MURCIA NEWS

Murcia-Almería high speed rail still on track, says Transport MinisterThe project forms a key part of the Mediterranean Corridor, connecting Andalucía, Murcia and the rest of Europe Spain's Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente, confirmed this week that construction of the high speed.. 11/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 11/08/2026

New storm warnings for Region of Murcia after rain and hail batter NorthwestAemet has issued a new yellow warning as temperatures also climb close to 40°C across the Region   The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a fresh round of storm warnings for the Region of Murcia, just a day after heavy rain, hail.. 11/08/2026

Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 11/08/2026

VIDEOS! Storm brings hail, flooding and 96km/h winds to parts of the Region of MurciaCalasparra, Cieza and Abarán were among the worst affected as lightning also sparked a forest fire in Jumilla   ¡#Tormentas localmente muy fuertes en puntos de interior del sureste #PenínsulaIbérica! Precaució.. 11/08/2026

Murcia prepares for eclipse with 500 extra personnel and forest restrictionsThe Region is taking extra precautions as the eclipse is expected to attract huge crowds during a period of extreme heat and high fire risk The Region of Murcia is stepping up its emergency response ahead of Wednesday August 12's solar eclipse.. 10/08/2026

Storms, sunshine and 38°C ahead in Murcia: Weather forecast August 10-13Parts of Murcia have been issued a yellow warning for storms and heavy rain on Monday before temperatures climb back towards 40°C   Weather outlook on Monday August 10   It's not going to be entirely plain sailing weather.. 10/08/2026

Four foreigners arrested in Murcia for selling a 2-year-old girlTotana police say the girl’s parents allegedly sold her to another family for €20,000 Four Honduran nationals have been arrested in Murcia over the illegal adoption of a two-year-old girl in a case involving an alleged €20,000 payment. &..

17 Murcia beaches now offer free assisted bathing this summerCartagena has four beaches offering the highest level of accessibility, while three beaches have specially adapted bathing areas in the sea People with reduced mobility have more options for enjoying the sea this summer with 17 beaches across the.. 10/08/2026

Forensic evidence of semen found on victim in Murcia surgeon rape caseThe discovery brings investigators a significant step closer to trial as the suspect remains in custody A significant development has emerged in the case against a Murcia plastic surgeon accused of raping sedated patients in his operating theatre. The.. 10/08/2026

WATCH! Thousands form human chain around Mar Menor in Murcia to demand protectionPeople gathered in Los Alcázares and other locations across Murcia to show their support for the lagoon   Playa de Carrión 2,Los Alcázares. Gracias por hacerlo posible...lo fácil era quedarse bajo la sombrilla.. 10/08/2026

Dogs and cats could soon be allowed on buses across the Region of MurciaMore than 413,000 pets are officially registered in the Region of Murcia as authorities prepare to consult the public Taking your dog on the bus or travelling with your cat could become much easier in the Region of Murcia if plans being developed.. 10/08/2026

Playa del Espejo in Los Alcázares recognized as a highly equipped accessible beachThe regional government elevates the level of compliance as a reward for the council’s efforts The Mar Menor municipality of Los Alcázares continues to strive to make more and more areas of the town fully accessible to those of limited mobility.. 10/08/2026

Ever wondered what happens on Cartagena's beaches after the sun goes down? Quite a lot, as it turns outThe Ayuntamiento has revealed the scale of its round-the-clock summer cleaning operation, which removed more than 120 cubic metres of waste from beaches in July alone Most people enjoying a morning swim or an afternoon on the sand along Cartagena'.. 10/08/2026

Millions across Spain set to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a centuryThe historic event will be followed by the Perseid meteor shower in Spain, making for an unforgettable evening Next Wednesday promises to be one of the most extraordinary evenings Spain has experienced in more than a century as a total solar eclipse.. 07/08/2026

EU brings in new AI rules to make chatbots and artificially generated content easier to spotBusinesses in Spain and the rest of the EU will have to be more open when customers are interacting with AI instead of a real person Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, whether you're shopping online, searching the internet.. 07/08/2026

Murcia's pharmacies step up as safe spaces for victims of gender-based violenceA new regional agreement will see pharmacists trained to detect and respond to domestic abuse, making every pharmacy a potential lifeline Walk into almost any pharmacy in the Region of Murcia and you'll find a familiar, trusted face behind the counter.. 07/08/2026

Lorca hotels expecting a bumper AugustThe “main cultural and heritage destination in the Region of Murcia” is expecting hotel occupancy rates of over 80% It is, of course, usual for hotels in the Region of Murcia to enjoy a couple of months of bumper business during July and August.. 07/08/2026

San Javier approves plans for 324-room La Manga hotel and new bus contractThe latest town hall meeting also approved new environmental powers and backed plans that could create dozens of jobs and bring hundreds more visitors to La Manga Plans for a new four-star hotel with 324 rooms in La Manga del Mar Menor have taken.. 07/08/2026

Summer bus service to the lighthouse of Cabo de PalosServices are increased on 14th and 15th August during the Cabo Pop festival As we near the middle of August the number of people flocking to the headland on which the iconic lighthouse of Cabo de Palos stands is leading to severe traffic problems, and.. 07/08/2026