MURCIA NEWS

September gets off to a sizzling start: Murcia weather forecast September 3-6Temperatures will again climb towards the 40s in the Region of Murcia before easing off over the weekend Temperatures foecast for Friday afternoon   What a difference a day makes. After the Region of Murcia was under yellow weather warnings.. 03/09/2026

Spain's minimum wage increase trails most of Europe in 2026Spain's 3.1% increase leaves it near the bottom of the EU rankings, despite the minimum wage having risen by more than 40% in real terms over the past decade Spain may have one of the highest minimum wages in the European Union, but workers.. 03/09/2026

IBI Tax Spain: Complete guide for homeownersOwning a home in the Spanish sun brings incredible lifestyle benefits, but it also comes with fiscal responsibilities By Spainora   When purchasing a property in Spain, international buyers often focus heavily on the upfront transaction.. 03/09/2026

Spain's traffic lights are changing from October 1: Here's what drivers need to knowA new rule will stop flashing amber lights appearing at the same time as green pedestrian signals at crossings across Spain Drivers in Spain will see an important change at traffic lights from October 1 when a combination of signals that has long.. 03/09/2026

New viewing area for landmark geological site in CaravacaThe Barranco del Gredero contains evidence of the meteor which caused the mass extinction of the dinosaurs The Town Hall of Caravaca has created a viewing point in the gully of the Barranco del Gredero, one of the most important locations for the study.. 03/09/2026

Cartagena cruise season heads for record-breaking autumn with 93 ships dueOctober will be the busiest month of 2026 with 39 cruise ships scheduled to call at the Murcia port Cartagena is heading into its busiest period of the cruise season, with 93 cruise ships scheduled to visit the port between September and December.. 02/09/2026

Murcia rejects first three euthanasia requests involving patients with mental illnessOnly 16 of the 27 euthanasia requests made in the Region of Murcia since 2021 have been approved The first three euthanasia requests in the Region of Murcia involving patients with underlying mental health conditions have all been rejected, according.. 02/09/2026

Spain welcomes record 11.5 million international tourists in JulySpain has already welcomed 58.1 million international tourists this year, putting the country on course to pass 100 million Spain welcomed a record 11.5 million international tourists in July, with overseas visitors spending more than €18.. 02/09/2026

Murcia welcomes record number of international tourists in JulyMore than 162,000 foreign visitors arrived in the Region during July, with tourists staying an average of 12.1 days The Region of Murcia has recorded a big increase in international tourism, with July bringing the highest number of international.. 02/09/2026

Hybrid and electric vehicles fuel strong growth in Murcia car marketAlternative-energy vehicles now account for the clear majority of new car registrations across the Region of Murcia Drivers in the Region of Murcia are increasingly turning to hybrid and electric cars, with the growing popularity of alternative-energy.. 02/09/2026

24-hour tourist information service opens in Los NarejosDigital screens as well as friendly staff as Los Alcázares embraces sustainable technology The tourist office in Los Narejos, in the municipality of Los Alcázares, has reopened in Avenida Río Nalón in a slightly different format.. 02/09/2026

Superdumbo opens its first Molina de Segura supermarket as Murcia expansion continuesThe 1,836m² sales floor forms part of the company’s continued expansion across the Region of Murcia and Alicante Superdumbo has continued its expansion across the Region of Murcia with the opening of its first supermarket in Molina de Segura.. 02/09/2026

Mercadona returns to winter hours in SpainMore than 300 stores across Spain will once again shut on Sundays as summer draws to a close There’s a bit of bad news for anyone who’s become rather too accustomed to a Sunday trip to Mercadona. With summer officially coming to an end.. 02/09/2026

Homelessness becomes increasingly visible on streets and parks in CartagenaCartagena City Council has already provided support to hundreds of people this year   Homeless people sleeping in parks and public spaces have become increasingly visible across Cartagena this summer, with residents raising concerns about litter.. 01/09/2026

Two boat captains arrested after another 59 migrants land on Murcia coastThe latest arrival brings the number of migrants reaching the Cartagena coastline in the past two weeks to almost 300 Two men have been arrested after a powerful boat carrying migrants dropped 59 people off at Calblanque on the coast of the Region.. 01/09/2026

Homeless man crushed to death by rubbish truck in CartagenaThe man reportedly hid in the public bin after fleeing from police in the centre of Cartagena A man hiding inside a rubbish container in Cartagena was accidentally picked up by a garbage truck and crushed to death after the vehicle’s compaction.. 01/09/2026

Weather warnings for heavy rains and storms in parts of MurciaStorms are expected between 2pm and 8pm on Wednesday September 2 Rain and storms are set to return to the Region of Murcia this Wednesday September 2, with Aemet issuing a yellow weather alert for parts of the Northwest.   The warning covers.. 01/09/2026

Spain's new school year faces strikes and protests across the countryMore than eight million pupils are preparing to return to classrooms from September 7, but disputes over pay, staffing and school conditions could bring disruption in several regions The summer holidays are almost over and millions of children.. 01/09/2026

The legend of Tomir in Caravaca de la CruzA sleeping giant protects the city of Caravaca against invaders! The legend of the giant Tomir was first recounted by chronicler Manuel Guerrero Torres and tells the story of a colossus who, after the fall of the Titans, sought refuge in the land around.. 01/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 01/09/2026