MURCIA NEWS

Own property in Spain? Here's what's changing for non-residents in 2025-2026We’re just a couple of months away from the new year, and there are important things that all homeowners should now for 2026...  As Spain heads into a new tax year, several legal updates are set to impact non-resident property owners from.. 07/11/2025

New niño on the block: Action supermarkets sweep Spain to rival the big brandsThe bargain Dutch brand is threatening the crowns of Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi with low, low prices It seems there’s no stopping Action, the latest discount superstore aiming for Spanish domination. The Dutch chain first arrived in Spain in 2022.. 07/11/2025

Spain orders poultry lockdown as bird flu cases surgeOutdoor farming has been banned across most of Spain from November 10 Spain has banned outdoor poultry farming across nearly the entire country in response to a sharp rise in avian flu cases among wild birds. The new restrictions, announced by the.. 07/11/2025

Life is good for those over 60 in San Javier, a new study findsResidents enjoy better physical fitness than the national average, thanks to local sports programmes and sunny weather Many have long suspected life in San Javier was good, but now a recent study confirms it. Commissioned by the municipality’s Department.. 07/11/2025

Healthy food off the menu for more than a third of shoppers in MurciaWith 37.2% forced to make grocery cut-backs, consumers in Spain are struggling to buy quality products While certain kitchen staples like olive oil have come down in price this year, many more common cooking ingredients just keep flying up. With Spanish.. 07/11/2025

Murcia Town Hall announces reduced water bills to make up for drinking water cuts in OctoberThe reductions will be reflected in the next water bills received by residents of the districts and golf resorts Following the lead set by Los Alcázares, San Javier and Torre Pacheco earlier in the week, the Town Hall of Murcia and the local water.. 07/11/2025

Spanish ports to receive billions in fresh investment for expansion and greener tradeCartagena, Alicante and seven major Andalusian ports set to modernise, boost connectivity and sustainability through 2029 Spain’s busiest ports are getting a major facelift thanks to a wave of government investment aimed at future-proofing trade.. 07/11/2025

Obesity costs Spain €130 billion a year, but losing just 5-10% of weight could save billionsExperts also warn early eating disorders surge in children as young as five, sparking concern Obesity is costing Spain a staggering €130 billion annually, equivalent to 8% of the country’s GDP and nearly half of its state pension budget, according.. 07/11/2025

Murcia city gears up to launch its Low Emission Zone amid regional green pushPedestrian-friendly streets, traffic calming, and park-and-ride are key parts of the plan to reduce pollution and improve city life Following the lead of nearby Cartagena earlier this year and Lorca back in last November, the city of Murcia is moving.. 07/11/2025

VIDEO: New padel and pickleball complex now open at Roda Golf & Beach ResortThe facilities at Roda Golf Plaza features five courts and academy classes with changing rooms and shop to come     Roda Golf & Beach Resort has opened a new private padel and pickleball facility, the Roda Padel Reserve.  .. 06/11/2025

Expect sunshine, showers and a crisp coastal breeze: Murcia weekend weather forecast November 6-9A mix of mild sunshine, cooling temperatures and fresh coastal breezes shaping the week ahead November in the Region of Murcia continues to settle in with bright spells, some cloud and a few cool breezes. Temperatures dip a little, especially away.. 06/11/2025

Why house prices in Murcia are climbing faster than the rest of SpainA huge shortage of available properties is driving prices up across the Region of Murcia House prices across the Region of Murcia are set to keep climbing, according to real estate agents who anticipate that the problem isn't going away anytime.. 06/11/2025

Second arrest made in gruesome Camposol double murder probeAnother suspect has been detained in Alcantarilla two months after the dismembered bodies of two Ecuadorian men were found The Guardia Civil has made a second arrest in connection with the deaths of two Ecuadorian men whose dismembered bodies.. 06/11/2025

Three new miniature sculptures for the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca19th-century works by Augustin Moreau-Vauthier have been restored in Lorca The already impressive decoration at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca has been made still more attractive this week with the addition of three new sculptures dating from the mid.. 06/11/2025

This is the Hollywood blockbuster being filmed in Murcia RIGHT NOW!Crowds, cameras and a big economic boost as Warner Bros action thriller takes over the old town. Murcia has officially gone Hollywood again. The city’s historic centre has been transformed this week into a film set for ‘FAST’, the.. 06/11/2025

Torre Pacheco Town Hall announces reduced water bills to make up for drinking water cuts in OctoberThe reductions will be reflected in the next water bills received by residents of Torre Pacheco and its golf resorts Following the lead set by Los Alcázares and San Javier earlier in the week, the Town Hall of Torre Pacheco and the local water.. 06/11/2025

Elephants roamed the Murcia coast 125,000 years agoResearchers from Andalucía and Murcia uncover fossil footprints tracing ancient animal migration routes Imagine giant straight-tusked elephants pacing along the shores of Murcia more than 125,000 years ago. Thanks to the discovery of fossil footprints.. 05/11/2025

Spain's wage gap shrinks as salaries stagnate and costs riseSpain’s wage divide is closing - yet the middle class is paying the price The gap between Spain’s minimum wage and the country’s most common salary has narrowed to just 3%, according to new research from the Juan de Mariana Institute.. 05/11/2025

Nearly 200,000 cut-price spa holidays available for pensioners in Spain in 2026Older people can enjoy 10-day thermal spa breaks from just €302 at 75 centres across Spain We might still be in the thick of the autumn/winter discount trips for older people, but the Imserso Tourism Scheme, a hugely popular initiative offering.. 05/11/2025

Petrol prices in Spain could hit €2 per litre by 2027 under new EU rulesBrussels' latest climate measures could see drivers in Spain paying significantly more at the pump Motorists across Spain could be looking at petrol prices of €2 per litre by 2027, a hefty 35% increase on what we're paying today. The.. 05/11/2025