REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Need time off to care for a loved one? Spain gives you five paid daysWho qualifies, what paperwork you need and what the Supreme Court has now clarified If a family member falls seriously ill or needs an operation, Spanish employees are entitled to up to five working days of paid leave to look after them, with no loss.. 29/09/2026

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.. 29/09/2026

Lorca's 2026 fair drew nearly half a million people and left the city's historic centre buzzing for ten daysHotels hit 100% occupancy, the streets stayed safe and the daytime fair exceeded all expectations Lorca has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions of its annual fair in recent memory. Nearly 500,000 people turned out over ten days, with visitors.. 29/09/2026

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

The foreign entrepreneurs who could breathe new life into Murcia's smallest communitiesNew analysis projects nearly 17,000 foreign self-employed workers in the region by 2031, with rural communities among the biggest potential beneficiaries The number of foreign self-employed workers in the Region of Murcia has grown by 18.4% in just two.. 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

Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’s changed since the referendum vote and what has stayed the same... 28/09/2026

Calblanque welcomes its first barn owl chicks on recordA nest box installed by volunteers has produced a landmark breeding at the regional park, alongside good news for eagle owls Calblanque has something to celebrate. For the first time since monitoring began, a pair of barn owls has bred in the Calblanque.. 28/09/2026

Mar Menor rents keep climbing, with Los Alcázares now the priciestIdealista figures show all five main towns costing more than a year ago, and San Pedro del Pinatar up the most Renting around the Mar Menor is getting more expensive, and the latest Idealista figures show no sign of it letting up. Even though a few towns.. 28/09/2026

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 weather September 28-October 1: Cloud and showers returnTemperatures will be warm across the Region of Murcia this week, but cloudy skies and a few showers will make it feel more autumnal, particularly inland Autumn may have arrived, but temperatures are still reaching the low 30s in parts of the Region.. 28/09/2026

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.. 28/09/2026

Cartagena's street signs are getting a fresh new lookThe Ayuntamiento is planning a gradual makeover in blue and white, with a special design for the historic centre Cartagena's street name plaques are about to get a makeover. The Ayuntamiento is preparing a gradual renewal of the signs that name the.. 28/09/2026

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.. 28/09/2026

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?Sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific are rising rapidly, with forecasters watching closely to see how the unusual event develops The unusually warm Pacific is raising questions about what lies ahead for Spain, with forecasts pointing towards.. 25/09/2026

Murcia Region records one of Spain's hottest summers in 157 yearsTemperatures reached 44.2°C in the Region of Murcia as AEMET warns that autumn is also likely to be warmer than normal Murcia was right at the heart of Spain's extraordinary summer, with temperatures reaching 44.2°C on July 23 as the.. 25/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 25/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 25/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 25/09/2026

Solar panel grants and tax breaks available in the Region of MurciaEcocorp Solar fits premium solar and battery systems for homeowners across Almería, Murcia, Granada, Málaga and Alicante With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, the Region of Murcia is one of the best places in Spain to make the.. 25/09/2026