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Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Alcantarilla neighbourhood left in darkness for almost two weeksLas Tejeras residents say their streetlights have been out for thirteen days Residents of Alcantarilla have been finding their way home with torches after the streetlights in the Las Tejeras neighbourhood stayed off for 13 days, according to local.. 08/10/2026

Caser Residencial Alameda renews its training partnership with Down LorcaParticipants will get practical training and real work experience at the Lorca care home Caser Residencial Alameda in Lorca has renewed its collaboration agreement with the Down Lorca Association, continuing a partnership that dates back to 2017 and.. 07/10/2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to winning ways with Tokyo titleThe Tokyo victory gives Alcaraz another title after almost five months out with a wrist injury and comes just weeks before the ATP Finals in Turin Carlos Alcaraz has ended a frustrating spell without a title by winning the ATP 500 in Tokyo, beating.. 07/10/2026

Exceptional 4-bedroom villa in Lo Santiago with private pool and panoramic views €450,000Simply Spanish Homes is delighted to bring to market this renovated home with two lounges and a separate studio A four-bedroom villa with a private pool and views towards the Mar Menor has come onto the market in Lo Santiago for €450,000, and.. 07/10/2026

Yellow weather warning issued across Murcia as rain and storms returnAEMET's warning runs from midnight until 6:00 am on Wednesday, with up to 15 litres of rain per square metre possible in one hour The rain isn't quite finished with the Region of Murcia yet. After last week's storms and flooding, more.. 06/10/2026

Families in Spain could get up to €220 a month for food shoppingFamilies meeting the income and social requirements can receive between €100 and €220 a month, depending on the size of their household For families struggling to keep up with the cost of the weekly shop, a government-backed food support.. 06/10/2026

Corvera airport hits six million passengers as more new routes are announcedThe airport has handled more than 709,000 passengers so far in 2026, with new connections to the Netherlands and UK coming next spring More than six million passengers have now travelled through Corvera airport since it opened in January 2019.. 06/10/2026

Free tacos are on the menu in Murcia today, and all you need is a flagTaco Bell and Duolingo are teaming up across Spain for International Taco Day Taco Bell and Duolingo are teaming up to mark International Taco Day today, Tuesday October 6, and anyone in the Region of Murcia who turns up with a flag and a bit of pronunciation.. 06/10/2026

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 05/10/2026

What will happen to Murcia's central bus station site when the terminal moves?New homes, gardens, amenities and improvements to surrounding streets are among the ideas being considered Murcia's bus station could be given a completely new purpose once the terminal moves, with homes, gardens and community spaces among.. 05/10/2026

Murcia on Red Alert as torrential rain floods streets across the RegionAEMET raises the warning as up to 40 litres of rain could fall in an hour, with an EsAlert sent to Mar Menor towns, Cartagena and Mazarrón What started as an orange weather warning this morning has now escalated dramatically, with the Murcia.. 02/10/2026

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them   Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026

Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in OctoberDoctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are officially being called to an indefinite strike from October 28, after the country.. 30/09/2026

Two earthquakes recorded in Murcia during the early hoursThe earthquakes measured 3.1 and 3 and were recorded just a few hours apart Two earthquakes were recorded in the Region of Murcia during the early hours of Wednesday September 30, both in the same area south of Beniel. The first happened at 2.04.. 30/09/2026

Long-awaited third lane returns to Murcia's Costera NorteThe three-month project will restore the extra lane between Vereda de Fortuna and Avenida Alto Atalayas and complete the unfinished semi-roundabout at Calle Progreso Drivers using Murcia's Costera Norte should have a little more room on the.. 29/09/2026

Murcia puts itself forward to trial AI emergency services technologyPlans include AI tools for managing 112 calls, advanced geolocation systems and better warnings during floods, fires and extreme weather, particularly in rural areas The Region of Murcia has offered to become a testing ground for new technology.. 29/09/2026

COVID cases and respiratory infections spike across the Region of MurciaRespiratory infections have risen by 33% in a week, with COVID cases up 80% and flu infections also climbing COVID cases are increasing across the Region of Murcia, as respiratory infections begin to pick up with the arrival of autumn. The latest.. 28/09/2026

Murcia Region given six months to cut GP waiting timesThe regional government has been ordered to draw up a plan to reduce patient lists and improve access to family doctors, paediatricians and nurses People waiting for an appointment with their local doctor could see changes to primary care in the.. 24/09/2026

Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in MurciaAEMET warns that the Region of Murcia has several of the ingredients needed for intense rainfall, with sea temperatures close to 30°C adding extra moisture to the atmosphere The Mediterranean is heading into autumn with sea temperatures.. 23/09/2026