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Six in ten adults in Murcia have excess weight, but heavy drinking is less commonNew health survey reveals high rates of overweight and obesity alongside one of Spain’s lowest levels of binge drinking Almost 60% of adults in the Region of Murcia are overweight or obese, while the Region records one of Spain’s lowest rates.. 21/10/2026
Murcia Region sees smoking fall to its lowest level as obesity rates remain highThe latest national health survey reveals a record fall in daily smoking, but the Region of Murcia has the third-highest adult obesity rate in Spain Fewer people in the Region of Murcia are smoking every day than at any point since records began.. 21/10/2026
Landslide brings down old wall on Cabo de Palos coastlineHeavy rain is blamed for the collapse of a deteriorating concrete wall along the planned Sendero Azul coastal walking route An old wall has collapsed on the Cabo de Palos coastline following heavy rain, raising questions about the condition of.. 21/10/2026
The cheap Spanish supermarkets that could save you €1,310 a yearThe OCU has named lesser-known chains with some of the lowest prices in Spain With the price of just about everything going nowhere but up, most of us are looking for ways to make our money go further, and the weekly supermarket shop is one of the.. 21/10/2026
Electricity prices across Spain back above €280/MWh after darkFading sunshine during the Spanish autumn means more gas is needed to meet demand Electricity prices in Spain are heading back towards €300/MWh at certain times of day, as the summer solar boom fades and gas costs keep climbing. .. 21/10/2026
Murcia's income gap widens, but Molina stays on topNew figures show 91% of the Region remains among Spain’s lowest-earning municipalities, while Molina de Segura leads the gross income table Only four of the Region of Murcia’s 45 municipalities have escaped Spain’s lowest income bracket.. 21/10/2026
Murcia Region rental prices pass €800 a month for the first timeTenants face average monthly rents of €801 as 45 people compete for each advertised property and the number of homes available continues to fall Renting a home in the Region of Murcia has become more expensive than ever, with average monthly.. 20/10/2026
Mar Menor seahorse gets long-awaited vulnerable status after a 20-year campaignThe decision follows years of underwater surveys by Asociación Hippocampus and means the Murcia Region must draw up a plan to help protect the threatened species After nearly 20 years spent counting seahorses beneath the waters of the Mar.. 20/10/2026
Murcia coast hit by more flooding as 13 people are rescued from AP-7 tunnelHeavy rain overnight leaves streets underwater in San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares, where two schools have suspended classes Storm Adam brought more flooding to the Costa Cálida on Monday night October 19, with streets underwater.. 20/10/2026
Murcia ozone pollution reaches its second-highest level since 2017More than 300,000 people have been exposed to air pollution above the EU’s new health target, as campaigners warn of the risks and demand action More than 300,000 people in the Region of Murcia have breathed air containing ozone pollution above.. 20/10/2026
Immigration is vital to Spain’s growth, says former ECB chiefLuis de Guindos tells business leaders in Murcia that population growth has driven two-thirds of recent economic expansion Immigration has been essential to Spain’s recent economic growth, according to former Economy Minister and former European.. 19/10/2026
Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coastLa Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding across the Murcia Region over the weekend, with coastal towns bearing.. 19/10/2026
Murcia weather forecast October 19-22: Yellow weather warnings as rain continues after weekend stormsAEMET warns of further heavy showers in parts of the Region on Monday after a weekend of flooding, with temperatures set to climb back to 26°C from Tuesday The Region of Murcia is facing another day of unsettled weather on Monday October 19.. 19/10/2026
Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 19/10/2026
ASSSA Open Weeks return: A chance to get to know the company and its services first-hand ASSSA Insurance is once again holding its Open Weeks, an initiative that, for another year, will enable the company to engage more closely with its policyholders and with anyone interested in learning more about its health insurance products. .. 16/10/2026
Murcia photo of the month October 2026Here’s the October image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) Those of us old enough may recall that there were times when photographs were only black and white. Colour didn’t start to become..
