Murcia survey reveals strong opposition to easing Mar Menor pollution rulesA new regional survey found that 75.6% want stronger environmental protection for the lagoon, while just 5.7% support reducing controls and penalties on agricultural businesses The future of the Mar Menor continues to be a subject of debate in.. 02/10/2026

Lorca braces for orange alert as heavy storms head towards the regionLocal council mobilises emergency teams ahead of Friday's forecast of up to 40 litres of rain an hour Lorca's streets could see some serious water this Friday 2 October, with an orange weather warning in place across the Guadalentín Valley.. 02/10/2026

Lorca switches on one of Murcia’s biggest solar plants€335 million project will generate enough clean energy to meet the average annual needs of around 196,000 homes After 15 years of planning, changes and administrative hurdles, Lorca Solar is finally producing electricity.   The photovoltaic.. 01/10/2026

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them   Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026

Murcia's economy is booming, but its debt bill keeps climbing tooThe Region posted Spain's strongest GDP growth in 2025, while also becoming the country's second most indebted community It's a strange sort of year for Murcia's finances. On one hand, the Region's economy grew faster than anywhere.. 01/10/2026

Murcia weekend weather October 1-4: Heavy rain and storms bring cooler temperaturesAEMET has issued weather warnings for parts of the Region of Murcia as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from Thursday afternoon It may be October, but temperatures will still reach 33°C in Murcia city on Thursday. However, heavy rain.. 01/10/2026

Caravaca de la Cruz has just unveiled a new square and what they found underneath it was an unexpected bonusPlaza José María Faquineto opens in the historic centre, completing a major regeneration project and revealing a hidden 19th-century wine cellar beneath the site Caravaca de la Cruz has a new public square and it came with a surprise. Work.. 01/10/2026

Three months left in 2026: Elysium Wealth Advisors on why now is the time to get your finances in orderA few practical steps before the year ends could make a real difference to your peace of mind in 2027 With autumn well underway and the year drawing to a close, there's a natural moment for reflection that comes around every September and October... 30/09/2026

Tagus-Segura water transfer to stay shut for months after major canal damageTwo sections of the aqueduct need urgent repairs, leaving farmers in Murcia facing a tense wait Farmers relying on the Tagus-Segura Water Transfer are facing months without supply after inspectors found serious damage to two sections of the aqueduct in.. 30/09/2026

Spain still throws away over a million tonnes of food a year and most of it starts at homeNew figures mark World Day Against Food Waste, with household bins the biggest culprit by far Spain wasted 1,129.91 million kilos of food in 2025, working out at 24.3 kilos for every person in the country. That's according to the Ministry of Agriculture.. 30/09/2026

Spain steps in to cap energy costs as fuel and gas prices hit their highest levels since 2022The government's third anti-crisis package limits gas tariff rises, freezes butane cylinder prices and extends fuel tax cuts through to the end of the year Energy bills in Spain are climbing fast and the government has moved to limit the damage.. 30/09/2026

Murcia is spending €688,000 getting its roads ready for autumn rainWith drainage systems, verges and road surfaces all in the mix, the work is already under way across several key routes With autumn around the corner and the prospect of heavy rainfall returning to the Region of Murcia, the regional government has launched.. 30/09/2026

Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in OctoberDoctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are officially being called to an indefinite strike from October 28, after the country.. 30/09/2026

Two earthquakes recorded in Murcia during the early hoursThe earthquakes measured 3.1 and 3 and were recorded just a few hours apart Two earthquakes were recorded in the Region of Murcia during the early hours of Wednesday September 30, both in the same area south of Beniel. The first happened at 2.04.. 30/09/2026

Need time off to care for a loved one? Spain gives you five paid daysWho qualifies, what paperwork you need and what the Supreme Court has now clarified If a family member falls seriously ill or needs an operation, Spanish employees are entitled to up to five working days of paid leave to look after them, with no loss.. 29/09/2026

Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubledNew OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're not imagining it. A new report from Spain's Organisation of Consumers.. 29/09/2026

Lorca's 2026 fair drew nearly half a million people and left the city's historic centre buzzing for ten daysHotels hit 100% occupancy, the streets stayed safe and the daytime fair exceeded all expectations Lorca has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions of its annual fair in recent memory. Nearly 500,000 people turned out over ten days, with visitors.. 29/09/2026

Long-awaited third lane returns to Murcia's Costera NorteThe three-month project will restore the extra lane between Vereda de Fortuna and Avenida Alto Atalayas and complete the unfinished semi-roundabout at Calle Progreso Drivers using Murcia's Costera Norte should have a little more room on the.. 29/09/2026

The foreign entrepreneurs who could breathe new life into Murcia's smallest communitiesNew analysis projects nearly 17,000 foreign self-employed workers in the region by 2031, with rural communities among the biggest potential beneficiaries The number of foreign self-employed workers in the Region of Murcia has grown by 18.4% in just two.. 29/09/2026

Murcia puts itself forward to trial AI emergency services technologyPlans include AI tools for managing 112 calls, advanced geolocation systems and better warnings during floods, fires and extreme weather, particularly in rural areas The Region of Murcia has offered to become a testing ground for new technology.. 29/09/2026