MURCIA NEWS

Several Murcia highways renamed as Ministry begins major updateWork started last night to rename roads surrounding the city, with changes expected over the next two months The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has begun work to rename several highways around Murcia as part of a plan to integrate new.. 15/10/2025

Spain changes child pension bonus: Only parents truly affected by career breaks will qualifyThe government narrows access to the child pension supplement to tackle gender pension inequality The Spanish government is making important changes to the child pension supplement, a benefit designed to help parents with their retirement income. Until.. 15/10/2025

Curry's Los Alcázares plans spectacular New Year's Eve celebration with live music, a set menu and fireworksThe Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award-winning restaurant is laying on the party of the year for just €75 per person If you're looking for somewhere special to ring in 2026, Curry's Nepali and Indian Restaurant in Los Alcá.. 15/10/2025

Water restored to parts of the Mar Menor, but it's still not drinkableEfforts to fully restore water supply in San Javier, San Pedro and Los Alcázares are still underway Residents in parts of the Mar Menor have seen a partial restoration of their water supply following the severe flooding caused by Dana Alice.. 15/10/2025

Spain drops the price on thousands of over-the-counter medicationsThe Ministry of Health in Spain estimates the changes will save patients around €287 million There’s been some fantastic news this week for anyone buying medication in Spain. The Ministry of Health has announced price cuts on 17,385 different.. 15/10/2025

Beware fines for fake alarm stickers: What you need to know about home security in SpainGeneral deterrent signs are legal, but using company logos without a real system can cost you Security is a top priority for many people living in Spain, when it comes to protecting their homes. While installing a genuine alarm system is becoming more.. 15/10/2025

Nature centre and youth hostel reopen to the public at Las Fuentes del Marques in CaravacaThe hub of activity in the Caravaca de la Cruz beauty spot has been repaired, restored and enlarged over the last few months Work has now been completed to refurbish the nature centre (Centro de la Naturaleza) within the park and beauty spot of Las Fuentes.. 15/10/2025

Flu vaccination season begins in Region of Murcia with reinforced nursing teamsAlmost 400,000 people in Murcia are expected to avail themselves of the joint Covid and flu vaccination campaign   The 2025-2026 flu vaccine campaign in the Region of Murcia began this Tuesday October 14, with everyone in at-risk groups now able.. 15/10/2025

Spain-wide strike on October 15 against genocide in GazaUnions all across Spain have called on employees to stage a protest this Wednesday   This Wednesday October 15, union walkouts have been called across the country and in all workplaces by the various unions. Comisiones Obreras and UGT have registered.. 15/10/2025

Water completely cut in these Mar Menor towns on Tuesday October 14The Taibilla Canal Association has interrupted water supply to several municipalities in the Mar Menor following the passage of DANA Alice The town councils of San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and San Javier have announced that the.. 14/10/2025

Don't lose money: claim a bonus of up to €340 in your 2026 tax returnNew tax deduction benefits workers with low incomes If your salary is on the lower end of the scale, you might be able to benefit from a new tax deduction allowing a bonus of up to €340 when you file your 2026 Spanish income tax return. &.. 14/10/2025

Is it legal to drive someone else’s car without insurance in Spain?Understanding the rules, risks and penalties around driving other people’s vehicles There are times when it makes sense to let someone else drive your car or borrow a friend’s vehicle if you don’t have one. But in Spain, driving without.. 14/10/2025

The worst storms in Spain will now be given their own namesFollowing the devastation caused by Alice in the southeast of Spain, all future high-impact DANAs will be named On October 7, DANA Alice swept across eastern Spain, flooding towns, grinding transport to a halt and leaving many people talking.. 14/10/2025

Spain records one of the warmest Septembers since 1961 despite dramatic stormsSeptember brought record-breaking heat to parts of Andalucia and Murcia with temperatures 2°C above normal Average temperature anomalies in September 2025 compared to the period 1991-2020   We might still be drying out or rain coats.. 14/10/2025

Self-employed in Spain face higher Social Security payments from 2026Government proposes new income brackets and changes to benefits amid union concerns The Spanish government is preparing to increase Social Security contributions for self-employed workers by between €11 and €206 per month starting next year... 14/10/2025

Mystery package sale returns to Murcia for the ultimate treasure hunt experienceHead to the Nueva Condomina in Murcia this week for an exciting lucky dip of thousands of misplaced online orders Ever wondered what happens to all those online orders that never quite make it to their destinations? Well, here's your chance to.. 14/10/2025

Electric car charging points coming to San Javier streetsAyuntamiento unveils plan for new chargers, boosting sustainable travel and supporting visitors and locals San Javier is paving the way for a cleaner, greener future by rolling out electric car charging points across the municipality. The Ayuntamiento.. 14/10/2025

Second lynx litter born as part of the Lorca highlands reintroduction projectThe three adorable kittens were born to Tahúlla, a lynx released in the Region of Murcia in 2023 For a project that’s had more ups and downs than the Lorca highlands themselves, the European Life LynxConnect programme in the Region of.. 14/10/2025

Infrastructures improved at Caravaca rural tourism sites in Barranda and ArchivelBoth of these Caravaca sites contain Roman remains and even older relics from the Bronze Age The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has completed work to improve the infrastructures at the popular rural tourism sites of Las Tosquillas in Barranda and the.. 13/10/2025

Corvera Airport traffic rises slightly but remains well below San Javier's peak performanceMore than 110’000 passengers travelled through Murcia International Airport in September, up 2.5% on last year The Region of Murcia International Airport (AIRM), more commonly known as Corvera, registered a total of 112,507 passengers in September.. 13/10/2025