MURCIA NEWS

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

Spain’s jobs boom hits record highMore than 22.4 million people were registered with Social Security in September, though unemployment also rose Spain’s jobs market reached a new milestone in September, with the number of people registered with Social Security climbing to a record.. 05/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast Oct 5-8: Enjoy Monday because the rain is coming backClouds will dominate the start of the week with temperatures remaining close to 30°C before unsettled weather returns Weather alerts in Murcia on Monday October 5   The Region of Murcia gets a short-lived break from the recent wet weather.. 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

San Javier bar gets a new lease of life with an inspiring new teamThe Hilario y la Dama restaurant has reopened with six people with disabilities joining its hospitality team A much-loved San Javier bar has reopened with a new team behind the counter, giving six people with disabilities the chance to start work.. 05/10/2026

Cartagena neighbourhoods set for smart sensors tracking air, noise and movement€130,258 scheme will gather live data across the city’s northern districts and feed it into a new digital twin Residents in northern Cartagena could soon have a clearer picture of the air they breathe, the noise around them, the weather and.. 05/10/2026

Murcia workers take nearly three weeks longer on sick leave than the Spanish average, and the cost is rising fastNew data shows recovery times in the region are significantly higher than the national norm, even as the number of new sick leave cases falls When workers in the Region of Murcia go on sick leave, they stay off work for an average of 72 days. Across Spain.. 05/10/2026

Residency holders can save €250 with new Region of Murcia travel voucherThe latest Bono Turístico is open to legal residents in Spain with more than 130 hotels and rural stays taking part Anyone holding residency in Spain can save up to €250 on getaways in the Region of Murcia thanks to the return of a hugely.. 05/10/2026

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delaySome European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric border system, while several other European countries are still working.. 02/10/2026

Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step awayMore than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies, across Spain, started early. In some cities, retirees were already lined.. 02/10/2026

Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubledNew OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're not imagining it. A new report from Spain's Organisation of Consumers.. 02/10/2026

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

Orange weather alert closes facilities and roads in Los AlcázaresAyuntamiento urges residents to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rain and storms are forecast The Ayuntamiento de Los Alcázares has announced road closures and the suspension of municipal activities while an orange weather alert for rain and storms.. 02/10/2026

Cancer checks, mental health support, vaccinations and care for older people are at the heart of the Region’s new seven-year strategyAmbitious new health plan set up, which promises €858 million of investment between 2026 and 2032, with earlier cancer detection and better mental health care among its main priorities. The plan, presented to the Governing Council by Health Minister.. 02/10/2026

Respiratory infections cross epidemic threshold in SpainCovid hospital admissions nearly double among the over 80s as the national rate jumps in a single week Respiratory infections have now officially crossed the epidemic threshold across Spain, according to the latest weekly report from the Carlos III Health.. 02/10/2026

Murcia fears Tagus-Segura closure could quietly become permanentRegional government demands a clear repair schedule and guarantees over lost water as farmers face planting decisions The repair work on the Tagus-Segura water transfer has triggered a deeper worry in the Region of Murcia, namely that months of closure.. 02/10/2026

Cartagena's busiest cruise month arrives with 39 ships and three on one single dayPort Authority schedule shows October peaking on the 14th as cruise season hits full swing Cartagena's cruise calendar is about to get very busy indeed. The Port Authority has confirmed 39 calls across 25 days this October, with some days seeing as.. 02/10/2026

This is the home Spain actually wants, and the price it's willing to payNew pisos.com data reveals the exact type of property driving the housing search, and why it's pushing prices up If you've ever wondered whether there's a "typical" dream home in Spain, the answer is yes, and it's remarkably.. 02/10/2026

Murcia survey reveals strong opposition to easing Mar Menor pollution rulesA new regional survey found that 75.6% want stronger environmental protection for the lagoon, while just 5.7% support reducing controls and penalties on agricultural businesses The future of the Mar Menor continues to be a subject of debate in.. 02/10/2026

Lorca braces for orange alert as heavy storms head towards the regionLocal council mobilises emergency teams ahead of Friday's forecast of up to 40 litres of rain an hour Lorca's streets could see some serious water this Friday 2 October, with an orange weather warning in place across the Guadalentín Valley.. 02/10/2026