MURCIA NEWS

What are the pros and cons of voting to ban tourist rentals in my community?Communities across Spain are holding EGMs to decide whether or not to continue allowing tourist rentals in their buildings, resorts and urbanisations, which has left many people wondering: “What way should I vote?”    .. 09/07/2025

Murcia expands 'Meals on Wheels' service for older people living aloneMurcia City Council will provide nearly 90,000 home-delivered meals to people over 65 with limited support Murcia City Council has launched a plan to improve support for older residents who are unable to cook for themselves. A new contract worth &.. 09/07/2025

From forest to freeway: Spain sees surge in animal-related road accidentsA third of all traffic accidents now involve animals Traffic accidents involving animals have doubled in Spain over the last decade, with more than 36,000 incidents reported last year, according to new figures released by the Spanish Road Traffic Association.. 09/07/2025

Mar Menor jellyfish population could explode in the coming weeksAnti-jellyfish nets will only be installed in four key locations along the Mar Menor this summer The decision has been made to erect anti-jellyfish on four Mar Menor beaches from the middle of this month and the timing couldn’t be better, as.. 09/07/2025

Prime Day picks and peculiar purchases: the best of Amazon's big summer sale 2025From Kindles to cat fountains, this year’s Prime Day deals are weird, wonderful and well worth a look Amazon Prime Day has officially hit Spain! From Tuesday July 8 to Friday July 11, Amazon is slashing prices across the board, with exclusive discounts.. 09/07/2025

Summer mobile library returns to Águilas beachThe book bus will be parked near the seafront in the Águilas village of Calabardina every Monday this summer The super-popular mobile library is back in Playa de Calabardina for the summer. The Bibliobús will be parked near the seafront.. 09/07/2025

Alhama de Murcia dog parks to undergo disinfection spray treatmentThe disinfection treatments in ‘canine recreation areas’ will be taking place next week   The Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia has released a communiqué to inform people that on Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday 16, disinfection treatments.. 09/07/2025

Salaries will shrink for millions of employees in Spain next yearWorkers in Spain will pay more into the pension pot in 2026, but they won’t receive any benefit themselves Salaries in Spain aren’t exactly known for being overly generous, so the news that wages will actually go down in 2026 will come.. 09/07/2025

2.5-magnitude earthquake registered in Jumilla this Wednesday morningThe quake is one of many regular seismic movements that take place in the area An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale was recorded early this morning, Wednesday July 9, in the northern Murcia town of Jumilla, according to sources from Spain.. 09/07/2025

Spain introduces 'reversible retirement' to encourage people to work longerThe government in Spain is introducing incentives to make working later in life more attractive The Spanish government is really focusing on active and semi-retirement this year, introducing reform after reform that aim to make working later in life.. 09/07/2025

Got this blood type? Ticks might love you more than othersScientists say people with type A blood could be tastier to ticks and at greater risk of Lyme disease If you’ve ever wondered why you always seem to be the one getting bitten on a walk through the woods, your blood might be to blame.  .. 08/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated.. 08/07/2025

Epic charity ride complete: Los Alcázares duo make it home after 3,500km scooter adventure to the UKPaul and Julie return elated to Los Alcázares after conquering the mammoth journey to Scotland on 51-year-old Lambretta They did it! After weeks of anticipation and a gruelling 3,500 kilometre journey, Paul and Julie have successfully completed.. 08/07/2025

Catalonia wildfire smoke mixes with calima to reduce Murcia and Alicante air qualityWinds have carried the smoke nearly 400 kilometres south, prompting precautionary alerts Residents of the Region of Murcia and Orihuela Costa woke on Tuesday morning, July 8, to the smell of smoke in the air and a faint haze across the sky, prompting.. 08/07/2025

Smoke from Catalonia wildfire sparks panic in Orihuela Costa and Mar MenorResidents woke to smoke-filled homes and a sky thick with smog Widespread alarm reverberated across Orihuela Costa and the Mar Menor area of Murcia on Tuesday morning, July 8, when the sky filled with thick smoke and an acrid smell of burning. Shortly.. 08/07/2025

Why choose health insurance with multilingual assistance in Spain? Language is one of the main barriers for expats who decide to live in Spain, as they often don’t speak the language well enough. This may not be too much of a problem on a day-to-day basis, but when it comes to health, it has a big impact.  .. 08/07/2025

Jellyfish nets will be installed at these four Mar Menor beaches this summerSeveral shores in San Pedro and La Manga have been overrun by the slimy critters already Anti-jellyfish nets are being rolled out this summer after all at four Mar Menor beaches, with the authorities getting ready for another possible jellyfish invasion.. 08/07/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes first direct flight from Marseille with 100 passengers on boardThe new route between Murcia and France is operating twice weekly until late August Corvera Airport has marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its first direct flight from Marseille after the opening of its new air route between the Region.. 08/07/2025

Iker Casillas pays a surprise visit to La Azohía, MurciaThe former Real Madrid and Spanish national team goalkeeper shared images of the sunset on the coast of Cartagena on social networks La Azohía has enjoyed an illustrious visitor this week: the 2010 football World Cup winner, Íker Casillas.. 08/07/2025

Águilas beaches lead the way in accessibility for disabled peopleNew facilities on La Colonia beach improve access for the elderly and those with reduced mobility The town of Águilas continues to enhance its reputation as one of the most inclusive coastal destinations in the Region of Murcia thanks.. 08/07/2025