MURCIA NEWS

Water completely cut in these Mar Menor towns on Tuesday October 14The Taibilla Canal Association has interrupted water supply to several municipalities in the Mar Menor following the passage of DANA Alice The town councils of San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and San Javier have announced that the.. 14/10/2025

Is it legal to drive someone else’s car without insurance in Spain?Understanding the rules, risks and penalties around driving other people’s vehicles There are times when it makes sense to let someone else drive your car or borrow a friend’s vehicle if you don’t have one. But in Spain, driving without.. 14/10/2025

The worst storms in Spain will now be given their own namesFollowing the devastation caused by Alice in the southeast of Spain, all future high-impact DANAs will be named On October 7, DANA Alice swept across eastern Spain, flooding towns, grinding transport to a halt and leaving many people talking.. 14/10/2025

Spain records one of the warmest Septembers since 1961 despite dramatic stormsSeptember brought record-breaking heat to parts of Andalucia and Murcia with temperatures 2°C above normal Average temperature anomalies in September 2025 compared to the period 1991-2020   We might still be drying out or rain coats.. 14/10/2025

Self-employed contributions could rise by up to €206 a month in 2026Government proposes new income brackets and changes to benefits amid union concerns The Spanish government is preparing to increase Social Security contributions for self-employed workers by between €11 and €206 per month starting next year... 14/10/2025

Mystery package sale returns to Murcia for the ultimate treasure hunt experienceHead to the Nueva Condomina in Murcia this week for an exciting lucky dip of thousands of misplaced online orders Ever wondered what happens to all those online orders that never quite make it to their destinations? Well, here's your chance to.. 14/10/2025

Electric car charging points coming to San Javier streetsAyuntamiento unveils plan for new chargers, boosting sustainable travel and supporting visitors and locals San Javier is paving the way for a cleaner, greener future by rolling out electric car charging points across the municipality. The Ayuntamiento.. 14/10/2025

Second victim in Lorca double murder was allegedly involved in drug dealingGuardia Civil are investigating whether body in car boot was connected to nearby shooting of Italian alleged mobster on same day The Guardia Civil has identified the second fatality in the double murder case in Lorca, whose body was discovered.. 14/10/2025

Second lynx litter born as part of the Lorca highlands reintroduction projectThe three adorable kittens were born to Tahúlla, a lynx released in the Region of Murcia in 2023 For a project that’s had more ups and downs than the Lorca highlands themselves, the European Life LynxConnect programme in the Region of.. 14/10/2025

Infrastructures improved at Caravaca rural tourism sites in Barranda and ArchivelBoth of these Caravaca sites contain Roman remains and even older relics from the Bronze Age The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has completed work to improve the infrastructures at the popular rural tourism sites of Las Tosquillas in Barranda and the.. 13/10/2025

Corvera Airport traffic rises slightly but remains well below San Javier's peak performanceMore than 110’000 passengers travelled through Murcia International Airport in September, up 2.5% on last year The Region of Murcia International Airport (AIRM), more commonly known as Corvera, registered a total of 112,507 passengers in September.. 13/10/2025

Heavy rain and storms to start the week: Murcia weather forecast Oct 13-16Most of the Region of Murcia can expect at least some rain until later in the week Weather outlook on Monday, midday   Still not fully recovered from the devastation caused by DANA Alice, the Region of Murcia will once again experience.. 13/10/2025

Mar Menor takes another battering from Storm AliceThe Murcia lagoon was hit by up to 100,000 litres per second of sediment-filled freshwater during Friday's intense rainfall Once again, one of the biggest victims of DANA Alice’s passage through the Region is the Mar Menor, which has received.. 13/10/2025

Thousands of homes in the Region of Murcia without drinking water after Dana AliceAround 100,000 people have been told the tap water in their homes is undrinkable following the floods at the weekend Dana Alice has left more than flooded roads for residents of Campo de Cartagena and further afield after tearing through the Region.. 13/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

New digital invoicing rules for Spain's self-employed: What you need to knowVeriFactu system brings stricter deadlines, more transparency and a new way of handling invoices The world of invoicing for Spain’s self-employed and small businesses is about to change, as the Tax Agency, AEAT, gets ready to roll out a new system.. 10/10/2025

From Madrid to Seville: Spain’s stark neighbourhood income divideTwo Andalucía neighbourhoods among the country’s poorest as Madrid and Barcelona dominate wealth rankings Recent data from Spain’s Tax Agency reveals the widest income gap between neighbourhoods seen in years, with Madrid and Barcelona.. 10/10/2025

Camposol volunteers raise €1,000 for Hugo's Home Farm animal rescueLocal volunteers organised raffles and table top sales to support rescue centre caring for horses, alpacas and more Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely places. For Roberta Gillen, Karen Mathews, Julie Brockbank and Lisa Morris, inspiration.. 10/10/2025

Half-price water and waste bills for pensioners and large families in Los AlcázaresAyuntamiento launches new discount scheme for essential services, with applications open until Wednesday December 31 Residents in Los Alcázares who are pensioners or part of large families could see their water, sewage, and rubbish collection bills.. 10/10/2025

Instant bank transfers in Europe get new safety checks from October 9Banks in Spain and the rest of the EU must now verify that the recipient’s name matches the IBAN before approving instant payments From Thursday October 9, stronger rules for instant bank transfers came into force across the euro area. These.. 10/10/2025