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IN PHOTOS: Winds continue to cause destruction across the Region of Murcia as speeds top 100kmhHundreds of incidents have been reported this Saturday, with one man even losing his life after falling into a swollen river   The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) had warned that powerful winds would sweep across the Region this.. 14/02/2026

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessedThe December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That's the day a massive asteroid is expected to slam into the Moon in what scientists..

Mazarrón Town Hall to launch petition for 24/7 A&E services in Puerto de MazarrónEfforts continue to improve health care in the municipality of Mazarrón The Murcia regional health service has been coming in for some stick lately, with doctors and other medical staff threatening strikes, patients being reassigned to new GPs.. 13/02/2026

Six ways to spend Valentine's Day in Murcia that aren't another boring dinnerFrom boat rides along the Segura to painting mugs, there's plenty to do this Saturday February 14 without resorting to the usual clichés Valentine's Day rolls around every year with the same predictable parade of chocolates, roses and.. 13/02/2026

Corvera Airport kicks off 2026 with passenger numbers up more than a quarterMurcia International Airport is celebrating an impressive 26.7% jump in January travellers Corvera Airport has started the year with some really encouraging news, recording a 26.7% increase in passenger numbers for January compared to the same.. 13/02/2026

Spain's population hits 49.6 million with foreign-born milestoneOne in five residents now born abroad as migration drives record growth Spain's population has reached a new high of 49,570,725 as of January 1, 2026, up 442,428 from last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). For the.. 13/02/2026

Strong winds force Carnival cancellations and event changes across MurciaOrange weather warnings bring strong winds of up to 90 km/h, prompting councils to postpone Carnival parades and cancel outdoor events Spain's state weather agency, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet), has issued orange alerts.. 13/02/2026

Missing Murcia woman tells of two-year captivity and abuse in countryside houseSalma, 38, escaped over a fence after 22 months of alleged beatings, rapes and threats Salma R., a 38-year-old Moroccan woman who was reported missing in Murcia in 2024, has told police she was held captive, beaten and repeatedly raped for almost two.. 13/02/2026

Over-45s face ageism barrier in Spain's job huntRed Cross study reveals widespread bias as older workers share their stories If you're over 45 and job hunting in Spain, you might hear comments like "We need more active people" or "You're not up to date with tech." A new.. 12/02/2026

Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group weekly library open on Camposol AGrab a bargain every Friday, support your local group and help keep Camposol beautiful The Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group on Camposol Sector A is holding its weekly library every Friday from 10am to 12.30pm.   Located in the.. 12/02/2026

Murcia forecast February 12-15: More weather warnings for strong wind all this weekendThe wind just won’t let up in Spain after a January that was one of the darkest and wettest in over a quarter of a century! Murcia weather warnings, Friday February 14   It seems hard to believe after so many weeks of gusty conditions.. 12/02/2026

Court investigates the death of a young English teacher in Murcia hospital Authorities have launched an inquiry following the death of a 24-year-old Filipina English teacher at Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital A 24-year-old Filipina English teacher has died at Murcia's Virgen de La Arrixaca hospital, prompting a court.. 12/02/2026

Final day of rail strike saw 700 cancellations across SpainLow staff turnout led to widespread cancellations and commuter chaos Thousands of rail passengers across Spain faced fresh disruption on Wednesday February 11 as the third and final day of strike action led to around 700 train cancellations nationwide.. 12/02/2026

WIN free tickets to the EQUIMUR Horse Show 12th to 15th March!IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and show venue in Torre Pacheco, along with an..

B Clean team gets to work on latest Camposol gardening projectCamposol residents are invited to support the weekly project with donations or by joining the volunteer group The B Clean volunteer gardening group has begun a new phase of work on Camposol, focusing this week on trimming and clearing the central.. 11/02/2026

Work set to begin on roads to Alhama de Murcia's new train stationThe €2.9m project will add new access roads, roundabouts and better links to make getting to the station far easier After nearly a decade of requests and paperwork, plans to improve access to the future Cercanías train station in Alhama.. 11/02/2026

Spain to hit electricity companies with €6 million fines for spam callsThe new rules will also give consumers in Spain more control over their gas and electric contracts Those irritating phone calls from energy companies trying to flog you a new electricity deal are about to become a thing of the past in Spain, with.. 11/02/2026

January 2026 was the gloomiest Spain has seen in 30 yearsLast month was also the wettest in Spain in a quarter of a century January always feels like it drags on forever after Christmas, but this year seemed particularly grim thanks to the relentless bad weather that battered Spain throughout the month. &.. 11/02/2026

Number of tourist rental apartments in Spain drops after years of rapid growthSharp year-on-year fall in holiday rentals comes as high prices and new rules reshape the tourism market After several years of relentless growth, Spain’s supply of tourist apartments has gone into reverse for the first time since 2022, signalling.. 10/02/2026

Spain gears up for exceptional year with 13 full moons lighting up the skies in 2026Wolf Moon and Snow Moon have already passed but 11 celestial spectacles are still to come including the rare Blue Moon in May Stargazers across Spain are in for a treat this year with 13 full moons set to light up the night sky throughout 2026, making.. 10/02/2026