REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Live with a senior relative? You could deduct up to €2,550 on your next Spanish tax returnUpdated allowance for dependent ascendants comes into focus ahead of the 2025-26 filing season With the 2025-26 Spanish income tax campaign now just a couple of months away, many households are beginning to look closely at what they can deduct before.. 18/02/2026

Which car should you buy in Spain right now? The cheapest models revealedThe latest Spanish consumer study reveals the best value petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars Buying a new car in Spain is not getting any easier on the wallet and for many drivers, the price tag alone is enough to make them think twice. With.. 18/02/2026

Murcia climbs the ranks as one of Spain's favourite regions for overseas home buyersNearly 2 in 10 international buyers chose to call the Region of Murcia home at the end of 2025 Murcia is fast becoming one of the standout choices for foreign buyers looking to snap up a home in Spain, and the latest figures show the Region is holding.. 18/02/2026

San Javier rolls out first-ever full street maintenance serviceThe new €600,000-a-year service will repair streets, paths, and road signs across the town San Javier has introduced its first-ever comprehensive street maintenance service, intended to keep streets safe and in good condition for everyone... 18/02/2026

How Murcia is improving drinking water - by adding 750 tonnes of oxygenMurcia secures 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve the quality of tap water and reduce pesticides The regional government has awarded a contract for up to 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve drinking water across Murcia. The investment of nearly €.. 18/02/2026

Parking woes worsen as Murcia garage prices climbGarages in the Region are now 7% more expensive than last year, with averages close to 10,000 euros despite still being among the cheapest in Spain Parking has long been a headache in the Region of Murcia and, with on-street and public car parks getting.. 18/02/2026

Spain's crumbling roads are in the worst state since the 1980sEight regions in Spain have more than half their roads in serious disrepair Anyone who has spent time behind the wheel in Spain will already know that the roads can be a bit of an adventure, but the latest figures confirm it's even worse than.. 18/02/2026

Final stretch of Murcia's A-30 Bypass is set to open this MarchThe 7.6km final section of the North-West Bypass will complete the route, linking the A-30 and A-7 Murcia's long-awaited North-West Bypass, known locally as the Arco Noroeste, is almost ready for action. The final 7.6-kilometre section is scheduled.. 18/02/2026

Prosecutors will seek 25-year prison sentence for Brit accused of horrendous Camposol murder of Vanesa in 2022A British man will stand trial accused of killing his wife in Camposol as the Public Prosecutor argues the crime was an act of gender-based violence The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Murcia is seeking a 25-year prison sentence for Michael Carter.. 18/02/2026

LaLiga is offering €50 to anyone who dobbs in a bar showing pirated football in SpainReporting your Spanish local for illegal matches could earn you a few quid as LaLiga steps up its battle against illicit broadcasts LaLiga is now paying people €50 to report bars, restaurants and casinos that are showing football without a proper.. 18/02/2026

Murcia waiting lists climb again as surgery delays top 100 daysAverage waits now longer than six months ago, with some patients facing almost a year for a specialist Waiting times in the Region of Murcia’s public healthcare system are heading in the wrong direction again, with patients now waiting longer.. 18/02/2026

Alhama de Murcia moves forward with plans for a new residential care homeThe tender process is due to start for a second centre that could provide about 100 new places in the area The local council in Alhama de Murcia is starting the tender process for a new residential care home for seniors. A project that the local.. 18/02/2026

WATCH! Two new young Iberian lynxes released in Lorca highlandsWeeka, a female, and her mate Windows have come to Murcia from a specialist breeding centre in Huelva   2026 is off to a promising start for the European LIFE LynxConnect programme as a new breeding pair of cats has just been released into.. 18/02/2026

Sneezes start early: Spanish pollen season extends by almost a monthRising temperatures and unusual wind patterns across Spain combine to make spring sniffles worse than ever   If you’re one of those people who generally sneezes and snuffles through spring, this latest snippet of news is definitely going.. 17/02/2026

Following 10 rapid-fire storms in six weeks, Spain is already running out of namesFrancis, Goretti, Harry, Ingrid, Joseph, Kristin, Leonardo, Marta, Nils and Oriana have arrived in mainland Spain in just a month and a half Spain is racing through its high-impact storm name list at a pace meteorologists say they have never seen.. 17/02/2026

High-speed rail link between Lorca and Vera approved by the Spanish governmentThe €108 million project will cover 61.5 kilometres and four stations, bringing Murcia closer to Andalucía The Spanish Council of Ministers has officially authorised the contract to build the high-speed rail (AVE) line between Lorca.. 17/02/2026

Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorThe latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater dumping has.. 17/02/2026

Spain to debate nationwide burka and niqab ban in CongressThe proposal aims to ban full face veils in streets, transport and public buildings across Spain Spain’s Congress is set for a heated debate this Tuesday February 17 as politicians consider whether to move forward with a nationwide ban on the.. 17/02/2026

Supreme Court sets strict limits on wolf hunting in SpainKilling of wolves allowed but only as last resort to protect livestock The long-running debate over wolf protection in Spain has taken another turn, after years of political and legal wrangling at both European and national level. In 2024, the European.. 17/02/2026

Homeowners in Spain could save more than €1,300 on their income tax returnHome insurance linked to pre-2013 mortgages could cut tax bills for many people throughout Spain The 2025-2026 tax return filing period is fast approaching and in these expensive times, we’ll all be looking for ways to keep a few more euros.. 17/02/2026