Lorca switches on one of Murcia’s biggest solar plants
€335 million project will generate enough clean energy to meet the average annual needs of around 196,000 homes After 15 years of planning, changes and administrative hurdles..

Lorca goes digital with a new way to discover the city
Visitors can find out what's on, plan their day and buy tickets online, with information available in four languages Planning a visit to Lorca should soon be a little easier..

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen eviction
Two new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them  ..

Murcia's economy is booming, but its debt bill keeps climbing too
The Region posted Spain's strongest GDP growth in 2025, while also becoming the country's second most indebted community It's a strange sort of year for Murcia's finances...

Murcia weekend weather October 1-4: Heavy rain and storms bring cooler temperatures
AEMET has issued weather warnings for parts of the Region of Murcia as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from Thursday afternoon It may be October, but temperatures..

Caravaca de la Cruz has just unveiled a new square and what they found underneath it was an unexpected bonus
Plaza José María Faquineto opens in the historic centre, completing a major regeneration project and revealing a hidden 19th-century wine cellar beneath the site Caravaca..

Tagus-Segura water transfer to stay shut for months after major canal damage
Two sections of the aqueduct need urgent repairs, leaving farmers in Murcia facing a tense wait Farmers relying on the Tagus-Segura Water Transfer are facing months without..

Spain still throws away over a million tonnes of food a year and most of it starts at home
New figures mark World Day Against Food Waste, with household bins the biggest culprit by far Spain wasted 1,129.91 million kilos of food in 2025, working out at 24.3 kilos..

Spain steps in to cap energy costs as fuel and gas prices hit their highest levels since 2022
The government's third anti-crisis package limits gas tariff rises, freezes butane cylinder prices and extends fuel tax cuts through to the end of the year Energy bills in..

Murcia is spending €688,000 getting its roads ready for autumn rain
With drainage systems, verges and road surfaces all in the mix, the work is already under way across several key routes With autumn around the corner and the prospect of heavy..

Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in October
Doctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are..

Two earthquakes recorded in Murcia during the early hours
The earthquakes measured 3.1 and 3 and were recorded just a few hours apart Two earthquakes were recorded in the Region of Murcia during the early hours of Wednesday September..

Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubled
New OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're..

Lorca's 2026 fair drew nearly half a million people and left the city's historic centre buzzing for ten days
Hotels hit 100% occupancy, the streets stayed safe and the daytime fair exceeded all expectations Lorca has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions of its annual..

Long-awaited third lane returns to Murcia's Costera Norte
The three-month project will restore the extra lane between Vereda de Fortuna and Avenida Alto Atalayas and complete the unfinished semi-roundabout at Calle Progreso Drivers..

The foreign entrepreneurs who could breathe new life into Murcia's smallest communities
New analysis projects nearly 17,000 foreign self-employed workers in the region by 2031, with rural communities among the biggest potential beneficiaries The number of foreign..

Madrid pensioner Maricarmen could return home after eviction deal
An agreement would give the 87-year-old an eight-year rental contract with her rent capped at 30 per cent of her income For a few days, it looked as though Maricarmen Abascal..

Murcia puts itself forward to trial AI emergency services technology
Plans include AI tools for managing 112 calls, advanced geolocation systems and better warnings during floods, fires and extreme weather, particularly in rural areas The..

Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective
By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’..

Calblanque welcomes its first barn owl chicks on record
A nest box installed by volunteers has produced a landmark breeding at the regional park, alongside good news for eagle owls Calblanque has something to celebrate. For the..

Mar Menor rents keep climbing, with Los Alcázares now the priciest
Idealista figures show all five main towns costing more than a year ago, and San Pedro del Pinatar up the most Renting around the Mar Menor is getting more expensive, and the..

COVID cases and respiratory infections spike across the Region of Murcia
Respiratory infections have risen by 33% in a week, with COVID cases up 80% and flu infections also climbing COVID cases are increasing across the Region of Murcia, as..

Murcia weather September 28-October 1: Cloud and showers return
Temperatures will be warm across the Region of Murcia this week, but cloudy skies and a few showers will make it feel more autumnal, particularly inland Autumn may have..

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delay
Some European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric..