REGION OF MURCIA, LOCAL NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFO

Spain unveils €7 billion housing plan with grants for renovations, rentals and first-time buyersThe plan will run until 2030 with funding shared between the central government and regional authorities throughout Spain The Spanish government is set to approve a new State Housing Plan this Tuesday April 21, setting out how up to €7 billion.. 21/04/2026

Murcia's Carlos Alcaraz named World Sportsman of the Year at the 2026 Laureus AwardsThe tennis prodigy from El Palmar was awarded for the 2025 season, which saw him return to world number one and win both Roland Garros and the US Open Carlos Alcaraz was named World Sportsman of the Year on Monday night April 20, at the 2026 Laureus.. 21/04/2026

Get paid to recycle: Spain is finally introducing its long-awaited deposit return schemeThe new deposit and return scheme for drinks cans and plastic bottles will be rolled out across Spain in November Spain is finally catching up with much of Europe by introducing a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, and not before time.. 21/04/2026

Spain sees early surge in measles cases as experts warn of spring spread riskOver 100 infections already recorded this year, with vaccination key to preventing further outbreaks Spain has reported 101 measles cases in the first two months of 2026, making it the second most affected country in the EU so far this year. &.. 21/04/2026

Spain petrol station workers announce strike during busy May bank holidayDrivers across Spain could be stuck with empty tanks on key dates over the long weekend Drivers heading off for the May bank holiday in Spain could face disruption at petrol stations after unions confirmed strike action that will hit both the start.. 21/04/2026

Child abductions in Spain rise sharply over the last decadeOfficial figures show a 73% increase, with 2023 recording the highest number of cases Child abductions in Spain have risen by around 73% over the last 10 years, according to the annual missing persons report produced by the National Centre for Missing.. 20/04/2026

Murcia's environmental agents step up patrols with 791 complaints in 2025More than 22,700 actions were carried out across the region, from wildlife rescues to fire prevention The Region of Murcia’s environmental agents filed 791 complaints for damage to natural heritage in 2025, according to the regional government&rsquo.. 20/04/2026

Murcia weekly weather forecast April 20-23: The early summer temperatures continueIt’s going to continue to get up to around 30ºC or even hotter this week, too Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday April 22   Those summerlike temperatures that the Region of Murcia has been enjoying this weekend are due to continue.. 20/04/2026

Big changes to pet travel rules between the UK and Spain come into force this AprilFrom April 22, UK residents will no longer be able to rely on EU-issued passports when travelling to Europe with their pets If you regularly travel between the UK and Spain with your dog, cat or ferret, there’s an important update coming into.. 20/04/2026

Spain-bound Brits warned to arrive early after new EU border system causes travel chaosMore than 100 easyJet passengers missed a flight home to the UK from Milan at the weekend after getting stuck in biometric queues Scenes of utter chaos unfolded at Milan's Linate airport over the weekend, where more than 100 passengers missed.. 17/04/2026

Fuel costs are pushing more drivers towards electric carsRising petrol and diesel prices are making electric motoring look far more attractive in Spain The latest surge in fuel prices across Spain, is giving electric cars a stronger sales pitch. With petrol and diesel becoming much more expensive, the cost.. 17/04/2026

Foreign buyers drive Spain's property boom as demand stays strongMurcia and Andalucía among regions seeing sustained international interest Foreign buyers continue to play a major role in Spain’s property market, with demand from overseas remaining strong across many parts of the country. Latest figures.. 17/04/2026

Spain's holiday season under threat as airlines warn they could run out of jet fuel within weeksRyanair is warning of potential supply disruptions across Spain in May and June unless the Iran conflict ends soon Spain's summer tourism season is facing a potentially serious threat. The ongoing war in Iran is causing real alarm among airlines.. 17/04/2026

One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in SpainNational Geographic readers have shortlisted the town alongside some of Spain's most popular coastal destinations As temperatures start to rise and the first warm, spring-like days get people thinking about beach trips again, attention naturally.. 17/04/2026

Iberian lynx back from the brink of extinction with 2,401 now roaming Spain and PortugalFrom Andalucia and Murcia to Portugal, the lynx is back and spreading fast across the Iberian Peninsula Twenty years ago, the Iberian lynx was considered the most endangered wild cat on the planet, with fewer than 100 individuals surviving in the.. 17/04/2026

Hope and long queues as Spain's migrant regularisation beginsFirst day brings uncertainty, urgency and the human stories behind the headlines Spain’s new immigration regularisation process has begun with a mix of hope, confusion and long queues, as thousands of people across the country rushed to start their.. 17/04/2026

Self-employed workers in the Region of Murcia will now get paid sick leaveThe new scheme means Murcia autónomos won’t have to pay contributions during their first two months off work Self-employed workers in the Region of Murcia are set to get a welcome bit of breathing space when it comes to sick leave, thanks.. 17/04/2026

Spain to launch 400 prefix to help spot spam business callsThe new rule aims to make commercial calls easier to spot and cut the risk of phone scams From October, all business calls in Spain will have to use the new 400 prefix, under regulations introduced by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public.. 17/04/2026

Fuel prices continue to rise across Spain as Middle East conflict pushes oil towards $100Drivers in ever corner of Spain are feeling the squeeze as global tensions push pump prices higher Fuel prices across Spain have been creeping upwards since tensions escalated in the Middle East at the end of February and drivers are really starting.. 17/04/2026

Stress testing: Dozens of lorries park on new Alhama de Murcia AVE bridge to test its durabilityLorry load tests on the Murcia-Almería line check the strength of a new viaduct as work continues on the Mediterranean Corridor Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente shared some striking images of load testing on a high-speed.. 17/04/2026