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Six planets are lining up in the Spanish sky this February 28The best views in Spain will be an hour after sunset, according to NASA The universe is handing us a rare treat this Saturday February 28 when six planets will be visible together in the night sky, forming a sweeping arc from horizon to horizon in what..

Why are smoke alarms still so rare in Spanish homes?A simple €15 device could cut the number of fire deaths in the country Personal security is front and centre in many Spanish homes, with bars on windows guarding against break-ins. Yet fire safety, something as straightforward as a smoke alarm, often..

Spain's cars now average 14.6 years old putting safety at riskExperts warn older vehicles double fatality risk without modern ADAS systems If you are driving an older car in Spain, you might want to think about that next ITV (Spain’s equivalent of an MOT). New figures show the average age of vehicles here.. 27/02/2026

New weather radar will deliver earlier and more accurate storm warnings across the Region of MurciaState of the art dual technology will improve accuracy in detecting rain, hail and snow in Murcia and Alicante A new weather radar operated by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is due to become operational in early March at Sierra de la Pila.. 27/02/2026

Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspotsMurcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it.. 27/02/2026

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026

Murcia families lean on electricity voucher as bills hit €85 a monthOver 71,000 households now benefit from the social bonus amid rising energy costs If your electricity bills are feeling the pinch in Murcia, you are not alone. New figures show the Social Electricity Bonus is helping more than 71,000 households here keep.. 27/02/2026

Iberia introduces new baggage surcharge of up to €140 for irregular itemsAirline says passengers could face extra fees on top of standard luggage charges depending on route and destination Passengers flying with Iberia, to and from Spain, are being warned about a new surcharge that could add as much as €140 to the cost.. 26/02/2026

Cloudy skies and cooler days in store for Murcia this weekend: Weather forecast February 26-March 1We bid goodbye to a turbulent February with a return to slightly chillier conditions What better way to see off what was, for the most part, a wild and windy February in the Region of Murcia than with a return to slightly cloudier, cooler and gustier.. 26/02/2026

More than 100 families in Alhama slash property tax bills with solar panel discountAccording to Alhama de Murcia Town Council, households can save more than €700 through green tax incentives More than 100 families in Alhama de Murcia are already paying less property tax thanks to a generous solar panel incentive introduced.. 26/02/2026

Murcia tipped to create 28,000 new jobs as growth stays strongBBVA Research says the economy will keep outperforming the national average, with unemployment likely to fall below 12% by 2027 Good news for job hunters in the Region of Murcia. BBVA Research forecasts up to 28,000 new positions over the next two years.. 26/02/2026

Restoration work continues at the church of San Juan in Lorca1.8 million euros to re-open the church to the public 90 years after its closure Work continues in Lorca to restore and re-purpose the historic church of San Juan, which stands at one of the highest points in the current city on the lower slopes of the.. 26/02/2026

Ouigo launches €9 train tickets across Spain for summer and autumn travelPassengers can snap up cheap tickets on routes linking Alicante, Madrid, Murcia and more If you have been thinking about a city break in Spain but keeping one eye on your budget, you might just be in luck.   Low cost rail operator Ouigo.. 26/02/2026

Andalucía and Murcia lead Spain's fruit exportsMurcia supplies a fifth and Andalucía a third of 2025 total Spain shipped 12 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables overseas in 2025, with Andalucía providing a third of the total and the Region of Murcia chipping in a solid one-fifth.. 25/02/2026

Ryanair warns of more Spain flight cuts and higher fares as fee row escalatesThe airline says airport charge hikes will mean fewer routes and more expensive tickets for travellers Ryanair has issued a fresh warning that flights to and from Spain could become more expensive, as its dispute with airport operator Aena over proposed fee..

Corvera named Best Airport in Europe for fourth year runningThe Region of Murcia International Airport took home the prize in the 2 million passengers category Murcia’s Corvera airport has once again been named the best small airport in Europe, picking up the title for the fourth year in a row.  .. 24/02/2026

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverageThanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by.. 23/02/2026

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadlineA year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many.. 23/02/2026

Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026

Mazarrón suggests improvements to the RM-332 widening planStrategic alterations would be beneficial when the Mazarrón-Puerto becomes a dual carriageway It has been announced by the Town Hall of Mazarrón that two formal objections are to be raised regarding the planned conversion of the RM-332 road.. 23/02/2026