MURCIA NEWS

Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growingMore than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with Social Security in Spain reached an all-time high in August, with 3,551,759.. 15/09/2026

9 Rescue missions on the beaches of Lorca this summerAll 9 of the most urgent actions were required at the popular beach of Cala de Calnegre With every passing year more and more people are heading for the unspoilt beaches of the coastline in Lorca, between the better-known areas of Mazarrón and &.. 15/09/2026

One earthquake every 36 hours: Life on top of the Region of Murcia's fault linesMore than 6,100 earthquakes have hit the Region since 1900, but most go unnoticed Archive image of the aftermath of the Lorca earthquake in May 2011   The Region of Murcia has recorded an earthquake roughly every 1.5 days since 2020, according.. 15/09/2026

Subscribe to our Weekly Round-up Bulletin: News from across Spain, straight to your inbox every Friday   Fed up scrolling through endless feeds trying to find the news that's actually relevant to you? We hear you.   Between work, life and everything in between, who's got time to check the news every single day? That's exactly.. 15/09/2026

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

Cartagena-Madrid rail link moves closer to reopening as works enter final stagesThe Government says the Cartagena-Chinchilla line is almost ready to reopen, following a 12,000-signature campaign calling for the return of direct passenger services The long-awaited reopening of the railway line between Cartagena and Chinchilla.. 15/09/2026

Butane gas cylinder price hits four-year high just as Spain heads into the cooler monthsThe maximum price of a butane cylinder rises to €18.84 across Spain from September 15, its highest level since 2022 It's mid-September, the weather is starting to turn, and thousands of households across Spain who rely on butane canisters.. 15/09/2026

Baby seahorses make a comeback in the Mar Menor after years of declineMore sightings and a wave of juveniles are giving Mar Menor conservationists fresh hope for the lagoon's seahorses Just a year ago, the outlook for the Mar Menor's seahorses looked grim. During 17 monitoring dives in 2025, researchers found.. 15/09/2026

Used oil gets a second life in Murcia as thousands of tonnes are turned into new lubricantThe recycling process returned enough new lubricant to fill the crankcases of 960,000 cars Ever wondered what happens to the oil drained from your car or machinery once it’s no longer any good?   In the Region of Murcia, much of it.. 14/09/2026

12,000 signatures call for the return of the Cartagena-Madrid train serviceThe 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 the direct train between Cartagena and Madrid has now reached the Spanish.. 14/09/2026

More than 4,000 wild animals received help at El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre last yearThe 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 on the previous year and a rise of more than 41%. The centre has now treated more.. 14/09/2026

Jumilla's famous Monastrell and a booming UK market bring good news for Murcia grapesWine 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 is expected to make a strong recovery, with around 50,000 tonnes of grapes.. 14/09/2026

Spain's Imserso budget holidays go on sale this week with trips from just €50Bookings 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 to open for the 2026-27 season, with bookings starting this week and hundreds.. 14/09/2026

Annual August fiestas in Jumilla awarded National Tourist Interest statusThe 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, which combines a celebration of the start of the grape-picking season with various.. 14/09/2026

New international flight announced for Corvera airport from March 2027The 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 has announced a new direct flight connection from the Region of.. 14/09/2026

Need a break? These are the Murcia public holidays still to come in 2026October 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 comes to an end, with four public holidays remaining in the Region of Murcia&#.. 14/09/2026

Murcia football stadium now among the 15 largest in Spain576 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 certainly don’t! – but their home stadium, the Estadio Enrique.. 14/09/2026

Seventy drivers a day are being fined in Murcia for having an out-of-date ITVThe 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 you're hoping nobody will notice, the figures suggest otherwise. An average.. 14/09/2026

Sunshine and summer heat continue this week: Murcia weather forecast September 14-17Hot 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 of Murcia is set for another mostly settled spell of weather this week.. 14/09/2026

New EU charge coming for Shein and Temu parcelsAnother 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, Temu, AliExpress and other online marketplaces are facing another change.. 11/09/2026