MURCIA REGION

Spain to hand over 17,000 rural properties to aspiring young farmersThe 'Tierra Joven' platform has been launched to help the younger generation in Spain access property and tackle the depopulation crisis The Spanish government is preparing to transfer around 17,000 state-owned rural properties to young farmers.. 15/01/2026

Murcia weekend weather forecast January 15-18: Temperatures drop as rain and storms returnGet ready for a wet and chilly weekend in Murcia, with the chance of thunderstorms Murcia minimum and maximum temperatures, Sunday January 18   It’s been a pleasant and sunny week in the Region of Murcia so far, if a little chilly still.. 15/01/2026

Government weighs up stripping Julio Iglesias of arts medal as pressure grows over allegationsMinisters consider next steps as institutions across Spain review honours linked to the singer The Spanish government is considering whether to withdraw Julio Iglesias’s Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, following allegations of sexual assault.. 15/01/2026

€2.8 Million investment to restore the Río Mula and reduce flood riskThe CHS is restoring the Río Mula river from La Cierva reservoir to the Segura River to improve drainage and the riverbanks Restoration of the Río Mula river has begun, with over €2.8 million being spent to remove invasive.. 15/01/2026

New Spanish V-16 emergency beacon sparks pacemaker safety fearsDoctors warn drivers in Spain with pacemakers to keep emergency beacons away from their chest Spain has introduced plenty of laws that has expats rolling their eyes but the V-16 beacon, introduced on January 1 to replace the old warning triangles.. 15/01/2026

48,000 euros for improvements to popular Lorca hiking pathThe Cejo de los Enamorados route takes walkers into the mountains west of Lorca The hiking path of the Cejo de los Enamorados, in the mountains to the west of the city of Lorca which stretch all the way to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía.. 15/01/2026

Pre-registration now open for the gruelling Ruta de las Fortalezas run in CartagenaThe 53-kilometre course visits castles, fortresses, gun batteries and old city walls belonging to the military history of Cartagena The initial pre-registration opens on Thursday 15th January for the 15th annual edition of the Ruta de las Fortalezas de.. 15/01/2026

High-end shoplifting gang arrested in San Javier raid with £3,000 and €7,000 in cashSeven Chilean nationals were arrested after the Guardia Civil seized cash, phones, clothing and jewellery Seven people were arrested in San Javier on Thursday January 15 after the Guardia Civil broke up a criminal group specialising.. 15/01/2026

Cartagena's dogs get a new park by the stadiumAyuntamiento opens new play area for pets and promises more dedicated dog spaces in Santa Ana and Cabo de Palos Cartagena’s four-legged residents have another reason to wag their tails this week, with a brand new dog park opening next to the Cartagonova.. 15/01/2026

Jumilla to promote wine tourism at the FITUR fair in MadridThe Region of Murcia will be presenting a new Wine Tourism initiative at the largest annual tourism fair in the world FITUR, the largest annual tourism fair in the world is being held in Madrid from 21st to 25th January, and the municipality of Jumilla.. 15/01/2026

Thousands of Murcia holiday rentals blocked from Airbnb and BookingOne in three applications for holiday rental licences in the Region of Murcia has been turned down More than two thousand holiday homes across the Region of Murcia have been stopped from being advertised on popular booking websites after failing to.. 15/01/2026

Spain crowned best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025A near perfect score put Spain ahead of 63 rival countries for remote working Spain has officially been crowned the best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025, after topping not one but two major international rankings.   The.. 15/01/2026

Spain's best and worst airports for delays revealed in 2025 rankings Millions of passengers were hit by delays and cancellations across Spain last year As another year gets underway, attention is once again turning to how well Europe’s airports are actually performing and Spain, as one of the continent’.. 15/01/2026

Murcia's enchanted snail: A tiny new species from a legendary springUniversity researchers uncover Robustiella incantata, first stygobiont snail unique to Region of Murcia Researchers at the University of Murcia have found a brand new snail species, so small it's almost magical, living in the groundwater of a spring.. 14/01/2026

Dozens of Indian and Nepalese migrants rescued from 24-hour working days on Murcia farmFive people were arrested after 65 migrants were forced to work around the clock in Ulea The National Police have rescued 65 foreign workers, mostly from India and Nepal, who were allegedly forced to work 24 hour shifts and live in degrading, filthy.. 14/01/2026

International visitors drive tourism in MurciaData from Exceltur shows that Murcia's tourism sector is set to grow by 8.8% in 2026 Tourism in the Region of Murcia is set to build on a successful 2025. Local businesses are expecting an 8.8% increase in tourism sales in 2026, the second.. 14/01/2026

Alhama de Murcia offers free parking to shoppers until the end of FebruaryShoppers can park in the centre of Alhama for up to two hours free during the winter sales Alhama de Murcia Town Council is rolling out a new initiative aimed at supporting local businesses, offering shoppers up to two hours of free parking in the.. 14/01/2026

Dogs and their humans unite for a pawsome cause in Los AlcázaresCANpanadas charity event raises nearly €800 to support local animal rescues On Sunday January 11, Los Alcázares buzzed with tail-wags and good cheer as the first-ever CANpanadas brought together around 30 dogs and their owners for a day of.. 14/01/2026

Plans move forward for new desalination plants on the Alicante and Murcia coastsThe Torrevieja and Águilas facilities should increase the water supply in southern Spain Another step forward has been taken towards building two new desalination plants in Torrevieja and Águilas, which together could supply up to 150.. 14/01/2026

Does using car heating waste fuel in Spain? A mechanic has the answerThe science behind why warming up your car during the Spanish winter doesn’t hit your wallet Just as motorists wonder how much blasting the air conditioning during the scorching summer months will cost them in fuel, in winter drivers in Spain.. 14/01/2026