HOME > MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA > ALL MURCIA NEWS
article_category
MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

The mortgage hurdle forcing thousands to rent amid soaring house pricesSaving nearly €44,000 upfront is the stumbling block for homebuyers in Spain as rents continue to rise Becoming a homeowner in Spain remains a distant dream for millions, despite house prices continuing their rapid climb. The main obstacle? The hefty.. 09/09/2025

Evacuation after staircase collapse in historic Cartagena buildingOld property on Honda Street sealed off amid risk of further collapse An old building on Honda Street in the centre of Cartagena was evacuated on Saturday September 6, following the partial collapse of its interior staircase. The structure, which had been..

Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expectThe season starts on September 22 with milder weather, fewer rainy days and plenty of sky-watching highlights Spanish summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. This year it officially begins on Monday September 22 at.. 09/09/2025

Murcia invests €14M in flood protection as autumn weather warnings hit the RegionStorm tanks, drainage systems and flood parks will be constructed in Cortillas, Lorquí and San Javier As autumn sets in and several towns across the Region of Murcia face orange weather alerts for torrential rain, the regional government.. 09/09/2025

Bluetongue outbreak spreads to Moratalla, threatening sheep farms in MurciaVirus confirmed on two more farms as hundreds of sheep have died in the Northwest region The bluetongue disease is advancing steadily across sheep farms in the northwest of Murcia, with the first cases now recorded in Moratalla. Official tests have confirmed.. 09/09/2025

Summer is almost over and Cartagena street awnings are still missingFestive lights are already being installed on Calle del Carmen, but summer has come and gone without any sun shade September in Cartagena brings a peculiar irony to Calle del Carmen, the historic centre's busiest commercial street. While workers.. 09/09/2025

Cartagena's port sparks a new era of hospitality and regenerationThe rejuvenation of Cartagena’s historic centre takes a leap forward as the AC Hotel Cartagena reopens after significant renovation. Renovation work is now underway at the port of Cartagena, marking the start of a wider transformation in the.. 09/09/2025

Archaeological findings at the Isla del Fraile in Ãguilas “could help re-write the history of the Mediterraneanâ€!It is now confirmed that human activity continued on the small island well into the 6th century The 2025 archaeological dig at the Isla del Fraile, the small island just off the coast of Águilas in the south-west of Murcia, has resulted in the.. 09/09/2025

Storm warning upgraded in several parts of MurciaThe Vega del Segura and Altiplano regions are under orange alert for torrential downpours Murcia is now bracing for a serious storm this Monday September 8 that could see up to 30 litres of rain falling in just one hour. The State Meteorological Agency.. 08/09/2025

Spain's DGT sets clear rules on sunglasses when drivingFines of up to €200 for wearing Category 4 sunglasses while driving or not using prescription lenses if required It’s common to see drivers in Spain sporting sunglasses, especially in the summer months, to shield their eyes from the sun and.. 08/09/2025

West Nile virus returns to Spain, raising health alertFirst case confirmed in Menorca as authorities heighten surveillance to protect residents and tourists The West Nile virus has reappeared in Spain with the first confirmed case detected in an infected horse in Mahon, Menorca. This adds to recent findings.. 08/09/2025

Gardens on Cartagena's Avenida del Cantón get a fresh new look ahead of festival seasonResidents’ complaints spur a welcome spruce-up just in time for the Carthaginians and Romans festivities Avenida del Cantón in Cartagena received a noticeable facelift this past Friday, improving an area that had been the focus of growing.. 08/09/2025

British couple in southern Spain say the “cost of living has gone up, but it’s still cheapâ€Retired Brits Mal and Bill find freedom and sunshine on Spain’s Mediterranean shores More than 130,000 British nationals over 60 now call Spain home, with most settling along the Mediterranean coast in places like Málaga and Alicante. Among.. 08/09/2025

From storm alerts to blazing sunshine: Murcia weather forecast September 8-11After a stormy start to the week, high temperatures will return to the Region of Murcia from Wednesday Storm alerts on Monday September 8 The weather in the Region of Murcia is set to bring a mix of extremes this week. From.. 08/09/2025

Two arrested in Torrevieja for fraud by cloning a telecom company’s websiteVictims in 19 provinces, including Murcia, Alicante and Andalucía, lost a total of about €20,000 Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 44-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman in Torrevieja, on suspicion of 30 frauds using.. 08/09/2025

AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada shuts again for improvement worksDrivers will be diverted to the N-332 as €3.5 million lighting upgrade gets underway Just a couple of months after the road reopened following a fatal truck crash in May, the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada has been shut again until September.. 08/09/2025

Cartagena blooms for Carthaginians and Romans festival with 12,000 new plantsCity launches major floral makeover to welcome one of Spain’s most colourful historic fiestas Cartagena has started a lively transformation ahead of the Carthaginians and Romans Festival, with the city set to receive a total of 12,000 fresh plants.. 08/09/2025

Lorca enjoys a successful summer for domestic and international tourismA notable increase in non-Spanish visitors contributed to the popularity of Lorca during July and August Figures released by the Town Hall of Lorca show that the number of tourists visiting the city during the summer, as measured by enquiries at the tourist.. 08/09/2025

Bids invited for the contract to begin work on the Los Alcázares cycle lane projectThe first stage will run along the coast from the beach of Playa de la Hita to Avenida Radiobaliza Óscar As Los Alcázares continues to strive for the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism, the contract has now been.. 08/09/2025

Ryanair increases bonuses for ground staff who catch passengers with oversized bagsThe budget airline has given boarding gate employees an added incentive to charge people for extra hand luggage Ryanair has decided to give its airport staff a little boost when it comes to spotting cheeky passengers trying to sneak oversized bags.. 08/09/2025
Contact Spanish News Today: Editorial 966 260 896 /
Office 968 018 268