MURCIA NEWS

Could 2025 be the most expensive Christmas Spain has ever seen?Consumers in Spain are facing an average price increase of 16% on a dozen basic festive food products Families across Spain are bracing for what could be the costliest Christmas on record. Inflation may have eased slightly in recent months, dropping.. 01/12/2025

WATCH: Richard Gere lights up Murcia in the city's most spectacular Christmas launch everThe Hollywood legend joined young cancer patients from the Aladina Foundation to switch on the Great Christmas Tree in a ceremony witnessed by thousands   Hollywood heartthrob Richard Gere delivered exactly what Murcia was hoping for last.. 01/12/2025

December supermoon: A celestial showstopper we won't see again until 2042The last full moon of the year will be larger and brighter than usual, visible from Spain on the night of December 4-5 Star gazers are in for a treat this week as the final full moon of the year puts on a spectacular show. The December supermoon.. 01/12/2025

Flu reaches epidemic levels in SpainA new, more contagious strain of flu is running rampant in Europe Christmas will be here before we know it and the last thing anybody wants is to be sick during the busy festive season. Unfortunately for many of us, this may be unavoidable as flu.. 01/12/2025

Cartagena's S-81 submarine returns home after first NATO missionThe Cartagena-made submarine was on a fact-finding mission of the Mediterranean   Cartagena’s pride and joy, the S-81 Isaac Peral submarine, returned home after completing its first international operational mission with NATO. The S.. 01/12/2025

Temperatures continue to drop as rain forecast: Murcia weekly weather December 1-4It will be mostly sunny in the Region of Murcia at the beginning of this week, but there is rain forecast for a couple of days this week... Hello, December! The final month of the year starts chilly in the Region of Murcia, as well it should, but.. 01/12/2025

New statue and mural adorn the fishing jetty in Puerto de MazarrónThe decorative elements pay tribute to local fishermen and the Virgen del Carmen The Town Hall of Mazarrón has unveiled two major new landmarks to honour and recognize the local fishermen and their traditions in Puerto de Mazarrón. The.. 29/11/2025

Santa Lucía Hospital had polyurethane cladding in its walls, like in fatal Valencia tower fireA day after the fire, health services have returned to normal in the Cartagena hospital, although investigations are turning up potentially worrying safety factors Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena is returning to normal activity following this..

Spanish airport authority fined €10 million for using facial recognition scannersAena insists that passengers across Spain gave their consent and that their personal data was never at risk Spain's airport operator Aena has been hit with a hefty €10 million fine over its facial recognition systems, which have become a.. 28/11/2025

Águilas celebrates Christmas with traditional nativity scene routeÁguilas are offering a festive route through the municipality’s best Christmas nativity scenes The festive spirit is alive and well in Águilas as the town launches its seventh annual Nativity Scene Route, inviting residents and.. 28/11/2025

HELP Murcia Mar Menor delivers essential supplies to mothers and children in needBaby clothes, nappies and handknitted cardigans were kindly donated to the REDMADRE charity in Cartagena HELP Murcia Mar Menor has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community, this time by reaching out.. 28/11/2025

Don't let deals turn dirty: Police issue fresh Black Friday scam alertThe Policía Nacional say online shoppers should stay alert as scammers ramp up their tricks during sale season As the Black Friday frenzy begins, Spain’s Policía Nacional stepped up their warning about twelve of the most common online.. 28/11/2025

Alhama de Murcia Christmas 2025: Full programme of eventsAlhama is ready to step into the festive season with music, lights and lots of tradition The highly anticipated 2025 Christmas programme of events for Alhama de Murcia is finally here and packed full with exciting events and activities for the whole.. 28/11/2025

Vehicles in Spain that won't need a V-16 emergency light come JanuaryCertain cars in Spain are exempt from the new rules and won’t have to swap the old emergency triangle From January 1 next year, the approved V-16 emergency beacon becomes the only legal device for signalling breakdowns and accidents on Spanish.. 27/11/2025

Read the December edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the December issue of Home & Living!   This edition is full of inspiring ideas for Christmas, including festive decor, party wear, how to ‘dress’ your table for Christmas lunch, hairstyles, recipes and so much more..... &.. 27/11/2025

IN PHOTOS: What Santa Lucía Hospital looks like now The Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena, Murcia was the site of a large fire on Wednesday November 26 Much of Block 5 of the hospital was affected 113 patients across four floors had to be evacuated Investigators.. 27/11/2025

Mazarrón crowned Murcia's Magical Town at FITUR 2026Coastal charm, historic heritage and community spirit earn Mazarrón recognition among Spain’s most enchanting destinations Mazarrón has officially joined the list of Spain’s “Magical Towns”, after being chosen as.. 26/11/2025

VIDEO: Major fire breaks out at Santa Lucía Hospital in CartagenaSeveral floors of the hospital had to be evacuated, but luckily no one was harmed and the blaze was put out in just 20 minutes   Incendio en el Hospital Santa Lucía de Cartagena. Esperamos que no haya daños personales y que.. 26/11/2025

Yecla restaurant wins the 6th Michelin star in the Region of MurciaRestaurante Barahonda sits among vineyards at the Yecla winery of the same name Restaurante Barahonda in Yecla has been awarded the coveted Michelin star in recognition of the excellence of its menus, service, atmosphere and presentation, becoming the.. 26/11/2025

Fresh food takes centre stage this Christmas as supermarkets double down on Spanish favouritesWhile Brits reach for the turkey, Spain’s festive tables lean heavily on seafood, fresh meat and ready-made classics Anyone who has spent a Christmas in Spain knows that the festive menu here looks very different from the British obsession with.. 25/11/2025