MAZARRON, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Spanish wages fail to keep pace with inflation and rising cost of livingThe OECD says inflation has wiped out much of the benefit of recent pay rises, leaving many workers with less spending power than before the pandemic Spain has become one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, yet many workers are still finding..

How to choose the best health insurance according to your lifestyle Choosing suitable health insurance is a key decision to ensure wellbeing. For this reason, it is important to check that the chosen policy meets personal needs, fits your stage of life and allows access to high quality healthcare.   Choosing.. 10/07/2026

Finnish adventurer's solar boat sails 6,000km to anchor off MazarrónThe Helios 11, built by hand in plywood and fiberglass, ran the entire journey to Murcia without a drop of fuel Mazarrón had an unusual visitor this week, and it certainly wasn't hard to spot. The Helios 11 dropped anchor in the bay just.. 10/07/2026

One in four drivers in Murcia gets behind the wheel while taking medication that affects their drivingA new study reveals a largely invisible road safety risk, and the over-55s are the group most likely to be affected Most drivers are well aware of the dangers of drink-driving or using a mobile phone at the wheel. But a new report suggests there's.. 10/07/2026

Three towns in the Region of Murcia among the cheapest places to rent anywhere in SpainA new study by property portal Idealista found that average rents in the Region of Murcia's most affordable municipalities start at just €7.20 per square metre a month Property prices in the Region of Murcia have been making headlines.. 10/07/2026

Watch Fali: The Terra Natura Murcia giraffe tipping Spain to World Cup gloryThe park's most famous four-legged resident has correctly predicted the outcome of Spain's last three matches         View this post on Instagram       &.. 09/07/2026

Murcia fast-tracks law introducing fines of up to €1 million for arsonists and wildfire offencesThe proposed changes to Murcia's Emergency and Civil Protection Law would increase the maximum fine from €600,000 to €1 million After bringing in its Affordable Housing Decree-Law this week, the Murcia regional government is already.. 09/07/2026

Heatwave backs off but it's still staying hot: Murcia weekend weather forecast July 9-12Thursday marks the end of an exceptional heatwave that brought Murcia its highest temperatures of the year so far, but the Region remains very hot and dry through to Sunday Maximum temperatures in Murcia, Thursday July 9   The Region.. 09/07/2026

Murcia approves new housing law to target hidden costs that inflate rising house pricesThe new affordable housing law comes into force on Wednesday to prevent developers from inflating property prices through extras such as garages and storage rooms The Regional Government's new affordable housing law has been published in the.. 08/07/2026

Cala Reona reopens after water tests confirm it is safe for swimmingThe precautionary closure has been lifted after laboratory tests found no bacteria in the water following the latest incident at the Mar Menor wastewater treatment plant Cala Reona has reopened to swimmers after water quality tests confirmed the.. 08/07/2026

Murcia launches Spain's first-ever water emergency response centreThe new facility will help protect water supplies during floods, droughts, power cuts and other emergencies Murcia is now home to Spain's first dedicated water emergency response centre, a new facility that will help keep water supplies running.. 07/07/2026

New findings reveal hidden structures beneath Cartagena's Roman AmphitheatreNew underground surveys suggest the ancient monument may have been even bigger than previously thought New surveys carried out at Cartagena's Roman Amphitheatre suggest the ancient monument may have been larger than experts originally believed.. 06/07/2026

Scorching week ahead with temperatures reaching 43°C: Murcia weather forecast July 6-9Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the week, reaching their highest levels on Wednesday and Thursday in parts of the Region Until now, July in the Region of Murcia has followed a pretty familiar pattern, with hot but generally manageable.. 06/07/2026

More families to qualify for reduced VAT on new homes in MurciaFamilies earning up to €2,400 a month could qualify for the reduced 4% VAT rate on new-build properties under the revised housing decree Thousands more people in the Region of Murcia could soon qualify for a reduced 4% VAT rate when buying.. 03/07/2026

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

Mallorca sunbed wars escalate following British tourist's viral itching powder prankAfter spotting rows of empty sunbeds reserved with towels from dawn, one holidaymaker decided to take matters into his own hands, dividing opinion online Sunbed wars have reached new levels in Mallorca after a British tourist resorted to itching.. 02/07/2026

Murcia bus passengers left in the dark as regional transport strike gets under wayCommuters from outlying districts bore the brunt on day one, with many only finding out about reduced services when they arrived at the stop If you tried to catch a bus in Murcia on Wednesday morning and found yourself waiting longer than usual, you weren.. 02/07/2026

Murcia is putting more than 6,500 extra healthcare staff in place for summer, with twice as many doctors as last yearThe Murcian Health Service is investing €37 million to keep hospitals, health centres and coastal emergency services running through to the end of September If you have ever tried to see a doctor in the Region of Murcia in August and wondered whether.. 01/07/2026

Murcia pulls out of native English assistant programme in schoolsThe decision means around 270 language assistants will no longer be placed in classrooms across the Region next academic year The Murcia Region has decided not to join the national programme for native language conversation assistants in schools.. 01/07/2026

Woman dies after being found unconscious on Mazarrón BeachWitnesses began CPR and used a nearby defibrillator after the 66-year-old was found unresponsive at the water's edge A 66-year-old woman has died after being found unconscious at the water's edge on Parazuelos Beach in Mazarrón on.. 01/07/2026