MURCIA NEWS

Butane cylinder prices drop 5%, bringing welcome relief to Spanish consumersPrice cut brings the cost of a butane gas cylinder down to €16.27 amid fluctuating global markets Did you know that over 64 million butane and propane gas cylinders are used every year across Spain? These handy cylinders are a vital energy source.. 16/09/2025

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Watch: Wild boars wandering into Cartagena will be caught and shotRepeated incursions into residential areas are causing concern for locals and authorities Wild boars in parks on Avenida Nueva Cartagena on August 29 Cartagena City Hall is reportedly preparing a plan to tackle the problem of wild boars straying.. 16/09/2025

Mercadona expands in Region of Murcia with a brand new, customer-friendly store in CiezaA modern supermarket opens with a €6.7 million investment and plenty of thoughtful touches Mercadona keeps growing its presence in the Region of Murcia, opening a fresh new supermarket this Monday in the Los Olivos district of Cieza. This latest.. 16/09/2025

Wildfire forces closure of road between La Unión and PortmánFlames started in pine woodland near house and spread rapidly A wildfire scare in Portmán forced the closure of the road to La Unión on Monday afternoon, near the municipal border with Cartagena. Shortly after 2.30pm, several.. 16/09/2025

Virgin of Fuensanta pilgrimage closes streets in Murcia todayCartagena prepares for its famous Carthaginians and Romans festival next week Today, Tuesday September 16th, Murcia welcomes the annual pilgrimage of the Virgin of Fuensanta, affectionately called “La Morenica,” as she returns to her sanctuary.. 16/09/2025

Win free tickets to watch La Manga European Senior Masters Championship with Murcia TodayLegendary Ryder Cup stars set to compete at La Manga Club this November 6-9, 2025 Golf fans in the Region of Murcia are in for a real treat this autumn as the European Senior Masters Championship returns to La Manga Club from November 6 to 9, 2025.. 15/09/2025

Murcia's vineyards fight back against climate changeWinegrowers in Murcia are reshaping their vineyards to survive heat, drought and extreme weather The vineyards of Murcia are on the frontline of climate change. Rising temperatures and years of drought have forced local winegrowers to change how they.. 15/09/2025

San Javier unveils new heritage and cultural displays in EnglishVisitors can now follow a route of monuments through San Javier with bilingual content and QR codes San Javier is making it easier than ever for visitors and locals to explore its history and culture. The town has just launched a series of striking.. 15/09/2025

San Javier begins work on new Aeronautical MuseumThree retired Air Force planes will be on permanent display at the San Javier museum San Javier has started work on an ambitious new project that will bring the history of Spanish aviation right to the shores of the Mar Menor.   The town.. 15/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 15/09/2025

Retirement at 65 fades as Murcia workers stay in jobs longer Fewer people stop work before 65 as pension reforms push retirement later Retirement at 65 is rapidly becoming a thing of the past in the Region of Murcia. New figures show that people are working longer than ever, with the average age of retirement.. 15/09/2025

Temperatures climbing: Murcia weather forecast September 15-18The mercury will soar back into the high 30s in large parts of the Region of Murcia this week Average temperatures forecast on Wednesday September 17   Summer isn’t quite ready to loosen its grip on Spain despite the fact that we&.. 15/09/2025

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.. 12/09/2025

Restoration work ready to start at the old church of San Juan in LorcaThe church is one of the oldest in Lorca and dates from the 15th century Following the awarding of the works contract, all is now ready for the restoration of the church of San Juan in Lorca to begin, this being one of the last monuments in the city to.. 12/09/2025

Electricity grid collapse in Region of Murcia sparks urgent funding callRegional government warns lack of investment is crippling growth and jobs   Murcia’s regional government has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a critical collapse of the electricity grid, warning that the lack of investment from.. 12/09/2025

Lorca asks for public opinion on new rules for balconies and building facadesThe updated rules would ban items like laundry, gas bottles and mattresses from homes that can be seen from the street The mayor of Lorca has announced the start of a public consultation to update the town’s rules on coexistence and antisocial.. 12/09/2025

Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights backHospitality sector in uproar over terrace smoking ban amid government push for tougher tobacco laws Spain’s hottest hospitality voices are strongly opposing the latest anti-smoking law draft passed by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, which extends.. 12/09/2025

The Sacred Torch of the fiestas of Cartagena sets out from Caravaca on September 16The Iter Ignis route covers a distance of 141 kilometres on its 3-day journey to Cartagena The annual fiestas of the Carthagineses y Romanos in Cartagena are almost upon us once again, and this year the precursors to the main events, the carrying of the.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terracesSweeping changes include fines for parents, expanded smoke-free zones, and big penalties for tobacco promotion Spain’s government is pressing ahead with some of its toughest anti-smoking measures yet, following months of heated debate and building.. 12/09/2025