REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Spanish study needs 10,000 volunteers to drink wine every dayThe 4-year clinical trial will look at the long-term effects of alcohol on our health If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a glass of wine with dinner and has always hoped it was secretly good for you, well, science might finally be on your side..

Shopping smarter: Why customers in Spain are ditching big brands for better deals61% of shoppers in Spain say they now compare prices in different supermarkets to find the best bargains Spain still offers incredible value for holidaymakers, but it’s often a different story for permanent residents earning a Spanish wage... 23/05/2025

Three Murcia beaches go head to head for Best in Spain awardTwo beaches in Cartagena and one in Lorca are competing for the 2025 crown Playa de Calblanque   Three stunning beaches on the Costa Cálida have been shortlisted in the race to be crowned Spain’s best beach in this year&rsquo.. 23/05/2025

Southern Murcia on yellow alert this Friday for rain and stormsAuthorities are urging caution when faced with heavy rain and storms, which have a history if leading to flooding and destruction in southern Spain The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has updated its yellow-level adverse weather warnings in the.. 23/05/2025

AP-7 motorway closure to repair crash damage may not take as long as fearedThe concessionary has indicated that work may only take two weeks rather than two months Damage to the AP-7 motorway tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada, which was caused by a fatal truck crash, will mean that the carriageway from Alicante towards.. 22/05/2025

Trucker heading to UK stopped on A-7 in Murcia for driving under the influence of cocaineThe articulated lorry driver posed a serious risk to other road users as he was weaving across lanes on the A-7 motorway The Guardia Civil has intercepted a 50-year-old truck driver who tested positive for cocaine after being reported by several motorists.. 22/05/2025

Murcia weekend weather forecast May 22-25This Thursday and Friday bring rain to the Region, but the weekend itself will be a gloriously sunny one Murcia weather warnings, Friday May 23   For this weekend in the Region of Murcia, the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts.. 22/05/2025

Cut in weekly working hours in Spain could mean more holiday days for workersEmployees may gain up to 12 extra days off a year under the new labour rules Spain is moving closer to reducing the standard working week from 40 to 37.5 hours, and while this change is being welcomed for promoting a better work-life balance, it could also..

Shopping on Temu or Shein? The EU wants to add another fee to your orderLast year, an incredible 4.17 billion packages were shipped from China-based retailers to Spain and the rest of Europe If you’ve noticed Temu or Shein ads popping up everywhere lately, you’re not imagining things. These online platforms.. 21/05/2025

Uncertainty remains over e-gate use for British travellers to the EUNew digital border system offers hope for shorter queues, but not in time for this summer   British holidaymakers hoping to breeze through EU airport queues using e-gates this summer may be disappointed. Despite progress in negotiations between.. 21/05/2025

Register free now to attend TKO Radio raodshow at La Quinta, La Manga Club and win great prizesLa Quinta gears up for radio roadshow fun with TKO Radio’s full day of live music, family entertainment and great prizes to be won at La Manga Club   La Quinta at La Manga Club will be buzzing with excitement on Wednesday May 28, 2025, as.. 21/05/2025

Court ruling could end cheap Ryanair flights to Spain, warns expertBudget airlines may be forced to include cabin bags in ticket prices, raising fares for UK travellers A recent court ruling in Spain has dealt a blow to Ryanair’s baggage fee policy, but it could spell the end of ultra-low-cost flights for many.. 21/05/2025

3 out of 4 renters in Spain can’t afford to save a down paymentHouse prices in Spain have risen at double the rate of salaries in recent years According to a new report from the Bank of Spain, three out of four households living in rented accommodation don’t not have enough savings to cover the down payment.. 21/05/2025

More than 140,000 Murcianos to get a new GP next weekFamily doctor transfers and new hires across the Region take effect from Thursday May 29   More than 140,000 people in the Region of Murcia will be assigned a new family doctor next week, as the Murcian Health Service (SMS) carries out.. 20/05/2025

Another blow for Spanish households as bottled gas price shoots up againThe cost of a gas cylinder, or bombona de butano, in Spain is nearing the all-time high Usually at this time of year, we’re switching out the bottled gas from our heaters to the BBQ but with the weather continuing its very unsettled trend, it.. 20/05/2025

Ryanair to raise flight prices after profits slumpThe budget airline has already axed 12 routes in Spain for 2025 Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it will raise its flight prices after 12 months of lower fares that saw its profits fall 16% in its last fiscal year, which ended March 31... 20/05/2025

Summer entertainment 2025 in Los Alcázares takes shape with Tina Turner, Robbie Williams and Backstreet Boys tribute acts in AugustThe Mar Menor Music Legends event in Los Alcázares also includes a mega disco nostalgia party The Town Hall of Los Alcázares has confirmed that one of the main events taking place in the municipality during the summer season is once again.. 20/05/2025

New immigration rules begin in Spain, making it easier for migrants to become legalThe updated regulations aim to help asylum seekers living in Spain secure jobs and legal residency Spain’s radical new immigration rules, approved last November, officially take effect on Tuesday May 20. The government hopes these changes will.. 19/05/2025

Spain moves to ban spam calls in long-awaited Customer Service reformNew rules aim to block spam and protect consumers in Spain from hidden contracts Spain finally looks set to amend its Customer Service Law to block unwelcome telemarketing calls from businesses, something which the government promised to have implemented..

Corvera Airport passenger numbers rebound slightly with help from foreign visitorsThe Region of Murcia International Airport has made a modest recovery following an underwhelming 2024 The Region of Murcia International Airport, commonly known as Corvera Airport, has seen a slight uptick in passenger numbers during the first four.. 16/05/2025