REGION OF MURCIA, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Murcia weather forecast September 10-13: Calmer skies return after floods and stormsThe Region of Murcia is set for a run of settled weather from Thursday, with just a chance of an early morning shower on the coast This Wednesday September 9 brought a tough afternoon for much of the Region of Murcia, with flooded streets, standing.. 10/09/2026

Storms leave flooding and disruption across SpainA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 10/09/2026

Lorca hotels report record visitor numbers in AugustThe tourist office was busy last month as Spanish and non-Spanish visitors enjoyed the history, the culture and the beaches of Lorca The efforts being made by the Town Hall of Lorca to promote tourism in the historic city are paying off. At least.. 10/09/2026

Los Alcázares Mayor speaks out against the proposed reform of the Mar Menor Protection LawMario Pérez Cervera says stricter rewards and incentives for good practice should be in place for farmers Mario Pérez Cervera, the Mayor of Los Alcázares, has added his voice to the many criticizing the plans to reform the Mar Menor.. 10/09/2026

Murcia's buses and trams are on strike again, and this time the timing couldn't be worseFour days of action across the region coincide with the Murcia Fair, with reduced services and a heated row over the Fuensanta Pilgrimage If you're relying on public transport in the Region of Murcia over the next few days, plan ahead. A four-day.. 10/09/2026

Autumn breaks, winter sun and trips home: Getting to Corvera Airport made easyFrom Torrevieja and La Zenia to La Manga, Mazarrón and Mojácar, Airport Buses offers convenient connections to Murcia International Airport The suitcases might only just have been unpacked after the summer holidays, but for many people.. 09/09/2026

Spain is failing its own recycling laws and the figures make uncomfortable readingOnly four regions are meeting legal targets, Murcia is near the bottom of the table, and a bottle deposit scheme is now being forced into law Every year, Spain generates more than 20 million tonnes of rubbish. More than half of it ends up in landfill.. 09/09/2026

Murcia pupils sent home on the first day of school because classrooms hit 32 degreesParents are demanding "classrooms, not saunas" as the back-to-school heat crisis exposes the gap between government promises and reality The new school year in the Region of Murcia got off to a difficult start, on Tuesday, when a primary school in..

Eight out of ten new self-employed workers in Murcia over the past four years have been foreign nationalsNew figures show foreign entrepreneurs are driving almost all of the region's self-employment growth, while Spanish registrations have barely moved Something quietly significant has been happening in Murcia's economy. The number of self-employed.. 09/09/2026

Indefinite doctors' strike could begin in Spain in OctoberDoctors are stepping up their opposition to the Government's proposed health service reforms, with unions warning that the dispute is far from over Doctors in Spain could launch an indefinite strike from October in a move that could put further.. 09/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

San Javier road closures as new Cuatro Picos roundabout works beginThe Ayuntamiento has set out alternative routes for traffic travelling between San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera, which will also impact bus routes  Traffic around San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera should expect some changes this week.. 09/09/2026

Murcia recorded the second-highest rise in road deaths this summer as Spain's overall toll climbs to 240Twelve people died on the region's roads in July and August, eight more than last year, as Interior Minister calls it "a bad summer" for road safety Spain's roads claimed 240 lives during July and August 2026, twelve more than the same.. 09/09/2026

Murcia opens its first 5-star hotel this weekThe 70-room Royal Hideaway hotel will open during the Murcia Fair Murcia is about to get something the city has never had before: its first five-star hotel.   The Palacio de San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, will open its doors on Wednesday.. 08/09/2026

More than 8% of working time lost to absenteeism in MurciaMurcia's absenteeism rate is well above the national figure of 7.62%, according to new figures More than 8% of working time was lost to absenteeism in the Region of Murcia during the first three months of this year, putting it among the worst-.. 08/09/2026

Orange alert for Cartagena with torrential rain and storms forecast on WednesdayThe alert will run from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, while residents and drivers are being urged to take extra care as torrential rain could cause flooding Aemet has issued an orange weather warning for Cartagena on Wednesday September.. 08/09/2026

More than 2,200 new homes planned to ease shortage in the Region of MurciaThe programme will include homes in Murcia, Alcantarilla, El Palmar, Churra, Lo Pagán, Santiago de la Ribera and Águilas More than 2,200 new homes are set to be developed across the Region of Murcia over the next three years in a major.. 08/09/2026

Los Alcázares announces new flood guidance as weather warnings are issuedParents are being asked not to travel to schools to collect children during orange or red alerts, while residents are warned about flooded roads and garages Los Alcázares is stepping up its preparations for heavy rain, with the Ayuntamiento.. 08/09/2026

These are the 8 cheapest new cars on sale in Spain right nowFrom small city cars to surprisingly spacious SUVs, these are the budget-friendly models currently available Buying a brand-new car in Spain doesn't necessarily mean spending €20,000 or €30,000 anymore. The market has changed considerably.. 08/09/2026

Volotea plans more flights from Corvera Airport as airline eyes permanent baseThe airline says a permanent base at the Region of Murcia Airport could allow it to expand from its current seven destinations to as many as 20 over the next few years Volotea has big plans for Murcia Airport(Corvera Airport), and they could mean.. 08/09/2026