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Caravaca de la Cruz ranks among Spain's top 20 town halls for transparencyThe Ayuntamiento shares first place in Murcia with Cehegín, ranking 18th nationally for making public information accessible to residents Caravaca de la Cruz has been recognised as one of Spain’s leading municipalities for transparency.. 20/10/2026

Murcia Region rental prices pass €800 a month for the first timeTenants face average monthly rents of €801 as 45 people compete for each advertised property and the number of homes available continues to fall Renting a home in the Region of Murcia has become more expensive than ever, with average monthly.. 20/10/2026

Only four Murcia municipalities avoid Spain’s lowest income bracketNew INE figures show 91% of the Region remains among the country’s lowest-earning localities, despite incomes rising Only four of the Region of Murcia’s 45 municipalities have escaped Spain’s lowest income bracket, according to .. 20/10/2026

Murcia coast hit by more flooding as 13 people are rescued from AP-7 tunnelHeavy rain overnight leaves streets underwater in San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares, where two schools have suspended classes Storm Adam brought more flooding to the Costa Cálida on Monday night October 19, with streets underwater.. 20/10/2026

Immigration is vital to Spain’s growth, says former ECB chiefLuis de Guindos tells business leaders in Murcia that population growth has driven two-thirds of recent economic expansion Immigration has been essential to Spain’s recent economic growth, according to former Economy Minister and former European.. 19/10/2026

Thinking of buying or renting in Murcia? Here is what the different parts of the city actually offerFrom the walkable historic centre to spacious outlying villages and new developments in the north, Murcia has more variety than many people realise Murcia city does not get nearly as much attention as the Costa Cálida when people talk about living.. 19/10/2026

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coastLa Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding across the Murcia Region over the weekend, with coastal towns bearing.. 19/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast October 19-22: Yellow weather warnings as rain continues after weekend stormsAEMET warns of further heavy showers in parts of the Region on Monday after a weekend of flooding, with temperatures set to climb back to 26°C from Tuesday The Region of Murcia is facing another day of unsettled weather on Monday October 19.. 19/10/2026

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going liveThe streaming giant will show every game in Spain and Andorra, while selected matches, including every Spain game and the final, will also be available on free-to-air television Football fans in Spain have something new to look forward to for the.. 16/10/2026

Foreign homebuyers pull back from Spain as property prices continue to climbOverseas property purchases fell as Spain's property market cools following the end of the Golden Visa scheme Foreign buyers are purchasing fewer homes in Spain, but those who do are paying increasingly high prices. New figures from Spain.. 16/10/2026

Yellow weather alert issued for the Murcia Region as storms approachAemet warns of heavy showers and a sharp drop in temperatures, with up to 20 litres of rain per square metre possible in an hour on Saturday The Region of Murcia is facing a wet and much cooler weekend, with Aemet issuing a yellow weather alert.. 16/10/2026

Murcia economy to keep growing faster than the national averageThe Region of Murcia is forecast to create around 12,000 jobs a year for the next three years, with construction and services leading the way The Region of Murcia is expected to keep growing faster than the national average over the next three.. 15/10/2026

Murcia bus and tram strikes called off after three-year pay dealWorkers have accepted a 10% rise, although their demand for a fixed annual rest schedule remains unresolved Murcia’s buses, trams and intercity services will not face further Thursday strikes this month after unions and employers reached a preliminary.. 15/10/2026

Corvera Airport keeps climbing, with passenger numbers up 7.2% this yearMore than 820,000 travellers have passed through the Murcia terminal so far in 2026, with September flights also on the rise Murcia’s international airport is having a genuinely strong year. Corvera Airport (AIRM) welcomed 822,036 passengers between.. 13/10/2026

Where does your town actually end? Murcia launches a fix for 19th century border confusionNew working group will help councils pin down boundaries that haven’t been properly checked in over a century Ever wondered exactly where your municipality ends and the next one starts? It’s a trickier question than you might think, and the.. 13/10/2026

How Murcia celebrated Spain's October 12 national holidayCrowds gathered for the celebrations in Plaza Cardenal Belluga in central Murcia for the military parade and the Guardia Civil's annual celebrations Crowds gathered in central Murcia on Monday October 12 to watch the Guardia Civil's annual.. 13/10/2026

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 09/10/2026

The Region of Murcia's historic windmills get extra protection under new plansCartagena has by far the largest share of the windmills included in the region-wide heritage changes More than 200 historic windmills across the Region of Murcia will have clearly defined protected areas around them, to preserve both the buildings.. 09/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Alcantarilla neighbourhood left in darkness for almost two weeksLas Tejeras residents say their streetlights have been out for thirteen days Residents of Alcantarilla have been finding their way home with torches after the streetlights in the Las Tejeras neighbourhood stayed off for 13 days, according to local.. 08/10/2026