MURCIA NEWS

Caravaca de la Cruz ranks among Spain's top 20 town halls for transparencyThe Ayuntamiento shares first place in Murcia with Cehegín, ranking 18th nationally for making public information accessible to residents Caravaca de la Cruz has been recognised as one of Spain’s leading municipalities for transparency.. 20/10/2026

Murcia Region rental prices pass €800 a month for the first timeTenants face average monthly rents of €801 as 45 people compete for each advertised property and the number of homes available continues to fall Renting a home in the Region of Murcia has become more expensive than ever, with average monthly.. 20/10/2026

Only four Murcia municipalities avoid Spain’s lowest income bracketNew INE figures show 91% of the Region remains among the country’s lowest-earning localities, despite incomes rising Only four of the Region of Murcia’s 45 municipalities have escaped Spain’s lowest income bracket, according to .. 20/10/2026

Mar Menor seahorse gets long-awaited vulnerable status after a 20-year campaignThe decision follows years of underwater surveys by Asociación Hippocampus and means the Murcia Region must draw up a plan to help protect the threatened species After nearly 20 years spent counting seahorses beneath the waters of the Mar.. 20/10/2026

Spain's care waiting list falls, but some face waits of 529 daysAlmost 40,000 fewer people are waiting for long-term care support, although delays remain severe in Murcia and Andalucía Spain’s long-term care waiting list has fallen to its lowest level on record, with almost 40,000 fewer people waiting.. 20/10/2026

Preliminary research under way for the restoration of parts of Jumilla castleThe castle of Jumilla was built in the 15th century by the Marquis of Villena The Town Hall of Jumilla has begun work on the latest archaeological dig at the castle above the town, the first step in a process which has been designed to help preserve and.. 20/10/2026

Murcia coast hit by more flooding as 13 people are rescued from AP-7 tunnelHeavy rain overnight leaves streets underwater in San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares, where two schools have suspended classes Storm Adam brought more flooding to the Costa Cálida on Monday night October 19, with streets underwater.. 20/10/2026

Clocks go back on 25 October, giving Spain an extra hour of sleepHere’s exactly when and how the winter time change works this year Mark the date in your diary. At 3am on Sunday 25 October, clocks across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands go back to 2am, officially ending summer time and ushering in winter.. 20/10/2026

Murcia ozone pollution reaches its second-highest level since 2017More than 300,000 people have been exposed to air pollution above the EU’s new health target, as campaigners warn of the risks and demand action More than 300,000 people in the Region of Murcia have breathed air containing ozone pollution above.. 20/10/2026

Immigration is vital to Spain’s growth, says former ECB chiefLuis de Guindos tells business leaders in Murcia that population growth has driven two-thirds of recent economic expansion Immigration has been essential to Spain’s recent economic growth, according to former Economy Minister and former European.. 19/10/2026

Thinking of buying or renting in Murcia? Here is what the different parts of the city actually offerFrom the walkable historic centre to spacious outlying villages and new developments in the north, Murcia has more variety than many people realise Murcia city does not get nearly as much attention as the Costa Cálida when people talk about living.. 19/10/2026

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coastLa Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding across the Murcia Region over the weekend, with coastal towns bearing.. 19/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast October 19-22: Yellow weather warnings as rain continues after weekend stormsAEMET warns of further heavy showers in parts of the Region on Monday after a weekend of flooding, with temperatures set to climb back to 26°C from Tuesday The Region of Murcia is facing another day of unsettled weather on Monday October 19.. 19/10/2026

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 19/10/2026

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going liveThe streaming giant will show every game in Spain and Andorra, while selected matches, including every Spain game and the final, will also be available on free-to-air television Football fans in Spain have something new to look forward to for the.. 16/10/2026

New Ryanair routes from Spain go on sale for summer 2027Alicante gets Naples and Tangier while Malaga gets a new link to Norwich Holidaymakers already thinking about next summer can start browsing, as Ryanair put the first 29 new routes of its 2027 schedule on sale on Friday October 9.   Alicante.. 16/10/2026

National Day parade in Madrid overshadowed by boos, Ceuta crisis and looming electionPedro Sánchez faced familiar jeers as the King and Queen presided over a ceremony marking Spain’s biggest political moment in years Madrid’s streets filled with crowds, horses and aircraft on Monday October 12 for Spain’s.. 16/10/2026

Foreign homebuyers pull back from Spain as property prices continue to climbOverseas property purchases fell as Spain's property market cools following the end of the Golden Visa scheme Foreign buyers are purchasing fewer homes in Spain, but those who do are paying increasingly high prices. New figures from Spain.. 16/10/2026

ASSSA Open Weeks return: A chance to get to know the company and its services first-hand ASSSA Insurance is once again holding its Open Weeks, an initiative that, for another year, will enable the company to engage more closely with its policyholders and with anyone interested in learning more about its health insurance products.  .. 16/10/2026

Murcia economy to keep growing faster than the national averageThe Region of Murcia is forecast to create around 12,000 jobs a year for the next three years, with construction and services leading the way The Region of Murcia is expected to keep growing faster than the national average over the next three.. 15/10/2026