MURCIA EXPAT NEWS

Alliance Pioneer Group brings reassurance for travellers needing medical transport from SpainTrusted repatriation and patient transport services offer peace of mind for travellers and residents in Spain For anyone spending time in Spain, or living here year-round, it is reassuring to know that help is available if an illness, injury or unexpected.. 30/04/2026

British residents living in Spain must now make passport applications online The new process aims to minimise errors for those living here in Spain Passport applications for Britons resident overseas must now be made via the GOV.UK website All British residents living in Spain must now make their passport applications.. 12/02/2014

MABS Northwest market stall, Calasparra FORTHCOMING MABS EVENTS IN CALASPARRA (MURCIA NORTH WEST) First and Third Friday of each month - MABS Market Stall in Calasparra Market – 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Situated opposite the Gran Via café For further information on Calasparra.. 22/01/2014

Murcia opens major new free car park by Tax Office ahead of spring festivitiesARCHIVED ARTICLE - More than 400 spaces available near Juan Carlos I, with free parking until after the Burial of the Sardine Drivers heading into Murcia now have a new option to avoid the usual hunt for a space, after the Ayuntamiento opened a large.. 25/03/2026

European court rules pets are legally baggage on flights: airlines not liable beyond luggage compensationARCHIVED ARTICLE - Loss of pets during air travel is treated like lost suitcases, limiting airline compensation obligations If you’re an animal lover who travels with pets, this news might be a bit upsetting. The Court of Justice of the European.. 17/10/2025

Several roads on Murcia motorway renamed as Ministry begins major updateARCHIVED ARTICLE - Work started last night to rename roads surrounding the city, with changes expected over the next two months The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has begun work to rename several major roads around Murcia as part of a.. 15/10/2025

Famous low-price Primaprix supermarket opens its first store in MurciaARCHIVED ARTICLE - Known for unbeatable brand discounts, the outlet chain expands to the Region of Murcia Murcia is welcoming its very first Primaprix supermarket, a store famous across Spain for offering top brands at incredibly low prices. Known beyond.. 09/10/2025

Murcia among world's top 20 places for digital nomadsARCHIVED ARTICLE - Spain 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.. 17/09/2025

More than 140,000 Murcianos to get a new GP next weekARCHIVED ARTICLE - Family doctor transfers and new hires across the Region take effect from Thursday May 29   More than 140,000 people in the Region of Murcia will be assigned a new family doctor next week, as the Murcian Health Service.. 20/05/2025

Murcia cracks down on unlicensed holiday rentalsARCHIVED ARTICLE - Over 600 unregistered tourist accommodations identified in the region   In a recent sweep, tourism inspectors in the Region of Murcia have uncovered 638 unlicensed holiday rentals advertised on major online platforms. This.. 14/02/2025

Spain's tourism boom: Can it overtake France as Europe's top destination?ARCHIVED ARTICLE - With record tourism and strong investment, Spain has become one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies, expanding by 3.2% in 2024   Spain’s GDP grew by 3.2% in 2024, far outpacing the Eurozone average of just 0.7%... 10/02/2025

March 11-12 Camposol Walking Football Club international tournament in MazarrónARCHIVED ARTICLE - Two days of walking football bringing together players for fun, fitness and friendly competition The Camposol Walking Football Club, in collaboration with the Mazarrón City Council's Sports Department and the Camposol..

Britons in Spain issued warning about deadly tick borne virus that kills 40 percent of victimsARCHIVED ARTICLE - Britons in Spain have been warned about a virus that proves deadly in 40% of those who contract it The alert was raised by the Ministry of Health for the Castile and León in northwestern Spain following the hospitalisation.. 09/05/2024

ARCHIVED - Where to find the cheapest petrol and fuel in MurciaARCHIVED ARTICLE These are the top 10 places to buy diesel and unleaded petrol in Murcia Here’s a list of the 10 cheapest petrol stations to get the best deal on fuel prices in the Murcia region for both unleaded 95 and diesel.  .. 26/10/2021

ARCHIVED - Humanists of Murcia January newsletterARCHIVED ARTICLE The Humanists meet regularly (pandemic permitting) for walks and sociable activities in the Murcia Region Remembrance Day plaque and tree: The “Project Remembrance Day plaque and tree” has now been completed by a.. 13/01/2021