Doctors across Spain begin months of strike action over pay and hoursSix unions have called for weekly walkouts throughout Spain running from February to June Doctors across Spain have begun a series of strikes that could disrupt healthcare services for the next five months.   Six medical unions are staging.. 16/02/2026

Murcia photo of the month February 2026Here’s the February image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) LADCC runs a monthly competition for its members and, at the club´s last meeting, the topics for this year were confirmed. This has thrown.. 16/02/2026

Missing Murcia woman tells of 22 months of captivity and terrorEscaped victim describes beatings, threats and psychological control as neighbour recalls the night she fled A 38-year-old woman who says she was held captive for nearly two years in a rural property in San José de la Vega, Murcia, has described her..

Finally, Murcia's weather takes a turn for the better: Weekly forecast February 16-19The wind is forecast to ease off, at long last, bringing sunny skies and a rise in temperatures Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 18   After pretty much a full month of weather warnings from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 16/02/2026

Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring.. 16/02/2026

Murcia housing prices surge by more than 30% in coastal areasSan Javier, San Pedro and Los Alcázares have seen some of the sharpest increase in the last few months Housing prices in the Region of Murcia continue to climb month by month and are now less than €100 per square metre below what they.. 16/02/2026

Guardia Civil seizes fake designer goods worth €116,000 at Puerto de Mazarrón street marketOfficers uncovered hundreds of allegedly counterfeit jewellery items, watches and handbags during a routine inspection at the popular weekly market   Shoppers browsing the weekly market in Puerto de Mazarrón last weekend may have thought.. 16/02/2026

Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026

Spain's minimum wage set to rise 3.1% to €1,221 per month as government signs off on increaseThe pay increase will be backdated to the start of the year for minimum wage earners across Spain   We’re already half way through February but the news Spain’s minimum wage earners have been waiting for is finally here. On Monday February..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 in Almería felt across southeast SpainThe shallow tremor near Tabernas recorded shortly before 1am this morning was noticeable as far away as Jaén, Granada and Murcia An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.3 was recorded in the province of Almería during the early.. 16/02/2026

IN PHOTOS: Winds continue to cause destruction across the Region of Murcia as speeds top 100kmhHundreds of incidents have been reported this Saturday, with one man even losing his life after falling into a swollen river   The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) had warned that powerful winds would sweep across the Region this.. 14/02/2026

Spain becomes the cheapest solar energy market in Europe as prices hit four-year lowCompanies like Ecocorp Solar can help homeowners in Spain cash in on renewable savings Spain has cemented its position as Europe's cheapest market for solar energy, with long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) now at their lowest prices since 2021..

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessedThe December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That's the day a massive asteroid is expected to slam into the Moon in what scientists..

Mazarrón Town Hall to launch petition for 24/7 A&E services in Puerto de MazarrónEfforts continue to improve health care in the municipality of Mazarrón The Murcia regional health service has been coming in for some stick lately, with doctors and other medical staff threatening strikes, patients being reassigned to new GPs.. 13/02/2026

Six ways to spend Valentine's Day in Murcia that aren't another boring dinnerFrom boat rides along the Segura to painting mugs, there's plenty to do this Saturday February 14 without resorting to the usual clichés Valentine's Day rolls around every year with the same predictable parade of chocolates, roses and.. 13/02/2026

Murcia's public healthcare wins praise but waiting times test patients' patienceSurvey gives system 8.7 out of 10 as concerns grow over GP and specialist delays People in the Region of Murcia have given their public healthcare system a strong vote of confidence, awarding it an average score of 8.7 out of 10 in the latest Perceived.. 13/02/2026

Rafa Nadal launches new charity golf tournament series at La Manga ClubLa Manga Club hosts the opening round of a four-stop charity golf series across Spain this year Rafa Nadal is teeing off a new charity golf series for businesses, with the first event set for February 26 and 27 at La Manga Club in Los Belones.. 13/02/2026

Corvera Airport kicks off 2026 with passenger numbers up more than a quarterMurcia International Airport is celebrating an impressive 26.7% jump in January travellers Corvera Airport has started the year with some really encouraging news, recording a 26.7% increase in passenger numbers for January compared to the same.. 13/02/2026

Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi surge ahead as shoppers in Spain ditch big brands for cheaper optionsThe more budget-friendly supermarkets in Spain now command nearly 40% of the market while big hypermarkets suffer The supermarket landscape in Spain is shifting dramatically and it's the budget-friendly and discount stores that are coming out.. 13/02/2026

Spain's population hits 49.6 million with foreign-born milestoneOne in five residents now born abroad as migration drives record growth Spain's population has reached a new high of 49,570,725 as of January 1, 2026, up 442,428 from last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). For the.. 13/02/2026