MURCIA NEWS

Record numbers for Griffon Vultures in the Murcia RegionThree young Griffon Vultures were released in Lorca as the population in Murcia hits its highest numbers ever Good news for birds isn’t something you often hear about around Christmas, considering the star of the Christmas dinner. But.. 24/12/2025

The luckiest little town in Murcia for El GordoSan Pedro del Pinatar’s winning streak keeps shining as Murcia racks up Christmas Lottery prizes If you are the sort of person who buys a Christmas Lottery ticket every year, you might want to pay a bit more attention to San Pedro del Pinatar. In.. 24/12/2025

Spain's Christmas Lottery brings several big prizes to MurciaWinning tickets in Murcia this year were snapped up in Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar, even by some cruise visitors passing through The 2025 Christmas Lottery, Spain’s famous Lotería de Navidad, brought some big wins to Murcia.. 23/12/2025

What's new for English-language TV in Spain 2026: Changes you have to be aware of to television for expats in Murcia and SpainA look back at the history of UK TV in southern Spain, and a clear guide to the upcoming 2026 changes affecting English-language television services across Murcia and Spain, from Rainbow Satellites Spanish television access for expats is set to undergo.. 23/12/2025

Terra Natura Murcia renews its national tourism quality award for the eighth year runningTerra Natura is the only theme park in the Region of Murcia to hold the SICTED seal Terra Natura Murcia has renewed its SICTED tourism quality award once again, keeping the national seal for the eighth year in a row. The recognition comes from.. 23/12/2025

Earthquake to blame for Murcia road closure near Atalayas shopping centreThe Avenida Miguel Induráin in Murcia city is currently closed for emergency sewer repairs An emergency repair operation is under way on Avenida Miguel Induráin in Murcia capital after serious damage was detected in one of the city&rsquo.. 23/12/2025

Rain and storms on Christmas Day: Murcia weekly weather forecast December 22-28There is more rain forecast for the end of this week, and chilly conditions without much change in temperatures Minimum and maximum temperatures in Murcia, Wednesday December 24   The weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 22/12/2025

Spain puts Christmas car decorations on the naughty listDrivers in Spain decking out their vehicles with reindeer antlers face fines of up to €500 At this time of year, the Christmas spirit is everywhere in Spain. Streets are lit up, shops are bustling and some car owners have decided to extend the.. 22/12/2025

Princess Leonor's first solo flight in MurciaAfter four months of training, Princess Leonor flew solo in a Pilatus PC-21 at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier Spain’s Princess Leonor has taken her first solo flight at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier, an important step in.. 22/12/2025

Mazarrón Council secures emergency aid to repair collapsing road in Camposol urbanisationEmergency flood response funds from the national government will be used to repair the vital Camposol road after the damage caused by Storm Emilia In the days immediately after Storm Emilia battered Murcia, Mazarrón Council’s structural.. 22/12/2025

Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel upgrade completed after €3.5 million investmentEnergy efficient lighting and new safety systems have been installed on the busy Murcia-Alicante border road Spain’s Ministry of Transport has completed a major programme of upgrade works at the Pilar de la Horadada tunnel on the AP-7 motorway.. 22/12/2025

Volunteer kennel managers wanted at Noah's ARC dog rescue, MazarrónThis is a live-in position for volunteers at the well-known rescue centre near Mazarrón Noah’s ARC, a registered dog rescue charity, is currently looking for volunteer kennel managers to join its team at its rescue centre in El Saladillo.. 22/12/2025

Find out what time shops close in the Region of Murcia on December 24 and 25Most supermarkets and shopping centres throughout Murcia will close early on Christmas Eve December 24 is one of the most special days of the year, marking the start of Christmas and a time for family gatherings and celebrations. While it’s.. 22/12/2025

Longer waits, growing frustration as confidence in Spain's public healthcare slipsNew national survey shows specialist delays stretching beyond four months, even as most patients still back the public system Patients across Spain are waiting longer than ever to see a medical specialist, and public confidence in the healthcare system.. 22/12/2025

Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeysThe new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited journeys on commuter trains, regional rail services and state-run buses for..

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in MurciaSpain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading platform for tourist rentals in Spain, is determined to continue offering illegal..

Murcia top winter spot for UK, German and Dutch travellersAccording to data released by Jetcost, British, German, and Dutch travellers are keeping Murcia at the top of their search lists this winter British tourists are once again leading the charge in Murcia. Despite what some international media.. 19/12/2025

Judge rules health service must pay up over manhood surgery surpriseMurcia patient awarded €20,000 for inadequate details on Peyronie's procedure A Murcia court has ruled that the Murcian Health Service must pay a patient €20,000 because doctors failed to properly warn him about key risks before surgery.. 19/12/2025

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitalsNew rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is set to widen significantly, with new rules planned for a much broader.. 19/12/2025

Half of Murcia homes still face winter without heatingIdealista study reveals big regional gaps as Spain’s climate becomes less predictable Almost half of all homes in the Region of Murcia have no heating at all, despite increasingly unpredictable winters and the fading of the old, mild “in-.. 19/12/2025