MURCIA NEWS

Murcia comes bottom of the class again for social servicesNew national index shows the Region still lacks its own care catalogue and spends less per person than almost anywhere else in Spain If you've ever wondered how the Region of Murcia's social care stacks up against the rest of the country, the.. 18/09/2026

Environmental tanks prevent 100,000 cubic metres of run-off entering the Mar MenorThe Campo de Cartagena tanks were around half full after Thursday’s intense rainfall Heavy rain across the Campo de Cartagena sent around 330 million litres of water into the Mar Menor on Thursday September 17, while environmental tanks captured.. 18/09/2026

Bars and restaurants in La Manga had a quieter summer, but the water sports business is boomingThe president of the local business association says it's been a good season overall, but the hospitality sector is adjusting after years of post-pandemic growth It's been a summer of two halves in La Manga and Cabo de Palos. While the nautical.. 18/09/2026

Torrential rain caused flooding and 93 incidents across the Region of MurciaCartagena was the worst-affected area, with 65 incidents reported after more than 70 litres of rain fell in an hour Cartagena bore the brunt of Thursday morning's torrential rain, with emergency services dealing with dozens of incidents across.. 18/09/2026

€132 million investment approved for Murcia-Lorca high-speed railwayAdif is installing 134 noise and environmental screens along 34.6 kilometres of the Murcia-Lorca route A major €132 million project is set to bring 134 acoustic and environmental barriers to the high-speed railway between Murcia and Lorca. The.. 18/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

15 migrants rescued after boat raises alarm off Murcia coastThe small fishing boat was intercepted around 8 kilometres from San Pedro del Pinatar A rescue operation was launched off the Murcia coast on Thursday September 17 after a boat carrying 15 undocumented migrants alerted emergency services that four.. 18/09/2026

New EU rules could ban social media accounts for children under 13The proposed rules would introduce parental controls, private profiles and limits on addictive features such as endless scrolling Children across the European Union could face major new restrictions on social media, gaming platforms and artificial.. 18/09/2026

Spain will extend cost of living support as fuel and other prices continue to riseCurrent support measures expire on September 30 as the government prepares to decide what will continue from October Families across Spain could receive further help with rising living costs from October as the government works on extending its current.. 18/09/2026

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

Murals unveiled in Águilas to celebrate the centenary of actor Paco RabalThe stage and cinema actor, born in Custa de Gos, would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year Various events and activities are taking place in Águilas this year dedicated to actor Paco Rabal, who was born in the tiny village of Cuesta de.. 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

Orange storm warnings lead to school closures: Murcia weather forecast September 17-20Fourteen municipalities across the Region have suspended classes as AEMET warns of intense rainfall on Thursday Weather alerts on Thursday September 17   Autumn may not officially arrive until September 23, but the weather in the Region.. 17/09/2026

Remains of 2,500-year-old tower discovered near Alhama de MurciaThe structure at Cabezo de la Fuente del Murtal is unique in the western Mediterranean and sheds light on life in southern Spain 500 years before the birth of Christ Just when we think we know everything it’s possible to know about the history.. 17/09/2026

Cartagena bus drivers plan fresh strike over alleged unpaid rest daysUGT says staff are at breaking point as it calls for action over pay, overcrowding and digital tickets Cartagena’s city buses could face fresh disruption next week after UGT announced a programme of strike action over what it says are unpaid rest.. 17/09/2026

Man found dead with gunshot wound at his home in ÁguilasThe victim was still alive when emergency services arrived but could not be saved A 49-year-old man has died after being found with a gunshot wound to the head at his home in Águilas.   The man's son discovered him seriously.. 17/09/2026

RED ALERT ACTIVATED IN SOUTHERN MURCIA FOR TORRENTIAL RAIN As of 10.25 on Thursday the authorities in the Region of Murcia upgraded the current state of alert for heavy storms and torrential rain to RED status, urging extreme precaution and advising members of the public to stay in their homes.  Phone..

Cartagena gets ready to welcome 120,000 cruise passengers as huge autumn season gets underwayIt’s looking like October will be the busiest month with 39 ships scheduled to call at the port of Cartagena Cartagena is gearing up for a bumper autumn cruise season, with 85 ship visits scheduled between September and November and a combined.. 17/09/2026

Terra Natura Murcia wraps up its most successful summer on record132,000 visitors, a brand-new ride and nearly 20 years of history: the Murcia park is in excellent shape heading into autumn It's been quite a summer for Terra Natura Murcia. The popular wildlife and water park on the outskirts of Murcia city has.. 17/09/2026