MURCIA REGION

Warning for Murcia dog owners as dangerous processionary caterpillars arrive earlyRegion of Murcia vets are urging immediate action if pets come into contact with the toxic pests The pine processionary caterpillar has started descending from trees across wooded areas of Murcia and vets are increasingly concerned about the threat.. 04/02/2026

60kmh winds forecast for Murcia this Wednesday and ThursdayStorm Leonardo is lashing other parts of southern Spain with heavy rain which has caused flooding Murcia weather warning, Wednesday February 4   The Region of Murcia is subject to weather warnings issued by the State Meteorological Agency.. 04/02/2026

New Lidl to open at Mandarache in CartagenaGerman supermarket chain adds Mandarache store as part of nationwide expansion Lidl is set to open a new supermarket in Cartagena’s Mandarache Shopping Centre on Friday February 13, strengthening its presence in the Region of Murcia. The store will.. 04/02/2026

Norwegian man stabbed at Murcia bus station discharged from hospitalThe 37-year-old has left the hospital after emergency surgery, while the suspect remains in custody without bail The Norwegian man who was seriously stabbed at Murcia's San Andrés bus station in an attack linked to his slot machine winnings.. 04/02/2026

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlinesThe income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the 2025 income tax return campaign (Declaración de la Renta), even.. 04/02/2026

Rising rat sightings spark warning from environmental health experts across SpainProfessionals call for coordinated action as rodents are increasingly spotted in towns and city centres Environmental health specialists are warning that rats are becoming more visible in towns and cities across Spain, and they say the problem will only.. 03/02/2026

Los Alcázares moves closer to new elderly care home140-bed residence on track for 2027 after council approves next steps Great news for many older residents in Los Alcázares. The Ayuntamiento's Local Governing Board has given the green light to process plans for a new senior citizens' residence.. 03/02/2026

Camposol resident's casual golf group tees off with over 800 membersFacebook group connects golfers across Murcia and Alicante for friendly games A Camposol resident has created a thriving online community for golfers who just want a casual round without the commitment of joining a club or society.   Henry.. 03/02/2026

Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under 16sSpanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under 16s from accessing social media and will require platforms to implement age verification systems.. 03/02/2026

DGT fine emails are a scam, officials confirmPhishing fraudsters pressuring drivers to click fake payment links Image created with AI   A worrying email claiming to be from Spain's DGT (Directorate General of Traffic) is circulating, warning of an unpaid fine that could double if.. 03/02/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life. &.. 03/02/2026

Hacker claims huge breach of Spain's tax dataCybercriminal offers 47.3 million taxpayers' details for sale online as investigators check the claim A hacker attack on Spain’s Ministry of Finance is under investigation after a cybercriminal claimed to have accessed tax data on almost the.. 03/02/2026

Cartagena connects the city centre to Algameca with a new bike laneThe lane is part of the 'Faro a Faro' plan and takes Cartagena a step closer to a continuous cycling route along the coast Cyclists in Cartagena can now travel directly from the Espacio Algameca area to Calle Real in the city centre without.. 03/02/2026

The Teatro Thuillier reopens in Caravaca de la Cruz this weekendThe historic theatre was built in the heart of Caravaca in 1843 Work has now been completed on the restoration and upgrading of the historic Teatro Thuillier in Caravaca de la Cruz and the theatre is all set to reopen on Saturday 7th February with.. 03/02/2026

Over 2,000 illegal holiday lets in Murcia flagged for removal from Airbnb and BookingGovernment steps up action as platforms are told to take down unregistered tourist accommodation The Spanish government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal holiday rentals, ordering online platforms such as Airbnb and Booking to remove more than 2.. 03/02/2026

Murcia hotels smash tourism records with over 1.5 million visitors in 2025More visitors chose to stay in hotels in 2025, as privately rented tourist apartments saw a decline Hotels across the Region of Murcia ended 2025 with their strongest results on record. The Region saw more visitors and overnight stays than ever.. 03/02/2026

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain’s new V16 emergency beaconPolice warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming an unexpected prize for car thieves, with police reporting a sharp rise.. 02/02/2026

Rain, rain, rain: Murcia weekly weather forecast February 2-5Here’s how much it’s going to rain this week in Murcia… Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 4   It’s forecast to be a very wet week ahead for the Region of Murcia, with rain expected every single day of.. 02/02/2026

Mazarrón panto group raises €1,400 for charity with hilarious jokes and ugly sistersCloud 9 Drama Group's Cinderella had audiences in stitches at La Molata near Alhama de Murcia A pantomime performance in Murcia has raised more than €1,400 for local charities while keeping audiences in stitches with cheeky humour and plenty.. 02/02/2026

VIDEO: How Murcia celebrated Carlos Alcaraz's Australian Open winWatch as the people of Murcia packed local venues and gathered around big screens to celebrate Carlitos' incredible win Murcia turned out in force to support Carlos Alcaraz as he made tennis history at the Australian Open. As the 22-year.. 02/02/2026