MURCIA NEWS

Eighty per cent healthy snacks: New rules to clear junk food from hospital vending machinesMinistry of Consumer Affairs puts patients and visitors first with fresh decree for hospitals and care homes The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs is ready to crack down on vending machines in hospitals and nursing homes, mandating that at least 80.. 02/12/2025

Spain celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3Spain will join the rest of the world to spotlight disability rights, inclusion and accessibility for all The International Day of People with disabilities is a day to raise awareness about disability rights and to highlight the difficulties they.. 02/12/2025

Northern ring road of Murcia gets the go-ahead to ease city trafficNew 94-million-euro highway project set to relieve Espinardo junction and improve regional mobility The long-awaited construction of Murcia’s Northern Ring Road has officially been given the green light. This major infrastructure project, with a.. 02/12/2025

App-solutely amazing! Corvera, Mosa Trajectum and Baños y Mendigo to have on-demand bus serviceThe buses will connect 10 rural districts with Murcia city, bringing on-demand public transport to almost 10,000 more people Buses on demand sounds like a dream, and according to Murcia City Council, it’s about to become a reality with the new.. 02/12/2025

Eight countries compete for the 46th Spanish Navy Trophy in Santiago de la RiberaSixty‑six Snipe dinghies will battle it out over three days in the waters off San Javier  This weekend, Santiago de la Ribera will once again play host to one of the most important dinghy sailing events in Spain and beyond. From December 6.. 02/12/2025

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 02/12/2025

In question: Rental-expense deductions for non-EU property owners in Spain by IberianTax   For the 2025 tax year, non-resident property owners in Spain must file their Rental Income Tax return (Modelo 210) between 1 January and 20 January 2026. This applies to both short-term and long-term rentals. Non-resident.. 02/12/2025

V-16 emergency light prices shoot up in Murcia as stock runs outThe shortage has led to a glut of fake beacons flooding the market in the Region of Murcia Well aware that the January 2026 deadline is rapidly approaching, drivers in the Region of Murcia have been hit with V-16 fever and are racing to the shops.. 02/12/2025

The luckiest little town in Murcia for El GordoSan Pedro del Pinatar’s winning streak keeps shining as Murcia racks up Christmas Lottery prizes If you are the sort of person who buys a Christmas Lottery ticket every year, you might want to pay a bit more attention to San Pedro del Pinatar. In.. 02/12/2025

Could 2025 be the most expensive Christmas Spain has ever seen?Consumers in Spain are facing an average price increase of 16% on a dozen basic festive food products Families across Spain are bracing for what could be the costliest Christmas on record. Inflation may have eased slightly in recent months, dropping.. 01/12/2025

WATCH: Richard Gere lights up Murcia in the city's most spectacular Christmas launch everThe Hollywood legend joined young cancer patients from the Aladina Foundation to switch on the Great Christmas Tree in a ceremony witnessed by thousands   Hollywood heartthrob Richard Gere delivered exactly what Murcia was hoping for last.. 01/12/2025

December supermoon: A celestial showstopper we won't see again until 2042The last full moon of the year will be larger and brighter than usual, visible from Spain on the night of December 4-5 Star gazers are in for a treat this week as the final full moon of the year puts on a spectacular show. The December supermoon.. 01/12/2025

Flu reaches epidemic levels in SpainA new, more contagious strain of flu is running rampant in Europe Christmas will be here before we know it and the last thing anybody wants is to be sick during the busy festive season. Unfortunately for many of us, this may be unavoidable as flu.. 01/12/2025

Cartagena's S-81 submarine returns home after first NATO missionThe Cartagena-made submarine was on a fact-finding mission of the Mediterranean   Cartagena’s pride and joy, the S-81 Isaac Peral submarine, returned home after completing its first international operational mission with NATO. The S.. 01/12/2025

Temperatures continue to drop as rain forecast: Murcia weekly weather December 1-4It will be mostly sunny in the Region of Murcia at the beginning of this week, but there is rain forecast for a couple of days this week... Hello, December! The final month of the year starts chilly in the Region of Murcia, as well it should, but.. 01/12/2025

New statue and mural adorn the fishing jetty in Puerto de MazarrónThe decorative elements pay tribute to local fishermen and the Virgen del Carmen The Town Hall of Mazarrón has unveiled two major new landmarks to honour and recognize the local fishermen and their traditions in Puerto de Mazarrón. The.. 29/11/2025

Santa Lucía Hospital had polyurethane cladding in its walls, like in fatal Valencia tower fireA day after the fire, health services have returned to normal in the Cartagena hospital, although investigations are turning up potentially worrying safety factors Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena is returning to normal activity following this..

Spanish airport authority fined €10 million for using facial recognition scannersAena insists that passengers across Spain gave their consent and that their personal data was never at risk Spain's airport operator Aena has been hit with a hefty €10 million fine over its facial recognition systems, which have become a.. 28/11/2025

Águilas celebrates Christmas with traditional nativity scene routeÁguilas are offering a festive route through the municipality’s best Christmas nativity scenes The festive spirit is alive and well in Águilas as the town launches its seventh annual Nativity Scene Route, inviting residents and.. 28/11/2025

HELP Murcia Mar Menor delivers essential supplies to mothers and children in needBaby clothes, nappies and handknitted cardigans were kindly donated to the REDMADRE charity in Cartagena HELP Murcia Mar Menor has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community, this time by reaching out.. 28/11/2025