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House prices soar by more than 30% in two Murcia townsAbanilla and Bullas recorded the biggest increases, while coastal property prices continue to climb too House prices are continuing to climb across the Region of Murcia, with two towns seeing annual increases of more than 30% and several popular coastal.. 07/09/2026

Sizzling heat before temperatures plunge: Murcia weather forecast September 7-10The mercury will climb to 39°C in parts of the Region before a dramatic drop brings cooler conditions and the possibility of storms Temperatures forecast on Tuesday afternoon, September 8   The Region of Murcia is in for another few.. 07/09/2026

136 baby turtles hatch on Murcia beaches this summerTwo protected loggerhead turtle nests in La Manga and Calblanque have produced 136 live hatchlings, with dozens released into the sea and 57 now entering a conservation programme A total of 136 baby loggerhead turtles have been successfully recovered.. 07/09/2026

Cartagena prepares for the Carthaginians and Romans fiestas with floral decoration in the cityThe Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas take place in Cartagena from September 18 to 27 Over 12,000 plants and flowers are being planted in the city of Cartagena as the annual Carthagineses y Romanos approach, taking place this year between 18th and 27th.. 07/09/2026

“New history” revealed in this year’s Isla del Fraile dig in ÁguilasConfirmation of a Byzantine settlement on the Águilas island in the 6th century This year’s archaeological dig on the Isla del Fraile in Águilas has now ended with significant progress having been achieved in the excavation of &ldquo.. 07/09/2026

Murcia company develops new product to calm pets during fireworksThe CBD-based spray aims to help dogs and cats cope with fireworks, firecrackers and other stressful situations A Murcia-based biotechnology company has launched a new product designed to help dogs and cats cope with fireworks, firecrackers and other.. 07/09/2026

Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discountThe diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre from this Tuesday September 1, well above the 5 cents originally planned.. 04/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 04/09/2026

Region of Murcia municipalities will receive €24 million for local works149 projects will be funded across 45 municipalities between 2026 and 2027, with councils also contributing their own money The 45 municipalities in the Region of Murcia will receive up to €24 million from the regional government to fund 149.. 04/09/2026

Big weather change could be on the way for Spain next weekWeather forecaster Jorge Rey, known for using the traditional cabañuelas method to predict weather patterns, says the intense heat could give way to cloudier skies, rain and thunderstorms from September 9 September kicked off with some very.. 04/09/2026

Rescue launched after boat carrying 19 migrants found off Cabo de PalosA vehicle transport ship remained alongside the drifting boat until Salvamento Marítimo arrived to carry out the rescue Nineteen migrants have been rescued from a small boat found drifting around 12 miles off the coast of Cabo de Palos... 04/09/2026

The urban art of Los Alcázares goes global360-degree virtual tours of the stunning murals in the town of Los Alcázares The burgeoning fame of the urban art which every year adorns more and more buildings in the Mar Menor town of Los Alcázares has now become a tourist attraction.. 04/09/2026

Murcia heat alerts ramped up as temperatures expected to soarHighs of 38°C are expected in parts of the Region this Friday afternoon The brief break from the heat that the Region of Murcia enjoyed earlier in the week is coming to an end, with temperatures set to climb again from this Friday September 4. &.. 04/09/2026

Just 17 weeks until 2027! Why now is the time to sort your Will in SpainWith the end of the year approaching, Thy Will Be Done explains why now is the ideal time to put your estate planning in order As September begins and we look down the barrel of the final third of the year, life tends to shift gears. The lazy, sun.. 03/09/2026

Step back in time with Raquel Tours at Cartagena's famous Carthaginians & Romans FestivalRaquel Tours is organising a special coach trip on Saturday September 26, with free time in the city and a reserved restaurant terrace for the evening parade Cartagena will once again travel back more than 2,200 years this September as the city comes.. 03/09/2026

September gets off to a sizzling start: Murcia weather forecast September 3-6Temperatures will again climb towards the 40s in the Region of Murcia before easing off over the weekend Temperatures foecast for Friday afternoon   What a difference a day makes. After the Region of Murcia was under yellow weather warnings.. 03/09/2026

Spain's minimum wage increase trails most of Europe in 2026Spain's 3.1% increase leaves it near the bottom of the EU rankings, despite the minimum wage having risen by more than 40% in real terms over the past decade Spain may have one of the highest minimum wages in the European Union, but workers.. 03/09/2026

IBI Tax Spain: Complete guide for homeownersOwning a home in the Spanish sun brings incredible lifestyle benefits, but it also comes with fiscal responsibilities By Spainora   When purchasing a property in Spain, international buyers often focus heavily on the upfront transaction.. 03/09/2026

Spain's traffic lights are changing from October 1: Here's what drivers need to knowA new rule will stop flashing amber lights appearing at the same time as green pedestrian signals at crossings across Spain Drivers in Spain will see an important change at traffic lights from October 1 when a combination of signals that has long.. 03/09/2026

New viewing area for landmark geological site in CaravacaThe Barranco del Gredero contains evidence of the meteor which caused the mass extinction of the dinosaurs The Town Hall of Caravaca has created a viewing point in the gully of the Barranco del Gredero, one of the most important locations for the study.. 03/09/2026