REGION OF MURCIA, ALL MURCIA NEWS

2025 Spain news: The year in reviewThe apagón, Torre Pacheco riots… what a year it’s been! These are all the main news stories from around Spain which we’ve reported on over the course of the year As the year draws to a close, it feels like 2025 has packed.. 26/12/2025

A white Christmas for the Region of Murcia as snow blankets Sierra Espuña and Sierra del CarcheSnow blankets Sierra Espuña and Sierra del Carche, giving Murcia a white Christmas Snow fell in the Murcia Region this Christmas, covering the regional parks of Sierra Espuña and Sierra del Carche and giving the area a true white.. 26/12/2025

1.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Lorca awake on Christmas DayA 1.9 magnitude earthquake was felt early on Christmas morning, but caused no injuries or damage to the city Usually, it's children shaking you awake on Christmas morning. But in Lorca this year, the culprit was a small earthquake.. 26/12/2025

Building licence delays add pressure to Murcia's housing marketLong waiting times for planning approvals are slowing new housing and pushing prices higher across the Region Delays in granting building licences are increasingly holding up new housing across the Region of Murcia. Meanwhile, demand for homes.. 26/12/2025

Centuries-old Murcian boules-style game officially protectedMurcia’s traditional game, played with wooden pins and balls, has been officially recognised for its cultural and historical value Did you know that Murcia has its own traditional bowling game, the bolos huertanos? Similar to boules.. 24/12/2025

Record numbers for Griffon Vultures in the Murcia RegionThree young Griffon Vultures were released in Lorca as the population in Murcia hits its highest numbers ever Good news for birds isn’t something you often hear about around Christmas, considering the star of the Christmas dinner. But.. 24/12/2025

The luckiest little town in Murcia for El GordoSan Pedro del Pinatar’s winning streak keeps shining as Murcia racks up Christmas Lottery prizes If you are the sort of person who buys a Christmas Lottery ticket every year, you might want to pay a bit more attention to San Pedro del Pinatar. In.. 24/12/2025

Spain's Christmas Lottery brings several big prizes to MurciaWinning tickets in Murcia this year were snapped up in Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar, even by some cruise visitors passing through The 2025 Christmas Lottery, Spain’s famous Lotería de Navidad, brought some big wins to Murcia.. 23/12/2025

What's new for English-language TV in Spain 2026: Changes you have to be aware of to television for expats in Murcia and SpainA look back at the history of UK TV in southern Spain, and a clear guide to the upcoming 2026 changes affecting English-language television services across Murcia and Spain, from Rainbow Satellites Spanish television access for expats is set to undergo.. 23/12/2025

Terra Natura Murcia renews its national tourism quality award for the eighth year runningTerra Natura is the only theme park in the Region of Murcia to hold the SICTED seal Terra Natura Murcia has renewed its SICTED tourism quality award once again, keeping the national seal for the eighth year in a row. The recognition comes from.. 23/12/2025

Rain and storms on Christmas Day: Murcia weekly weather forecast December 22-28There is more rain forecast for the end of this week, and chilly conditions without much change in temperatures Minimum and maximum temperatures in Murcia, Wednesday December 24   The weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 22/12/2025

Spain puts Christmas car decorations on the naughty listDrivers in Spain decking out their vehicles with reindeer antlers face fines of up to €500 At this time of year, the Christmas spirit is everywhere in Spain. Streets are lit up, shops are bustling and some car owners have decided to extend the.. 22/12/2025

Princess Leonor's first solo flight in MurciaAfter four months of training, Princess Leonor flew solo in a Pilatus PC-21 at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier Spain’s Princess Leonor has taken her first solo flight at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier, an important step in.. 22/12/2025

Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel upgrade completed after €3.5 million investmentEnergy efficient lighting and new safety systems have been installed on the busy Murcia-Alicante border road Spain’s Ministry of Transport has completed a major programme of upgrade works at the Pilar de la Horadada tunnel on the AP-7 motorway.. 22/12/2025

Find out what time shops close in the Region of Murcia on December 24 and 25Most supermarkets and shopping centres throughout Murcia will close early on Christmas Eve December 24 is one of the most special days of the year, marking the start of Christmas and a time for family gatherings and celebrations. While it’s.. 22/12/2025

Longer waits, growing frustration as confidence in Spain's public healthcare slipsNew national survey shows specialist delays stretching beyond four months, even as most patients still back the public system Patients across Spain are waiting longer than ever to see a medical specialist, and public confidence in the healthcare system.. 22/12/2025

Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeysThe new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited journeys on commuter trains, regional rail services and state-run buses for..

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in MurciaSpain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading platform for tourist rentals in Spain, is determined to continue offering illegal..

Murcia top winter spot for UK, German and Dutch travellersAccording to data released by Jetcost, British, German, and Dutch travellers are keeping Murcia at the top of their search lists this winter British tourists are once again leading the charge in Murcia. Despite what some international media.. 19/12/2025

Judge rules health service must pay up over manhood surgery surpriseMurcia patient awarded €20,000 for inadequate details on Peyronie's procedure A Murcia court has ruled that the Murcian Health Service must pay a patient €20,000 because doctors failed to properly warn him about key risks before surgery.. 19/12/2025