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Corvera airport traffic jumps 8.4% with international travel leading the wayMurcia International Airport has handled more than 709,000 passengers between January and August Corvera airport has handled more than 700,000 passengers in the first eight months of the year, with international travel continuing to drive growth at.. 16/09/2026

Fuel price shock as more than 2,200 Spanish petrol stations charge over €2The latest figures reveal enormous differences in fuel prices across Spain as drivers face another costly autumn More than 2,200 petrol stations across Spain are now charging at least €2 a litre for fuel, giving drivers another unwelcome reminder.. 16/09/2026

The sky's the limit as the future of drone technology descends on San JavierThe former San Javier airport is hosting 74 companies and more than 2,000 industry professionals for two days of drone technology and live demonstrations San Javier's former airport is looking rather different this week as it plays host to.. 16/09/2026

Here's your chance to EAT the Roman Theatre in Cartagena!Cartagena's famous monument has been recreated in chocolate, giving visitors a very tasty new souvenir to take home Fancy taking a bite out of one of Cartagena's most famous landmarks? You can now do exactly that, with the city's Roman.. 16/09/2026

Storm warnings in the Murcia Region as temperatures drop by up to 10 degreesYellow weather warnings are in place for storms and heavy rain, while temperatures could fall by up to 10 degrees in parts of the Region within 24 hours After days of late-summer heat,the Region of Murcia is about to see a change in the weather.. 16/09/2026

Electric car uptake in Murcia is growing at more than double the national rateNew figures show a 71% jump in registrations during August alone, with nearly three in ten new cars now either fully electric or plug-in hybrid Something is shifting on Murcia's roads. New figures from the Institute of Automotive Studies show that.. 16/09/2026

Inflation in Spain hits highest level in three years as fuel prices skyrocketThe Region of Murcia matches the national rate while Andalucía stays slightly below The cost of living in Spain has taken another turn for the worse, with inflation climbing to 4.3% in August and reaching its highest level since February 2023.. 16/09/2026

Holidaymakers dodge a hefty rise in Spanish airport feesAena’s planned fee rises have faced growing opposition from airlines like Ryanair and Spain’s competition watchdog Passengers flying from Spanish airports will only see a tiny increase in fees over the coming years, after the government.. 16/09/2026

Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growingMore than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with Social Security in Spain reached an all-time high in August, with 3,551,759.. 15/09/2026

One earthquake every 36 hours: Life on top of the Region of Murcia's fault linesMore than 6,100 earthquakes have hit the Region since 1900, but most go unnoticed Archive image of the aftermath of the Lorca earthquake in May 2011 The Region of Murcia has recorded an earthquake roughly every 1.5 days since 2020, according.. 15/09/2026

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

Cartagena-Madrid rail link moves closer to reopening as works enter final stagesThe Government says the Cartagena-Chinchilla line is almost ready to reopen, following a 12,000-signature campaign calling for the return of direct passenger services The long-awaited reopening of the railway line between Cartagena and Chinchilla.. 15/09/2026

Butane gas cylinder price hits four-year high just as Spain heads into the cooler monthsThe maximum price of a butane cylinder rises to €18.84 across Spain from September 15, its highest level since 2022 It's mid-September, the weather is starting to turn, and thousands of households across Spain who rely on butane canisters.. 15/09/2026

Baby seahorses make a comeback in the Mar Menor after years of declineMore sightings and a wave of juveniles are giving Mar Menor conservationists fresh hope for the lagoon's seahorses Just a year ago, the outlook for the Mar Menor's seahorses looked grim. During 17 monitoring dives in 2025, researchers found.. 15/09/2026

Used oil gets a second life in Murcia as thousands of tonnes are turned into new lubricantThe recycling process returned enough new lubricant to fill the crankcases of 960,000 cars Ever wondered what happens to the oil drained from your car or machinery once it’s no longer any good? In the Region of Murcia, much of it.. 14/09/2026

12,000 signatures call for the return of the Cartagena-Madrid train serviceThe service was suspended more than four years ago, with campaigners now calling on the Government to set a firm date for the return of passenger trains A campaign to restore the direct train between Cartagena and Madrid has now reached the Spanish.. 14/09/2026

More than 4,000 wild animals received help at El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre last yearThe Murcia facility has taken care of more than 34,000 animals since 2019 The El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre treated 4,393 animals during 2025, an increase of 1,287 on the previous year and a rise of more than 41%. The centre has now treated more.. 14/09/2026

Thinking of buying in Spain? Just Murcia Property says September could be the time to actWith strong demand for homes in the Region of Murcia, expert local knowledge is more valuable than ever For many people, a summer holiday in Spain is when the idea of owning a home here starts to feel like a real possibility. After weeks spent enjoying.. 14/09/2026

Spain's Imserso budget holidays go on sale this week with trips from just €50Bookings open from Monday September 14, with Murcia and Valencia applicants getting their turn later in the week Spain's popular Imserso holiday scheme is getting ready to open for the 2026-27 season, with bookings starting this week and hundreds.. 14/09/2026

Annual August fiestas in Jumilla awarded National Tourist Interest statusThe Fiesta de la Vendimia already attracts large crowds of visitors to the Cabalgata del Vino and other wine-related celebrations The annual Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jumilla, which combines a celebration of the start of the grape-picking season with various.. 14/09/2026
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