A Roman inscription hidden in a wall holds new clues to Fortuna’s ancient past
Found during excavations at Fortuna’s ancient baths, the 23-centimetre-high lettering could offer new clues to the town’s Roman past A stone uncovered at Fortuna’..

Six in ten adults in Murcia have excess weight, but heavy drinking is less common
New health survey reveals high rates of overweight and obesity alongside one of Spain’s lowest levels of binge drinking Almost 60% of adults in the Region of Murcia are overweight..

Murcia Region sees smoking fall to its lowest level as obesity rates remain high
The latest national health survey reveals a record fall in daily smoking, but the Region of Murcia has the third-highest adult obesity rate in Spain Fewer people in the..

Landslide brings down old wall on Cabo de Palos coastline
Heavy rain is blamed for the collapse of a deteriorating concrete wall along the planned Sendero Azul coastal walking route An old wall has collapsed on the Cabo de Palos..

The cheap Spanish supermarkets that could save you €1,310 a year
The OCU has named lesser-known chains with some of the lowest prices in Spain With the price of just about everything going nowhere but up, most of us are looking for ways..

Electricity prices across Spain back above €280/MWh after dark
Fading sunshine during the Spanish autumn means more gas is needed to meet demand Electricity prices in Spain are heading back towards €300/MWh at certain times of day..

Migrant accused of captaining Cabo de Palos boat walks free
Cartagena court says there wasn’t enough evidence to show he organised the crossing A court in Cartagena has cleared an Algerian man of piloting a boat carrying 11 people..

Murcia's income gap widens, but Molina stays on top
New figures show 91% of the Region remains among Spain’s lowest-earning municipalities, while Molina de Segura leads the gross income table Only four of the Region of Murcia..

Breakwater repairs ongoing at the beach of La Colonia in Águilas
Accessibility is improved by the laying of a new concrete surface on the structure Work is nearing completion at the beach off La Colonia in Águilas to make the breakwater..

Caravaca de la Cruz ranks among Spain's top 20 town halls for transparency
The Ayuntamiento shares first place in Murcia with Cehegín, ranking 18th nationally for making public information accessible to residents Caravaca de la Cruz has been..

Murcia Region rental prices pass €800 a month for the first time
Tenants 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..

Mar Menor seahorse gets long-awaited vulnerable status after a 20-year campaign
The decision follows years of underwater surveys by Asociación Hippocampus and means the Murcia Region must draw up a plan to help protect the threatened species After..

Spain's care waiting list falls, but some face waits of 529 days
Almost 40,000 fewer people are waiting for long-term care support, although delays remain severe in Murcia and Andalucía Spain’s long-term care waiting list has fallen to..

Preliminary research under way for the restoration of parts of Jumilla castle
The castle of Jumilla was built in the 15th century by the Marquis of Villena The Town Hall of Jumilla has begun work on the latest archaeological dig at the castle above the..

Murcia coast hit by more flooding as 13 people are rescued from AP-7 tunnel
Heavy 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..

Clocks go back on 25 October, giving Spain an extra hour of sleep
Here’s exactly when and how the winter time change works this year Mark the date in your diary. At 3am on Sunday 25 October, clocks across mainland Spain and the Balearic..

Murcia ozone pollution reaches its second-highest level since 2017
More than 300,000 people have been exposed to air pollution above the EU’s new health target, as campaigners warn of the risks and demand action More than 300,000 people..

Immigration is vital to Spain’s growth, says former ECB chief
Luis 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..

Thinking of buying or renting in Murcia? Here is what the different parts of the city actually offer
From 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..

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coast
La 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..

Murcia weather forecast October 19-22: Yellow weather warnings as rain continues after weekend storms
AEMET 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..

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023
From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your..

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going live
The 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..

New Ryanair routes from Spain go on sale for summer 2027
Alicante gets Naples and Tangier while Malaga gets a new link to Norwich Holidaymakers already thinking about next summer can start browsing, as Ryanair put the first 29..