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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

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

Driving during the eclipse? Here is what the DGT wants motorists in Spain to knowThe DGT has issued a list of dos and don'ts for anyone driving during Wednesday's eclipse in Spain Spain is preparing for its first total solar eclipse since 1912 and with the event falling in the middle of the summer holidays, the traffic.. 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

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

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

Filling up is getting painful again as Spain petrol prices climb for fifth weekThe average diesel fill in Spain now costs almost €100 as fuel prices continue to rise through August Spain's fuel prices are heading upwards again and drivers are really starting to feel it at the pumps.   The average price of.. 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

How to make a homemade trap for wasps using an old plastic bottleA simple homemade trap could help keep unwanted visitors away from patios and gardens as Oriental hornets are spotted in the Region of Murcia With Oriental hornets recently being spotted in Cartagena, residents are being urged to take care around.. 07/08/2026

Don't miss the eclipse: Espacio Mediterráneo is giving away free certified glasses for one of summer's most spectacular eventsWith just days to go until a rare solar eclipse lights up the skies, here's how to get your hands on a free pair of certified viewing glasses There are summer moments you plan for, and then there are moments that just happen to fall perfectly into.. 07/08/2026

Murcia has just had its hottest July everAverage temperatures reached 28.5°C as the region endured two major heatwaves and exceptionally warm nights July 2026 was officially the hottest July ever recorded in the Region of Murcia, with an average temperature of 28.5°C, according to the.. 06/08/2026

Woman's ex-partner arrested after allegedly killing her inside Murcia shopping centreThe 44-year-old woman was found inside a shop at Carrefour Infante on Wednesday afternoon, with her former partner arrested hours later as he allegedly tried to flee towards Granada A man has been arrested after allegedly killing his former partner.. 06/08/2026

San Javier's former airport prepares for space-age transformationThe old airport is being given a new purpose, with space for innovative companies, training facilities and a European Space Agency incubator Plans to transform San Javier's former airport into an aerospace and satellite technology centre are.. 06/08/2026

Murcia weekend weather forecast Aug 6-9: More scorching heat with temperatures up to 40°CAn orange heat warning remains in force for parts of the Region as inland temperatures continue to push towards 40°C Heat alerts on Thursday August 6   There'll be no let-up from the summer heat in the Region of Murcia over the.. 06/08/2026

Murcia says child protection services are at breaking point after surge in migrant arrivalsThe Region warns it will struggle to take in unaccompanied children from Ceuta as boat arrivals more than double this year The Region of Murcia has warned that its child protection system is already under significant pressure following a sharp increase.. 05/08/2026