MURCIA REGION

Handyman Malcolm is the man to call for painting and decorating in Murcia and AlicanteRegistered and insured with prices agreed in advance for every job on the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca Property owners on the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca know how quickly odd jobs around the house can pile up, until the to-do.. 22/10/2026

Murcia expands breast cancer screening to include women aged 45 to 74Invitations for the wider programme will begin arriving next week as health officials report shorter waits for diagnostic mammograms Women aged 45 to 74 across the Region of Murcia are set to benefit from an expanded breast cancer screening programme.. 22/10/2026

Murcia’s Nueva Condomina set for nearly 800 new homes after years of delaysFour property developers are preparing to build in 2027 as a €27.5 million infrastructure project advances, although the future of the nearby concert venue remains uncertain Almost 800 new homes are expected to get the go-ahead for construction.. 22/10/2026

Murcia president warns of ‘covert closure’ of vital water transferThe suspension of water deliveries following two canal breaks threatens supplies for farms and homes across the Region The suspension of water deliveries through the Tajo-Segura transfer could cost the Region of Murcia €260 million and put.. 22/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast October 22 to 25: Sunshine returns after DANA Adam floodsTemperatures will climb to 26°C across the Region of Murcia as the clouds clear for the weekend Weather outlook on Saturday October 24   Sunshine is back in the Region of Murcia, with temperatures climbing again from Thursday after.. 22/10/2026

Online errands could save households in Spain €2,140 a yearNew research estimates people save 177 hours annually by managing banking, shopping, insurance and official paperwork digitally Doing the weekly shop, booking a medical appointment or sorting out paperwork no longer has to mean travelling across town... 22/10/2026

Águilas prepares for the annual Processionary caterpillar prevention campaignPrevention is the best cure to rid school playgrounds and other areas of the threat of the caterpillars Early every year, those of us in southern Spain who are fortunate enough to live in an area with pine trees find ourselves on the lookout for the trails.. 22/10/2026

Murcia house prices top €120,000 as Mar Menor rents climbTorre Pacheco is the region’s most expensive municipality, while Archena remains among Spain’s most affordable places to buy Buying a home in the Region of Murcia has become noticeably more expensive. The average price in its larger municipalities.. 22/10/2026

Smoking in Spain falls to its lowest level in more than 30 yearsThe number of daily smokers has more than halved since 1993, but heavy drinking is becoming more common and obesity remains a concern across the country Smoking is becoming less common in Spain, with just 15.4% of people aged over 15 now lighting.. 21/10/2026

A Roman inscription hidden in a wall holds new clues to Fortuna’s ancient pastFound during excavations at Fortuna’s ancient baths, the 23-centimetre-high lettering could offer new clues to the town’s Roman past A stone uncovered at Fortuna’s Roman baths could be part of something much bigger than the fragment.. 21/10/2026

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

Migrant accused of captaining Cabo de Palos boat walks freeCartagena court says there wasn’t enough evidence to show he organised the crossing A court in Cartagena has cleared an Algerian man of piloting a boat carrying 11 people to the coast of the Region of Murcia, ruling that there wasn’t enough.. 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

Breakwater repairs ongoing at the beach of La Colonia in ÁguilasAccessibility is improved by the laying of a new concrete surface on the structure Work is nearing completion at the beach off La Colonia in Águilas to make the breakwater which protrudes into the Mediterranean more accessible to members of the.. 21/10/2026

Caravaca de la Cruz ranks among Spain's top 20 town halls for transparencyThe Ayuntamiento shares first place in Murcia with Cehegín, ranking 18th nationally for making public information accessible to residents Caravaca de la Cruz has been recognised as one of Spain’s leading municipalities for transparency.. 20/10/2026