MURCIA PROPERTY NEWS

Spain reconnects with South Africa as direct Johannesburg flights take offAir Europa will operate the only direct flight connecting Spain and South Africa Madrid has launched Spain's only direct flight to South Africa, restoring a long-distance air connection that disappeared six years ago and opening up easier access.. 29/06/2026

Renfe strike today: 320 trains cancelled across Spain as railway workers walk outThe 24-hour action affects high-speed, long-distance, medium-distance and commuter services, with a second strike day already confirmed for July 15 If you're travelling by train in Spain today, check your ticket before you leave the house. The Railway.. 29/06/2026

Thunderstorms and hail before another heatwave: Spain weather forecast June 29-July 2By mid-week, the mercury will approach 40ºC in southern Spain with more tropical nights on the way Weather outlook on Monday June 29   The last week of June will begin with unsettled weather across most of the country, with harsh storms.. 29/06/2026

AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviserFrom shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial intelligence is no longer just a novelty in Spain. According to a new report by.. 26/06/2026

Spain makes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy a criminal offenceAnyone found carrying out the practices in Spain now faces up to two years in prison rather than a fine Anyone who subjects an LGBTQ+ person to so-called conversion practices in Spain now risks a prison sentence, after Congress approved changes to.. 26/06/2026

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growingNearly 1,000 new devices have been added in five years, with average speed cameras seeing the biggest rise of all If you drive regularly in Spain, the chances are there are significantly more cameras watching you than there were even a year ago. New figures.. 26/06/2026

Ticks are spreading into Spanish cities and experts say vigilance, not panic, is the right responseClimate change and urban wildlife are bringing ticks closer to home than ever before, with two serious diseases now a genuine concern in parts of Spain If you think ticks are something you only need to worry about on a country walk, think again. Spain.. 25/06/2026

Tenerife murder suspects to face judge today as investigation into British tourist's death continuesThree men arrested in connection with the fatal attack on an 88-year-old British man in Los Cristianos are due in court on June 25 The three men detained in connection with the death of a British tourist in Los Cristianos are expected to appear before.. 25/06/2026

Spain records hottest June days in at least 75 years as heatwave smashes recordsThe State Meteorological Agency claims June 22 and 23 rank among the hottest days ever recorded in Spain Spain has just experienced its hottest June days since at least 1950, according to provisional figures released by the State Meteorological Agency.. 25/06/2026

Space fans in Spain may be able to spot a giant asteroid passing Earth on SaturdayThe space rock will come within 2.56 million kilometres of Earth and should be visible from Spain with binoculars or a small telescope If you fancy a spot of stargazing this weekend you could be in for a treat, as a large asteroid is set to make a.. 25/06/2026

Spain weekend weather forecast June 25-28: Heatwave ends but temperatures stay sky-highA cooler spell will arrive across much of Spain before hotter weather begins to build once more over the weekend Average temperatures expected on Saturday June 27   After several days of intense heat and temperatures above 40°C in some.. 25/06/2026

Gran Canaria's most beloved festival just got national recognitionThe Fiesta del Pino in Teror, which draws over 200,000 people every September, has been declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest Every September, the small town of Teror in Gran Canaria does something remarkable. It draws over 200,000 people to.. 24/06/2026

Spain's heatwave sends electricity prices soaring just as bills were already climbingPrices broke through €100 per megawatt-hour this week for the first time since March, with peak evening rates nearly doubling in just a few days If you have been reaching for the air conditioning remote more than usual this week, you are certainly.. 24/06/2026

VIDEO! Fire erupts inside Madrid skyscraper Torre Moeve triggering mass evacuationFirefighters rescued three people before the blaze was brought under control in the Madrid tower block   A esta hora. Incendio en las cuatro torres de Madrid. pic.twitter.com/ZMRTroiXBt — Juan Pablo (@Juanpauzca) June 23, 2026 &.. 24/06/2026

Three arrested over fatal attack on British pensioner in TenerifePolicía Nacional confirm detentions following the death of an 88-year-old man who was mugged outside a Los Cristianos apartment complex Three people have been arrested in connection with the violent attack that claimed the life of an elderly British.. 24/06/2026

The Spanish town that woke up to temperatures below 10ºC in the middle of a heatwaveDespite the widespread heatwave that Spain is struggling through, this town has managed to become a true oasis of coolness Despite Spain being in the grip of its first major heatwave of the summer, one small town in Cuenca has been enjoying unusually.. 23/06/2026

Millions in Spain exposed to air pollution above new EU limitsReport finds 33 million people exposed to air pollution, which is the leading environmental cause of premature death in Spain Around 33 million people in Spain, roughly two out of every three residents, were exposed in 2025 to air pollution levels.. 23/06/2026

British man, 88, dies after violent mugging outside Tenerife apartment blockThe pensioner was attacked alongside his wife outside in Los Cristianos and died in hospital two days after the incident An 88-year-old British man has died after being violently mugged outside an apartment block in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, in an attack.. 23/06/2026

Valencia Airport celebrates busiest-ever summer with 110 routes and new destinationsNew Scandinavian connections help strengthen Valencia's position as a leading Mediterranean gateway Valencia Airport is preparing for its busiest summer on record, with flights to more than 75 international cities and a growing list of new destinations.. 23/06/2026

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island holidays in Spain, the Balearics and Canaries usually come to mind first.. 23/06/2026