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Seventy drivers a day are being fined in Murcia for having an out-of-date ITV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..

La Vuelta effect: Alicante and Murcia riding high
The race brought thousands of visitors, worldwide television coverage and further recognition of Alicante and Murcia as cycling destinations La Vuelta a España 2026 has..

Murcia's bus strike left passengers stranded and confused on day one, with the Romería showdown still to come
Long waits, no information at stops and a dispute over 100% minimum services on Tuesday's pilgrimage day are keeping the pressure on The strike had been coming for some time..

Spain's supermarket giant throws its weight behind major animal welfare move
The supermarket's leading egg supplier plans to eliminate cages across its farms in Spain within four years Mercadona, still Spain's favourite supermarket, is throwing..

Cartagena is backing its nativity scene makers with €22,000 in grants ahead of the 2026 Christmas season
Five local associations have been awarded funding through a competitive process, with the Cartagena Nativity Scene Association taking the largest share It might only be September..

Murcia storm ranks among the ten wettest September days in 35 years
The storm also battered the Valencian Community, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands with flooding and major disruption The Region of Murcia was among the worst-hit areas..

Petrol prices rise for tenth week running in Spain even as diesel gets cheaper
The average petrol price has climbed to €1.815 a litre across Spain while diesel has fallen to €1.795 Drivers filling up in Spain are seeing a familiar pattern at the..

Cartagena announces ten days of traffic restrictions for Carthaginians and Romans Festival
A full rundown of the road closures and parking bans in place across Cartagena for the ten-day Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas Cartagena is bracing for ten days of traffic..

Los Urrutias residents call for sunken yacht to be removed
The sailing boat has been lying just 20 metres from the shore for more than a week, blocking a passage residents created to reach the Mar Menor For some residents of Los..

Murcia recorded 160% more heat-related deaths this summer than last year, the highest toll in the region's history
57 people died from heat-associated causes in the region between June and August, as July brought record temperatures and relentless tropical nights   The summer of 2026..