REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

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

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

Cartagena cruise season heads for record-breaking autumn with 93 ships dueOctober will be the busiest month of 2026 with 39 cruise ships scheduled to call at the Murcia port Cartagena is heading into its busiest period of the cruise season, with 93 cruise ships scheduled to visit the port between September and December.. 02/09/2026

Murcia rejects first three euthanasia requests involving patients with mental illnessOnly 16 of the 27 euthanasia requests made in the Region of Murcia since 2021 have been approved The first three euthanasia requests in the Region of Murcia involving patients with underlying mental health conditions have all been rejected, according.. 02/09/2026

Electricity bills in Spain hit highest August level since Ukraine war energy crisisThe typical regulated-tariff household paid €96.65 in August, almost 20% more than during the same month last year Electricity bills in Spain have climbed to their highest August level since the energy crisis following Russia’s invasion.. 02/09/2026

Spain welcomes record 11.5 million international tourists in JulySpain has already welcomed 58.1 million international tourists this year, putting the country on course to pass 100 million Spain welcomed a record 11.5 million international tourists in July, with overseas visitors spending more than €18.. 02/09/2026

Murcia welcomes record number of international tourists in JulyMore than 162,000 foreign visitors arrived in the Region during July, with tourists staying an average of 12.1 days The Region of Murcia has recorded a big increase in international tourism, with July bringing the highest number of international.. 02/09/2026

Hybrid and electric vehicles fuel strong growth in Murcia car marketAlternative-energy vehicles now account for the clear majority of new car registrations across the Region of Murcia Drivers in the Region of Murcia are increasingly turning to hybrid and electric cars, with the growing popularity of alternative-energy.. 02/09/2026

24-hour tourist information service opens in Los NarejosDigital screens as well as friendly staff as Los Alcázares embraces sustainable technology The tourist office in Los Narejos, in the municipality of Los Alcázares, has reopened in Avenida Río Nalón in a slightly different format.. 02/09/2026