friendly store in CiezaA modern supermarket opens with a €6.7 million investment and plenty of thoughtful touches Mercadona keeps growing its presence in the Region of Murcia, opening a fresh new supermarket this Monday in the Los Olivos district of Cieza. This latest.. 16/09/2025

Virgin of Fuensanta pilgrimage closes streets in Murcia todayCartagena prepares for its famous Carthaginians and Romans festival next week Today, Tuesday September 16th, Murcia welcomes the annual pilgrimage of the Virgin of Fuensanta, affectionately called “La Morenica,” as she returns to her sanctuary.. 16/09/2025

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

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

Celebrate Christmas in style at Restaurant Piccolo, CamposolRestaurant Piccolo opens its doors this December 25 for an unforgettable Christmas feast It may still feel like summer in Murcia but Christmas will be here before we know it, and the most sought-after tables are already being reserved. Restaurant.. 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