REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Spanish house prices keep climbing as demand outpaces supplyAverage prices up yet again in September, driven by easier mortgages and shortage of homes Anyone looking to buy a home in Spain will know it’s far from easy at the moment. September has seen prices continue their relentless rise, with a year-on.. 03/10/2025

Spain's Autumn Budget Summary, with Blacktower Financial ManagementKey changes in Spain’s fiscal plans and UK Autumn Statement proposals that may impact you As we move through 2025, both Spain and the UK are undergoing significant tax and regulatory changes that may affect your financial planning. Below we.. 03/10/2025

ASSSA Insurance celebrates its Open Weeks 2025   ASSSA is hosting its traditional Open Weeks, an annual event designed to foster connections with both existing policyholders and prospective clients, as well as to introduce a health insurance plan tailored specifically to meet the needs of.. 03/10/2025

El Corte Inglés rivals Imserso with budget holidays for pensionersOlder customers can travel within Spain or further afield at seriously cheap prices Every year, older people across Spain take advantage of the Imserso Tourism scheme, a brilliant initiative that offers pensioners the opportunity to book budget, off.. 03/10/2025

Woman killed in plunge off A-7 motorway viaduct in MurciaAnother woman was also seriously injured when car landed on its roof after crash involving another vehicle A 56-year-old woman died on Tuesday and a 21-year-old woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident on the viaduct of the A-7 motorway, near.. 03/10/2025

New questions and road signs shake up DGT theory test this OctoberUpdated traffic signs and real-life risk videos to make Spain’s driving exam more practical Starting from October 1, the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) is rolling out changes to the theory exam for new drivers in Spain. One of.. 02/10/2025

Temperatures inch up this weekend: Murcia weather forecast October 2-5The mercury will gradually climb towards the low-30s in several areas of the Region of Murcia on Saturday Average temperatures expected on Saturday October 4   Following orange warnings for thunderstorms and the torrential rain that hit.. 02/10/2025

Amazon shakes up Spain's bargain shopping with new Haul platformCustomers can now find products for €20 or less, many under €10, with fast delivery and easy returns Amazon is going head-to-head with popular low-cost platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress following the launch of its new “Amazon.. 02/10/2025

Lorca remains without commuter and AVE trains after four yearsThere is still no concrete date for the arrival of the high-speed AVE in Lorca On October 1, 2021, the rail service to Lorca was halted. At that time it was said that the Cercanías service would be restored within two years but four years later.. 02/10/2025

Autumn blooms and warm scents at Garden Boutique florists, MazarrónCelebrate the season with golden flowers, spicy vanillas and berry-rich fragrances to brighten your home As the days grow shorter and leaves turn to shades of gold, amber and russet, Garden Boutique in Mazarrón invites you to embrace the beauty.. 02/10/2025

Murcia leads the way with vaccinations against bronchitisMore than 13,000 people over the age of 50 will be protected from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) The regional councillors for health, Juan José Pedreño, and for social policy, Conchita Ruiz, visited the Virgen del Valle care home.. 02/10/2025

Read the October edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the October issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and help you find lots of ideas to incorporate in to your home and your life.   Featured in this months issue:   Discover.. 02/10/2025

Understanding the differences between car insurance in Spain and the UKA guide from Insure Spain on the key contrasts between UK and Spanish cover Car insurance is a legal requirement in both Spain and the UK, yet the systems in place in each country operate in very different ways. These differences can be seen in how.. 02/10/2025

Murcia to get its first five-star hotel next springThe historic Arco de San Juan reopens with luxury rooms, fine dining and a rooftop pool in the heart of the city Murcia is about to turn a new page in its tourism story. Next spring, the city will welcome its very first five-star hotel, as the iconic.. 01/10/2025

Jumilla is saving money and energy with sunshineThe town hall has fitted solar panels to numerous public buildings Jumilla town hall has been making investments to save taxpayers’ money and reduce the amount of electricity it uses, by installing solar panels on municipal buildings, particularly.. 01/10/2025

Cartagena City Council puts 14 historic centre plots up for auctionOwners had not met their obligation to build on the land as part of the city’s Housing Strategy The plot being put up for sale on Calle del Aire Cartagena's Department of Urban Planning has published details online for 14 plots of.. 30/09/2025

The best young Spanish wine is from Murcia and only €7 a bottle“Energetic and complex” red from Jumilla proves a favourite among experts and ordinary wine enthusiasts The people have spoken, and not just the experts: according to the thousands of readers of the Guía Vinos Gourmets (gourmet.. 30/09/2025

Spooky Halloween events, Sunday lunches, €10 meal deals and lots more at La PalmeraWhether you’re after a cosy Sunday roast, a midweek treat or a night of music and laughter, La Palmera Bar & Grill has it all Summer has officially given way to autumn, even if the Murcia weather hasn’t got the memo yet. As the days.. 29/09/2025

A day out with a difference in El Portús: kayakking followed by relaxation at the campsiteActive tourism blends seamlessly with winding down by the pool in this hidden bay on the coastline of Cartagena El Portús is one of those places it’s easy to miss on a visit to the coast of the Region of Murcia – well set back from the main..

Spain lifts ban on blood donations from people who lived in the UK from 1980-1996Certain UK residents were prevented from donating blood in Spain for more than 25 years because of ‘mad cow’ disease For more than 25 years, people who lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 were not allowed to donate blood in Spain because.. 26/09/2025