Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for November
From 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..

Spain’s jobs boom hits record high
More than 22.4 million people were registered with Social Security in September, though unemployment also rose Spain’s jobs market reached a new milestone in September, with..

Murcia weather forecast Oct 5-8: Enjoy Monday because the rain is coming back
Clouds will dominate the start of the week with temperatures remaining close to 30°C before unsettled weather returns Weather alerts in Murcia on Monday October 5  ..

What will happen to Murcia's central bus station site when the terminal moves?
New homes, gardens, amenities and improvements to surrounding streets are among the ideas being considered Murcia's bus station could be given a completely new purpose..

San Javier bar gets a new lease of life with an inspiring new team
The Hilario y la Dama restaurant has reopened with six people with disabilities joining its hospitality team A much-loved San Javier bar has reopened with a new team behind..

Cartagena neighbourhoods set for smart sensors tracking air, noise and movement
€130,258 scheme will gather live data across the city’s northern districts and feed it into a new digital twin Residents in northern Cartagena could soon have a clearer..

Murcia workers take nearly three weeks longer on sick leave than the Spanish average, and the cost is rising fast
New data shows recovery times in the region are significantly higher than the national norm, even as the number of new sick leave cases falls When workers in the Region of..

Residency holders can save €250 with new Region of Murcia travel voucher
The latest Bono Turístico is open to legal residents in Spain with more than 130 hotels and rural stays taking part Anyone holding residency in Spain can save up to €..

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delay
Some European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric..

Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step away
More than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies..

Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubled
New 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..

Murcia on Red Alert as torrential rain floods streets across the Region
AEMET raises the warning as up to 40 litres of rain could fall in an hour, with an EsAlert sent to Mar Menor towns, Cartagena and Mazarrón What started as an orange weather..

Orange weather alert closes facilities and roads in Los Alcázares
Ayuntamiento urges residents to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rain and storms are forecast The Ayuntamiento de Los Alcázares has announced road closures and the suspension..

Cancer checks, mental health support, vaccinations and care for older people are at the heart of the Region’s new seven-year strategy
Ambitious new health plan set up, which promises €858 million of investment between 2026 and 2032, with earlier cancer detection and better mental health care among its main..

Respiratory infections cross epidemic threshold in Spain
Covid hospital admissions nearly double among the over 80s as the national rate jumps in a single week Respiratory infections have now officially crossed the epidemic threshold..

Murcia fears Tagus-Segura closure could quietly become permanent
Regional government demands a clear repair schedule and guarantees over lost water as farmers face planting decisions The repair work on the Tagus-Segura water transfer has..

Cartagena's busiest cruise month arrives with 39 ships and three on one single day
Port Authority schedule shows October peaking on the 14th as cruise season hits full swing Cartagena's cruise calendar is about to get very busy indeed. The Port Authority..

This is the home Spain actually wants, and the price it's willing to pay
New pisos.com data reveals the exact type of property driving the housing search, and why it's pushing prices up If you've ever wondered whether there's a "typical"..

Murcia survey reveals strong opposition to easing Mar Menor pollution rules
A 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..

Lorca braces for orange alert as heavy storms head towards the region
Local 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..

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 goes digital with a new way to discover the city
Visitors can find out what's on, plan their day and buy tickets online, with information available in four languages Planning a visit to Lorca should soon be a little easier..

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen eviction
Two new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them  ..

Murcia's economy is booming, but its debt bill keeps climbing too
The 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...