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Track Renfe trains live from your phoneNew website shows real-time positions for high-speed and long-distance services Renfe has rolled out a handy new website across Spain, where you can follow high-speed, long-distance and medium-distance trains in real time. It's a step up in keeping passengers..

Corvera Airport is having a flier of a year as February passenger numbers surge by nearly 25%As usual, foreign travellers are driving growth at Murcia International, growing by 24.3% compared to February 2025 Murcia’s Corvera Airport looks to be going from strength to strength, with February passenger numbers coming in at 38,224, a.. 12/03/2026

Mercadona stores in Spain are about to get a brand-new look!Record €1.73 billion profit alongside rollout of efficient 'Store 9' model Mercadona wrapped up 2025 with impressive numbers that have president Juan Roig beaming. "We are very, very, very happy," he said three times over while.. 12/03/2026

Spain cracks down on online hate with new social media trackerThe government's new tool 'HODIO' will monitor hate speech and polarising content across social media The Spanish government is stepping up its fight against hate speech online with a new tool called HODIO, which stands for 'Footprint.. 12/03/2026

Rain on Saturday, but much drier overall: Murcia weekend weather forecast March 12-15There should be plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy a bit of sunshine in the next few days Murcia weather forecast, Saturday March 14   The forecast by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) for the weather in the Region of Murcia.. 12/03/2026

What would happen if a plane crashed at Corvera Airport? Emergency services carry out drill to prepare for the worst case scenarioA dramatic mock plane crash this Thursday was designed to test how emergency services in the Region of Murcia would respond if the worst really happened What looked at first glance like a serious air disaster at the Region of Murcia International.. 12/03/2026

The Region of Murcia rejects Vox proposal to ban burkas in public placesAlthough nothing will change in Murcia for now, the wider debate in Spain is far from settled The Regional Assembly of Murcia has rejected a motion by Vox to ban the wearing of the burka and niqab in all public spaces under regional jurisdiction.. 12/03/2026

Region of Murcia preparing measures to ease rising costs linked to Iran conflictRegional President Fernando López Miras says they are looking at tax relief and support for families and businesses in Murcia The government of the Region of Murcia is preparing its own package of measures to help ease the rise in costs.. 12/03/2026

Murcia doctors announce fresh strike as health dispute deepensNew protest on March 20 adds regional pressure to national walkouts over working conditions Doctors across the Region of Murcia are preparing for another day of strike action later this month, as tensions continue between medical professionals and both.. 12/03/2026

Corvera Airport announces direct flights to Venice and Lille this summerBoth routes launch on June 28 and will run twice weekly from Murcia Airport throughout the summer season Murcia’s Corvera Airport is adding two new international routes this summer, with Volotea launching direct flights to both Lille in France.. 11/03/2026

Why is Spain still changing its clocks twice a year?Spain has wanted to ditch the clock change for years, but EU member states still can't agree on what to replace it with Twice a year, Spain puts its clocks forward or back and twice a year, plenty of people wonder why on earth it's still happening.. 11/03/2026

SOS Mar Menor burger wins 'Audacious' award at National Burger ChampionshipThe unusual burger created by Fran Guerrero picked up a national award for originality at the Spanish National Burger Championship A burger inspired by the Mar Menor has picked up a national award for creativity at the Spanish National Burger Championship.. 11/03/2026

72 solar lights planned for bike lane linking Santiago de la Ribera and San Javier AirportSan Javier Town Hall says the new lighting will make the cycle route safer for cyclists travelling between Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcázares The San Javier Town Hall has announced plans to install around 72 solar-powered street lights.. 10/03/2026

Iran conflict pushes Spain electricity prices up 700% in a weekAround 8 million households in Spain are bearing the brunt and experts warn bills could climb even further It's been a rough week for Spanish energy costs and an even tougher one for bill payers. The wholesale price of electricity has shot up.. 10/03/2026

Murcia's secondary school teachers must have a higher level of English from next yearFrom the 2026-2027 school year, secondary school teachers who want to teach in bilingual classes in Murcia will need to reach a C1 English certificate Starting next school year, secondary school teachers in Murcia will have to reach the C1 level.. 09/03/2026

Tickets are being snapped up for the Fan Futura festival in Los Alcázares this July!The Gen Z music festival takes place at the Parque del Gonio in Los Alcázares in late July There’s still plenty of time to go before this year’s Fan Futura music festival in Los Alcázares, which is being held on 24th and 25th.. 09/03/2026

Middle East airspace crisis leaves Spain travellers in limbo: Your refund rights explainedOCU reminds travellers to and from Spain that airlines must still rebook or refund tickets The conflict in the Middle East is now having a direct impact on travellers to and from Spain, with flight cancellations leaving families separated and holiday.. 06/03/2026

Spain's miserable winter weather could finally be coming to an end, according to the UNLa Niña, which has been driving unpredictable weather across Spain and much of the world, could give way to calmer conditions between March and May It feels like Spain's weather has been all over the place since the start of the year. Warm.. 06/03/2026

Murcia's obesity crisis deepens: Two thirds now overweightNew health study reveals rise over 20 years, especially in men and rural spots Two out of three adults in the Region of Murcia are overweight or obese, marking Murcia as a hotspot in Spain's ongoing battle against this public health issue. The latest.. 06/03/2026

Murcia joins the call for greater control over its coastal landLocal authorities are pushing for more say over coastal permits, property boundaries, and development decisions The debate over how Spain's coastline should be managed has reignited as the Ministry for Ecological Transition works on updating.. 06/03/2026