MURCIA NEWS

Two dead after migrant boat found drifting off Cabo de PalosRescuers found 17 people on the small boat after receiving an alert from a nearby cruise ship Two migrants have died and another is seriously ill after a small boat carrying 17 people was found drifting around 28 miles off Cabo de Palos.  .. 24/09/2026

Murcia Region given six months to cut GP waiting timesThe regional government has been ordered to draw up a plan to reduce patient lists and improve access to family doctors, paediatricians and nurses People waiting for an appointment with their local doctor could see changes to primary care in the.. 24/09/2026

Schools to stay open despite teachers' strike hitting MurciaMinimum services guarantee basic care for pupils as thousands walk out over job security Schools across the Region of Murcia will remain open this Thursday and Friday, September 24 and 25, even as more than 25,000 teachers are expected to take part in.. 24/09/2026

Murcia weather Sept 24-27: Summer refuses to leave as temperatures soar towards 37°CCaravaca and Yecla could reach 37°C on Friday while coastal areas remain several degrees cooler Autumn may have officially arrived this week, but you wouldn't necessarily know it from the weather in the Region of Murcia. Sunshine, warm temperatures.. 24/09/2026

Mar Menor court ruling over brine dump equivalent to 64 Olympic swimming poolsA Torre Pacheco agricultural company has been held responsible for part of the nitrate pollution entering the lagoon between 2012 and 2016 A Murcia agricultural company has been ordered to pay almost €100,000 for environmental damage caused by.. 23/09/2026

Segura basin starts new hydrological year with reservoirs more than half fullWater reserves have fallen slightly in recent weeks but remain more than half full, with 589 hm³ stored ahead of October Happy hydrological new year! I'm sure you had it marked on the calendar. In case you didn't, it starts on October.. 23/09/2026

Murcia's private hospitals among the best rated in the country, new study revealsRegion comes in third nationally, with HLA Hospital La Vega leading the way If you've ever wondered how the Region's private hospitals stack up against the rest of Spain, the answer is rather reassuring. Murcia has come in third out of all Spain.. 23/09/2026

Region of Murcia brings forward flu vaccination campaign amid early season warningPeople aged over 60, pregnant women and those with underlying health conditions can now book their vaccinations Health centres across the Region of Murcia have opened their appointment books for this year’s flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign.. 23/09/2026

Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in MurciaAEMET warns that the Region of Murcia has several of the ingredients needed for intense rainfall, with sea temperatures close to 30°C adding extra moisture to the atmosphere The Mediterranean is heading into autumn with sea temperatures.. 23/09/2026

La Manga weddings are keeping the resort busy long after summer endsMild weather and cheaper prices are helping La Manga attract couples from across Spain La Manga’s wedding season is stretching further into the year as couples increasingly choose the Mar Menor resort for celebrations outside the traditional.. 23/09/2026

Win free tickets to watch La Manga Club FarmFoods Golf Tournament with Murcia Today Promoted by Champions (UK) plc, and part of the Legends Tour, La Manga Club’s biggest commercial golf event returns to the 5-star resort's iconic south course for the fifth consecutive year from November 5-8.   The start of the championship.. 22/09/2026

Cartagena cuts bike hire prices and widens who gets a discountStandard rate drops 20% from September 22, with bigger savings for seniors, students and more Getting around Cartagena by bike is about to get a fair bit cheaper. From September 22, which happens to be European Mobility Day, the city's bike rental.. 22/09/2026

Flights to Spain could cost £150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposalsThe Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will likely foot the bill If you fly regularly between Spain and the UK to visit family or friends, a new report from Britain's official.. 22/09/2026

Travel back in time as Los Alcázares brings its history to lifeNew technology will let visitors explore historic sites as they looked centuries ago Visitors to Los Alcázares will soon be able to step back in time and discover what some of the town’s most important historic sites looked like centuries.. 22/09/2026

Huge bull sparks panic after jumping barrier at Murcia bullringThe 508kg animal caused chaos after twice clearing the barrier during the Feria de Murcia bullfight An enormous 508kg bull caused panic at Murcia's bullring on Sunday after jumping over the barrier and twice making its way into the narrow passageway.. 22/09/2026

Lorca-Mazarrón €1.2 million road works reach halfway stageThe latest stage of the project has begun with new asphalt being laid along a 5.3-kilometre section of the road Drivers using the road between Lorca and Mazarrón should have a smoother journey early next year, with a €1.2 million improvement.. 22/09/2026

San Javier plots a greener future with plan to plant thousands more treesCity aims to boost vegetation cover from 19% to 30% within twenty years, after finishing fourth out of 544 projects nationwide San Javier has set itself an ambitious target: transforming just under a fifth of the municipality's land into nearly a.. 22/09/2026

Murcia Region records one of Spain's hottest summers in 157 yearsTemperatures reached 44.2°C in the Region of Murcia as AEMET warns that autumn is also likely to be warmer than normal Murcia was right at the heart of Spain's extraordinary summer, with temperatures reaching 44.2°C on July 23 as the.. 22/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 22/09/2026

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery billEconomists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict in the Middle East and experts warn the increase will not stay confined.. 22/09/2026