Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growing
More than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with..

9 Rescue missions on the beaches of Lorca this summer
All 9 of the most urgent actions were required at the popular beach of Cala de Calnegre With every passing year more and more people are heading for the unspoilt beaches of..

One earthquake every 36 hours: Life on top of the Region of Murcia's fault lines
More than 6,100 earthquakes have hit the Region since 1900, but most go unnoticed Archive image of the aftermath of the Lorca earthquake in May 2011   The Region..

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Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wages
Property values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in..

Cartagena-Madrid rail link moves closer to reopening as works enter final stages
The Government says the Cartagena-Chinchilla line is almost ready to reopen, following a 12,000-signature campaign calling for the return of direct passenger services The..

Butane gas cylinder price hits four-year high just as Spain heads into the cooler months
The maximum price of a butane cylinder rises to €18.84 across Spain from September 15, its highest level since 2022 It's mid-September, the weather is starting to turn..

Baby seahorses make a comeback in the Mar Menor after years of decline
More sightings and a wave of juveniles are giving Mar Menor conservationists fresh hope for the lagoon's seahorses Just a year ago, the outlook for the Mar Menor's seahorses..

Used oil gets a second life in Murcia as thousands of tonnes are turned into new lubricant
The recycling process returned enough new lubricant to fill the crankcases of 960,000 cars Ever wondered what happens to the oil drained from your car or machinery once..

12,000 signatures call for the return of the Cartagena-Madrid train service
The service was suspended more than four years ago, with campaigners now calling on the Government to set a firm date for the return of passenger trains A campaign to restore..

More than 4,000 wild animals received help at El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre last year
The Murcia facility has taken care of more than 34,000 animals since 2019 The El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre treated 4,393 animals during 2025, an increase of 1,287..

Jumilla's famous Monastrell and a booming UK market bring good news for Murcia grapes
Wine grape production is forecast to rise by 15.9% in 2026, while Murcia’s table grape exports to Britain have jumped 109% The 2026 grape harvest in the Region of Murcia..

Spain's Imserso budget holidays go on sale this week with trips from just €50
Bookings open from Monday September 14, with Murcia and Valencia applicants getting their turn later in the week Spain's popular Imserso holiday scheme is getting ready..

Annual August fiestas in Jumilla awarded National Tourist Interest status
The Fiesta de la Vendimia already attracts large crowds of visitors to the Cabalgata del Vino and other wine-related celebrations The annual Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jumilla..

New international flight announced for Corvera airport from March 2027
The new flight will operate three times a week from March 30, giving passengers another direct option for European travel Murcia's regional president Fernando López Miras..

Need a break? These are the Murcia public holidays still to come in 2026
October and December bring the final public holidays of the year, including two four-day breaks There are still a few good opportunities to put your feet up before 2026..

Murcia football stadium now among the 15 largest in Spain
576 new seats see the Enrique Roca or Nueva Condomina climb the rankings of Spanish football venues Real Murcia may not have the best football team in Spain – in fact, they..

Seventy drivers a day are being fined in Murcia for having an out-of-date ITV
The numbers are falling slightly, but expired vehicle inspections remain the second most common traffic violation in the region If your ITV (Spanish MOT test) is overdue and..

Sunshine and summer heat continue this week: Murcia weather forecast September 14-17
Hot conditions will continue across the Region before a cooler breeze and more cloud arrive later in the week Temperatures forecast on Tuesday afternoon   The Region..

New EU charge coming for Shein and Temu parcels
Another charge on low-value parcels is coming in November, but the EU hasn't yet revealed how much it will be People in Spain who regularly order cheap items from Shein..

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread flooding
A 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense..

House prices in Spain keep climbing as homes become 36% more expensive in three years
The latest figures show that Spain’s property boom is losing a little momentum, but prices are still rising at double-digit rates Spain’s house prices continued to..

These stores and shopping centres are open this September 13 in the Region of Murcia
Here’s where you can shop in the Region of Murcia this Sunday despite it being a normal rest day September can be an expensive month, particularly for families getting..

Two new green filters will tackle nitrate pollution around the Mar Menor
The facilities in El Albujón and Los Alcázares will treat up to 1.5 million cubic metres of groundwater each year The government has approved the first two green filters..