REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

No more high-rise tower blocks in La Manga, San Javier mayor declaresA planning overhaul will cut building capacity by 30% and ban new residential towers on undeveloped land in La Manga del Mar Menor The mayor of San Javier has announced that no more residential tower blocks will be built in La Manga del Mar Menor.. 27/04/2026

Buying homes sight unseen is reshaping Murcia's property marketForeign investors are increasingly making offers without a visit, with some even closing deals by video call   Buying property without even seeing it in person first is becoming more common in the Region of Murcia, where high-spending foreign.. 27/04/2026

Murcia weekly weather April 27-30: Rain forecast all weekTuesday and Wednesday will be the wettest days this week While it won’t necessarily by wintry, there is the possibility of rain falling every day this week in the Region of Murcia, according to the forecast from the State Meteorological Agency.. 27/04/2026

Spain and Ireland move forward with plans for major 'electricity highway' beneath the AtlanticThe project would allow surplus Spanish solar power to flow north and Irish wind power to flow south Spain and Ireland are looking into a major new undersea electricity cable across the Atlantic, in what could become one of Europe's most ambitious.. 27/04/2026

Spain moves to ease airport queues as new EU border system causes delaysOperational tweaks introduced as British travellers face long waits at passport control Passengers arriving in Spain, particularly from the UK, have been facing lengthy delays at passport control following the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit.. 27/04/2026

Los Alcázares set to open its long-awaited theatre and cultural centre after two decadesThe building sat derelict for 18 years before Los Alcázares town council stepped in with €1 million to bring it back A theatre and cultural centre that has sat empty and deteriorating in Los Alcázares for 18 years is finally being.. 27/04/2026

Mar Menor environmental group condemns heavy pruning of native palm trees in La MangaLocal residents raise concerns with ANSE after heavy pruning of palm trees at Cala del Pino An environmental group has criticised the way palm trees have been cut back at Cala del Pino in La Manga, after receiving complaints and photographs from.. 27/04/2026

Thinking of installing air con in Spain? Why you may need permission firstHorizontal Property Law rules mean you cannot always place units where you like in shared buildings As temperatures rise across Spain, many homeowners start thinking about installing air conditioning. But in apartment blocks and urbanisations, it is not.. 27/04/2026

Could Spain follow the UK and ban smoking for an entire generation?The UK's landmark lifetime tobacco ban has put the spotlight on how far Spain still has to go The UK made history this week when its Parliament passed a law banning anyone born after December 31, 2008 from ever buying tobacco. Once formally approved.. 27/04/2026

Big changes to pet travel rules between the UK and Spain come into force this AprilFrom April 22, UK residents will no longer be able to rely on EU-issued passports when travelling to Europe with their pets If you regularly travel between the UK and Spain with your dog, cat or ferret, there’s an important update coming into force..

Get paid to recycle: Spain is finally introducing its long-awaited deposit return schemeThe new deposit and return scheme for drinks cans and plastic bottles will be rolled out across Spain in November Spain is finally catching up with much of Europe by introducing a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, and not before time.. 24/04/2026

Ryanair is bringing in earlier check-in times across Spain and beyondThe Irish budget airline has confirmed changes to its check-in closing times at all airports in its network Ryanair has announced a shake-up to its check-in process that means some passengers will need to arrive at the airport a little earlier than.. 24/04/2026

Spain unveils €7 billion housing plan with grants for renovations, rentals and first-time buyersThe plan will run until 2030 with funding shared between the central government and regional authorities throughout Spain The Spanish government approved a new State Housing Plan this Tuesday April 21, setting out how up to €7 billion.. 24/04/2026

Murcia's Carlos Alcaraz named World Sportsman of the Year at the 2026 Laureus AwardsThe tennis prodigy from El Palmar was awarded for the 2025 season, which saw him return to world number one and win both Roland Garros and the US Open Carlos Alcaraz was named World Sportsman of the Year on Monday night, April 20, at the 2026 Laureus.. 24/04/2026

Los Alcázares proposes common front for the removal of mud and seaweed from the Mar MenorMayor Mario Pérez Cervera leads an initiative to unite the four Town Halls affected in combating the duckweed in the lagoon The accumulation of algae is a problem which affects water quality in many areas of the Mar Menor, and at the latest meeting.. 24/04/2026

Alexa+ arrives in Spain with a smarter, more natural way to help at homeAmazon’s upgraded assistant is rolling out in Early Access, with more personal features and a monthly fee after launch Alexa+ is now arriving in Spain, and Amazon says the new version is designed to sound more natural, understand context better.. 24/04/2026

Alhama de Murcia ramps up investment with record budget and new public facilitiesAlhama Town Council has earmarked millions for improved services, housing and infrastructure Alhama de Murcia is entering a new phase of investment with a record-breaking municipal budget and a series of major projects aimed at improving everyday.. 24/04/2026

What is Bimi, the Asian 'super veg' taking over Murcia's fields?The Region now supplies most of Europe's demand thanks to its climate and farming expertise Bimi is a hybrid vegetable that combines broccoli and Chinese kale. In recent years, it has moved from being a relatively unknown crop to something.. 24/04/2026

Murcia lags behind most of Spain on cutting carbon emissionsThe Region of Murcia has cut emissions by around 12% since 2019, compared to a national average of 17% The Region of Murcia has made progress in cutting its greenhouse gas emissions in recent years, but it's doing so more slowly than the majority.. 24/04/2026

DGT Spain launches free helpline for road accident victims, and it's available in EnglishThe 018 number offers psychological, legal and medical support to motorists across Spain and operates in 50 languages Anyone affected by a road accident in Spain now has a free dedicated helpline to turn to, and it's available in English. From.. 24/04/2026