REGION OF MURCIA, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Spain’s rail woes call for clear strategy as Renfe and ADIF face mounting challengesRail operators and infrastructure managers need strong coordination and vision to restore public confidence Spain’s railway system is facing persistent problems that highlight the urgent need for a clear, long-term strategy involving both Renfe.. 05/09/2025

September holidays and festivals bring renewed joy to the Region of MurciaMurcia Fair, Carthaginians and Romans, and numerous local patron saint celebrations brighten the month As September arrives, many in the Region of Murcia find it a fresh start - a chance to ease back into routines after the summer break while continuing.. 05/09/2025

Was this the hottest summer ever in the Region of Murcia?Aemet breaks down the figures for an exceptionally hot month of August August 2025 has been confirmed as the third hottest August in at least 65 years in the Region of Murcia, according to the monthly climate report from Spain’s State Meteorological.. 05/09/2025

Fewer road deaths this summer in Spain, especially in Murcia and Valencia regionsDespite improvements during period when record number of journeys were made, interior minister emphasised the importance of vigilance Road fatalities in Spain continued to decline during the summer months of July and August 2025. A total of.. 05/09/2025

Diving in Murcia region continues to boom, boosting efforts to extend the tourist seasonDiving remains a top recreational activity, helping local businesses attract visitors beyond summer Murcia’s diving scene is thriving, bringing a welcome boost to the region’s long-awaited deseasonalisation of tourism. While official summer.. 05/09/2025

New drinking fountains installed in central CartagenaFountains installed at Paseo Alfonso XII and Plaza de España as part of wider hydration plan Cartagena is making staying hydrated easier with the installation of two new cold drinking fountains in the city centre this week. Following the launch.. 05/09/2025

Spain to introduce mobile car radars to improve speed monitoringNew ‘radars on wheels’ will join fixed cameras in efforts to reduce road accidents Spain is set to follow France in introducing new mobile speed radars mounted on wheeled platforms, Interior Minister Fernando Grande Marlaska announced on Wednesday.. 05/09/2025

Murcia weekend weather forecast Sept 4-7: Gradually warmer with a mix of sun and cloudWarm days, mild nights and some cloud across Murcia After a bright start to September, Murcia is in for a classic late summer weekend with plenty of warm sunshine, a touch of cloud at times, and a general rise in temperatures. Most days should feel pleasantly.. 04/09/2025

Ryanair cuts seats at several Spanish regional airports but some are sparedWinter seat reductions hit several Spanish regional airports amid fees dispute Ryanair, Spain’s largest low-cost airline, is scaling back nearly one million seats across regional airports this coming winter amid a bitter dispute with airport operator.. 03/09/2025

What non-resident homeowners need to know if they are renting out their propertyDon’t risk your rental income - trust IberianTax and avoid the consequences of the Spanish crackdown on unlicensed Airbnb holiday lets  In July, Spain ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 illegal short-term lets advertised on.. 02/09/2025

Cuts at Ryanair raise concern for Murcia airport flightsThe Irish airline accounted for almost half of Corvera’s traffic between January and July this year As the summer flight season draws close to its end, which is usually at the end of October, and operations reduce until March 2026, Ryanair&rsquo.. 02/09/2025

Has summer tourism in Spain hit its peak? British visitors keep coming as German and French numbers dropRecord July arrivals put Spain’s tourism sector in the spotlight, but some old favourites are staying away   If you thought British holidaymakers were getting tired of Spain’s sunshine, think again. This July, more than two million.. 02/09/2025

Bodies found in Camposol house believed to be those of missing foreignersAuthorities are continuing their investigation into the disappearance and deaths of the two Ecuadorian men who went missing four months ago The Guardia Civil has discovered two dead bodies in a house in Sector D of the Camposol urbanisation, where.. 30/08/2025

Non-EU property owners in Spain can now deduct rental expenses and receive tax rebatesSpain’s National Court has ruled that preventing non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses violates EU law, a decision which allows non-EU investors to claim substantial tax refunds and reduce future liabilities Until recently, non-EU..

Mercadona Spain announces new opening hours from September 1The Valencian chain will revert to winter hours from the start of next month It seems like only yesterday that Spain’s favourite supermarket extended its opening hours for the summer, giving us later closing times and the options of a leisurely.. 29/08/2025

Águilas presents suggested snorkelling routes at 13 beach locationsEasy underwater tourism for all the family along the Mediterranean coast of Águilas The routes are In their drive to encourage “blue tourism”, the Town Hall of Águilas has created a guide to snorkelling at 13 of the beaches in.. 29/08/2025

Understanding non-resident property taxes in SpainA guide to the IRNR and rental income tax obligations for foreign homeowners from LS Solicitors Non-residents who own property in Spain are subject to a specific set of tax obligations that can be unfamiliar and, at times, confusing. Among these are the..

Rock Experience, a music school with a difference in Los Alcázares!Sign up for courses in various rock and pop skills over the next 9 months! The Town Hall Department of Culture in Los Alcázares has announced that registration is now open for the Rock Experience music school for the year 2025-26, with budding.. 28/08/2025

Environmental groups take legal action to stop potential hotel plans at the Cabo de Palos LighthouseThe Cartagena landmark has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest, but this doesn’t rule out commercial ventures At first glance, it might seem strange that an environmental group would oppose a declaration meant to protect the Cabo de Palos.. 27/08/2025

Relocation map for migrant children throughout Spain finally confirmedThe Valencian Community and Andalucía are among the regions that will receive the most unaccompanied minors After months of talks and delays, the Spanish government has finally rubber-stamped the decree that will allow unaccompanied migrant.. 27/08/2025