REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Infrastructures improved at Caravaca rural tourism sites in Barranda and ArchivelBoth of these Caravaca sites contain Roman remains and even older relics from the Bronze Age The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has completed work to improve the infrastructures at the popular rural tourism sites of Las Tosquillas in Barranda and the.. 13/10/2025

Corvera Airport traffic rises slightly but remains well below San Javier's peak performanceMore than 110’000 passengers travelled through Murcia International Airport in September, up 2.5% on last year The Region of Murcia International Airport (AIRM), more commonly known as Corvera, registered a total of 112,507 passengers in September.. 13/10/2025

Heavy rain and storms to start the week: Murcia weather forecast Oct 13-16Most of the Region of Murcia can expect at least some rain until later in the week Weather outlook on Monday, midday   Still not fully recovered from the devastation caused by DANA Alice, the Region of Murcia will once again experience.. 13/10/2025

Thousands of homes in the Region of Murcia without drinking water after Dana AliceAround 100,000 people have been told the tap water in their homes is undrinkable following the floods at the weekend Dana Alice has left more than flooded roads for residents of Campo de Cartagena and further afield after tearing through the Region.. 13/10/2025

Red alerts for torrential rain issued across southern SpainDANA Alice is on course to hit Murcia and Alicante on Friday October 10 Southern Spain is bracing itself for a potentially catastrophic weather event as DANA Alice barrels towards the Murcia and Alicante coasts. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 10/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

New digital invoicing rules for Spain's self-employed: What you need to knowVeriFactu system brings stricter deadlines, more transparency and a new way of handling invoices The world of invoicing for Spain’s self-employed and small businesses is about to change, as the Tax Agency, AEAT, gets ready to roll out a new system.. 10/10/2025

From Madrid to Seville: Spain’s stark neighbourhood income divideTwo Andalucía neighbourhoods among the country’s poorest as Madrid and Barcelona dominate wealth rankings Recent data from Spain’s Tax Agency reveals the widest income gap between neighbourhoods seen in years, with Madrid and Barcelona.. 10/10/2025

Camposol volunteers raise €1,000 for Hugo's Home Farm animal rescueLocal volunteers organised raffles and table top sales to support rescue centre caring for horses, alpacas and more Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely places. For Roberta Gillen, Karen Mathews, Julie Brockbank and Lisa Morris, inspiration.. 10/10/2025

Instant bank transfers in Europe get new safety checks from October 9Banks in Spain and the rest of the EU must now verify that the recipient’s name matches the IBAN before approving instant payments From Thursday October 9, stronger rules for instant bank transfers came into force across the euro area. These.. 10/10/2025

Wintery weather this weekend: Murcia forecast October 9-12Orange alerts for storms have been activated in Cartagena and Mazarrón Weather alerts on Friday October 10   Well, if the weather earlier in the week felt a bit more autumnal, we’re definitely heading for winter this coming.. 09/10/2025

Lorca's magnificent Excolegiata de San Patricio gets essential façade restorationOne of the Region of Murcia's finest baroque masterpieces has been carefully treated to prevent damage to its historic stonework Of all the historic and monumental buildings that grace the city of Lorca, perhaps none is more important than the.. 09/10/2025

Fire blazes through shoe factory in Caravaca de la CruzFirefighters continue to work at the scene to ensure the flames don’t reignite Firefighters from the Murcia Region Fire and Rescue Consortium (CEIS) moved quickly to bring a fire under control early Thursday morning, October 9, which broke out.. 09/10/2025

The silent threat pushing the Mar Menor towards collapseRising water temperatures have scientists worried that vulnerable species could die off and trigger another ecological disaster There's a silent but relentless enemy creeping through the Mar Menor and it's got the scientific community genuinely.. 09/10/2025

Murcia's streets turn to Istanbul for Hollywood's new blockbusterA major Taylor Sheridan film will shoot in Murcia, bringing excitement and economic benefits to the city Murcia is about to become a movie set as filming begins for “FAST,” a new thriller written by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. The.. 09/10/2025

Is Spain headed for another blackout? Red Eléctrica warns it's very possibleThe experts believe Spain is at risk of another massive power failure if measures aren’t taken In a bit of an unexpected turnaround, Red Eléctrica, the company that spent months reassuring everyone that Spain wouldn't face another.. 09/10/2025

Lorca issues over 1,000 fines as scooter rules tightenSafety campaign leads to surge in penalties as authorities enforce electric scooter laws The Ayuntamiento of Lorca has stepped up enforcement of local rules on electric scooters, issuing more than 400 fines so far this year and 1,027 in total since the.. 09/10/2025

Former Murcia government ministers on trial in the Novo Carthago caseThe mega-development on the shore of the Mar Menor was one of many over-ambitious schemes enthusiastically backed by the government 20 years ago Image: part of the original plans presented in 2003 One of the main stories occupying the front pages.. 09/10/2025

New EU border controls: What British travellers to Spain need to know before October 12Everything you need to know about Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) as millions of British tourists prepare for new registration requirements If you're planning a trip to Spain or anywhere else in Europe in the coming months, there's.. 08/10/2025

Murcia regional government ordered to pay €160 million over botched Corvera Airport projectThe legal battle continues over Murcia International Airport, which opened seven years late and cost millions in failed investments In another huge financial blow against Corvera Airport, the regional government in Murcia has been ordered to pay &.. 08/10/2025