MURCIA REGION

Thousands of homes in the Region of Murcia without drinking water after Dana AliceAround 100,000 people have been told the tap water in their homes is undrinkable following the floods at the weekend Dana Alice has left more than flooded roads for residents of Campo de Cartagena and further afield after tearing through the Region.. 17/10/2025

Widow's pension rules could change for undocumented couples with childrenNew proposal would let couples skip formal marriage or civil partnership if they prove two years together and share children If you’re in a long-term relationship but not officially married or registered as a pareja de hecho (civil partnership).. 17/10/2025

European court rules pets are legally baggage on flights: airlines not liable beyond luggage compensationLoss of pets during air travel is treated like lost suitcases, limiting airline compensation obligations If you’re an animal lover who travels with pets, this news might be a bit upsetting. The Court of Justice of the European Union has decided.. 17/10/2025

Sierra Espuña receives €1.6 million to combat devastating pine beetle outbreakDrought and pests have already killed 1.3 million trees across the Region of Murcia Sierra Espuña's forests have been suffering for years now, with brown, dying trees blotting the otherwise picture-perfect landscape everywhere you look... 17/10/2025

Disruptions hit Renfe train routes this weekend, as Cartagena, Murcia and Valencia services move to buses  Track upgrades force another round of suspensions, with road travel and extra support in place for passengers Renfe passengers hoping to hop a train between Cartagena and Murcia, or make the journey to or from Valencia this weekend, will have to get.. 17/10/2025

Showers easing off this weekend: Murcia weather forecast October 16-19Both day and night-time temperatures will remain mild throughout the Region of Murcia Weather outlook on Sunday afternoon, October 19   Most of the Region of Murcia has endured a stormy and unsettled week so far and for the next few days.. 16/10/2025

Mar Menor experts partly blame farmers for contaminating water supplyThe Taibilla Canal Association believes that land "modification" caused a "mud tsunami" in San Javier A question has been circulating among residents in several municipalities of the Mar Menor ever since Dana Alice forced the authorities.. 16/10/2025

What does a lifetime health insurance policy involve? When considering health insurance, it is essential to understand the different types of coverage available, as this will help ensure personal wellbeing both in the short and long term. One of the most important aspects is lifetime coverage, which means.. 16/10/2025

Águilas Town Hall encourages residents to prepare Xmas gifts for children in need this yearBoxes must be delivered for distribution in less well-off nations by 28th November The new Mayor of Águilas, Cristóbal Casado, has officially launched the annual “Niño de Navidad” campaign, supporting a worthy charity.. 16/10/2025

Murcia tops bankruptcy rankings as household debt soarsMore residents seek relief as insolvency filings surge, while layoffs and evictions slow Murcia continues to make national headlines, but not for the reasons anyone would hope. From April through June, the region once again reported the most personal.. 16/10/2025

FixTech steps in to help as Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 10 securityFixTech Informática can help you transition to Windows 11 or find replacement systems On Tuesday October 14, Microsoft officially pulled the plug on support for Windows 10, leaving millions of computers around the world without vital security.. 16/10/2025

Body of foreign resident found floating in Águilas portThe corpse was pulled from the water on Wednesday afternoon The lifeless body of a man was found on the afternoon of Wednesday October 15 floating in the waters of the fishing port of Águilas.   The grim discovery of a corpse drifting.. 16/10/2025

Several roads on Murcia motorway renamed as Ministry begins major updateWork started last night to rename roads surrounding the city, with changes expected over the next two months The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has begun work to rename several major roads around Murcia as part of a plan to integrate new.. 15/10/2025

Spain changes child-related retirement bonus: Only parents truly affected by career breaks will qualifyThe government narrows access to the child pension supplement to tackle gender pension inequality The Spanish government is making important changes to the child retirement supplement, a benefit designed to help parents with their retirement income.. 15/10/2025

Curry's Los Alcázares plans spectacular New Year's Eve celebration with live music, a set menu and fireworksThe Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award-winning restaurant is laying on the party of the year for just €75 per person If you're looking for somewhere special to ring in 2026, Curry's Nepali and Indian Restaurant in Los Alcá.. 15/10/2025

Water restored to parts of the Mar Menor, but it's still not drinkableEfforts to fully restore water supply in San Javier, San Pedro and Los Alcázares are still underway Residents in parts of the Mar Menor have seen a partial restoration of their water supply following the severe flooding caused by Dana Alice.. 15/10/2025

Spain drops the price on thousands of over-the-counter medicationsThe Ministry of Health in Spain estimates the changes will save patients around €287 million There’s been some fantastic news this week for anyone buying medication in Spain. The Ministry of Health has announced price cuts on 17,385 different.. 15/10/2025

Beware fines for fake alarm stickers: What you need to know about home security in SpainGeneral deterrent signs are legal, but using company logos without a real system can cost you Security is a top priority for many people living in Spain, when it comes to protecting their homes. While installing a genuine alarm system is becoming more.. 15/10/2025

Nature centre and youth hostel reopen to the public at Las Fuentes del Marques in CaravacaThe hub of activity in the Caravaca de la Cruz beauty spot has been repaired, restored and enlarged over the last few months Work has now been completed to refurbish the nature centre (Centro de la Naturaleza) within the park and beauty spot of Las Fuentes.. 15/10/2025

Flu vaccination season begins in Region of Murcia with reinforced nursing teamsAlmost 400,000 people in Murcia are expected to avail themselves of the joint Covid and flu vaccination campaign   The 2025-2026 flu vaccine campaign in the Region of Murcia began this Tuesday October 14, with everyone in at-risk groups now able.. 15/10/2025