MURCIA REGION

Cartagena announces ten days of traffic restrictions for Carthaginians and Romans FestivalA full rundown of the road closures and parking bans in place across Cartagena for the ten-day Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas Cartagena is bracing for ten days of traffic disruption as the City Council rolls out a special traffic and parking plan.. 10/09/2026

Los Urrutias residents call for sunken yacht to be removedThe sailing boat has been lying just 20 metres from the shore for more than a week, blocking a passage residents created to reach the Mar Menor For some residents of Los Urrutias, getting into the Mar Menor for a swim has become more difficult.. 10/09/2026

Murcia recorded 160% more heat-related deaths this summer than last year, the highest toll in the region's history57 people died from heat-associated causes in the region between June and August, as July brought record temperatures and relentless tropical nights   The summer of 2026 has been the deadliest on record for heat-related deaths in the Region of.. 10/09/2026

Murcia weather forecast September 10-13: Calmer skies return after floods and stormsThe Region of Murcia is set for a run of settled weather from Thursday, with just a chance of an early morning shower on the coast This Wednesday September 9 brought a tough afternoon for much of the Region of Murcia, with flooded streets, standing.. 10/09/2026

Storms leave flooding and disruption across SpainA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 10/09/2026

Spain rolls out new road markings to protect motorcyclists on dangerous curvesNew circular markings already used abroad are being rolled out across Spain's most dangerous bends Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is rolling out a new type of road marking on some of the country's trickiest curves, small.. 10/09/2026

Los Alcázares Mayor speaks out against the proposed reform of the Mar Menor Protection LawMario Pérez Cervera says stricter rewards and incentives for good practice should be in place for farmers Mario Pérez Cervera, the Mayor of Los Alcázares, has added his voice to the many criticizing the plans to reform the Mar Menor.. 10/09/2026

Class is in: Terra Natura Murcia says thank you with free entry for teachersA special seasonal offer gives teaching staff free admission and a discount for the family too, running until October 23 The new academic year has well and truly kicked in now, and if you're already missing the long, lazy days of summer, you're.. 10/09/2026

Why the Mar Menor law is being changed and why so many people are angryOpponents fear weaker penalties for farmers could make it harder to protect Spain’s largest saltwater lagoon The controversial reform of Murcia’s Mar Menor protection law has taken its first major step forward, but the changes are already.. 10/09/2026

Murcia's buses and trams are on strike again, and this time the timing couldn't be worseFour days of action across the region coincide with the Murcia Fair, with reduced services and a heated row over the Fuensanta Pilgrimage If you're relying on public transport in the Region of Murcia over the next few days, plan ahead. A four-day.. 10/09/2026

Spain is failing its own recycling laws and the figures make uncomfortable readingOnly four regions are meeting legal targets, Murcia is near the bottom of the table, and a bottle deposit scheme is now being forced into law Every year, Spain generates more than 20 million tonnes of rubbish. More than half of it ends up in landfill.. 09/09/2026

Show-home standard apartment for sale at Terrazas de la Torre for €158,950A fully renovated south-facing property with high-end finishes, stunning views and a turnkey finish, exclusively listed with Simply Spanish Homes If you’re looking for a home in Spain where the hard work has already been done, this exclusive.. 09/09/2026

Murcia pupils sent home on the first day of school because classrooms hit 32 degreesParents are demanding "classrooms, not saunas" as the back-to-school heat crisis exposes the gap between government promises and reality The new school year in the Region of Murcia got off to a difficult start, on Tuesday, when a primary school in..

Eight out of ten new self-employed workers in Murcia over the past four years have been foreign nationalsNew figures show foreign entrepreneurs are driving almost all of the region's self-employment growth, while Spanish registrations have barely moved Something quietly significant has been happening in Murcia's economy. The number of self-employed.. 09/09/2026

Indefinite doctors' strike could begin in Spain in OctoberDoctors are stepping up their opposition to the Government's proposed health service reforms, with unions warning that the dispute is far from over Doctors in Spain could launch an indefinite strike from October in a move that could put further.. 09/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

San Javier road closures as new Cuatro Picos roundabout works beginThe Ayuntamiento has set out alternative routes for traffic travelling between San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera, which will also impact bus routes  Traffic around San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera should expect some changes this week.. 09/09/2026

Murcia recorded the second-highest rise in road deaths this summer as Spain's overall toll climbs to 240Twelve people died on the region's roads in July and August, eight more than last year, as Interior Minister calls it "a bad summer" for road safety Spain's roads claimed 240 lives during July and August 2026, twelve more than the same.. 09/09/2026

Back to routine: September activities return at Caser ResidencialFrom cognitive workshops to exercise sessions, residents are getting back to their regular activities September is a time for getting back into a familiar routine, and that is just as important for older people living in residential care as it is.. 09/09/2026

Murcia opens its first 5-star hotel this weekThe 70-room Royal Hideaway hotel will open during the Murcia Fair Murcia is about to get something the city has never had before: its first five-star hotel.   The Palacio de San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, will open its doors on Wednesday.. 08/09/2026