REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

New EU charge coming for Shein and Temu parcelsAnother charge on low-value parcels is coming in November, but the EU hasn't yet revealed how much it will be People in Spain who regularly order cheap items from Shein, Temu, AliExpress and other online marketplaces are facing another change.. 11/09/2026

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

House prices in Spain keep climbing as homes become 36% more expensive in three yearsThe latest figures show that Spain’s property boom is losing a little momentum, but prices are still rising at double-digit rates Spain’s house prices continued to climb sharply during the second quarter of 2026, with properties costing.. 11/09/2026

These stores and shopping centres are open this September 13 in the Region of MurciaHere’s where you can shop in the Region of Murcia this Sunday despite it being a normal rest day September can be an expensive month, particularly for families getting children ready to go back to school. Books, uniforms, shoes, bags and school.. 11/09/2026

Supermarket own-brand shopping in Spain is at an all-time high and quality is now as big a draw as priceNew research shows nearly 60% of people in Spain have increased their own-brand shopping in three years, with quality now the driving factor as much as cost Something has quietly shifted in how people in Spain shop. For years, reaching for the supermarket.. 11/09/2026

Two new green filters will tackle nitrate pollution around the Mar MenorThe facilities in El Albujón and Los Alcázares will treat up to 1.5 million cubic metres of groundwater each year The government has approved the first two green filters planned as part of the project to protect the Mar Menor, with the.. 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 Romería 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

Spain's supermarket giant throws its weight behind major animal welfare moveThe supermarket's leading egg supplier plans to eliminate cages across its farms in Spain within four years Mercadona, still Spain's favourite supermarket, is throwing its weight behind a major animal welfare shift after its leading egg supplier.. 11/09/2026

Cartagena is backing its nativity scene makers with €22,000 in grants ahead of the 2026 Christmas seasonFive local associations have been awarded funding through a competitive process, with the Cartagena Nativity Scene Association taking the largest share It might only be September, but Cartagena is already thinking about Christmas. The Ayuntamiento has.. 11/09/2026

Murcia storm ranks among the ten wettest September days in 35 yearsThe storm also battered the Valencian Community, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands with flooding and major disruption The Region of Murcia was among the worst-hit areas as torrential rain swept across large parts of eastern Spain on Wednesday September.. 11/09/2026

Petrol prices rise for tenth week running in Spain even as diesel gets cheaperThe average petrol price has climbed to €1.815 a litre across Spain while diesel has fallen to €1.795 Drivers filling up in Spain are seeing a familiar pattern at the petrol pumps, with petrol prices continuing to climb while diesel has.. 11/09/2026

Cartagena announces ten days of traffic restrictions for Carthaginians and Romans FestivalA full rundown of the road closures and parking bans in place across Cartagena for the ten-day Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas Cartagena is bracing for ten days of traffic disruption as the City Council rolls out a special traffic and parking plan.. 10/09/2026

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

Murcia recorded 160% more heat-related deaths this summer than last year, the highest toll in the region's history57 people died from heat-associated causes in the region between June and August, as July brought record temperatures and relentless tropical nights   The summer of 2026 has been the deadliest on record for heat-related deaths in the Region of.. 10/09/2026

Lorca hotels report record visitor numbers in AugustThe tourist office was busy last month as Spanish and non-Spanish visitors enjoyed the history, the culture and the beaches of Lorca The efforts being made by the Town Hall of Lorca to promote tourism in the historic city are paying off. At least.. 10/09/2026

Spain rolls out new road markings to protect motorcyclists on dangerous curvesNew circular markings already used abroad are being rolled out across Spain's most dangerous bends Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is rolling out a new type of road marking on some of the country's trickiest curves, small.. 10/09/2026

Los Alcázares Mayor speaks out against the proposed reform of the Mar Menor Protection LawMario Pérez Cervera says stricter rewards and incentives for good practice should be in place for farmers Mario Pérez Cervera, the Mayor of Los Alcázares, has added his voice to the many criticizing the plans to reform the Mar Menor.. 10/09/2026

Class is in: Terra Natura Murcia says thank you with free entry for teachersA special seasonal offer gives teaching staff free admission and a discount for the family too, running until October 23 The new academic year has well and truly kicked in now, and if you're already missing the long, lazy days of summer, you're.. 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