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La Manga receives a fresh burst of colour as fiestas get underwayNew greenery and festive decorations have been installed as Plaza Bohemia enjoys five days of music, food and family entertainment La Manga del Mar Menor is getting a fresh burst of colour just as its annual fiestas get underway, with 350 new plants.. 17/09/2026

Murcia salaries among the lowest in Spain and struggle to keep up with rising pricesAverage pay reached €1,772 a month in 2025, but workers in the Region lost 1.2% of their purchasing power as prices rose faster than wages Workers in the Region of Murcia may have seen their salaries increase a bit last year, but rising prices.. 17/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

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

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

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

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

New international flight announced for Corvera airport from March 2027The new flight will operate three times a week from March 30, giving passengers another direct option for European travel Murcia's regional president Fernando López Miras has announced a new direct flight connection from the Region of.. 14/09/2026

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread floodingA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 11/09/2026

La Vuelta effect: Alicante and Murcia riding highThe race brought thousands of visitors, worldwide television coverage and further recognition of Alicante and Murcia as cycling destinations La Vuelta a España 2026 has moved on, but its two stages through Alicante and the Region of Murcia.. 11/09/2026

Murcia's bus strike left passengers stranded and confused on day one, with the RomerÃa showdown still to comeLong waits, no information at stops and a dispute over 100% minimum services on Tuesday's pilgrimage day are keeping the pressure on The strike had been coming for some time, and yesterday it arrived. Thursday was the first of four planned strike.. 11/09/2026

Los Urrutias residents call for sunken yacht to be removedThe sailing boat has been lying just 20 metres from the shore for more than a week, blocking a passage residents created to reach the Mar Menor For some residents of Los Urrutias, getting into the Mar Menor for a swim has become more difficult.. 10/09/2026

Why the Mar Menor law is being changed and why so many people are angryOpponents fear weaker penalties for farmers could make it harder to protect Spain’s largest saltwater lagoon The controversial reform of Murcia’s Mar Menor protection law has taken its first major step forward, but the changes are already.. 10/09/2026

Murcia's buses and trams are on strike again, and this time the timing couldn't be worseFour days of action across the region coincide with the Murcia Fair, with reduced services and a heated row over the Fuensanta Pilgrimage If you're relying on public transport in the Region of Murcia over the next few days, plan ahead. A four-day.. 10/09/2026

Autumn breaks, winter sun and trips home: Getting to Corvera Airport made easyFrom Torrevieja and La Zenia to La Manga, Mazarrón and Mojácar, Airport Buses offers convenient connections to Murcia International Airport The suitcases might only just have been unpacked after the summer holidays, but for many people.. 09/09/2026

Indefinite doctors' strike could begin in Spain in OctoberDoctors are stepping up their opposition to the Government's proposed health service reforms, with unions warning that the dispute is far from over Doctors in Spain could launch an indefinite strike from October in a move that could put further.. 09/09/2026

Los Alcázares announces new flood guidance as weather warnings are issuedParents are being asked not to travel to schools to collect children during orange or red alerts, while residents are warned about flooded roads and garages Los Alcázares is stepping up its preparations for heavy rain, with the Ayuntamiento.. 08/09/2026

Volotea plans more flights from Corvera Airport as airline eyes permanent baseThe airline says a permanent base at the Region of Murcia Airport could allow it to expand from its current seven destinations to as many as 20 over the next few years Volotea has big plans for Murcia Airport(Corvera Airport), and they could mean.. 08/09/2026

136 baby turtles hatch on Murcia beaches this summerTwo protected loggerhead turtle nests in La Manga and Calblanque have produced 136 live hatchlings, with dozens released into the sea and 57 now entering a conservation programme A total of 136 baby loggerhead turtles have been successfully recovered.. 07/09/2026
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