REGION OF MURCIA, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Murcia salaries among the lowest in Spain and struggle to keep up with rising pricesAverage pay reached €1,772 a month in 2025, but workers in the Region lost 1.2% of their purchasing power as prices rose faster than wages Workers in the Region of Murcia may have seen their salaries increase a bit last year, but rising prices.. 17/09/2026

Murals unveiled in Águilas to celebrate the centenary of actor Paco RabalThe stage and cinema actor, born in Custa de Gos, would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year Various events and activities are taking place in Águilas this year dedicated to actor Paco Rabal, who was born in the tiny village of Cuesta de.. 17/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

Orange storm warnings lead to school closures: Murcia weather forecast September 17-20Fourteen municipalities across the Region have suspended classes as AEMET warns of intense rainfall on Thursday Weather alerts on Thursday September 17   Autumn may not officially arrive until September 23, but the weather in the Region.. 17/09/2026

Remains of 2,500-year-old tower discovered near Alhama de MurciaThe structure at Cabezo de la Fuente del Murtal is unique in the western Mediterranean and sheds light on life in southern Spain 500 years before the birth of Christ Just when we think we know everything it’s possible to know about the history.. 17/09/2026

Cartagena bus drivers plan fresh strike over alleged unpaid rest daysUGT says staff are at breaking point as it calls for action over pay, overcrowding and digital tickets Cartagena’s city buses could face fresh disruption next week after UGT announced a programme of strike action over what it says are unpaid rest.. 17/09/2026

Man found dead with gunshot wound at his home in ÁguilasThe victim was still alive when emergency services arrived but could not be saved A 49-year-old man has died after being found with a gunshot wound to the head at his home in Águilas.   The man's son discovered him seriously.. 17/09/2026

Cartagena gets ready to welcome 120,000 cruise passengers as huge autumn season gets underwayIt’s looking like October will be the busiest month with 39 ships scheduled to call at the port of Cartagena Cartagena is gearing up for a bumper autumn cruise season, with 85 ship visits scheduled between September and November and a combined.. 17/09/2026

Terra Natura Murcia wraps up its most successful summer on record132,000 visitors, a brand-new ride and nearly 20 years of history: the Murcia park is in excellent shape heading into autumn It's been quite a summer for Terra Natura Murcia. The popular wildlife and water park on the outskirts of Murcia city has.. 17/09/2026

Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain’s V16 emergency beacon The DGT wants traffic officers to respond to every beacon alert across Spain, but staffing concerns have already been raised Spain's controversial V16 emergency beacon could soon trigger a more direct response from the Guardia Civil, with.. 17/09/2026

Corvera airport traffic jumps 8.4% with international travel leading the wayMurcia International Airport has handled more than 709,000 passengers between January and August Corvera airport has handled more than 700,000 passengers in the first eight months of the year, with international travel continuing to drive growth at.. 16/09/2026

Fuel price shock as more than 2,200 Spanish petrol stations charge over €2The latest figures reveal enormous differences in fuel prices across Spain as drivers face another costly autumn More than 2,200 petrol stations across Spain are now charging at least €2 a litre for fuel, giving drivers another unwelcome reminder.. 16/09/2026

The sky's the limit as the future of drone technology descends on San JavierThe former San Javier airport is hosting 74 companies and more than 2,000 industry professionals for two days of drone technology and live demonstrations San Javier's former airport is looking rather different this week as it plays host to.. 16/09/2026

Submissions now welcome for the annual Autumn Salon art exhibition in ÁguilasLocal artists display their work at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal The Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas is once again hosting its annual “Salón de Otoño” exhibition, in which local artists display.. 16/09/2026

Here's your chance to EAT the Roman Theatre in Cartagena!Cartagena's famous monument has been recreated in chocolate, giving visitors a very tasty new souvenir to take home Fancy taking a bite out of one of Cartagena's most famous landmarks? You can now do exactly that, with the city's Roman.. 16/09/2026

Storm warnings in the Murcia Region as temperatures drop by up to 10 degreesYellow weather warnings are in place for storms and heavy rain, while temperatures could fall by up to 10 degrees in parts of the Region within 24 hours After days of late-summer heat,the Region of Murcia is about to see a change in the weather.. 16/09/2026

Electric car uptake in Murcia is growing at more than double the national rateNew figures show a 71% jump in registrations during August alone, with nearly three in ten new cars now either fully electric or plug-in hybrid Something is shifting on Murcia's roads. New figures from the Institute of Automotive Studies show that.. 16/09/2026

Inflation in Spain hits highest level in three years as fuel prices skyrocketThe Region of Murcia matches the national rate while Andalucía stays slightly below The cost of living in Spain has taken another turn for the worse, with inflation climbing to 4.3% in August and reaching its highest level since February 2023.. 16/09/2026

Holidaymakers dodge a hefty rise in Spanish airport feesAena’s planned fee rises have faced growing opposition from airlines like Ryanair and Spain’s competition watchdog Passengers flying from Spanish airports will only see a tiny increase in fees over the coming years, after the government.. 16/09/2026

Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growingMore than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with Social Security in Spain reached an all-time high in August, with 3,551,759.. 15/09/2026