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Iberia introduces new baggage surcharge of up to €140 for irregular itemsAirline says passengers could face extra fees on top of standard luggage charges depending on route and destination Passengers flying with Iberia, to and from Spain, are being warned about a new surcharge that could add as much as €140 to the cost.. 26/02/2026

Cloudy skies and cooler days in store for Murcia this weekend: Weather forecast February 26-March 1We bid goodbye to a turbulent February with a return to slightly chillier conditions What better way to see off what was, for the most part, a wild and windy February in the Region of Murcia than with a return to slightly cloudier, cooler and gustier.. 26/02/2026

Murcia tipped to create 28,000 new jobs as growth stays strongBBVA Research says the economy will keep outperforming the national average, with unemployment likely to fall below 12% by 2027 Good news for job hunters in the Region of Murcia. BBVA Research forecasts up to 28,000 new positions over the next two years.. 26/02/2026

Restoration work continues at the church of San Juan in Lorca1.8 million euros to re-open the church to the public 90 years after its closure Work continues in Lorca to restore and re-purpose the historic church of San Juan, which stands at one of the highest points in the current city on the lower slopes of the.. 26/02/2026

Ouigo launches €9 train tickets across Spain for summer and autumn travelPassengers can snap up cheap tickets on routes linking Alicante, Madrid, Murcia and more If you have been thinking about a city break in Spain but keeping one eye on your budget, you might just be in luck.   Low cost rail operator Ouigo.. 26/02/2026

Andalucía and Murcia lead Spain's fruit exportsMurcia supplies a fifth and Andalucía a third of 2025 total Spain shipped 12 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables overseas in 2025, with Andalucía providing a third of the total and the Region of Murcia chipping in a solid one-fifth.. 25/02/2026

Why are smoke alarms still so rare in Spanish homes?A simple €15 device could cut the number of fire deaths in the country Personal security is front and centre in many Spanish homes, with bars on windows guarding against break-ins. Yet fire safety, something as straightforward as a smoke alarm.. 25/02/2026

Ryanair warns of more Spain flight cuts and higher fares as fee row escalatesThe airline says airport charge hikes will mean fewer routes and more expensive tickets for travellers Ryanair has issued a fresh warning that flights to and from Spain could become more expensive, as its dispute with airport operator Aena over proposed fee..

Corvera named Best Airport in Europe for fourth year runningThe Region of Murcia International Airport took home the prize in the 2 million passengers category Murcia’s Corvera airport has once again been named the best small airport in Europe, picking up the title for the fourth year in a row.  .. 24/02/2026

Ikea planning store in Cartagena is closing its doorsCompact design space in Espacio Mediterráneo to shut in March Ikea is closing its small planning store in the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena next month. Opened in 2022, this 75-square-metre outlet on the first floor was.. 24/02/2026

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverageThanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by.. 23/02/2026

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadlineA year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many.. 23/02/2026

Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026

Mazarrón suggests improvements to the RM-332 widening planStrategic alterations would be beneficial when the Mazarrón-Puerto becomes a dual carriageway It has been announced by the Town Hall of Mazarrón that two formal objections are to be raised regarding the planned conversion of the RM-332 road.. 23/02/2026

The campaign to bring the Iberian wolf back to the Region of MurciaA national conservation group is pushing for a reintroduction plan, but Murcia officials say the time isn't right A national conservation group is calling on the Murcian regional government to look seriously at reintroducing the Iberian wolf.. 23/02/2026

Camposol Business Association supports campaign for year-round A&E service in Puerto de MazarronIt is now 15 years since the 365-day service was dropped by the Murcia health service The Camposol Business Association has offered its help to remedy a situation which has persisted many years, namely the lack of a permanent A&E service at the public..

Six planets are lining up in the Spanish sky this February 28The best views in Spain will be an hour after sunset, according to NASA The universe is handing us a rare treat this Saturday February 28 when six planets will be visible together in the night sky, forming a sweeping arc from horizon to horizon in.. 23/02/2026

British woman dies in shocking Totana car crash while driving with her familyInvestigators are examining whether distraction played a role in the collision between a family van and a lorry in the Region of Murcia A 42-year-old British woman has died after the van in which she was travelling with her family collided with a.. 21/02/2026

Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring prices..

Ryanair fires back as AENA pushes for a 21% hike in Spanish airport feesThe latest row over airport charges could mean pricier flights and fewer routes for travellers to and from Spain Tensions between airlines and Spain's airport operator AENA are boiling over again and, as usual, Ryanair's outspoken CEO Eddie Wilson..