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Low-cost flights go on sale between Corvera airport and the capital of AlgeriaTwo flights a week between Algiers and the Region of Murcia International Airport Spanish airline Volotea has announced that it is to operate low-cost flights between the Murcia airport of Corvera and the Algerian capital of Algiers from 28th November, with..

Poverty is spreading across the biggest cities in the Region of MurciaA new study found 42% of residents in four Murcia municipalities live in vulnerable areas More than 356,000 people in the Region of Murcia live in neighbourhoods classed as vulnerable, according to a study showing poverty and inequality spreading.. 26/10/2026

Murcia fashion chain Inside opens door to rival takeover bidsPotential buyers have until November 4 to make an offer for the retailer, which already has a proposal that would protect more than 950 jobs The future of Inside, the clothing chain owned by Murcia-based Liwe Española, remains undecided.. 23/10/2026

Renfe changes the rules for Murcia train passengers from DecemberThe changes will affect regional and longer-distance trains linking Murcia and Cartagena with Alicante and Valencia, with new travel rules coming into force on December 12 Anyone who regularly travels by train between Murcia, Cartagena, Alicante.. 23/10/2026

Unions and housing groups call on Murcia’s workers to down tools on November 11Organisers say wages and rents are two sides of the same problem as a Region-wide general strike is announced More than 700,000 workers in the Region of Murcia have been called to a general strike on Wednesday November 11, with organisers saying they.. 23/10/2026

Murcia’s Nueva Condomina set for nearly 800 new homes after years of delaysFour property developers are preparing to build in 2027 as a €27.5 million infrastructure project advances, although the future of the nearby concert venue remains uncertain Almost 800 new homes are expected to get the go-ahead for construction.. 22/10/2026

Murcia house prices top €120,000 as Mar Menor rents climbTorre Pacheco is the region’s most expensive municipality, while Archena remains among Spain’s most affordable places to buy Buying a home in the Region of Murcia has become noticeably more expensive. The average price in its larger municipalities.. 22/10/2026

Murcia's income gap widens, but Molina stays on topNew figures show 91% of the Region remains among Spain’s lowest-earning municipalities, while Molina de Segura leads the gross income table Only four of the Region of Murcia’s 45 municipalities have escaped Spain’s lowest income bracket.. 21/10/2026

Murcia Region rental prices pass €800 a month for the first timeTenants face average monthly rents of €801 as 45 people compete for each advertised property and the number of homes available continues to fall Renting a home in the Region of Murcia has become more expensive than ever, with average monthly.. 20/10/2026

Murcia coast hit by more flooding as 13 people are rescued from AP-7 tunnelHeavy rain overnight leaves streets underwater in San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares, where two schools have suspended classes Storm Adam brought more flooding to the Costa Cálida on Monday night October 19, with streets underwater.. 20/10/2026

Immigration is vital to Spain’s growth, says former ECB chiefLuis de Guindos tells business leaders in Murcia that population growth has driven two-thirds of recent economic expansion Immigration has been essential to Spain’s recent economic growth, according to former Economy Minister and former European.. 19/10/2026

Corvera Airport keeps climbing, with passenger numbers up 7.2% this yearMore than 820,000 travellers have passed through the Murcia terminal so far in 2026, with September flights also on the rise Murcia’s international airport is having a genuinely strong year. Corvera Airport (AIRM) welcomed 822,036 passengers between.. 13/10/2026

Where does your town actually end? Murcia launches a fix for 19th century border confusionNew working group will help councils pin down boundaries that haven’t been properly checked in over a century Ever wondered exactly where your municipality ends and the next one starts? It’s a trickier question than you might think, and the.. 13/10/2026

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

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

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

Murcia football stadium now among the 15 largest in Spain576 new seats see the Enrique Roca or Nueva Condomina climb the rankings of Spanish football venues Real Murcia may not have the best football team in Spain – in fact, they certainly don’t! – but their home stadium, the Estadio Enrique.. 14/09/2026

Back to routine: September activities return at Caser ResidencialFrom cognitive workshops to exercise sessions, residents are getting back to their regular activities September is a time for getting back into a familiar routine, and that is just as important for older people living in residential care as it is.. 09/09/2026

Vera is getting an AVE station: What it means for buyersVera-Almanzora will be one of only four AVE stations on the new 198-kilometre line   For years, the prospect of high speed rail reaching the Almería coast has been something talked about in terms of what might happen in the future.. 25/08/2026

How a nursing home in Murcia helped British resident Barry walk againBarry regained his mobility and independence with the help of the International Unit at Caser Residencial Santo Ángel in Murcia For anyone who's ever worried about what would happen if they needed specialist care while living abroad, Barry.. 18/08/2026