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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

Where is the happiest spot in Murcia? New study reveals the answerNew research highlights the sunshine, services and easy-going living that make Murcia’s top towns stand out for happiness If life on the sunny Spanish coast has always seemed idyllic, a recent survey now proves there’s good reason for it... 26/09/2025

Cloudy but warming up: Murcia weather forecast September 25-28The storm forecast to hit parts of Spain at the weekend should miss the Region of Murcia Average temperatures expected on Saturday   Hurricane Gabrielle, currently sitting way out in the Atlantic, is expected to begin heading towards Spain.. 25/09/2025

Raining euros in San Javier as locals scramble for unexpected windfallA gust of wind sends banknotes flying and locals chasing their luck on Avenida Aviación Española It’s not every day you spot real money skittering along the road and swirling across the pavement, but that’s exactly what happened.. 25/09/2025

This is how you can 'travel' to the moon with NASA's Artemis II missionNASA has invited the public to have their names travel aboard the Orion spacecraft on the first crewed Artemis II mission NASA is offering an extraordinary opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamed of space travel, even if getting there in person.. 24/09/2025

Housing prices in Murcia reach highest level since 2012Both sales and rental markets continue to rise, with coastal areas driving growth in the Region of Murcia Housing demand across the Region of Murcia shows no signs of slowing down, with prices continuing to climb steadily. The Ministry of Housing.. 24/09/2025

Discover the vibrant new art gallery in Cartagena bringing global creativity to the heart of the cityAmerican artist Travis Moore’s space on Plaza de La Merced celebrates recycled art and a soon-to-launch international artists’ collective Cartagena’s art scene has a fresh new face thanks to a unique gallery founded by American artist.. 24/09/2025

Two out of ten road deaths in Murcia involve pedestriansIn the last decade, 3,500 pedestrians have been killed in traffic accidents across Spain Pedestrians remain one of the most vulnerable groups on Spanish roads and in the Region of Murcia the figures are especially sobering. Almost two out of every.. 24/09/2025

Region of Murcia climbs to number two spot in modest Spanish building boomHousing demand and tourism investment are driving a surge that secures Murcia one of the top positions in Spain’s building sector The Region of Murcia is proving once again that construction is one of its key economic engines. New figures from.. 24/09/2025

Registration open for 4th quarter Torre Activa programme for young teenagers in Los AlcázaresFree activities for 12- to 16-year-olds in a safe environment in Los Alcázares The Town Hall department of Youth has announced the programme of free activities for 12-to 16-year-olds for the last three months of 2025, with the “Torre Activa.. 23/09/2025

Spain will offer free condoms to younger people as STI cases riseThe Ministry of Health in Spain is also working to ensure that abortion is guaranteed within the National Health System After more than three years of discussions, Spain’s Minister for Health Mónica García announced on Monday September.. 23/09/2025

Win free tickets to watch La Manga European Senior Masters Championship with Murcia TodayLegendary Ryder Cup stars set to compete at La Manga Club this November 6-9, 2025 Golf fans in the Region of Murcia are in for a real treat this autumn as the European Senior Masters Championship returns to La Manga Club from November 6 to 9, 2025.. 19/09/2025

Second conviction for polluting Mar Menor with illegal desalination wasteManager of Torre Pacheco farm given one-year suspended sentence and ordered to pay over €118,000 A second farm manager has been handed a conviction for polluting the Mar Menor lagoon by illegally dumping nitrate-contaminated water from an unauthorised.. 19/09/2025

Spain announces historic €13 billion investment in country's airportsMadrid, Barcelona and Alicante airports will receive a huge cash injection, but Murcia’s Corvera is left out AENA, the airport operator under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a massive investment of almost €13 billion between 2027.. 19/09/2025

Los Alcázares launches its first independent energy production cooperativeMembers of the scheme in Los Alcázares can reduce their electricity bills, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and join in a participative cooperative The Town Hall of Los Alcázares has this week given its approval to.. 17/09/2025

Almost 30 Murcia towns will provide and for affordable housingAcross the Region of Murcia, land will be made available for the development of 1,820 subsidised homes Last year, the construction of affordable housing across the Region of Murcia virtually ground to a halt, due to rising costs and a lack of subsidies.. 17/09/2025

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Retirement at 65 fades as Murcia workers stay in jobs longer Fewer people stop work before 65 as pension reforms push retirement later Retirement at 65 is rapidly becoming a thing of the past in the Region of Murcia. New figures show that people are working longer than ever, with the average age of retirement.. 15/09/2025

Electricity grid collapse in Region of Murcia sparks urgent funding callRegional government warns lack of investment is crippling growth and jobs   Murcia’s regional government has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a critical collapse of the electricity grid, warning that the lack of investment from.. 12/09/2025

Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights backHospitality sector in uproar over terrace smoking ban amid government push for tougher tobacco laws Spain’s hottest hospitality voices are strongly opposing the latest anti-smoking law draft passed by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, which extends.. 12/09/2025