MURCIA REGION

Distractions now cause over a third of fatal road accidents in MurciaNew traffic crackdown targets dangerous driver behaviours to save lives Distracted driving has emerged as a leading cause of fatal accidents on roads in the Region of Murcia, responsible for 37% of deaths so far this year. This marks a worrying rise from.. 07/10/2025

High-speed train tickets between Murcia and Madrid go on sale this week for just €9Low-cost train operator Ouigo has also announced a new daily service between the Region and the Spanish capital Budget high-speed train operator Ouigo is launching a massive autumn sale this Thursday October 9 at 10am, with one-way journeys between.. 07/10/2025

Brand new luxury La Manga villa for €1,335,000 with Simply Spanish HomesWake up 25 metres from the Mediterranean in this incredible La Manga Playa Veneziola villa Simply Spanish Homes is delighted to present an exceptional new build villa in the sought after area of Veneziola, La Manga del Mar Menor. Positioned just 25.. 07/10/2025

New Camposol Legal Platform against proposed biogas plantResidents, associations and local businesses unite to defend the environment and quality of life in Camposol The newly formed Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, will initiate legal proceedings challenging.. 07/10/2025

Coastal law clash puts 400 Murcia families at risk of losing their beach homesPolitical fight over Spain’s shoreline rules leaves residents worried about demolition orders and the future of their properties About 400 families living by the sea in the Region of Murcia, in places like Cabo de Palos, Los Nietos, El Portú.. 07/10/2025

Covid comeback? Coronavirus and flu cases have exploded in SpainTwo new Covid variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are being blamed for the increased number of infections across Spain Amid the seasonal surge in respiratory viruses, two new SARS-CoV-2 variants, called Nimbus and Stratus, are attracting the attention of.. 07/10/2025

Spain starts moving migrant children to new homes in MurciaSo far, 11 unaccompanied minors have been relocated to the Region of Murcia After months of negotiations and hold-ups, the Spanish government has given the green light to a decree allowing unaccompanied migrant children to be moved from jam-packed.. 07/10/2025

Showery and unsettled this week: Murcia weather forecast October 6-9Rain and thunderstorms will threaten most of this week in the Region of Murcia Weather outlook on Monday October 6   Autumn may have truly arrived in the Region for the first time. Murcia is going to kick off the week with some soggy moments.. 06/10/2025

Agriculture drives Murcia to top of Spain's minimum wage leagueOnly the Canary Islands saw a bigger increase as Spain's farming heartland feels the impact of recent wage reforms The Region of Murcia has quietly become Spain's second biggest minimum wage success story. Thanks largely to its massive agricultural.. 06/10/2025

Don't get left out in the cold: Switch with Spanish Energy this autumn and save on your winter billsSpanish Energy offers a free, no-obligation comparison service that helps homeowners throughout Spain achieve substantial savings on their electricity bills Autumn has arrived and with it comes shorter days, longer nights and the first signs of a.. 06/10/2025

Imserso budget holidays for pensioners return for the 2025-2026 seasonAround 900,000 cut-price trips are offered every year to popular destinations like Alicante and Murcia The Imserso tourism scheme is one of those uniquely Spanish ideas that has stood the test of time. It was launched decades ago with the simple goal.. 06/10/2025

New book swap area launched at Corvera AirportPassengers can now borrow and share books while waiting for flights at Murcia airport Passengers travelling through the Region of Murcia International Airport will now have something new to make waiting less tedious: a book exchange area. The space.. 06/10/2025

Molina secures top spot as Murcia’s richest town with San Javier climbing fastIncome figures reveal shifting fortunes across the Region of Murcia’s municipalities Molina de Segura is once again the richest municipality in the Region of Murcia, with an average gross income of €32,691 for 2023. This marks its third consecutive.. 06/10/2025

Nestlé backs Spanish farmers with nearly €12 millionInvestment aims for greener farming and cleaner air by 2050 Nestlé is making a big push for sustainability in Spain, teaming up with 500 local farmers and investing almost €12 million to grow food in ways that help the planet and cut emissions.. 06/10/2025

Restoration project presented in the Old Church in Yecla The 500-year-old building in the heart of Yecla is to be refurbished and put to public use At the end of September members of the public were welcomed inside the Iglesia Vieja of Yecla to admire the original interior of the church for the last time, and.. 06/10/2025

Spanish house prices keep climbing as demand outpaces supplyAverage prices up yet again in September, driven by easier mortgages and shortage of homes Anyone looking to buy a home in Spain will know it’s far from easy at the moment. September has seen prices continue their relentless rise, with a year-on.. 03/10/2025

Spain's Autumn Budget Summary, with Blacktower Financial ManagementKey changes in Spain’s fiscal plans and UK Autumn Statement proposals that may impact you As we move through 2025, both Spain and the UK are undergoing significant tax and regulatory changes that may affect your financial planning. Below we.. 03/10/2025

ASSSA Insurance celebrates its Open Weeks 2025   ASSSA is hosting its traditional Open Weeks, an annual event designed to foster connections with both existing policyholders and prospective clients, as well as to introduce a health insurance plan tailored specifically to meet the needs of.. 03/10/2025

La Manga's abandoned shopping arcades face demolition this OctoberSan Javier Council pushes to clear decades-old eyesore near Doblemar Hotel The Ayuntamiento de San Javier is set to demolish 39 dilapidated premises of the former La Manga shopping mall opposite the Doblemar Hotel, beginning October 6. These neglected.. 03/10/2025

El Corte Inglés rivals Imserso with budget holidays for pensionersOlder customers can travel within Spain or further afield at seriously cheap prices Every year, older people across Spain take advantage of the Imserso Tourism scheme, a brilliant initiative that offers pensioners the opportunity to book budget, off.. 03/10/2025